AD167A and AD168A -- HBA Installation Guide

Installing the HBA

To install the HBA:

1. Turn off the

computer.

2. Open and remove the computer cover.

3. Wearing an anti-static wrist strap, remove the blank panel from an empty PCI-X slot.

NOTE:

The HBA come

with a standard PCI bracket installed. In addition, HP provides a low-proﬁle mounting

bracket in

the

box with the HBA. This low-proﬁle bracket is shorter than the standard bracket:

approximately 7.9 cm (3.11 in.) compared to 12.06 cm (4.75 in.) long.

4. If you require a d ifferent mounting bracket follow these steps, otherwise, go to step 5.

a. Remove the mounting bracket screws from the top of the HBA.

Figure 1 Removing the bracket

b. Remove the b racket and store it for future use.

c. Align the new mounting b racket tabs with the holes in the HBA.

NOTE:

Be careful not to push the bracket past the transceiver housing’s grounding tabs. Ensure

that the light emitting diodes (LEDs) are pr operly aligned with the holes in the bracket.

d. Replace the screws that at tach the HBA to the bracket.

5. Inset the HBA into the slot and press ﬁrmly until the HBA is seated properly.

NOTE:

Some HP server models support only PCI-X HBAs inserted in optional PCI-X riser cards or

cages. For instructions on installing the riser card or cage, see your server documentation.

6. Secure the HBA to the chassis, following the server manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Replace and close the computer cover. Insert and tighten the computer cover screws.

Installing the HBAs