Fibre Channel ServerNet Adapter Installation and Support Guide (G06.28+, H06.06+, J06.03+)

Table of Contents
About This Document.......................................................................................................11
Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs)........................................................................................11
Intended Audience................................................................................................................................11
New and Changed Information in This Edition...................................................................................11
Document Organization.......................................................................................................................11
Notation Conventions...........................................................................................................................11
General Syntax Notation.................................................................................................................11
Related Information..............................................................................................................................13
Publishing History................................................................................................................................14
HP Encourages Your Comments..........................................................................................................14
1 Introduction to the FCSA..............................................................................................15
Overview of the FCSA .........................................................................................................................15
FCSA Features.................................................................................................................................15
FCSA External Connectors, Indicators, and Cables .......................................................................16
FCSA System Connections....................................................................................................................22
Data Transfer Interface (ServerNet).................................................................................................22
Maintenance Entity (ME) Interface .................................................................................................22
Power Interface.....................................................................................................................................35
Firmware...............................................................................................................................................22
Flash Boot Firmware........................................................................................................................22
Flash Firmware................................................................................................................................22
RAM Firmware................................................................................................................................22
Manufacturing Naming Conventions...................................................................................................22
Relationship to the Enterprise Storage System (ESS)...........................................................................23
Storage Subsystem SCF Attributes for ESS Connections................................................................24
Relationship to the Fibre Channel Disk Module (FCDM)....................................................................25
Storage Subsystem SCF Attributes for FCDM Connections...........................................................26
Relationship to Modular Tape..............................................................................................................27
Relationship to Fibre Channel Tape Drives..........................................................................................27
2 Installing an FCSA.......................................................................................................29
Overview of FCSA Installation Procedures..........................................................................................29
ESS Connection................................................................................................................................29
Fibre Channel Disk Module (FCDM) Connection...........................................................................30
Tape Drive Connection....................................................................................................................30
Prepare to Install an FCSA....................................................................................................................30
Preparation Checklist .....................................................................................................................30
Plan the Installation....................................................................................................................51
ESS Connections....................................................................................................................31
FCDM Connections...............................................................................................................31
Start Completing the Configuration Forms ..............................................................................31
ESS Connections....................................................................................................................31
FCDM Connections...............................................................................................................34
Gather the Proper Tools.............................................................................................................34
Review Standard Operating Practices.......................................................................................34
Check That the Slot Was Not Previously Configured................................................................35
Ensure the IOAM Is Powered On...............................................................................................35
Install the FCSA ...................................................................................................................................35
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