Compaq StorageWorks Getting Started RAID Array 3000 for Microsoft Windows Installation Guide (AA-RACZD-TE, January 2001)

Installing Host Adapter 4-3
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer: Bob Young Project: Compaq StorageWorks Getting Started RAID Array 3000 for Microsoft Windows Installation Guide Comments:
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Before You Install SWXA3-BD SCSI Host
Adapter
You need the following items before you begin:
■ The host adapter (SWXA3–BD)
■ Your computer system hardware manual for reference information
■ Host adapter Installation Guide
■ Appropriate tools to access your computer
■ Technology Adapter Cable (BN38E–0B) — HD68 to VHDCI
■ The SCSI cable (BN37A–05) — VHDCI VHDCI
■ Floppy diskette labeled ADAPTEC 7800 Family Driver Set for
Windows NT (contains the AIC 78xx.SYS driver)
■ CD-ROM RAID Array 3000 V1.3 for Microsoft Windows
(AG-RAD1D-BE)
Before installing the adapter in your host system, take precautions to protect
the board from electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: To protect the board from static discharge, always use proper ESD
procedures. In addition, do not remove the board from its anti-static protective
cover until you are ready to install the adapter.
The major steps for installing the SCSI host adapter include:
■ Performing the physical installation
■ Connecting the SWXA3–BD to the RAID Array 3000 subsystem
■ Configuring your host adapter (see Chapter 5 “Preparing Your Host for
Use with Your RAID Array 3000”)
■ Installing the SWXA3–BD/Ultra PCI miniport device driver (see
Chapter 5 “Preparing Your Host for Use with Your RAID Array 3000”)
After installing the host adapter you then:
■ Install the RAID WNT device driver (see Chapter 5 “Preparing Your
Host for Use with Your RAID Array 3000”)