Users Guide

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4 Installing the Hardware
This chapter applies to QLogic BCM57xx and BCM57xxx add-in network interface
cards.Hardware installation covers the following:
 System Requirements
 “Safety Precautions” on page 19
 “Preinstallation Checklist” on page 19
 “Installation of the Add-In NIC” on page 20
System Requirements
Before you install QLogic BCM57xx and BCM57xxx adapters, verify that your
system meets the hardware and operating system requirements described in this
section.
Hardware Requirements
 IA32- or EMT64-based computer that meets operating system requirements
 One open PCI Express slot. Depending on the PCI Express support on your
adapter, the slot may be one of these types:
 PCI Express 1.0a x1
 PCI Express 1.0a x4
 PCI Express Gen2 x8
 PCI Express Gen3 x8
Full dual-port 10Gbps bandwidth is supported on PCI Express Gen2 x8 or
faster slots.
 128MB RAM (minimum)
NOTE
Service Personnel: This product is intended only for installation in a
Restricted Access Location (RAL).