Dell Emulex Family of Adapters - Manual (Page 1811)

Emulex Adapter Installation Manual P010288-01A Rev. A
2. Installation
Installing the Adapter
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11. Re-install the transceiver by sliding it into the housing. When the latch engages, it
clicks.
12. Push the bail back into place.
Installing the Adapter
To install the adapter:
1. Turn off and unplug the computer.
2. Remove the computer case.
3. Remove the blank panel from an empty PCIe bus slot. See “Preparing the Adapter
for Installation” on page 1809 to change the brackets if needed.
Note: Place the adapter into an empty PCIe x8 or x16 slot. Make sure that the
adapter is in an appropriate PCIe slot that does not interfere with other
components or case to prevent damage to the adapter.
4. Insert the adapter into the empty x8 or x16 PCIe bus slot. Press firmly until the
adapter is seated.
5. Secure the adapter's mounting bracket to the case with a panel screw or clip.
6. Replace the computer case and tighten the case screws.
The adapter is now installed in the server and is ready for device attachment.
Attaching Devices
There are two types of cables that can be connected to the adapter:

Fibre optic cable

DAC cable
An adapter does not allow normal data transmission on either optical or copper links,
unless it is connected to a compatible optical or copper interface connection.
Note: Use Short Range (SR), Direct-connecting Receptacle (DCR) multimode fiber, or
1 to 5 meter SFP+ 10GbE copper cable for interface connections to a network.
To attach devices to the adapter:
1. Connect the appropriate cable to the adapter.
When connecting an optical cable, ensure the cages have optical transceivers
installed in them (see Figure 2-4).