HP Netserver Fibre Channel HBA Guide

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Contents

1 Introduction............................................................................... 1

Audience for this Manual...................................................................................... 1

What is the Hewlett-Packard Fibre Channel Adapter?......................................... 1

Contents of the Fibre Channel Adapter Kits ......................................................... 1

What Is Needed Besides the Adapter .................................................................. 2

Adapter Overview ................................................................................................. 2

System Requirements .......................................................................................... 4

Windows NT Systems....................................................................................... 4

Windows 2000 Systems ................................................................................... 4

NetWare Systems............................................................................................. 4

2 Installation................................................................................. 5

Overview............................................................................................................... 5

Installing Adapter in PCI Slot................................................................................ 5

General Steps................................................................................................... 5

GBIC Overview..................................................................................................... 6

Installing the GBIC................................................................................................ 7

Connecting Cables ............................................................................................... 8

Removing the GBIC.............................................................................................. 9

Verifying the Adapter ..........................................................................................10

3 Windows NT Driver Installation............................................. 13

Overview ............................................................................................................. 13

Installing the Driver .............................................................................................13

Removing the Driver ...........................................................................................14

4 Windows 2000 Driver Installation .......................................... 15

Overview ............................................................................................................. 15

Installing the Driver .............................................................................................15

Removing the Driver ...........................................................................................16

Additional Notes ..............................................................................................16