Smart Array 6402 Linux Quick Installation; Install Smart Array 6402 Controllers - HP A9890A Installation Manual

Smart Array 6402 Controller Linux Installation

Smart Array 6402 Linux Quick Installation

Smart Array 6402 Linux Quick Installation
This chapter contains Linux installation information for the RAID Smart Array 6402, A9890A controller.

Install Smart Array 6402 Controllers

CAUTION Smart Array 6402 controllers contain electronic components that can easily be damaged by
small amounts of electricity. To avoid damage, follow these guidelines:
• Store controllers in their anti-static plastic bags until installation.
• Work in a static-free area, if possible.
• Handle controllers by the edges only. Do not touch electronic components or electrical
traces.
• Use a grounding wrist strap.
• Use a suitable ground—any exposed metal surface on the computer chassis.
Installing Controller For External Storage
The controller comes pre-configured. You do not have to set any jumpers or connectors.
Do not connect a SCSI cable to an external SCSI port without either disabling the card using
NOTE
OLAR or powering down the system. Adding the SCSI cable by hot-plugging it can cause bus
errors, or possibly the controller to lock up, and in rare cases, electrical damage.
Step 1. Access the system controller bay
• If the system is running, shut it down.
• Wait for the system to shut down completely, and then power off the system.
• Open the system to gain access to the PCI backplane.
• For better performance, insert the controller into the highest performance PCI slot available.
Step 2. Install the controller
• Slide the controller edge-connector into the PCI slot until it is fully seated.
• Secure the controller.
Step 3. Reassemble the System
WARNING When connecting the Smart Array 6402 controller to HP DS2100, DS2110, and/or
DS2300 storage devices, the SCSI data transfer rate must be set to U160 or slower to
avoid possible data integrity issues. Use the offline (EFI) configuration tool for the
Smart Array 6402 controller to set the transfer rate.
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