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PCI-X 2.0 single-port and dual-port 4Gb FC adapters for Itanium Linux and Windows installation guide Part number: AA–RW87B–TE First edition: June 2006...
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• Host bus adapter (HBAs) Related documentation In addition to this guide, see the HP StorageWorks QLogic host bus adapters for Itanium Linux and Windows release notes. Other HP documents are available on the HP web site: http://www.docs.hp.com. Document conventions and symbols...
Provides additional information. TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts. HP technical support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site: http://www.hp.com/support/. Collect the following information before calling: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) •...
1 HBA features This chapter describes the features of the PCI-X 2.0 single-port HBA (product number AB479A) and the PCI-X 2.0 dual-port HBA (product number AB379A). • Performance specifications, page 9 • Environmental specifications, page 10 • Physical specifications, page 10 Performance specifications...
2 Installing the HBAs This chapter describes the procedure for installing the HP PCI-X 2.0 single-port and dual-port HBAs, including: • Installation prerequisites, page 11 • Installation procedure, page 12 Refer to your host documentation for installing the HBA. WARNING! Disconnect the host from the power source before installing the HBA.
Installation procedure To install the HBA: Check the motherboard and make any necessary configuration changes to accommodate the HBA. Power down the peripherals, and then turn off the computer. Disconnect the power cable. Remove the computer cover and save the screws. Locate the appropriate bus slot.
LED indicators Table 4 identifies and describes the activity of the LED indicators. Table 4 LED indicators activity Green LED Activity Yellow LED Amber LED Power off Power on before or after firmware initialization Flashing Flashing Flashing Power on after firmware initialization Alternately flashing Alternately flashing...
You must install the gcc compiler and the kernel sources or kernel development packages on your system before installing the driver kit. To install the complete HP driver kit, copy the .gz file to your system and enter the following commands: # tar -zxvf hp_qla2x00-xxx.tar.gz # cd hp_qla2xxx # ./INSTALL...
# rpm -e package_name.rpm Installing the fibreutils RPM HP recommends installing the fibreutils RPM found in the driver kit. It contains useful utilities for managing Fibre-attached storage. To manually install this RPM, enter the following command: # rpm -ivh fibreutils-version.rpm...
This section includes: • Starting the Configuration protocol, page 17 • Using the Driver Configuration menu, page 18 Starting the Configuration protocol To configure the HBA on Linux, access the Configuration protocol as follows: Use the fibreutils RPM package to obtain efiutil (efiutil.efi) and the auxiliary driver, as described in "Installing the fibreutils RPM"...
Using the Driver Configuration menu This section describes the Configuration protocol’s Driver Configuration menu. The menu contains the following sections and functions: • NVRAM—Modify settings that are stored in the HBA’s NVRAM. • Information—View device, HBA, and Help information. • Operation—Write or discard NVRAM data and exit the Configuration protocol.
Windows desktop. Double-click the Smart Component executable to begin the installation, and then click Install. The installation completes automatically. NOTE: If you are performing a driver upgrade, HP recommends that, prior to launching the installation, you HP StorageWorks QLogic verify that the current driver parameter values match those in described in the host bus adapters for x86 and x64 Linux and Windows, and x86 NetWare release notes .
Troubleshooting Windows This section describes how to use the Windows Event Viewer to troubleshoot Windows drivers. Using the Event Viewer The miniport drivers verify the condition of the HBA’s POST LED states. If there is a failure or a suspected failure, an error log entry appears in the Windows Event Log.
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions regarding your product, visit http://www.hp.com. For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact us by mail or telephone: •...
Laser product label The optional label in Figure 2 or equivalent may be located on the surface of the HP-supplied laser device. Figure 2 Class 1 laser product label International notices and statements Canadian notice (avis Canadien) This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
BSMI (Taiwan) Figure 3 BSMI (Taiwan) notice Japanese notice Figure 4 Japanese notice Korean notice Figure 5 Korean notice PCI-X 2.0 single-port and dual-port 4Gb FC adapters for Itanium Linux and Windows...
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Use conductive field service tools. • Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat. If you do not have any of the recommended equipment for proper grounding, have an HP-authorized reseller install the part. NOTE: For more information on static electricity, or assistance with product installation, contact your HP-authorized reseller.
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8 Declaration of conformity, 23 document conventions, 7 IEC EMC worldwide regulatory compliance related documentation, 7 notice, 24 documentation, HP web site, 7 installing drivers HBA, 12 auxiliary, 17 Linux driver kit, 15 changing parameters on Linux, 16...