Oracle Quad 10 Gb or Dual 40 Gb Ethernet Adapter User's Guide

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Updated: June 2016
 
 

Install the Adapter

These instructions describe the basic tasks required to install the adapter. Refer to the server's installation or service manual for specific PCIe installation instructions.


Note -  The adapter is currently configured in the factory default 4x10GbE mode. There are two QSFP connector ports, port 0 (A) and port 1 (B). Only port 0 can be configured as a 4x10GbE port. By using a splitter cable, customers can get four 10GbE ports.
  1. Ensure that you have the appropriate additional hardware.

    See Order Additional Hardware.

  2. Halt and power off the server.
  3. Power off all of the peripherals connected to the server.
  4. Open the server chassis.
  5. Attach an antistatic wrist strap to the server chassis.
  6. Remove the slot cover from the chassis.
  7. Holding the adapter by the edges, align the card edge connector with the PCIe slot.
    image:Figure showing installing the adapter into the chassis.
  8. Slide the adapter face plate into the small slot at the end of the PCIe opening.
  9. Applying even pressure at both corners of the adapter, push the adapter until it is firmly seated in the slot.

    Caution

    Caution  - Do not use excessive force when installing the adapter into the PCIe slot. You might damage the adapter's PCIe connector. If the adapter does not seat properly when you apply even pressure, remove the adapter, and carefully reinstall it.


  10. Detach the wrist strap and close the server.
  11. Connect the appropriate cables to the ports.

    See Cable and Transceiver Overview.

  12. Verify the installation.

    See:

    Verify the Adapter Installation (Oracle SPARC)

    Verify the Adapter Installation (Oracle Solaris x86)

    Verify the Adapter Installation (Linux)

    Verify the Adapter Installation (Windows)

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