HP AB379A and AB379B PCI-X 2.
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Contents About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intended audience . . . . . . . Related documentation . . . . . Document conventions and symbols HP technical support . . . . . . Helpful web sites . . . . . Subscription service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrostatic discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grounding methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figures 1 2 3 4 5 ..64-bit PCI-X 2.0 connector ..Class 1 laser product label ..BSMI (Taiwan) notice . . ..Japanese notice . . . . ..Korean notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AB379A and AB379B PCI-X 2.
Tables 1 2 3 4 5 6 ..Document conventions . . . . . . . . ..HBA environmental specifications . . . ..HBA specifications . . . . . . . . . ..LED indicators activity . . . . . . . . ..Driver Configuration menu components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . 12 . 12 . 15 .
About this guide This guide provides information about: • Installing and configuring the following 4Gb PCI-X 2.0 host bus adapters (HBAs) for Linux® and Microsoft® Windows® operating systems (Hereafter called “PCI-X 2.
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About this guide
1 HBA features This chapter describes the features of the PCI-X 2.0 dual-port HBAs. • Performance specifications, page 11 • Environmental specifications, page 12 • Physical specifications, page 12 Performance specifications The PCI-X 2.0 4Gb FC adapters are 4-Gb, high-performance direct memory access (DMA) bus master HBAs designed for high-end systems. The AB379B is the newest model, with a different application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) from the AB379A.
Environmental specifications Table 2 lists the HBA environmental specifications. Table 2 HBA environmental specifications Environment Minimum Maximum Operating temperature 0 °C/32 °F 55 °C/131 °F Storage temperature -20 °C/-4 °F 70 °C/158 °F Relative humidity (noncondensing) 10% 90% Storage humidity (noncondensing) 5% 95% Physical specifications Table 3 lists the HBA specifications. Table 3 HBA specifications Type Specification Bus interface 64-bit, PCI-X 2.
2 Installing the HBAs This chapter describes the procedure for installing the HP PCI-X 2.0 single-port and dual-port HBAs, including: • Installation prerequisites, page 13 • Installation procedure, page 14 Refer to your host documentation for installing the HBA. WARNING! Disconnect the host from the power source before installing the HBA. To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal server or workstation components to cool before touching.
Installation procedure To install the HBA: 1. Check the motherboard and make any necessary configuration changes to accommodate the HBA. 2. Power down the peripherals, and then turn off the computer. 3. Disconnect the power cable. 4. Remove the computer cover and save the screws. 5. Locate the appropriate bus slot. The connector for the slot looks like the connector in Figure 1. Figure 1 64-bit PCI-X 2.0 connector 6. Remove the slot cover for the slot in which you will install the HBA. 7.
LED indicators Table 4 identifies and describes the activity of the LED indicators.
Installing the HBAs
3 Installing and configuring the Linux driver This chapter provides instructions for installing the Linux qla2xxx driver (xxx is the kit date string) for the PCI-X 2.0 single-port and dual-port HBAs on an already installed Red Hat™ Enterprise Linux (Red Hat EL) or SUSE™Linux Enterprise Server (SUSE SLES) system. You can obtain the software kit for the driver from the following HP web site: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/saninfrastructure.html.
Using the RPM The RPM Package Manager (RPM) is a package management system that lets you easily install Linux software. Using RPM, you can install software in prebuilt bundles called RPM packages. This section is included for reference only. See this section for future separate RPM installations you may need. For example: • To install the RPM, copy the RPM package file to your system and enter the following command: # rpm -ivh package_name.
Configuring the HBAs This section describes how to configure the HBAs on Linux systems using the Configuration protocol Driver Configuration menu. NOTE: This process is for advanced users who want to customize the configuration of the HBAs and the connected devices. This section includes: • Starting the Configuration protocol, page 19 • Using the Driver Configuration menu, page 20 Starting the Configuration protocol To configure the HBA on Linux, access the Configuration protocol as follows: 1.
Using the Driver Configuration menu This section describes the Configuration protocol’s Driver Configuration menu. The menu contains the following sections and functions: • NVRAM—Modify settings that are stored in the HBA’s NVRAM. • Information—View device, HBA, and Help information. • Operation—Write or discard NVRAM data and exit the Configuration protocol. The following example shows the Driver Configuration menu. Main Menu NVRAM Parameters 1. Edit Adapter Settings 2. Edit Advanced Settings 3.
Table 5 describes the Driver Configuration components. Table 5 Driver Configuration menu components Menu Option Description NVRAM Parameters 1. Edit Adapter Settings Displays the Edit Adapter Settings menu. 2. Edit Advanced Settings Displays the Edit Advanced Settings menu. 3. Edit Database Displays the Edit Database screen. 4. Edit Boot Settings Displays the Edit Boot Settings menu. Information 5. Show Database Displays the contents of the world wide name (WWN) database in table form. 6.
Installing and configuring the Linux driver
4 Installing the Windows drivers This chapter describes how to install the Windows Storport miniport driver, including the following topics: • Prerequisites, page 23 • Installing drivers using the Smart Component, page 23 • Troubleshooting Windows, page 24 Prerequisites Perform the following tasks before you install the drivers: • Obtain the HP StorageWorks QLogic host bus adapters for Itanium Linux and Windows, release notesavailable on the HP web site http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/saninfrastructure.
Troubleshooting Windows This section describes how to use the Windows Event Viewer to troubleshoot Windows drivers. Using the Event Viewer The miniport drivers verify the condition of the HBA’s POST LED states. If there is a failure or a suspected failure, an error log entry appears in the Windows Event Log. Use the Event viewer to access the Event log To open the Event Viewer: 1. Click Start > Programs > Administrative Tools >Event Viewer, or right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2.
A Regulatory compliance and safety Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions regarding your product, visit http://www.hp.com.
Laser product label The optional label in Figure 2 or equivalent may be located on the surface of the HP-supplied laser device. Figure 2 Class 1 laser product label International notices and statements Canadian notice (avis Canadien) This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
BSMI (Taiwan) Figure 3 BSMI (Taiwan) notice Japanese notice Figure 4 Japanese notice Korean notice Figure 5 Korean notice AB379A and AB379B PCI-X 2.
Electrostatic discharge To prevent damage to the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device. To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions: • • • • • To avoid hand contact, transport and store products in static-safe containers.
Index A audience, 7 auxiliary driver, 19 features, 11 fibreutils RPM, 18, 19 G B BSMI (Taiwan) regulatory compliance notice, 27 gcc compiler, 17 grounding methods, 28 H C certification and classification information, laser, 25 Class A equipment, Canadian compliance statement, 26 Configuration protocol, 19 configuring HBAs, 19 conventions document, 7 text symbols, 8 D HBAs configuring on Linux, 19 environmental specifications, 12 installation prerequisites, 13 installing, 14 LED indicators, 15 Lin
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