Hardware Installation
Power down the system and install the adapter in a free slot.
The PCI cards may be installed in either 32 or 64-bit PCI card
slots, however the 32-bit slots may limit performance at high
data rates. Make sure that any cables do not block airflow to the
card. Observe proper static precautions. Detailed procedures
for opening the case and for suggested adapter placement may
be found in the Operator Guide for the specific server model.
When using copper cable, it is extremely important that the
building wiring present a low impedance ground path to the
frame of the device and the host with which it will
communicate. Noise due to copiers or large machinery sharing
the electrical circuits is a common cause of signal integrity
problems.
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