Installation guide

Alacritech Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide 2-2
2.2 Installing the Low Profile Bracket (PCI-X Accelerators Only)
The Accelerator includes a low profile bracket to facilitate installation in a low profile
slot. To install an Accelerator in a low profile PCI-X slot, the bracket on the rear of the
card will need to be changed with the included low profile bracket.
1. Remove the two 4-40 x 3/16 screws on the bottom side of the card.
2. Install the low profile bracket, making sure that the mounting tabs are on the
bottom side of the card and the screws secured from the component (top) side.
To convert an Accelerator from low profile to standard PCI-X, the bracket on the rear
of the card will need to be changed to the original bracket.
1. Remove the two 4-40 x 3/16 screws from the topside of the card.
2. Install the standard bracket, making sure that the mounting tabs are on the top
(component) side of the card and the screws secured from the bottom side.
2.3 Hardware Installation
Eye safety: The laser-based transceivers used in fiber Accelerators are eye safe
under normal operating conditions. However, it is recommended that you
never look directly at an active connector (plug or receptacle) without eye
protection.
Note: Alacritech Accelerators use components that are sensitive to ESD. Prop-
er ESD handling and storage should be followed.
2.3.1 General Procedure
1. Turn off and unplug the computer. Failure to do so could endanger you, and
may damage the accelerator or computer.
2. Remove the computer cover, and install the Accelerator in any available PCI-X
or PCIe slot as specified for the Accelerator in Section .
3. Once the Accelerator is installed, replace the computer cover, turn on and boot
the computer.