Installing and Administering HP FDDI/9000 Software

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Installing FDDI/9000
Installing the FDDI Hardware
Installing the FDDI Hardware
Review the steps below to prepare the system for installation of FDDI
hardware. See the HP-PB FDDI Adapter Installation Guide or the HP
Model A2254A FDDI Installation Guide for complete details.
1. Remove the slot cover and set aside the slot cover retaining screw.
2. With the grounding wrist strap on, hold the adapter by its edges or
faceplate with both hands.
3. Series 800 HP-PB: Install the card in the lowest slot available.
Follow the instructions in the HP-PB FDDI Adapter Installation
Guide.
WARNING Hewlett-Packard recommends not rearranging any network
interface cards installed in your system. If you do, you may need
to reconfigure IP addresses. See “Reconfiguring IP Addresses” in
the next chapter.
4. Press the adapter firmly into place.
5. Secure the adapter by replacing the slot cover screw and reassemble
the workstation. Reconnect the power cord.
6. Go to the next section, “Connecting the Adapter to the Network.”