Installing the Adapter

HP EISA FDDI/9000 is supported on D Class server systems, B, C, and J class workstations, and Series 700 systems with EISA bus. For more detailed information and illustrations, refer to the sections in this chapter or to the appropriate owner's guides for each of the models.

HP EISA FDDI/9000 contains electronic components that can easily be damaged by small amounts of static electricity. To avoid damage, follow these guidelines:

Store adapters in their antistatic plastic bags until you are ready to install them.
If possible, work in a static-free area.
Handle the adapter only by the edges. Do not touch electronic components or electrical traces.
Use the disposable grounding wrist strap provided with this product (HP 9300-1408). Follow the instructions provided with the strap.
A suitable electrical ground is any exposed metal surface on the computer chassis.

To install the EISA FDDI adapter:

Attach the grounding strap to your wrist or ankle.
Shut down the system:
/usr/sbin/shutdown -h
Wait until the system responds with "OK to press reset" or "Halted, you may now cycle power", then power off the system.
Disconnect the AC power cord from the system unit and from the AC power source.
Remove the power supply cover plate.

Installing the EISA FDDI Adapter

To install the adapter, do the following:




	NOTE: The following steps should be done while wearing a grounding strap.

Locate an empty EISA expansion slot and remove the blank cover plate.
Save the screw(s) to secure the adapter to the chassis in a later step.
Remove the adapter from its antistatic packaging.
Align the EISA connector on the EISA FDDI adapter with the I/O Expansion connector in the slot. Press the adapter firmly into place, making sure that the two connectors are flush with each other. Screw the EISA FDDI adapter into place by screwing in the two screws on the front of the slot.
Figure 2-1 “EISA FDDI Cable Connectors and LEDs” shows the EISA FDDI cable connectors and LEDs. Note that the numbers shown correspond to the LEDs.
Figure 2-1 EISA FDDI Cable Connectors and LEDs
Secure the adapter to the system chassis with the screw(s) that you removed from the blank cover plate in step 1.

Next you will attach your EISA FDDI adapter to the network. Go to the section “Connecting the Adapter to the Network” for this step.

Installing the Adapter

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Installing the EISA FDDI Adapter