QLogic 7104-3M-CABLE User Manual
4–Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
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13. Insert the riser assembly into the motherboard’s PCIe slot, ensuring good
contact. The QLogic adapter should now be parallel to the motherboard and
about one inch above it (see
about one inch above it (see
Figure 4-6. Assembled PCIe Host Channel Adapter with Riser
14. Secure the face plate to the chassis. The QLogic adapter has a screw hole
on the side of the face plate that can be attached to the chassis with a
retention screw. The securing method may vary depending on the chassis
manufacturer. Refer to the system documentation for information about
mounting details such as mounting holes, screws to secure the card, or
other brackets.
retention screw. The securing method may vary depending on the chassis
manufacturer. Refer to the system documentation for information about
mounting details such as mounting holes, screws to secure the card, or
other brackets.
The QLogic PCIe host channel adapter with PCIe riser card is now installed. Next,
install the cables as described in
install the cables as described in
. Then test your installation by powering up and verifying link status (see
).
Hardware Installation for QHT7140 with HTX Riser
Most installations will be in a 1U and 2U chassis, using the HTX riser card. This
results in a horizontal installation of the QHT7140. This type of installation is
described in this section. Installation in a 3U chassis is described in
results in a horizontal installation of the QHT7140. This type of installation is
described in this section. Installation in a 3U chassis is described in
.
Installation of QLogic QHT7140 in a 1U or 2U chassis requires an HTX riser card.
NOTE:
The illustrations in this section are shown for the full height short form factor.
Installation of the HTX low profile form factor follows the same steps.
Installation of the HTX low profile form factor follows the same steps.