Installing the Hardware

The hardware installation process involves the following general steps:

• To Install the HBA

• To Connect the Optical CableChapter 2, Hardware Installation and Removal

• To Apply Power

To Install the HBA

1. Attach an antistatic strap (refer to Observing ESD and Handling Precautions).
2. Refer to your system installation or service manual to determine an appropriate ExpressModule slot in which to install the HBA.
3. Press down the plastic tab to release the ExpressModule latch and pull the lever out until it is nearly perpendicular with the ExpressModule front panel.
   

   Figure 2-1 The HBA With Its Latch Pulled Out

   
4. Insert the HBA into its slot, being careful that the tooth on the bottom of the lever does not come in contact with the chassis sheet metal during insertion.
5. When the HBA is inserted nearly all the way into its slot, push the lever back into its fully closed position, allowing the lever tooth to insert the HBA fully into place.

To Connect the Optical Cable

1. Use multimode fiber-optic cable, intended for short-wave lasers, that adheres to the specifications in the following table.

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   Note - The HBA does not allow normal data transmission on an optical link unless it is connected to another similar or compatible Fibre Channel (FC) product (that is, multimode to multimode).

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   Fiber-Optic Cable Maximum Length Minimum Length Connector 62.5/125 mm (multimode) 300 meters at 1.0625 Gbps 150 meters at 2.125 Gbps 70 meters at 4.25 Gbps 2 meters LC 50/125 mm (multimode) 500 meters at 1.0625 Gbps 300 meters at 2.125 Gbps 150 meters at 4.25 Gbps 2 meters LC

2. Connect the fiber-optic cable to an LC connector on the HBA.
   

   Figure 2-2 Two Optical Cables Connecting to the HBA

   
3. Connect the other end of the fiber-optic cable to the FC device.

   After the optical cable is connected to the HBA, you are ready to apply power to the system. If power is already applied to the system, proceed to Configuring the HBA for Hot-Plug Operation.

To Apply Power

1. Verify that the HBA is securely installed in the system.
2. Verify that the correct optical cable is attached.
3. Refer to your system installation or service manual to determine how to power up the system blade.
4. Observe the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) status for the power-on self test (POST) results as shown in the following table.

   The following table summarizes LED indicator combinations. Refer to LEDs and the Attention Button to determine the location of the LEDs. Each port has a corresponding set of LEDs that provide a visual indication of the operating state.

   
   

   Green LED Yellow LED State On 1 fast blink 1-Gb link rate - Normal operating state, link up On 2 fast blinks 2-Gb link rate - Normal operating state, link up On 3 fast blinks 4-Gb link rate - Normal operating state, link up Off Off Wake-up failure (failed board) Off On POST failure (failed board) Off Slow blink Wake-up failure monitor Off Fast blink Failure in POST Off Flashing POST processing in progress On Off Failure while functioning On On Failure while functioning Slow blink Off Normal - link down Slow blink On Not defined Slow blink Slow blink Off-line for download Slow blink Fast blink Restricted off-line mode (waiting for restart) Slow blink Flashing Restricted off-line mode, test active

   
   

   Figure 2-3 LEDs and the Attention Button