User`s guide

2 – QLA4010/4010C

Installation in the Computer

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NOTE:

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Some motherboards have two kinds of PCI bus slots: master and

slave. The QLA4010/4010C HBA must be in a PCI bus master slot.

(Some motherboards have PCI bus master slots that are shared with

onboard devices. QLA4010/4010C HBAs do not work in shared slots.)

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PCI connectors vary among system HBA manufacturers. The

QLA4010/4010C HBA is a 64-bit PCI device that can function in a

32-bit PCI slot; the slot conforms to the PCI specification (the rear edge

of the PCI slot is notched). If you try to install the QLA4010/4010C

HBA into a PCI slot that does not conform to the PCI specification, you

may damage the QLA4010/4010C HBA.

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PCI and PCI-X slots look the same. If the PC contains both PCI and

PCI-X slots, refer to the PC manufacturer’s instructions to determine

the slot type.

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The QLA4010/4010C HBAs are designed and tested to operate at PCI

bus speeds of up to 66 MHz and PCI-X bus speeds of up to 133 MHz.

5. Remove the slot cover for the slot in which you will install the QLA4010/4010C

HBA.

6. Place the QLA4010/4010C HBA into the slot. Carefully press the HBA into the

slot until it seats firmly.

7. Secure the QLA4010/4010C HBA to the chassis. Follow the PC manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Connect the appropriate cable from the devices to the corresponding connector.

9. Carefully reinstall the computer cover. Insert and tighten the computer cover

screws.

10. Power up the PC.

See the appropriate section for detailed instructions on how to install the software

drivers. See section 6 for detailed instructions on how to install the SANsurfer

Control iX GUI.