Chapter 2. Installing the adapter
This chapter contains instructions for preparing and installing the IBM FAStT Host Adapter.
Preinstallation procedures
Before you begin
Read “Handling
Read “What you need for the installation.”
Handling static-sensitive devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage electronic devices and your system. To avoid damage, keep
To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:
Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.
Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.
Do not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device.
While the device is still in its
Remove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit without setting it down. If it is necessary to set the device down, place it in its
Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather because heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
What you need for the installation
To install the IBM FAStT Host Adapter in your server, you need an optical, multimode cable with an
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