Specifications

PA-4C-E 1-Port High-Performance ESCON Channel Port Adapter Installation and Configuration

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Removing and Installing Port Adapters

This section describes how to remove port adapters from supported platforms and also how to install new

or replacement port adapters.This section contains the following subsections:

• Handling Port Adapters, page 21

• Online Insertion and Removal, page 22

• Port Adapter Removal and Installation, page 23

• Attaching the HP ESCON PA to the Channel, page 25

Handling Port Adapters

Each port adapter circuit board is mounted to a metal carrier and is sensitive to electrostatic discharge

(ESD) damage.

Note When a slot is not in use, a blank port adapter must fill the empty slot to allow the router or switch to

conform to electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions requirements and to allow proper airflow

across the installed port adapters. If you plan to install a new port adapter in a slot that is not in use, you

must first remove the blank port adapter.

Caution Always handle the port adapter by the carrier edges and handle; never touch the port adapter components

or connector pins. Always use an ESD wrist strap when handling equipment. (See Figure 7.)

Figure 7 Handling a Port Adapter

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Metal carrier

Printed circuit board