Compaq LP8000-F1 manual Installation Overview, Hardware Requirements

Chapter 2

Installation

Installation Overview

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for installing the 64-Bit PCI-to- Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) including:

■Verification of hardware, software, and document requirements

■Recording reference numbers

■Installing the HBA and connecting media

This chapter also provides information on installation guidelines and supported configurations for the operating systems.

IMPORTANT: The HBA contains static-sensitive components. Comply with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) procedures.

Hardware Requirements

The system hardware requirements for installing the HBA include:

■One open 32- or 64-bit PCI bus slot with a 5.0 VDC signaling interface

■Maximum PCI bus clock rate of 33 MHz