HP QLogic Converged Network Adapter Installation Guide (747713-001, September 2013)

1 Installing the QLogic CNA
This chapter contains information about installing the CNA.
See the server documentation for additional information about installing the CNA.
WARNING! Disconnect the host from the power source before installing the CNA. To reduce the
risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal server or workstation components to
cool before touching.
CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Be sure you are properly
grounded before beginning this procedure, as described in “Electrostatic discharge” (page 14)
and “Grounding methods” (page 14).
Installation prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following items available:
• An optical multimode cable with an LC-style duplex connector and approved SFP+ module or
copper cable
• A server with an empty x8 PCIe bus slot
Recording reference numbers
Each CNA is shipped with the following two numbers clearly marked on the board:
• IEEE address (Port 1 MAC address)
• Serial number
The MAC address is a unique 48-bit identifier used when configuring the system. The Fibre Channel
industry uses the World Wide Name (WWN) derived from the MAC address for Fibre Channel
connectivity. The adapter has two ports, therefore, it has two MAC addresses and two WWNs,
one for each port. Use the serial number when communicating with HP. Record the serial number
and MAC addresses and WWNs before installation.
NOTE: The MAC addresses are permanent identifiers that cannot be changed.
The MAC address for Port 1 is listed on the CNA. Example 1 “MAC address and WWN
calculations” shows you how to calculate the MAC address for Port 2 and the WWNs.
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