Fibre Channel ServerNet Adapter Installation and Support Guide (G06.24+, H06.03+)

Installing an FCSA
Fibre Channel ServerNet Adapter Installation and Support Guide—528254-010
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Gather the Proper Tools
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Decide which of the fibre channel disks serve as primary disks and which serve as
mirror disks
HP provides two forms to help in these tasks:
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Configuration Form for Primary and Backup Disks
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Configuration Form for Mirror and Mirror Backup Disks
HP also provides a SCF Disk Volume Configuration Form to help you record each
primary and mirrored disk that form part of a disk volume. For the sake of fault
tolerance, ensure that:
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Primary disks and mirror disks are connected to different FCSAs.
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Primary disks and mirror disks are located in separate disk drive enclosures or in
the case of daisy-chained disk drive enclosures, in separate chains.
Gather the Proper Tools
You will need the following tools to install an FCSA:
You can purchase an ESD kit from HP or from a local electronics store.
Review Standard Operating Practices
Standard operating practices include:
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Obtaining an ESD protection kit and following the directions that come with the kit.
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Ensuring that your ESD protection kit contains an antistatic table mat and that your
ESD wrist strap has a built-in series resistor.
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Removing all metal accessories before working with the equipment.
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Restraining any dangling items that can get caught in equipment.
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Working in an ESD-protected environment (see Figure 2-1).
Tool Used to. . .
Electrostatic discharge
(ESD) wrist strap with
grounding clip
Protect the adapter against damage caused by
electrostatic discharge.
Flashlight Check the connectors for bent or broken pins.
Note. To purchase an ESD kit from HP, use the following order number and part number:
Order Number: ESD-Kit
Part Number: T99247-A00