HP FCA2404 AB232A AB232A manual Installing the HBA into a Computer

Installation

Installing the HBA into a Computer

Use the following procedure for installing the HBA into a computer.

Caution: Be sure to observe the ESD precautions described on page 59 for this procedure.

1.Make sure the computer is powered off.

2.Remove the screws on the computer cover, and then remove the cover.

3.Wearing a static wrist strap, remove the blank panel from an empty 64-bit PCI-X bus slot.

Compare the removed panel to the bracket on the HBA. Follow steps 4–7 to change the bracket if the brackets are different sizes.

Note: The HBAs come with a standard PCI bracket installed. The low-profile mounting bracket is shorter than the standard bracket; approximately 7.9 cm (3.11 in.) compared to 12.06 cm (4.75 in.) long.

4.Remove the mounting bracket screws from the top of the HBA.

5.Remove the bracket and store it for future use.

6.Align the new mounting bracket tabs with the holes in the HBA.

Note: Be careful not to push the bracket past the transceiver housing's grounding tabs.

7.Replace the screws that attach the HBA to the bracket.

8.Insert the HBA into the empty PCI-X bus slot; press firmly until it is seated securely.

9.Secure the HBA mounting bracket to the computer panel with the panel screws.

10.Replace the computer cover and secure it using the previously removed screws.

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