Installing and Administering HP FDDI/9000 Software

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Installing FDDI/9000
Gaining Access to the System Adapter Bay
Gaining Access to the System Adapter
Bay
HP FDDI/9000 is supported on Series 800 Model F, G, I, and K systems.
For more detailed information and illustrations, see the appropriate
owner’s guides for each of the models.
1. Shut down the system:
/usr/sbin/shutdown -h
2. Wait until the system responds with “OK to press reset” or “Halted,
you may now cycle power”, then power off the workstation.
3. HP FDDI/9000 contains electronic components that can easily be
damaged by small amounts of static electricity. To avoid damage,
follow these guidelines:
• Store adapters in their conductive plastic bag until you are ready
to install them.
• If possible, work in a static-free area.
• Handle the adapter only by the edges. Do not touch electronic
components or electrical traces.
• Use the disposable grounding wrist strap provided with this
product (HP 9300-1408). Follow the instructions provided with the
strap.
• A suitable electrical ground is any exposed metal surface on the
computer chassis.
4. Remove the workstation cover according to the instructions in
workstation’s owner’s guide, then go to the next section, “Installing
the FDDI Hardware.”