Administrator's Guide

Installing HyperFabric
Installing HyperFabric Adapters
Chapter 344
Installing HyperFabric Adapters
This section contains information about installing HyperFabric adapters
in HP 9000 systems. Online Addition and Replacement (OLAR)
information is provided in the section, “Online Addition and
Replacement” on page 44.
CAUTION HyperFabric adapters contain electronic components that can easily be
damaged by small amount of electricity. To avoid damage, follow these
guidelines:
• Store adapters in their antistatic plastic bags until installation.
• Work in a static-free area, if possible.
• Handle adapters by the edges only. Do not touch electronic
components or electrical traces.
• Use the disposable grounding wrist strap provided with each
adapter. Follow the instructions included with the grounding strap.
• Use a suitable ground—any exposed metal surface on the computer
chassis.
For specific instructions, see system-specific documentation on
“installing networking adapters” for each type of HP 9000 system that
HyperFabric adapters will be installed into.
When the HyperFabric adapters have been installed, go to “Installing the
Software” on page 51.
Online Addition and Replacement
Online Addition and Replacement (OLAR) allows PCI I/O cards,
adapters or controllers to be replaced or added to HP 9000 systems,
without the need for completely shutting down and rebooting the system,
or adversely affecting other system components. This feature is only