host bus adapter for Windows and Linux installation guide
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Installation
8. Insert the HBA into the empty PCI or PCI-X bus slot; press firmly until it is seated
securely.
9. Secure the HBA mounting bracket to the computer panel with the panel screws.
10. Replace the computer cover and secure it using the previously removed screws.
11. Attach media:
a.
Connect the fiber optic cable to the LC connector on the HBA.
b.
Connect the other end of the cable to the Fibre Channel device.
NOTE: The HBA does not allow normal data transmission on an optical link unless it is
connected to a similar or compatible laser product. That is, both products are multimode to
multimode.
Verifying the Installation
To verify the HBA is properly installed and is operating:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. At power up, observe the POST LED indicators on the HBA. The position of the
POST LED indicators is defined in
green LED indicates power functions and the amber LED signifies port activity.
The amber LED blinks at all times during normal operation.
lists
normal LED indications.
Table 2–1: Normal POST LED Indicators
Amber LED (L1)
Green LED (L2)
State
Off
Off
Wake-up failure (dead board)
On
Off
POST failure (dead board)
Slow blink (1 Hz)
Off
Wake-up failure (dead board)
Fast blink (4 Hz)
Off
Failure in POST (dead board)
Flashing (irregular)
Off
POST processing in progress
Off
On
Failure while functioning
On
On
Failure while functioning
Slow blink (1 Hz)
On
Normal—1 Gb link rate
Fast blink (4 Hz)
On
Normal—2 Gb link rate
Off
Blink (1 Hz)
Normal—link down or not yet started
