HP A8002A PCI-e Single-Port 4Gb FC adapter and A8003A PCI-e Dual-Port 4Gb FC Adapter for Linux and Windows Systems Installation Guide

Figure 2 shows the LEDs that are referenced later in this document for the A8002A and A8003A HBAs.

Figure 2 LED location

Recording ref

erence numbers

Each HBA ships

with a unique address identiﬁer that is stored in ﬂash memory. Fibre Channel industry

standards issue two unique identiﬁers: worldwideportname(WWPN)and worldwidenodename

(WWNN), each of which is derived from the HBA’s IEEE address. Combined, the WWPN and WWNN

create the wo

rldwidename(WWN), whichisan8-byteidentiﬁer that uniquely identiﬁes an HBA

on an FC circuit. The WWN address and serial number are clearly marked on the HBA. Record the

addresses on the lines below for future reference.

In addition,

each HBA has a unique serial number that is located on the bottom of the HBA. Check the

HBA and record its serial number so that you have the number in the unlikely event that the NVRAM is

corrupted.

NOTE:

The WWN is a s

tatic identiﬁer that cannot be changed.

WWN address: __________________________________________________

Serial number: __________________________________________________

Installing the HBA

Use the following procedure for installing the HBA into a computer.

CAUTION:

Be sure to observe the ESD precautions for this procedure as described in "Regulatory compliance

and safety" on page 27.

1. Make sure the computer is powered off.

2. Remove the

screws on the computer cover, and then remove the cover.

3. Wearing an anti-static wrist strap, remove the blank panel from an empty x4, x8, or x16 PCIe bus slot.

NOTE:

The HBA comes with a standard PCI bracket installed. A low-proﬁle bracket is included

in the box with the HBA. The low-proﬁle mounting bracket is shorter than the standard

bracket:

a p p ro xi m a t e ly 7. 9 c m ( 3.11 i n .) c o m p a re d to 12. 0 6 c m (4 . 75 i n . ) l o n g.

Installing the HBAs