Adapter installation, Ib-hca bus and slot selection, Installing the adapter – Sun Microsystems PCI User Manual
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Adapter Installation
This chapter describes how to install the adapter in your system and verify that it
has been installed correctly.
IB-HCA Bus and Slot Selection
For optimal performance, the IB-HCA card should be installed in the fastest
available bus, preferably a 133 MHz PCI-X bus. But the IB-HCA can operate on the
slower PCI-X and PCI buses. The IB-HCA should also be installed on its own PCI
leaf. Plugging the IB-HCA card into a PCI leaf shared by another (slower) device can
result in lower performance.
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Installing the Adapter
Caution –
Electronic components on printed circuit boards are extremely sensitive
to static electricity. Ordinary amounts of static electricity generated by your clothing
or work environment can damage the electronic equipment. When installing the IB-
HCA in a system, use anti-static grounding straps and antistatic mats to help
prevent damage due to electrostatic discharge.
Note –
Refer to your system installation or service manual for detailed instructions
for the following steps.
1. Power off your server, using the standard shut down procedures described in the
Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals or your system service manual.
The Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals is shipped with the Solaris Operating System
software and is available on the
web site.