HP AD279A PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Installation Guide HP-UX 11i v1, HP-UX 11i v2 Manufacturing Part Number: AD279-90002 June 2006 © Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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HP PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation HP AD279A PCI MUX 64-Port Adapter Installation Prerequisites 1 HP PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation This document describes how to install Peripheral Components Interconnect Multiplexer (PCI MUX) 64-Port serial adapter product. The HP AD279A PCI MUX is a high-speed serial communication multiple port product.
HP PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation HP AD279A PCI MUX 64-Port Adapter Installation Prerequisites feet. Peripheral Cabling: Before installing the AD279A PCI MUX 64-port adapter, ensure that you have cables to connect the peripherals to the modules. The AD279A PCI MUX 64-port adapter must be connected to either DB-25 port module or RJ-45 port module. For more information, see the PCI MUX Support Guide. Cable Connections: HP AD279A PCI MUX contains RJ45 or DB25 connectors.
HP PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation HP AD279A PCI MUX 64-Port Adapter Installation Prerequisites NOTE The AD279A PCI MUX 64-port adapter supports maximum of four port modules and allows intermixing of port modules (HP 16-port RS-232 DB25 port module and HP 16-port RS-232 RJ45 port module). Step 3. Attach auxiliary power supplies to third and fourth port modules, and plug power supplies into AC receptacles. The power supply requires 110-220 V and 50-60 W AC input.
HP PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation HP AD279A PCI MUX 64-Port Adapter Installation Prerequisites Table 1-1 AD279A PCI MUX 64-Port Server Support (Continued) Server/Wo rkstation NOTE Number of AD279A PCI MUX 64-Port Adapters Supported Class Supported Platforms HP-UX 11i v1 HP-UX 11i v2 rp7420 PA-RISC 15 Yes Yes rx2620 Itanium-based 3 No Yes rx4640 Itanium-based 6 No Yes rx5670 Itanium-based 4 No Yes rx7620 Itanium-based 15 No Yes rx8620 Itanium-based 16
HP PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation HP AD279A PCI MUX 64-Port Adapter Installation Prerequisites Patch Requirement The AD278A/AD279A PCI MUX 8-port adapter driver requires patch PHCO_34779 to be installed on HP-UX 11i v1 and patch PHCO_34780 on HP-UX 11i v2 system. These patches are available for download at: http://www.itrc.hp.
HP PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Installing AD279A PCI MUX 64-Port Adapter Installing AD279A PCI MUX 64-Port Adapter CAUTION WARNING Adapters contain electronic components that can easily be damaged by small amounts of electricity. To avoid damage, follow these guidelines: • Store adapters in their anti-static plastic bags until installation. • Work in a static-free area, if possible. • Handle adapters by the edges only. Do not touch electronic components or electrical traces.
HP PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Installing AD279A PCI MUX 64-Port Software 3. Click the Receive for free >> option provided against MUX (PCI 8/64 port adapters), Driver Software heading. 4. Fill out the free product registration form and click next. 5. Search for Download Software option, and click the depot for HP-UX 11i v1 or HP-UX 11i v2 operating system version to download the driver, utilities, and manpage for the AD279A adapter. 6.
HP PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Verifying Hardware Installation Verifying Hardware Installation After installing the hardware and software, you can verify the installation as follows: • A green light on the carrier LED indicates that hardware installation is successful and that the cable is connected correctly. Figure 1-3 shows the LED display on the port module.
HP PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation On-Line Addition and Replacement Operation on HP-UX 11i v1 Systems Step 1. Check whether the software is already installed on the system. Step 2. Run the following command at the command prompt: $ /usr/bin/rad -q After you successfully run this command, you get the slot ID information to insert the adapter. Step 3.
HP PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation On-Line Addition Operation (OL*) on HP-UX 11i v2 Systems The following output is displayed: To replace the old adapter with a new adapter on a system that supports HP-UX 11i v1 operating system, complete the following steps: NOTE You can replace an adapter with a similar type of adapter. For example, you can replace AD278A 8-port adapter with AD278A 8-port adapter only. Step 1.
HP PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation On-Line Addition Operation (OL*) on HP-UX 11i v2 Systems Step 1. Check whether the software is already installed on the system. Step 2. Run the following command at the command prompt: $ olrad -q After you successfully run this command, you get the slot ID information to insert the adapter. Step 3.
HP PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation On-Line Addition Operation (OL*) on HP-UX 11i v2 Systems The following output is displayed: 14 Chapter 1
HP PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Hardware Regulatory Statements Hardware Regulatory Statements This document contains hardware regulatory statements for the HP AD279A PCI MUX adapter1. FCC Statement (For U.S.A.) Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement IMPORTANT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
HP PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Hardware Regulatory Statements Japan 16 Chapter 1
HP PCI 64-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Hardware Regulatory Statements Declaration of Conformance Chapter 1 17
