AH304A HP Fabric Clustering System PCIe 2-port 4X DDR Fabric Adapter Installation Guide

Install HP Fabric Clustering System Adapters

CAUTION: Adapters contain electronic components that can easily be damaged by small

amounts of electricity. To avoid damage, follow these guidelines:

• Store adapters in their anti-static plastic bags until installation.

• Work in a static-free area, if possible.

• Handle adapters by the edges only. Do not touch electronic components or electrical traces.

• Use a grounding wrist strap.

• Use a suitable ground—any exposed metal surface on the computer chassis.

Installing the AH304A Host Channel Adapter

The adapter comes pre-configured. You do not have to set any jumpers or connectors.

The firmware for the HCA is compiled into the driver and the driver will download the current

version onto the HCA if an older version is on the card.

1. Access the system card bay

• If the system is running, shut it down by executing: shutdown -h.

Respond "y" to the continue to shutdown prompt.

• Wait for the system to shut down completely, and then power off the system by pressing

the system off button. Ensure that the system is grounded.

• Open the system to gain access to the PCIe backplane.

• Insert the card into the highest performance PCIe slot available.

2. Install the card

• Slide the adapter edge-connector into the PCIe slot until it is fully seated.

• Secure the card and reassemble the system.

Figure 1-1 Inserting the Host Channel Adapter

4X IB

Interfaces

PCIe slot

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