HP Fabric Clustering System PCI-X 2-port 4X Fabric (HPC) Adapter Installation Guide, April 2006

HP PCI-X 2-port 4X Fabric (HPC) Adapter Installation
Install HP Fabric Clustering System Adapters
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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 the disposable grounding wrist strap provided with each adapter. Follow the
instructions included with the grounding strap.
• Use a suitable ground—any exposed metal surface on the computer chassis.
Installing the AB286C Host Channel Adapter (PCA P/N AB286-60101)
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.
Step 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 PCI backplane.
• Insert the card into the highest performance PCI-X slot available.
Step 2. Install the card
• Slide the adapter edge-connector into the PCI-X slot until it is fully seated.
• Secure the card and reassemble the system.