HP General IO Connectivity Install HP Fabric Software, Installing the Fabric Host Channel Adapter

Installation Overview & Planning

Installing HP Fabric Clustering System

•Handle adapters by the edges only. Do not touch electronic components or electrical traces.

•Use the disposable grounding wrist strap provided with each adapter. Follow the instructions included with the grounding strap.

•Use a suitable ground—any exposed metal surface on the computer chassis.

Installing the Fabric Host Channel Adapter

The adapter comes pre-configured. You do not have to set any jumpers or connectors.

The firmware for the HCA is compiled into the driver and the driver will download the current version onto the HCA if an older version is on the card.

Step 1. Access the system card bay

•If the system is running, shut it down by executing: shutdown -h. Respond “y” to the continue to shutdown prompt.

•Wait for the system to shut down completely, and then power off the system by pressing the system off button. Ensure that the system is grounded.

•Open the system to gain access to the PCI backplane.

•Insert the card into the highest performance PCI-X slot available.

Step 2. Install the card

•Slide the adapter edge-connector into the PCI-X slot until it is fully seated.

•Secure the card and reassemble the system.

Figure 1-5 Inserting the Host Channel Adapter

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HP Fabric

PCI-X slot

Your adapter may vary from this representation

Install HP Fabric Software

Install the HP Fabric Software

This section describes the steps necessary to install HP Fabric software. The software must be installed on each instance of the HP-UX operating system in the fabric.

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