Installing The Adapter - HP StorageWorks A6826A Installation Manual

Installing the Adapter

Installing the Adapter
To install the HBA:
1. Check the motherboard and make any necessary configuration changes to
2. Power down the peripherals, then turn off the computer.
3. Remove the computer cover and save the screws.
4. Choose any PCI bus slot that supports bus mastering.
5. Most motherboards automatically assign an IRQ level and interrupt line; if
6. Remove the slot cover for the slot in which you will install the HBA.
7. Place the HBA in the slot. Carefully press the board into the slot until it seats
8. Secure the HBA to the chassis. Follow the server manufacturer's instructions.
9. Connect the appropriate cable from the devices to the corresponding
10. Carefully reinstall the computer cover. Insert and tighten the computer cover
11. Power up all external FC devices, then power up the server and observe the
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accommodate the HBA.
your motherboard does not, you must assign the IRQ level and use interrupt
line A for this slot.
firmly.
LC-connector.
screws.
monitor.
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