Avago Technologies LSI7104EP-LC - Manual (Page 17)

Detailed Installation Procedure 1-3
Ver. 2.1 Copyright © 2005-2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
1.3.1 Before You Start
Before starting, look through the following task list to get an overall idea
of the steps you will be performing. If you are not confident you can
perform the tasks as described here, LSI Logic recommends getting
assistance.
Each FC host adapter channel that you install can act as a host for up
to 126 Arbitrated Loop (AL) FC devices, or up to 256 fabric devices, not
including the adapter itself. Follow the detailed instructions in
Section 1.3.2, “Installing the Host Adapter,” to install your host adapter
board successfully.
1.3.2 Installing the Host Adapter
For safe and proper installation, refer to the user’s manual supplied with
your computer and perform the following steps to install the host adapter.
Step 1. Ground yourself before removing this host adapter board.
Step 2. Remove the host adapter from the packaging and check that it
is not damaged.
Figure 1.1 illustrates an example of this host adapter board.
Also refer to Chapter 2, “4 Gbit/s Host Adapter Characteristics,”
to see more detailed drawings of the 4 Gbit/s host adapter
boards.
Step 3. Switch off the computer and unplug the power cords for all
components in your system.
Step 4. Remove the cover from your computer according to the
instructions in the user’s manual for your system, to access the
PCI slots.
Warning: Ground yourself by touching a metal surface before
removing the cabinet top. Static charges on your body can
damage electronic components. Handle plug-in boards by
the edge; do not touch board components or gold
connector contacts. LSI Logic recommends using a static
ground strap.
Step 5. Locate the slots for PCI plug-in board installation.