To Prepare for Hardware Installation

1. Read and observe the safety information for this product.

   See the Safety and Compliance document for the HBA.

2. Make a backup of your data.
3. Familiarize yourself with the physical features of the HBA (see HBA Card Layout).
4. Ensure you have the proper cables for the HBA.

   The HBA has two external x4 mini-SAS connectors, each connecting to four 6 Gb/s SAS ports. You will need to use the appropriate cable to connect the HBA to SAS versus SATA storage devices.

   For connection to external disk drive enclosures, use an external cable with a standard mini-SAS connector (SFF-8088) on both ends of the cable.

   Use only Oracle-provided SAS cables. For more information or to purchase cables for your Oracle system, go to http://www.oracle.com. Cable connectors are keyed so that you cannot insert them incorrectly.

5. Unpack the box containing the HBA in a static-free environment and inspect it for damage.

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   Note - Leave the HBA in its protective bag until you are ready to install it. If there is damage, contact Oracle customer support.

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