1–Hardware InstallationInstalling the Adapter3 CU0354604-00 PTable 1-2 lists the throughput needed to achieve line rates.Installing the AdapterFollow the instructions for your adapter model number.QLE2660-DEL, QLE2662-DEL, QLE2690-DEL, QLE2690L-DEL,QLE2692-DEL, and QLE2692L-DELTo install the QLE26xx-DEL and QLE26xxL-DEL Adapters:1. Power off the computer and all attached devices such as monitors, printers,and external components.2. Disconnect the power cable.3. Remove the computer cover and find an empty PCIe bus slot. For moreinformation about selecting a bus slot, see “PCIe Bus Slot Considerations”on page 2.4. Pull out the slot cover (if any).5. Grasp the adapter by the top edge and seat it firmly into the appropriate slot.6. Refasten the adapter’s retaining bracket.7. Close the computer cover.8. Plug the Fibre Channel cable into the adapter.9. Plug in the power cable and turn on the computer.For more detailed information, refer to the Hardware Owner’s Manual for your DellPowerEdge server.Table 1-2. Throughput Requirements to Achieve Line RateNumber of 16GFC Ports Model NumberPCIe ThroughputRequired to AchieveLine RateMinimum PCIe Gen andSlot Configurations1 QLE2660_DEL,QLE2690-DEL,QLE2690L-DEL16GFC (116GFC) PCIe 2.0 x8 and higherPCIe 3.0 x8 and higher2 QLE2662-DEL,QLE2692-DEL,QLE2692L-DEL,QME2692-DEL32GFC (216GFC) PCIe 2.0 x8 and higherPCIe 3.0 x8 and higher
