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Installing the Host Channel Adapter (HCA)
Requirements
Installation Overview
This chapter provides the following information:
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"Requirements" on page 5
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"Installation Overview" on page 5
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"Selecting the Host Connector" on page 6
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"Selecting the Type of Installation" on page 8
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HCA cards support 64-bit PCI variants. 32-bit slots are not compatible.
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A maximum of 3.3V power is required. The HCA(s) should be installed in those slots that are
keyed to provide 3.3V. Note: low-profile HCAs require 1 watt less power.
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For maximum performance, 133 MHz PCI-X or PCI-Express is required. 100 MHz is the minimum
that can be utilized, but is not recommended.
The following steps are required when performing the HCA installation procedure:
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"Selecting the Host Connector" on page 6
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"Selecting the Type of Installation" on page 8
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"Installing a High Profile HCA in a PCI-X Connector" on page 8
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"Installing a Low Profile HCA in a PCI-X Connector" on page 9
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"Installing Two HCAs in One Host with PCI-X Connectors" on page 10
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"Installing HCA(s) in a 1U Host with PCI-Express Connectors" on page 11
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"Installing HCA(s) in a 2U+ Host with PCI-Express Connectors" on page 12
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