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HP A5483A HP-PCI ATM/622 Adapter Installation
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Product Description

The A5483A HP-PCI ATM/622 Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) adapter
and ATM link software make up a high-performance solution for
use in the HP 9000 V-Class, N-Class, and L-Class Enterprise
Servers, and the HP VISUALIZE UNIX B1000, C3000, and
J5000 Workstations. It has been designed to best meet
high-speed requirements and a large number of connections per
HP system.

WARNING

Only qualified Hewlett-Packard personnel
can install ATM adapters in the HP 9000
V-Class Enterprise Servers.

Before Installing the HP-PCI ATM/622
Adapter

Before you install the HP-PCI ATM/622 adapter, do the following
steps:

Step 1. Check the Hardware and Software

Requirements

Ensure that your hardware and software meet the applicable
requirements:

✓ Slot requirements.

✓ Number of adapters that can be installed simultaneously.

The HP ATM Release Note contains specific information
about how many ATM adapters you can install in each type of
system.

✓ HP-UX operating system version:

For V22xx servers: HP-UX 11.0 plus Extension Pack
9905.

For V2500 servers: HP-UX 11.0 plus Extension Pack
9905.

For N-Class servers: HP-UX 11.0 plus Extension Pack
9905.

For L-Class servers: HP-UX 11.0 plus Extension Pack
9905.

For B1000, C3000, and J5000 workstations: HP-UX 10.20
ACE or 11.0 plus Extension Pack 9905.

See the HP ATM Release Note for any patches you might also
need to install.

✓ V-Class system firmware version:

For Model V22xx: Test Station software version 5.0.

For Model V2500: Test Station software version 1.1.

Step 2. Check for Correct System

Documentation

Ensure that you have the appropriate manual for the HP 9000
system you are installing the adapter in. Remember that, as
stated earlier, qualified HP personnel must do the installation for
V-Class servers.

Step 3. Ensure That You Have the Correct

Hardware, Software, and Documentation

Ensure that you have the following items:

✓ One HP-PCI ATM/622 adapter (product number A5483A).

CAUTION

Keep the HP-PCI ATM/622 adapter in its
protective antistatic bag until installation.
Electronic components can be damaged by even
small amounts of static discharge. So, we highly
recommend that you use antistatic procedures
when handling this or any other computer
component. Handle the adapter by the edges only
and avoid touching all components and metal
parts. Do not store near strong electrostatic,
electromagnetic, or radioactive fields.

✓ One grounding wrist strap.

✓ One HP-UX Applications Software CD containing the ATM

link software.

Note that the ATM software is not locked. So, you do not need
a codeword to unlock and install the software.

✓ The HP ATM Release Note (hardcopy or on the Instant

Information CD).

✓ One ATM Configuration and Troubleshooting Guide

(hardcopy or on the Instant Information CD).

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your HP
representative.

NOTE

When you unpack the adapter and ATM
software, keep all original packing materials for
storing, transporting, or returning the product if
necessary.

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