2.3Hardware Installation
Eye safety: The laser-based transceivers used in fiber Accelerator are eye safe under normal operating conditions. However, it is recommended that you never look directly at an active connector (plug or recepta- cle) without eye protection.
Note: Alacritech Accelerators use components that are sensitive to ESD. Proper ESD handling and storage should be followed.
Note: The 1000 Series Accelerator is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit PCI 2.2 slots or PCI 2.1 slots supplied with 3.3 volt power. When installed in a slot with the proper 3.3 volt supply, the LED on the top of the card adjacent to the mounting bracket will illuminate.
Turn off and unplug the computer. Failure to do so could endanger you, and may damage the accelerator or computer.
Remove the computer cover, and install the Accelerator in any available bus- mastering PCI or PCI-X slot. Use a 64-bit, 66 MHz PCI slot or 64-bit, 66/100/133MHz PCI-X slot to maximize system performance. Figure 4 shows a typical 64-bit PCI or PCI-X slot, however, the documentation for your system should be consulted to verify available PCI slots. Some PCI slots have fasten- ers, which must be secured in order for the accelerator to function correctly.
Replace the computer cover, turn on and boot the computer.
Figure 4: Typical 3.3V keyed 64-bit PCI or PCI-X bus slot
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