HP AD278A PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Installation Guide HP-UX 11i v3 Manufacturing Part Number: AD278-9000D February 2007 © Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation HP AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Adapter Installation Prerequisites 1 HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation This document describes how to install Peripheral Components Interconnect Multiplexer (PCI MUX) 8-port adapter product. The HP AD278A PCI MUX is a high-speed serial communication multiple port product.
HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation HP AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Adapter Installation Prerequisites • Cables must be grounded at both the ends • Cables must be routed away from noise sources such as generators, motors and flourescent lights. Cable Connections: AD278A PCI MUX 8-port adapter product comprises of Fan-out/Octopus cable. The Fan-out/Octopus cable ends with DB-25 Male pin connector.
HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation HP AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Adapter Installation Prerequisites Slot Limitations Table 1-2 lists the slot limitations on the following servers: Table 1-2 Slot Limitations Server/Workstation AD278A PCI MUX 8-port adpater not supported on rp3410 Slot 4 rp3440 Slot 4 rx2620 Slot 4 Software Requirements The AD278A PCI MUX 8-port adapter is supported on HP-UX 11i v1, HP-UX 11i v2, and HP-UX 11i v3 operating systems.
HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Installing AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Adapter Installing AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Adapter Adapters contain electronic components that can easily be damaged by small amounts of electricity. To avoid damage, follow these guidelines: CAUTION • Store adapters in their anti-static plastic bags until installation. • Work in a static-free area, if possible. • Handle adapters by the edges only. Do not touch electronic components or electrical traces.
HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Installing AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Software • In the Documents column next to the Download Software column, click Installation Instructions to download instructions for using the Software Distributor tool to install the drivers, utilities, and manpages for the AD278A PCI MUX adapter. Step 3. Run the swinstall program using the following command at the command prompt: $ /usr/sbin/swinstall The Software Selection window is displayed. Step 4.
HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Verifying Hardware Installation Verifying Hardware Installation After installing the hardware and software, verify whether the driver has been claimed by running the following command at the command prompt: $ ioscan -knfC tty The following output is displayed if the hardware and software are installed correctly: 8 Chapter 1
HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation On-Line Addition and Replacement (OLAR) Operation on HP-UX 11i v3 System On-Line Addition and Replacement (OLAR) Operation on HP-UX 11i v3 System On-Line Addition and Replacement (OLAR) operation of AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port adapter is supported on HP-UX 11i v3 operating system. Table 1-3 lists the HP-UX servers on which On-Line Addition and Replacement (OLAR) of AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port adapter is supported.
HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation On-Line Addition and Replacement (OLAR) Operation on HP-UX 11i v3 System The following output is displayed: Step 7.
HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Creating Device Files Creating Device Files Before creating normal device files, you must verify whether the device files already exist. To verify if the device files exist, enter the following command at the command prompt: #ioscan -kfnC tty The following output is displayed if the device files exist: If the device files are not created, you must create the device files. To create the device files, complete the following steps: Step 1.
HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Hardware Regulatory Statements Hardware Regulatory Statements This document contains hardware regulatory statements for the HP AD278A PCI MUX adapter1. FCC Statement (For U.S.A.) Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement IMPORTANT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Hardware Regulatory Statements EMI Statement (European Community) NOTE This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case you may be required to take adequate measures.
HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Declaration of Conformance Declaration of Conformance 14 Chapter 1
