Dell PowerConnect Brocade 815 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manu - Page 83
Hardware Installation, In this Introduction, ESD precautions
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Hardware Installation Chapter 2 In this chapter •Introduction 55 •ESD precautions 55 •Stand-up adapters 56 •Mezzanine adapters 61 Introduction This chapter provides instructions for installing and replacing the following types of Brocade adapters: • Stand-up HBA, CNA. and Fabric Adapters. Instructions are also provided for removing and installing small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers. NOTE Use only Brocade-branded SFP laser transceivers supplied for stand-up adapters. • HBA mezzanine adapter • CNA mezzanine adapter NOTE When installing Fabric Adapters with ports configured in CNA or NIC mode and CNAs on a VMware systems, it is advisable to install the driver before the adapter so that the NICs will be properly numbered in the system. Perform appropriate steps under Chapter 3, "Software Installation" then return to this chapter. To troubleshoot problems after installation, refer to the Brocade Adapters Troubleshooting Guide. For details in items shipped with various adapter models for installation, refer to "Items shipped with your adapter" on page 48. ESD precautions When handling the adapter, use correct electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures: • Be sure that you are properly grounded before beginning any installation. • When possible, wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if system chassis is plugged in) or a bench ground. • Store the adapter in antistatic packaging. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 55 53-1002144-01