Installation
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FCA2684/FCA2684DC PCI-X Host Bus Adapters for OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX Installation
Installing the HBA into a computer
Following is the procedure for installing the HBA into a computer.
WARNING:
Be sure to observe the ESD precautions for this procedure as
described in “
1. Make sure the computer is powered off.
2. Remove the screws on the computer cover, and then remove the cover.
3. Wearing a static wrist strap, remove the blank panel from an empty 32- or
64-bit PCI or PCI-X bus slot.
Compare the removed panel to the bracket on the host bus adapter. Follow
steps 4–7 to change the bracket if they are different sizes.
4. Remove the mounting bracket screws from the top of the host bus adapter.
5. Remove the bracket and store it for future use.
6. Using the bracket on the HBA, align the new mounting bracket tabs with the
holes in the HBA.
Note:
Be careful not to push the bracket past the transceiver housing's grounding
tabs.
7. Replace the screws that attach the HBA to the bracket.
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.
