Hardware Installation; Mac Address - ATTO Technology FastFrame NQ41 Installation And Operation Manual

Install the ATTO FastFrame Adapter and attach your devices to it using the instructions below.
CAUTION CAUTION
Back up your system data before
changing or installing any hardware.
System requirements
The FastFrame Ethernet Adapter package
contains the following:
• FastFrame 40Gb Ethernet Adapter
• QSFP+ Modules
If any of these items are missing, contact your ATTO
authorized sales representative.
To install and use the FastFrame Ethernet Adapter
you will need:
1 A computer with an available PCI Express
expansion slot
Note
Install your FastFrame NIC into a PCIe 3.0
x8 expansion slot for best performance
2 The complete FastFrame Ethernet Adapter
package

MAC address

FastFrame NICs are configured with a unique MAC
address designated by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers. This address, stored in
flash memory, allows the system to recognize the
FastFrame NIC as a unique part of your
configuration. The address is clearly marked on the
back of the adapter.
The MAC address assigned to an adapter is assigned
to the 1st port of the adapter. If the adapter has more
than one port then the MAC address is incremented by
and assigned to the 2nd port.
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For example, for the NQ4Xseries, the assignment will
be as follows:
MAC address
MAC address + 1
MAC address + 2
MAC address + 3
Installation
CAUTION CAUTION
FastFrame NICs contain components that
are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
(ESD). ESD can cause damage to the
FastFrame host adapter. Please follow
standard methods to avoid ESD.
For bracket installation, please see the bracket
installation guide included in your NIC product
package.
1 Install the latest drivers. Refer to
Installation on page 6.
2 Power down the computer and unplug the
computer from all power sources.
3 Open the case.
4 Remove the cover bracket from the PCI
Express slot (v1.1a or later).
5 Install the FastFrame NIC host adapter in any
open PCI Express expansion slot. If you have
questions about how to install an expansion
card in your system, consult your computer's
documentation.
Note
The FastFrame adapters fit into x8 or x16
mechanical PCI Express slots.
6 Repeat step 4 through 5 for each adapter you
want to install.
7 Close the case on the computer and power it
up.
Driver