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8. Insert the HBA into the empty PCI or PCI-X bus slot; press firmly until it is seated
securely.
9. Secure the HBA mounting bracket to the computer panel with the panel screws.
10. Replace the computer cover and secure it using the previously removed screws.
11. Attach media:
a. Connect the fiber optic cable to the LC connector on the HBA.
b. Connect the other end of the cable to the Fibre Channel device.
NOTE: The HBA does not allow normal data transmission on an optical link unless it is
connected to a similar or compatible laser product. That is, both products are multimode to
multimode.
Verifying the Installation
To verify the HBA is properly installed and is operating:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. At power up, observe the POST LED indicators on the HBA. The position of the
POST LED indicators is defined in
green LED indicates power functions and the amber LED signifies port activity.
The amber LED blinks at all times during normal operation.
normal LED indications.
Table 2–1: Normal POST LED Indicators
Amber LED (L1)
Off
On
Slow blink (1 Hz)
Fast blink (4 Hz)
Flashing (irregular)
Off
On
Slow blink (1 Hz)
Fast blink (4 Hz)
Off
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Green LED (L2)
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
On
On
On
Blink (1 Hz)
and
Table 1–1
of this guide. The
Table 2–1
State
Wake-up failure (dead board)
POST failure (dead board)
Wake-up failure (dead board)
Failure in POST (dead board)
POST processing in progress
Failure while functioning
Failure while functioning
Normal—1 Gb link rate
Normal—2 Gb link rate
Normal—link down or not yet started
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