User`s guide

5 – QLA2344

Installation in the Computer

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n PCI connectors vary among system HBA manufacturers. The

QLA2344 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 QLA2344 HBA into a PCI

slot that does not conform to the PCI specification, you may damage

the QLA2344 HBA.

n Make sure that the QLA2344 HBA is installed in a system slot that has

four functional interrupts; otherwise, the HBA will not work properly.

n The QLA2344 HBAs are designed and tested to operate at PCI bus

speeds of up to 133 MHz.

5. Remove the slot cover for the slot in which you will install the QLA2344 HBA.

6. Place the QLA2344 HBA into the slot. Carefully press the HBA into the slot until

it seats firmly.

7. Secure the QLA2344 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 all external FC devices, then power up the PC and observe the

monitor. The BIOS is disabled by default. Consequently, the devices attached

to the QLA2344 HBA are not identified. For example:

QLogic Corporation

QLA23xx PCI Fibre Channel ROM BIOS Version x.xx

www.qlogic.com

Press <CNTRL-Q> for Fast!UTIL

BIOS for Adapter 0 is disabled

ROM BIOS not installed

NOTE:

n SunSPARC systems do not display the BIOS banner.

n Enable the BIOS only if the boot device is attached to the QLA2344

HBA. This allows the system to boot faster.

n For further information about enabling the QLA2344 HBA BIOS, see

section 14.

If the information displayed on your monitor is correct, congratulations! You have

successfully installed the QLA2344 HBA in your computer.