2 – QLA2342/2342L
Installation in the Computer
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To change the bracket, follow these steps:
1. Remove the two screws that attach the current bracket to the HBA. Retain the
screws to re-attach the new bracket.
2. Remove the current bracket by sliding it off the transceiver housings. Set the
bracket aside.
3. Position the new bracket over the transceiver housings. Gently press the
bracket into position. Make sure the mounting tabs with the threaded holes are
positioned on the far side (the side opposite the transceiver) of the HBA.
4. Insert the screws saved from
step 1
into the two holes. Tighten the screws.
Correct torque is 3.6-in/lbs.
2.2
Installation in the Computer
Before you install the QLA2342/2342L HBA in your computer, you need the
following:
■
A screwdriver (usually a Phillips #1)
■
Two optical mutimode cables with LC-style duplex connectors
CAUTION!
The QLA2342/2342L HBA contains parts that can be damaged by ESD.
Before handling the QLA2342/2342L HBA, use standard methods to
discharge static electricity. Keep the QLA2342/2342L HBA in the
antistatic bag until you are ready to install it. Place the HBA on the bag
when you examine or configure it. Retain the bag for future use.
Perform the following steps to install the QLA2342/2342L HBA in your PC:
1. Check the motherboard and make any configuration changes necessary to
accommodate the QLA2342/2342L HBA.
The QLA2342/2342L HBA is self-configuring; however, some motherboards
require manual configuration. For example, some systems have a
PCI Device
Configuration
menu in the motherboard setup BIOS where you must enable
HBAs, bus master slots, and IRQ levels. If the motherboard supports triggering,
use
level triggering
for the QLA2342/2342L HBA. See the documentation
supplied with your computer, or contact your computer dealer to determine if
your motherboard requires configuration.
2. Power down the peripherals, then the computer.
3. Remove the computer cover and save the screws.
4. Choose any PCI bus slot that supports bus mastering. Most motherboards
automatically assign an IRQ level and interrupt line; if your motherboard does
not, you must assign the IRQ level and use
interrupt line A
for this slot.
