Installing The Hba Into A Computer - HP StorageWorks AB466A Installation Manual

Installation

Installing the HBA into a Computer

Use the following procedure for installing the HBA into a computer.
1. Make sure the computer is powered off.
2. Remove the screws on the computer cover, and then remove the cover.
3. Wearing a static wrist strap, remove the blank panel from an empty 64-bit
Note:
bracket is shorter than the standard bracket; approximately 7.9 cm (3.11 in.)
compared to 12.06 cm (4.75 in.) long.
4. Remove the mounting bracket screws from the top of the HBA.
5. Remove the bracket and store it for future use.
6. Align the new mounting bracket tabs with the holes in the HBA.
Note:
tabs.
7. Replace the screws that attach the HBA to the bracket.
8. Insert the HBA into the empty PCI-X bus slot; press firmly until it is seated
9. Secure the HBA mounting bracket to the computer panel with the panel
10. Replace the computer cover and secure it using the previously removed
20 AB466A and AB467A PCI-X Host Bus Adapters for 64-Bit Windows Systems Installation Guide
Caution: Be sure to observe the ESD precautions described on page 59 for
this procedure.
PCI-X bus slot.
Compare the removed panel to the bracket on the HBA. Follow steps 4–7 to
change the bracket if the brackets are different sizes.
The HBAs come with a standard PCI bracket installed. The low-profile mounting
Be careful not to push the bracket past the transceiver housing's grounding
securely.
screws.
screws.