Installation Steps

Fibre Channel over Ethernet converged network adapter (CNA) connectivity options include LC optical and Cisco SFP+, shown next.

– LC optical cable:

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– Cisco SFP+ (Twinax cable)

3.Plug the other end of the cable into a connector on the storage system or a hub/switch port.

4.Label each cable to identify the adapter and the storage/switch/hub port to which it connects.

5.After connecting all adapters in the server, power up the server.

Matching the adapter with the correct PCI slot

When choosing an adapter for your server, it is important to know which adapter is compatible with your server's PCI/PCI-X/PCI Express slots. Certain adapter models have specific voltage requirements or physical limitations that allow them to work only in specific slots.

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EMC P/N 300-002-803 manual Matching the adapter with the correct PCI slot