|
This is from the Emulex site at:
You can get install information at the other vendor sites such as:
http://www.JNI.com
http://www.qlogic.com
http://www.troika.com
Install the host adapter board
Turn off and unplug the computer
Remove the computer case
Remove the blank panel from an empty 32 or 64-bit PCI bus slot
Insert host adapter board into the empty 32 or 64-bit PCI bus slot
Press firmly until seated
Secure the host adapter's mounting bracket to the case with the panel screw
Replace the computer case and tighten case screws
The host adapter is now installed in the PC and is ready for media attachment
Attach media
Select the type of media you are attaching:
Fiber optic cable (multimode 50/125 mm or 62.5/125 mm or single mode 9/125 mm)
Copper duplex cable
Fiber optic cable (multimode and single mode)
Note: The host adapter will not allow normal data transmission on an optical link unless it is connected to another similar or compatible laser product (that is, multimode to multimode.)
More Information: View fiber optic specifications.
Connect the fiber optic cable to the dual SC connector on the host adapter board as shown below
Connect other end of cable to Fibre Channel device
After the media is connected to the host adapter, you are ready to apply power to the computer
Copper duplex cable
More Information: View copper specifications
Connect the copper duplex cable to the DB9 connector on the host adapter board as shown below
Connect other end of cable to Fibre Channel device
After the media is connected to the host adapter, you are ready to apply power to the computer
Apply Power
Verify the host adapter is securely installed in the computer
Verify correct media is attached
Plug in and turn on computer
Observe LEDs for Power On Self Test (POST) results
Power On Self-Test and LEDs
Green and yellow display lights (LEDs) can be seen through openings in the host adapter's mounting bracket. Green indicates power and yellow signifies port activity. A third LED is present on LP8000 models with embedded optical interfaces and indicates light is being received by the port.
This chart shows normal LED indications. For other LED patterns, refer to the detailed LED chart.
Green LED
Yellow LED
State
OFF flashing (irregular) POST processing in progress
ON blink normal - active
Blink OFF normal - link down or not yet started
|
