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4. Install and Connect the Card
The HP-PB cardcage accommodates two sixes of cards: single-high (Eurocard standard
3U) or double-high (6U). The SCSI/parallel adapter is a single-high (3U) card and
requires a single-high slot. HP computers are normally shipped with single-high slots.
However, this section contains information on converting a double-high slot to two
single-high slots.
To install and connect the SCWparallel adapter into the host computer, read the steps
described below:
1. Select an appropriate slot.
2. Record the slot number.
3. Prepare the slot for use.
4. Insert the card into the slot.
5. Attach the card cables.
Select an Appropriate Slot
Before you install the SCSI/parallel adapter into the host computer, you should understand
the following information for your particular computer model:
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How to gain access to your computer’s l/O card slots.
You may need to remove various covers or panels to expose the slots.
If your
computer’s I/O slots are not readily accessible, refer to your computer installation
or hardware reference manuals to gain access.
m Proper orientation of an If0 card into the cardcage.
The HP-PB connectors are designed to prevent improper connections.
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