HP SC11Xe Host Bus Adapter Installation Guide

Installation procedure 8
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
3.7-m (12-ft) VHDCI-to-Wide SCSI external 341177-B21
You can order extra cables from an authorized HP reseller or authorized HP service provider. For
ordering information and locations of the authorized HP resellers, see the HP website
(http://www.hp.com
).
Connecting the adapter to external storage
1. Plug the appropriate end of the cable into the correct connector on the external storage system. If
you are in doubt about which connector to use, see the storage system documentation.
2. Tighten the thumbscrews on the cable connector.
3. Plug the VHDCI end of the cable into the external connector on the adapter.
4. Tighten the thumbscrews on the cable connector.
Replacing the integrated SCSI controller
1. Locate the SCSI cable that connects the integrated SCSI controller to the system board.
2. Unplug the cable at the controller terminus.
3. Plug this end of the controller cable into the internal connector of the adapter.
In some server models, you might need to secure the cable by clipping it to another component in
the server. For more information, see the server documentation.
4. Connect the controller to other SCSI devices or to a terminated ribbon cable.
Connecting an internal tape drive
1. If the tape drive is not already installed in the server, install it. For server-specific installation
instructions, see the server documentation.
2. Plug either end of the internal cable into the internal connector of the adapter. If using an LVD tape
drive, use an LVD-compatible internal cable.
3. Route the cable according to the instructions in the server documentation.
4. Plug the other end of the cable into the tape drive.
Completing the installation procedure
1. Verify that all cables are routed correctly and are not restricting other components or being pinched
by them. For the correct cable routing, see the server documentation.
2. Connect peripheral devices to the server.
3. Plug the AC power cord into the server.
4. Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded AC outlet.