Installing and Administering HP FDDI/9000 Software

40 Chapter 2

Installing FDDI/9000

Connecting the Adapter to the Network

1. Attach one end of the MIC terminated ﬁber optic cable to the

workstation’s FDDI adapter. Align the slotted plug with the keyed

connector. Push the connector in until you hear it click.

2. For Single Attach FDDI, attach the free end of the cable to any

master (M) port on the FDDI concentrator. For Dual Attach FDDI, see

the HP-PB FDDI Adapter Installation Guide.

3. Reconnect the power cord, if necessary, and power up the

workstation. The FDDI adapter will run an automatic self-test. Any

error messages will appear on the terminal display or console.

The Single Attach HP-PB FDDI adapter contains three LEDs.

Normal operation is if the amber Self-test Fail LED turns on brieﬂy

during power up, then turns off, and the green Signal Detect LED is

on. The Ring_Op turns on only after the ﬁrmware is downloaded.

The Dual Attach FDDI adapter has two signal detect LEDs, one for

both the A and B ports.

4. When the system is up, log in as root, then run /usr/sbin/dmesg

to verify adapter status. Look for the statement, “FDDI Card found at

select code 0x4X” where “X” is the slot number.

5. Continue with the next chapter, “Conﬁguring HP FDDI/9000.”