Installing HyperFabric

Installing HyperFabric Adapters

 

Installing HyperFabric Adapters

 

This section contains information about installing HyperFabric adapters

 

in HP 9000 systems. Online Addition and Replacement (OLAR)

 

information is provided in the section, “Online Addition and

 

Replacement” on page 44.

 

 

CAUTION

HyperFabric adapters contain electronic components that can easily be

 

damaged by small amount of electricity. To avoid damage, follow these

 

guidelines:

 

• Store adapters in their antistatic plastic bags until installation.

 

• Work in a static-free area, if possible.

 

• 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.

For specific instructions, see system-specific documentation on “installing networking adapters” for each type of HP 9000 system that HyperFabric adapters will be installed into.

When the HyperFabric adapters have been installed, go to “Installing the Software” on page 51.

Online Addition and Replacement

Online Addition and Replacement (OLAR) allows PCI I/O cards, adapters or controllers to be replaced or added to HP 9000 systems, without the need for completely shutting down and rebooting the system, or adversely affecting other system components. This feature is only

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