Sun Microsystems Dual Port 4x IB Host Channel Adapter PCI-ExpressModule, User Manual

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Installing the Adapter
This chapter describes how to install both the Sun IB-Host Channel Adapter PCI-
ExpressModule hardware and verify that it has been installed correctly. It contains
the following section:
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“Installing the Hardware” on page 5
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“Verifying the Installation” on page 6
Installing the Hardware
The following instructions describe the basic tasks required to install the adapter.
Refer to your system installation or service manual for detailed ExpressModule
adapter installation instructions
▼ To Install the Adapter
1. Halt and power off your system.
2. Install the IB-EM card into the ExpressModule slot, pushing the card’s edge
connector into the connector on the chassis.
Ensure that the front plate on the IB-EM card mounts flush with the chassis panel
opening.
3. Connect the 4x end of the InfiniBand I/O cable(s) to the IB-EM port connector(s).
Ensure that the connectors are properly engaged.