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Chapter 1 Installing, Connecting, and Testing the Host Adapter 3
■ 512K bytes of Flash ROM for booting in a Sun SPARC or a Sun Solaris x86 OS
processor-based host system
■ A 64-bit universal type board edge connector that provides:
■ 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X interface compatibility
■ 32-bit/64-bit PCI interface backwards compatibility
Installing the Host Adapter
Before you start, read these instructions, and also read the installation instructions in
the documentation that applies to the storage device(s) to be connected to the host
adapter. Also, before installing the host adapter, read the Sun StorEdge PCI/PCI-X
Dual Ultra320 SCSI Host Adapter Release Notes for required information, including
lists of supported cables and storage devices. Downloading the release notes is
described in “To Access the Release Notes” on page viii
Caution – This host adapter is only for connection to a single-ended (SE) or low-
voltage differential (LVD) device, and it does not work if connected to a high-voltage
differential (HVD) device.
Caution – Damage to the HBA can occur as the result of careless handling or
electrostatic discharge (ESD). Always handle the HBA with care to avoid damage to
electrostatic sensitive components.
To minimize the possibility of ESD-related damage, Sun strongly recommends using
both a workstation antistatic mat and an ESD wrist strap. You can get an ESD wrist
strap from any reputable electronics store or from Sun as part number #250-1007.
Observe the following precautions to avoid ESD-related problems:
■ Leave the HBA in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install it in the system.
■ Always use a properly fitted and grounded wrist strap or other suitable ESD
protection when handling the HBA and observe proper ESD grounding
techniques.
■ Hold the HBA by the edge of the PCB or mounting bracket, not the connectors.
■ Place the HBA on a properly grounded antistatic work surface pad when it is out
of its protective antistatic bag.
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