Installation prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure that:
•You have an optical multimode cable with an LC duplex connector.
•You record the HBA’s serial number, in the unlikely event that the NVRAM is corrupted. Each HBA has a unique serial number located on the bottom of the HBA.
Installation procedure
To install the HBA:
1.Check the motherboard and make any necessary configuration changes to accommodate the HBA.
2.Turn off the computer.
3.Disconnect the power cable.
4.Open and remove the computer cover and save the screws.
5.Locate the slot in which you will install the HBA, and remove the slot cover.
6.Place the HBA in the slot and press carefully until it is seated properly.
7.Secure the HBA to the chassis, following the server manufacturer’s instructions.
8.Connect the appropriate cable from the devices to the corresponding LC connector.
9.Close the computer cover. Insert and tighten the computer cover screws.
10.Plug in the power cable.
11. Turn on the computer and observe the monitor and the LED indicators to ensure proper operation (see ”LED indicators” on page 14).
LED indicators
Table 4 describes the LED indicators.
Table 4 LED indicators
Yellow LED | Green LED | Amber LED | Activity |
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Off | Off | Off | Power off |
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On | On | On | Power on before or after firmware |
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| initialization |
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Flashing | Flashing | Flashing | Power on after firmware initialization |
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Alternately flashing | Alternately flashing | Alternately flashing | Firmware fault |
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Off | Off | Flashing | Activity at 1 Gb/s |
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Off | Flashing | Off | Activity at 2 Gb/s |
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Flashing | Off | Off | Activity at 4 Gb/s |
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Flashing | Off | Flashing | Beacon |
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14 Installing the HBAs