Installation Instructions; Step 1. Verify The Package Contents; Step 2. Install The Adapter Hardware - Qlogic QME7342 Quick Start Manual

Installation Instructions

This Quick Start Guide describes how to install and configure your new QLogic InfiniBand Adapter in three simple
steps:
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Step 1. Verify the package contents.

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Step 2. Install the adapter hardware.

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Step 3. Install the QLogic InfiniBand™ host software.
Keep the adapter in the antistatic bag until installation. The adapter contains parts that can be
damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before handling the adapter, use standard methods to
discharge static electricity. Place the adapter on the bag when examining it. Retain the bag for
CAUTION!
future use.
Step 1. Verify the Package Contents
The QLogic adapter is shipped with the following items:
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QLogic adapter
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Low-profile bracket (not available in all models)
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Quick Start Guide (this document)
Step 2. Install the Adapter Hardware
NOTE: For QME7342 or QMH7342 mezzanine card installation instructions, please refer to your Server Hardware
Owners Manual.
To install the adapter hardware, please refer to the instructions in the QLogic HCA and QLogic OFED Software Install
Guide. To view this document, go to the QLogic Web site, www.qlogic.com, and click the Downloads tab.
Step 3. Install the QLogic InfiniBand Host Software
The QLogic IB software drivers can be downloaded from the QLogic web site, www.qlogic.com. Click the Downloads
tab, and follow the links for your adapter model.
The QLogic IB software drivers are available in the following configurations:
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For use with the text user interface (TUI) installer
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For installation using the RPM method
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As user-level tools (a subset of the basic download) that use the RPM install method
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