Prerequisites

Before installing the adapter, follow these steps:

Verify compliance with supported configurations using the HP Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter Support Matrix at:
http://docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html#Fibre%20Channel.
Check the following conditions:
- Verify that the /usr/bin, /usr/sbin, and /sbin directories are in the
  PATH
  by entering the following command:
  echo $PATH
- Verify that you have the following items:
  Grounding wrist strap
  Fibre Channel driver software media (included with the OS or application CD)
- Verify that you have the following cable items:
  Fiber optic cable terminated with a duplex LC connector
  Cable map (optional)

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