LPe15004, LPe16004, and LPe16000B-series HBA Installation Manual
P008875-02A Rev. A
2. Installation
Attaching Media
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4. Insert the HBA into an empty PCIe x8 or x16 slot. Press firmly until the adapter is
seated.
Note:
Make sure that the adapter is in an appropriate PCIe slot that does not
interfere with other components or with the case to prevent damage to the
HBA.
5. Secure the HBA mounting bracket to the case with a panel screw or clip.
6. Replace the computer case and tighten the case screws.
The HBA is now installed in the server and is ready for an FC device.
Attaching Media
Note:
The HBA does not allow normal data transmission on an optical link unless it is
connected to another similar or compatible laser product (that is, multimode to
multimode.)
Note:
The HBA does not automatically downgrade to the required FC speed based on
cable length. You must downgrade the speed with the appropriate utility or link
errors may occur.
Use a multimode fiber optic cable, with short-wave lasers, that adheres to the following
specifications:
Table 2-1
Media Specifications
Fiber Optic Cable
Maximum Length
Minimum Length
Connector
OM4 - Multi-mode 50/125
micrometer fiber (4700 MHz*km
bandwidth cable)
4GFC: 0.5m - 400m
8GFC: 0.5m - 190m
16GFC: 0.5m - 125m
0.5 meters
LC
OM3 - Multimode 50/125
micron fiber (2000 MHz*km
bandwidth cable)
4GFC: 0.5m - 380m
8GFC: 0.5m - 150m
16GFC: 0.5m - 100m
0.5 meters
LC
OM2 - Multimode 50/125
micron fiber (500 MHz*km
bandwidth cable)
4GFC: 0.5m - 150m
8GFC: 0.5m - 50m
16GFC: 0.5m - 35m
0.5 meters
LC
OM1 - Multimode 62.5/125
micron fiber (200 MHz*km
bandwidth cable)
4GFC: 0.5m - 70m
8GFC: 0.5m - 21m
16GFC: 0.5m - 15m
0.5 meters
LC
