HP SC11Xe Host Bus Adapter Installation Guide September 2006 (First Edition) Part Number 416555-001
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Contents Features....................................................................................................................................... 4 Connectors on the adapter board................................................................................................................ 4 Summary of specifications .......................................................................................................................... 4 Installation procedure ...................................
Features In this section Connectors on the adapter board .............................................................................................................. 4 Summary of specifications ......................................................................................................................... 4 Connectors on the adapter board Item Description 1 External VHDCI connector 2 Internal 68-pin Wide SCSI connector Do not operate the adapter with devices connected to both connectors.
Feature Details Number of SCSI buses 1 (can be used for internal or external devices, but not for both types simultaneously) SCSI modes supported Ultra320, Ultra160, andUltra2 SCSI data transfer rate Up to 320 MB/s For more information about the adapter features, specifications, and compatibility, see the QuickSpecs on the product-specific page of the HP website (http://www.hp.com).
Installation procedure In this section Installation overview ................................................................................................................................. 6 Preparing the server ................................................................................................................................. 6 Installing the adapter hardware .................................................................................................................
Installing the adapter hardware CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Be sure you are properly grounded before beginning this procedure. For more information, see "Electrostatic Discharge (on page 10)." 1. Depending on the server model, remove or open the server access panel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. 2.
SCSI cables SCSI cables are provided with most HP server products that need them. The following table lists some external cables that you can use with this adapter. For internal connections, the adapter uses a standard ribbon cable. All HP cables are keyed so that they cannot be installed incorrectly. Description Part number 1.8-m (6-ft) VHDCI-to-VHDCI external 341174-B21 3.7-m (12-ft) VHDCI-to-VHDCI external 341175-B21 1.8-m (6-ft) VHDCI-to-Wide SCSI external 341176-B21 3.
5. Power on any peripheral devices attached to the server. 6. Power up the server. 7. Install the adapter drivers. The drivers are available on the CD in the adapter kit or the HP website (http://www.hp.com). Instructions are provided with the driver files.
Electrostatic discharge In this section Preventing electrostatic discharge............................................................................................................. 10 Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge ................................................................................ 10 Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts.
Regulatory compliance notices In this section Federal Communications Commission notice ............................................................................................. 11 FCC rating label .................................................................................................................................... 11 Class A equipment ................................................................................................................................. 11 Class B equipment.......
Class B equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Canadian notice (Avis Canadien) Class A equipment 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. Class B equipment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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