Chapter 1

Installing/Extracting the

LSI7202CP Host Adapter

This chapter describes the installation procedures for the LSI7202CP CompactPCI Dual Channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel host adapter. The main topics are:

•Section 1.1, “Host Adapter Installation,” page 1-1

•Section 1.2, “Extracting the LSI7202CP,” page 1-3

1.1Host Adapter Installation

This section provides a general overview of the tasks needed to perform either a hot or cold installation. For the exact procedures required for your system, refer to the operating system and system documentation.

1.1.1 Cold Installation Preparation

Before shutting down the operating environment and halting the system, ensure that all significant application activity on the server has stopped. To prepare the system for a cold installation, follow these steps.

Step 1. Follow the appropriate procedures, as documented in the system’s service manual, to shut down and halt the system.

Step 2. Refer to the system’s documentation for the complete power down procedure and location of the power switch.

Step 3. Press the power switch on the system’s status panel to power down the system.

Step 4. Verify that the system’s power LED is OFF, which indicates that the system is completely powered off.

After the system has been shut down and powered off, you can safely install the card.

LSI7202CP Compact PCI Dual Channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel Host Adapter 1-1

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