Installing the Adapter

HP HSC FDDI/9000 is supported on K, T-600, and D Class server systems and B, C, and J class workstations. 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 HSC 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 HSC 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 HSC FDDI Adapter on K and T-600 Systems

The HSC FDDI adapter may be installed on either the HSC Expansion I/O card or on the Core I/O card. All K class systems have a Core I/O card already installed. Some systems also have an HSC Expansion I/O card installed.




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

Determine whether you will install the HSC FDDI adapter on the HP 9000 Core I/O card or the HSC Expansion I/O card. Figure 3-1 “System with Core I/O and HSC Expansion I/O” shows a system that contains both cards. The Core I/O card provides one adapter slot. The HSC Expansion I/O card provides four adapter slots. If the system does not have an HSC Expansion I/O card, install the adapter on the Core I/O card.
Figure 3-1 System with Core I/O and HSC Expansion I/O
Remove the Core I/O or the HSC Expansion I/O card from the system by unscrewing the two screws on either end of the card which secure the card in the system. Unscrew the screws until they pop out.
Simultaneously pull out the extractor levers on both ends of the Core I/O or HSC Expansion I/O card. Carefully pull the card out of its system slot. Allow the card to follow the runners as you pull out the card to avoid bending it.
If you are installing the HSC FDDI adapter on the Core I/O card, install the adapter in the available HSC slot. If you are installing the HSC FDDI adapter on the HSC Expansion I/O card, choose one of the four available slots for installation. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the two screws on the front of the slot until they pop out.
Remove the HSC FDDI adapter from its antistatic plastic bag.
Align the HSC connector on the HSC FDDI adapter with the HSC connector in the slot. Press the adapter firmly into place, making sure that the two HSC connectors are flush with each other. Screw the HSC FDDI adapter into place by screwing in the two screws on the front of the slot. Figure 3-2 “HSC FDDI Adapter Installed in HSC Expansion I/O Card” shows the HSC FDDI adapter installed in the HSC Expansion I/O card.
Figure 3-2 HSC FDDI Adapter Installed in HSC Expansion I/O Card
The Core I/O or HSC Expansion I/O card is now ready to be reinstalled into the system. Align the Core I/O or HSC Expansion I/O card with the runners in its slot and gently push the card back into the system. Carefully use the runners in the slot to guide it.
Push the Core I/O or HSC Expansion I/O card firmly back into place. Push down firmly on the extractor levers on both ends of the card to secure the card in place. Screw the two slot screws back into place. Figure 3-3 “HSC FDDI Cable Connectors and LEDs (K and T-600 Systems)” shows the HSC FDDI cable connectors and LEDs. Note that the numbers shown correspond to the LEDs.
Figure 3-3 HSC FDDI Cable Connectors and LEDs (K and T-600 Systems)
NOTE: On T-600 systems, the LEDs are not visible when the HSC FDDI card is installed.
Next you will attach your HSC FDDI adapter to the network. Go to the section “Connecting the Adapter to the Network” for this step.

Installing the HSC FDDI Adapter on D Class Servers and B, C, and J Class Workstations

To install the adapter in B, C, D, or J class systems, do the following:




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

Locate an empty HSC 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 HSC connector on the HSC 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 HSC FDDI adapter into place by screwing in the two screws on the front of the slot.
Figure 3-4 “HSC FDDI Cable Connectors and LEDs (B, C, D, J Class Systems)” shows the HSC FDDI cable connectors and LEDs. Note that the numbers shown correspond to the LEDs.
Figure 3-4 HSC FDDI Cable Connectors and LEDs (B, C, D, J Class Systems)
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 HSC FDDI adapter to the network. Go to the section “Connecting the Adapter to the Network” for this step.

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