3 Installing the FC25/OM in the Host System



This chapter contains instructions for adding an FC25/OM to a host system.

Caution -

Use a cushioned ESD mat to prevent breakage of parts. Also use an antistatic wrist strap.

3.1 Opening the Cabinet

Perform the following steps. Refer to your system documentation for specific instructions.

    1. Halt the operating system.
    2. Turn off the system AC power switch.

Caution -

Do not unplug the AC cord. The cord provides a grounding path for static electricity.

    3. Open the system cabinet.
    4. If the system has more than one system board, select and remove a system board which has an FC25/S card with an unused FC25/OM slot.

Note - When removing boards for service, place the board on a padded ESD mat to prevent breakage.

3.2 Installing the FC25/OM

    1. Unwrap the FC25/OM and pull out the dust covers.

    See Figure 2-5 on page 2-4.

    2. Remove the filler panel from slot A on the FC25/S card.

    See Figure 3-1. Grasp the tab on the filler panel, then lift the filler panel up and off.

    Figure 3-1 Removing the Filler Plate

    3. Seat the optical module on the SBus card:
      a. Place the fibre connector through slot opening A.

      See Figure 3-2.

      b. Align the connector pins with the socket on the card.
      c. Seat the FC25/OM on the socket.
      d. Be sure the four snaps on the module are fully seated on the card.

    Figure 3-2 Installing the FC25/OM

3.3 Closing the Cabinet

Refer to your system documentation for specific instructions.

For a desktop system:
    1. Close the cabinet.
    2. Attach the fiber optic cable to the new FC25/OM.

    The connectors are keyed to prevent upside-down insertion.

For a removable system board:
    1. Install the system board in the card cage.
    2. Route the new cable into the cabinet, and connect it to the FC25/OM.

    The connectors are keyed to prevent upside-down insertion.

    3. Attach any remaining interface cables to the board.
    4. Where applicable, attach the EMI shield and the cabinet covers.

3.4 Powering up the System

Perform the following steps. Refer to your system documentation for specific instructions.

    1. Attach the Fibre Channel cable to the SPARCstorage Array.

    The connectors are keyed to prevent upside-down insertion.

    2. Turn on system power.
    3. Boot the operating system.