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Quick Start Guide
Installation Instructions
This Quick Start Guide describes how to install and configure your new QLogic host bus adapter in four simple steps:
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Step 1. Verify the Package Contents
.
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Step 2. Install the Adapter Hardware
.
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Step 3. Install the Adapter Driver
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Step 4. Install QConvergeConsole™
.
Keep the adapter in the antistatic bag until installation. The host bus adapter contains parts that can be damaged
by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before handling the host bus adapter, use standard methods to discharge static
electricity. Place the host bus adapter on the bag when examining it. Retain the bag for future use.
Step 1. Verify the Package Contents
The QLogic host bus adapter is shipped with the following items:
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QLogic adapter
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Low-profile bracket (not available in all models)
For QLE25
xx
adapter low-profile bracket installation
instructions, go to
http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com.
Click
the plus sign (+) next to
QLogic Products
. In the table that
appears, select
Fibre Channel Adapters
. In the second
column, select the appropriate adapter. In the third column,
select your operating system. Click the
Go
button.
Installation instructions are in the Documentation section.
Step 2. Install the Adapter Hardware
To install the adapter hardware, you need to open the computer and locate the appropriate bus slot. If necessary, consult
your computer system manual for instructions to remove the computer cover.
Follow these steps to install the adapter hardware:
1.
Power off the computer and all attached devices such as monitors, printers, and external components.
2.
Disconnect the power cable.
3.
Remove the computer cover and find an appropriate empty bus slot.
4.
Pull out the slot cover (if any) by removing the screw or releasing the lever.
5.
Install the low-profile bracket (if required).
6.
Grasp the adapter by the top edge and seat it firmly into the appropriate slot (see
Figure 1
).
7.
Refasten the adapter’s retaining bracket using the existing screw or lever.
8.
Close the computer cover.
CAUTION!
