Installation And Configuration; Overview; Step C. Prepare The Adapter; If The Adapter Is Too Long - HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII Installation And Configuration Manual

5 Installation and Configuration

Overview

This chapter covers Steps C, D, E, F, G, and H of the installation procedure. You
should already have completed Step A, "Plan Your Hardware," and Step B, "Plan
Arrays and Logical Drives" in Chapter 4.

Step C. Prepare the Adapter

In this step you install the adapter into the HP NetServer. Step C covers:
Preparing the adapter if it is too long for the I/O card cage
Installing additional memory
Plugging in the Battery Backup Unit on HP NetRAID and HP NetRAID-
3Si adapters
CAUTION
The adapter is sensitive to static electricity and can easily be
damaged by improper handling. Using a grounding strap is
recommended. Read the following information carefully
before you handle the accessory:

If the Adapter is Too Long

Some HP NetServers, such as the HP NetServer LXr Pro8, do not have space for
a full-length PCI board. If the adapter is too long, remove the board extender
(plastic "handle") from the HP NetRAID Series adapter before you install the
adapter, as shown in Figure 5-1.
Leave the adapter in the antistatic bag until you are ready
to install it.
If possible, use an antistatic wrist strap and grounding
mat.
Before you remove the adapter from the bag, touch a
grounded, unpainted metal surface on the system to
discharge static electricity.
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