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StorageTek 8 Gb FC PCIe HBA From QLogic Installation Guide

For HBA Models SG-XPCIE1FC-QF8-Z, SG-PCIE1FC-QF8-Z, SG-XPCIE1FC-QF8-N, SG-PCIE1FC-QF8-N and SG-XPCIE2-QF8-Z, SG-PCIE2FC-QF8-Z, SG-XPCIE2-QF8-N, SG-PCIE2FC-QF8-N, 7106958, 7106957

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Using This Documentation

Chapter 1 HBA Overview

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Removal

Observing ESD and Handling Precautions

Installing the Hardware

To Install the HBA

To Connect the Optical Cable

To Apply Power

Testing the Installation

To Verify Proper Installation (Oracle SPARC)

To Verify Attached Storage (Oracle SPARC)

To Verify Proper Installation (Oracle x86)

Replacing the SFP+ Unit on the HBA

Removing the Hardware

To Remove the HBA

Chapter 3 Software Installation

Chapter 4 Known Issues

To Install the HBA

  1. Attach an ESD wrist strap (see Observing ESD and Handling Precautions).
  2. Refer to your system installation or service manual to determine an appropriate PCI-Express slot in which to install the HBA.
  3. Shut down, power off, and unplug the system, if required.
  4. Remove the system case.
  5. Remove the blank panel from an empty PCI-Express slot.
  6. (Optional) Perform the following steps to replace the PCI bracket.

    Note - The HBA comes with a low-profile PCI bracket installed. This bracket is approximately 3.11 in. (7.9 cm) long. A standard mounting bracket, which is approximately 4.75 in. (12.6 cm), is provided with each X-option order.
    1. Remove the SFP(s), if installed.
    2. Remove the mounting bracket screws from the HBA (see Removing the Bracket Screws).

      Figure 2-1  Removing the Bracket Screws


      image:Figure that shows how to remove the bracket screws.
    3. Remove the bracket and store it for future use.
    4. Align the new mounting bracket tabs with the holes in the HBA.

      Note - Be careful not to push the bracket past the grounding tabs of the transceiver housing. Ensure that the LEDs are properly aligned with the holes in the bracket.
    5. Replace the screws that attach the HBA to the bracket.
    6. Reinstall the SFP(s), if removed in .
  7. Insert the HBA into the empty PCI-Express 8-lane slot.
  8. Press firmly until the HBA is seated.
  9. Secure the mounting bracket of the HBA to the case with the panel screw or clip.
  10. Replace the system case and tighten the case screws.

    The HBA is now installed and you can connect the optical cables.