HP StorageWorks U320e SCSI Host Bus Adapter user guide (AH627-96001, March 2007)

2 Installation
CAUTION:
Back up your system data before changing or installing hardware.
Follow the steps in this chapter to install the host bus a d apter.
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Figure 1 Kit contents
The HP StorageWorks U320e SCSI Host Bus Adapter package includes:
• Host bus adapter
• Half-height bracket
• CD containing documentation, drivers, and utilities
• Getting started poster and warrant y card
System r equirements
To install and use the HP StorageWorks U320e SCSI Host Bus Adapter you will need:
• A computer with an available x4 PCI Express expansion slot or larger, such as x8 or x16.
• The HP StorageWorks U320e SCSI Host Bus Adapter package.
CAUTION:
The host bus adapter contains components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). The host bus
adapter can be damaged by ele ctrostatic discharge. Keep parts in electrostatic containers until needed.
Ensure that you are properly grounded when touching static-sensitive components.
Installation overview
WARNING!
To reduce
the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, consult the safety information and user
documen
tation provided with the server before attempting the installation.
Many servers are capable of providing energy levels that are considered hazardous and a re intended
to be ser viced only by qualified personnel who have been trained to deal with these hazards. Do not
remove e
nclosures or attempt to bypass any interlocks that may be provided for the purpose of removing
these hazardous conditions.
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