LSI 7202CP - Manual (Page 9)

LSI7202CP Compact PCI Dual Channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel Host Adapter 1-1
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Chapter 1
Installing/Extracting the
LSI7202CP Host Adapter
This chapter describes the installation procedures for the LSI7202CP
CompactPCI Dual Channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel host adapter. The
main topics are:
•
Section 1.1, “Host Adapter Installation,” page 1-1
•
Section 1.2, “Extracting the LSI7202CP,” page 1-3
1.1 Host Adapter Installation
This section provides a general overview of the tasks needed to perform
either a hot or cold installation. For the exact procedures required for
your system, refer to the operating system and system documentation.
1.1.1 Cold Installation Preparation
Before shutting down the operating environment and halting the system,
ensure that all significant application activity on the server has stopped.
To prepare the system for a cold installation, follow these steps.
Step 1. Follow the appropriate procedures, as documented in the
system’s service manual, to shut down and halt the system.
Step 2. Refer to the system’s documentation for the complete power
down procedure and location of the power switch.
Step 3. Press the power switch on the system’s status panel to power
down the system.
Step 4. Verify that the system’s power LED is OFF, which indicates that
the system is completely powered off.
After the system has been shut down and powered off, you can
safely install the card.