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Hardware Installation
This chapter provides the hardware and software requirements, safety
precautions, a pre-installation checklist, PCIe slot considerations, and procedures
for installing the adapter and connecting it to the network.
Hardware and Software Requirements
Before you install the adapter, verify that the system meets the following hardware
and software requirements.
Hardware:
For QLE274
x
-DEL Adapters port and slot assignments, refer to
the “Expansion Cards” section of the
Hardware Owner’s Manual
for your
Dell PowerEdge server.
Software:
For information on the supported operating systems, firmware
versions, adapter drivers, and utilities, refer to the product release notes.
Safety Precautions
For your safety, follow these precautions:
Remove any metallic objects or jewelry from your hands and wrists.
Make sure to use only insulated or nonconducting tools.
Before you touch internal components, verify that the system is powered
OFF and is unplugged.
Install or remove adapters in a static-free environment. The use of a properly
grounded wrist strap or other personal antistatic devices and an antistatic
mat is strongly recommended.
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WARNING
The adapter is being installed in a system that operates with voltages that
can be lethal. Before you open the case of your system, observe the
following precautions to protect yourself and to prevent damage to the
system components.
