Equipment Installation And Configuration; Install The Converged Network Adapter Hardware - Qlogic Storage Networking (Unified Fabric Pilot Installation Manual

4–Installation

Equipment Installation and Configuration

Equipment Installation and Configuration
This section focuses on the converged network installation and configuration. You
do not have to change your current storage and network management practices.

Install the Converged Network Adapter Hardware

Begin by identifying a pilot server that meets Converged Network Adapter
hardware requirements (PCI slot type, length, available slot) and install the
adapters.
To install the adapter hardware:
1. Use a ground strap to avoid damaging the card or server.
2. Power off the computer and disconnect the power cable.
3. Remove the computer cover, and find an empty PCIe x8 bus slot (Gen1) or
PCIe x4 bus slot (Gen2).
4. Pull out the slot cover (if any) by removing the screw or releasing the lever.
5. Install the low-profile bracket, if required.
6. Grasp the adapter by the top edge, and then insert it firmly into the
appropriate slot.
7. Refasten the adapter's retaining bracket using the existing screw or lever.
8. Close the computer cover.
9. Plug the appropriate Ethernet cable (either copper or optical) into the
adapter.
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10. Plug in the power cable, and turn on the computer.
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Optical models ship with optical transceivers installed. QLogic 8100
Series adapters used for this project operate only with optical
transceivers sold by QLogic.
The list of approved copper cables is available at the following link:
http://www.qlogic.com/Products/ConvergedNetworking/ConvergedNet
workAdapters/Pages/CopperCables.aspx.
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