Installing, Connecting, And Testing The Host Bus Adapter - Sun Microsystems StorageTek PCI-X Enterprise Installation Manual

Installing, Connecting, and Testing
the Host Bus Adapter
This guide describes how to install and configure your new Sun StorageTek™ PCI-X
Enterprise 2Gb FC Single Port Host Bus Adapter (Sun part number
SG-XPCI1FC-QL2) in three simple steps. Throughout this document, the term
"HBA" is used interchangeably with the words "Host Bus Adapter."
Caution - Keep the Sun StorageTek PCI-X Enterprise 2 Gb FC Single Port HBA in
the antistatic bag until installation. The Sun StorageTek PCI-X Enterprise 2 Gb FC
Single Port HBA contains parts that can be damaged by electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Before handling the HBA, use standard methods to discharge static electricity.
Place the HBA on the bag when examining it. Retain the bag for future use.
This chapter contains the following topics:
"Software Requirements" on page 2
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"Tools and Equipment Needed" on page 3
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"Preparing for Installation" on page 3
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"Installing the Host Adapter" on page 8
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"Testing the Installation" on page 11
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"Booting From the Network Adapter" on page 13
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This Sun StorageTek PCI-X Enterprise 2 Gb FC Single Port Host Bus Adapter Installation
Guide describes how to install the Sun StorageTek PCI-X Enterprise 2 Gb FC Single
Port HBA card in a system. These instructions are designed for an experienced
system administrator or trained service provider.
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