Hardware Installation And Removal; Observing Esd And Handling Precautions; Installing The Hardware - Oracle StorageTek 8 Gb FC PCIe HBA Installation Manual

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Hardware Installation and Removal

This chapter describes how to install and remove the HBA. Refer to your system installation or
service manual for detailed instructions.
This chapter contains the following topics:
"Observing ESD and Handling Precautions" on page 17
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"Installing the Hardware" on page 17
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"Testing the Installation" on page 21
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"Replacing the SFP+ Unit on the HBA" on page 27
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"Removing the Hardware" on page 27
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Observing ESD and Handling Precautions

Caution -
discharge (ESD). Always handle the HBA with care to avoid damage to electrostatic sensitive
components.
To minimize the possibility of ESD-related damage, use both a workstation antistatic mat
and an ESD wrist strap. You can get an ESD wrist strap from any reputable electronics store.
Observe the following precautions to avoid ESD-related problems:
Leave the HBA in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install it in the system.
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Always use a properly fitted and grounded wrist strap or other suitable ESD protection
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when handling the HBA and observe proper ESD grounding techniques.
Hold the HBA by the edge of the PCB, not the connectors.
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Place the HBA on a properly grounded antistatic work surface pad when it is out of its
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protective antistatic bag.

Installing the Hardware

Follow the procedures in this section to install the hardware:
Damage to the HBA can occur as the result of careless handling or electrostatic
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