Swapping A Host Adapter - IBM Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI User Manual

IBM Ultra320 SCSI Controller 2 User's Guide

Swapping a Host Adapter

Swapping a SCSI host adapter for another SCSI host adapter is
similar to the procedure for adding a host adapter. The important
distinction is that you add the new SCSI adapter into the system
first, before removing the old adapter.
Note: If you do not install the new host adapter first, it may
result in a Windows 2000 boot failure. If the operating system
fails to start, remove the new host adapter and replace the
original.
To swap adapters:
1 Turn off your computer.
Warning: Turn power to the computer to the
and disconnect the power cord.
2 Discharge any static electricity build-up before handling the
SCSI adapter by touching a grounded metal object.
3 Insert the new SCSI adapter into an available PCI slot, leaving
the existing SCSI card intact.
4 Turn on your computer. Windows 2000 should load up as
normal and detect the new SCSI card. Install the Windows 2000
driver if prompted to.
5 Restart your computer if prompted to.
6 Once the new SCSI adapter is functioning properly, turn off
your computer.
7 Remove the old SCSI adapter and move all desired devices to
the new adapter. See
more information.
8 Restart the computer and all attached devices should be
recognized.
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