Connecting the Cables to the HBA

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

To Connect the Cables to the HBA

1. Connect the fiber-optic cable(s) to LC connector(s) on the HBA.
2. Connect the other end of the fiber-optic cable(s) to Fibre Channel device(s).
3. Connect the Ethernet cable(s) to the Ethernet connector(s) on the HBA.
4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable(s) to the Ethernet device(s).

   Figure 2-2  Attaching the Cables

   

   Figure Legend

   1 Connect Ethernet cable(s) to the Ethernet connector(s)

   2Connect fiber-optic cable(s) to the LC connector(s)

To Power On the HBA

After installing the hardware and connecting the cables, you can power on the HBA by pressing the Attention button.

1. Verify that the HBA is securely installed in the system.
2. Verify that the correct optical and Ethernet cables are attached.
3. Refer to your system installation or service manual to determine how to power up the system blade.
4. Watch the Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) status for the power-on self test (POST) results as shown in Fibre Channel LED Indicator Status Definitions, Ethernet LED Indicator Status Definitions, and Power and Attention LED Scheme.