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2.3.3 Adapter Insertion Procedure
To install the Ammasso 1100 High Performance Ethernet Adapter into a server:
1. Power off the server and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the cover from the server.
3. Put on an ESD-preventative wrist strap, and attach it to an unpainted, grounded metal
surface.
4. Select an appropriate PCI-X connector slot in the server.
NOTE: Attaching more than one card to the PCI-X bus on your computer may
degrade the Ammasso 1100 Ethernet Adapter’s performance. Before selecting a slot, be
sure to read the “Choosing a Slot for Installation” section above.
5. Remove the blank filler panel where you plan to install the adapter.
CAUTION:
To prevent ESD damage, handle the adapter only by its edges, and use
an ESD-preventative wrist strap or other grounding device.
6. Remove the Ammasso 1100 High Performance Ethernet Adapter from its anti-static
packaging.
7. Align the adapter with the connector slot. Using the top of the adapter, and without
forcing it, push the adapter gently but firmly into place until you feel its edge mate
securely with the connector slot. Make sure that the adapter aligns so that you can
see the port through the back of the computer.
8. Use a screw to attach the adapter to the chassis (see system documentation for details).
9. Replace the computer cover.
10. Attach the RJ45 cable to the port on the adapter and plug the other end of the cable
into a Gigabit Ethernet switch port.
11. Plug the computer into AC power, turn it on, and reboot.
12. Login to the system as
root
and use the
lspci
(8) command to verify that the
system recognizes the Ammasso 1100 card. The first few characters of the output are
system specific.
# lspci –n | grep –i 18b8
02:02.0 Class 0b40: 18b8:b001 (rev 01)
13.
Verify that the card has established link connectivity by observing the LEDs on the
RJ45 connector. The Green “Link” LED should be constantly illuminated once link
is established. The Yellow “Activity” LED will flash when there is network traffic.
The Ammasso 1100 will not establish link if connected to a 10/100 Ethernet switch as
it requires a port speed of 1 gigabit.
14. Proceed to Chapter 3, Adapter Software Installation.
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