Installing The 8-Port Pci Acc Multiplexer; Figure 2-1 Rack Mounting Plate - HP e3000 Installation And User Manual

Hardware Installation

Installing the 8-Port PCI ACC Multiplexer

Installing the 8-Port PCI ACC Multiplexer
The three major steps to installing the 8-Port PCI ACC Multiplexer are:
• Install the MUX card into the HP e3000 computer.
• Install the Interchange Panel(s) to the computer's rack.
• Cable the two together.
The interface cables should be secured to prevent strain to the I/O card
CAUTION
connector and panel connectors. The cables are heavy and apply
significant force on the connectors. Use appropriate cable management
to relieve strain on the connectors.
Install the MUX Card into the HP e3000 Computer
1. Notify users of a shutdown and shut down the computer.
2. Turn off power switch and remove electrical power to the system.
3. Plug the printed circuit card into an available PCI slot, following the
Be sure to observe the anti-static precautions while handling and
CAUTION
installing the MUX card.
Install the Interchange Panel(s)
1. Place the rack mounting plate into the computer rack, so that the
Figure 2-1 Rack Mounting Plate
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instructions for that HP e3000 computer (e.g., an "N" class server).
large holes on the sides of the plate are aligned with holes on the
computer rack channels, refer to Figure 2-1.
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