4. Install and Connect the Card

The HP-PB cardcage accommodatestwo sixesof cards: single-high (Eurocard standard 3U) or double-high (6U). The SCSI/parallel adapteris a single-high (3U) card and requires a single-high slot. HP computers are normally shipped with single-high slots. However, this section contains information on converting a double-high slot to two single-high slots.

To install and connect the SCWparallel adapter into the host computer, read the steps described below:

1.Selectan appropriate slot.

2.Record the slot number.

3.Prepare the slot for use.

4.Insert the card into the slot.

5.Attach the card cables.

Select an Appropriate Slot

Before you install the SCSI/parallel adapter into the hostcomputer, you should understand the following information for your particular computermodel:

lHow to gain accessto your computer’s l/O card slots.

You may need to remove various coversor panelsto exposethe slots. If your computer’s I/O slots are not readily accessible,refer to your computer installation or hardware reference manualsto gain access.

mProper orientation of an If0 card into the cardcage.

The HP-PB connectors are designedto preventimproper connections.

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