Installing And Connecting The Nic; Installing The Nic - 3Com 3C996B-T User Manual

Gigabit server network interface cards

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Installing and Connecting the NIC

This manual covers two types of Gigabit Server NICs: server Ethernet NIC (3C996B-T):

and server fiber NIC (3C996-SX):

The procedure for installing a NIC in a system is identical for both NICs. Connecting the

network cables is different for Ethernet and fiber NICs (see "Connecting the Network

Cables" on page 12").

1 Review the precautions and pre-installation instructions. Before installing the NIC,

ensure the system power is off, the system is unplugged from the power outlet, and

that proper electrical grounding procedures have been followed. Refer to the

following figure to complete the remaining steps.

2 Remove the system cover, and select any empty PCI slot. If you do not know how to

identify a PCI slot, refer to your system documentation.

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