2–Installing the Hardware
Installing the Network Adapter
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Installing the Network Adapter
Follow these steps to install Cavium 8400/3400 Series Adapters in most systems.
For details about performing these tasks on your specific system, refer to the
manuals that were supplied with your system.
1.
“Safety Precautions” on page 10
“Pre-installation Checklist” on
. Before you install the adapter, ensure that the system power is
OFF, the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet, and that you are
following proper electrical grounding procedures.
2.
Open the system case and select the slot based on the adapter, which may
be of type PCIe 1.0a x1, PCIe 1.0a x4, PCIe Gen2 x8, PCIe Gen3 x8, or
other appropriate slot. A lesser-width adapter can be seated into a
greater-width slot (x8 in a x16), but a greater-width adapter cannot be
seated into a lesser-width slot (x8 in a x4). If you do not know how to identify
a PCIe slot, refer to your system documentation.
3.
Remove the blank cover-plate from the slot that you selected.
4.
Align the adapter connector edge with the PCIe connector slot in the system.
5.
Applying even pressure at both corners of the card, push the adapter card
into the slot until it is firmly seated. When the adapter is properly seated, the
adapter port connectors are aligned with the slot opening, and the adapter
faceplate is flush against the system chassis.
6.
Secure the adapter with the adapter clip or screw.
7.
Close the system case and disconnect any personal antistatic devices.
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force when seating the card, as this may
damage the system or the adapter. If you have difficulty seating the
adapter, remove it, realign it, and try again.
