Installation guide

Alacritech Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide (Fiber) 2-3
2.2 Installing the Low Profile Bracket (PCI and 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 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 PCI 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, 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 PCI 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
Accelerator 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.