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- Page 1 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...
- Page 2 U.S. Government under vendor’s standard commercial license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
HP technical support ........ - Page 4 Electrostatic discharge ........26 Grounding methods ........26 Index .
- Page 5 Figures 64-bit PCI-X 2.0 connector ......12 Class 1 laser product label ......24 BSMI (Taiwan) notice .
- Page 6 Tables 1 Document conventions ....... . . 2 HBA environmental specifications ......10 3 HBA specifications .
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Page 7: About This Guide
• 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... -
Page 8: Hp Technical Support
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) •... -
Page 9: Hba Features
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... -
Page 10: Environmental Specifications
Environmental specifications Table 2 lists the HBA environmental specifications. Table 2 HBA environmental specifications Environment Minimum Maximum Operating temperature 0 °C/32 °F 55 °C/131 °F Storage temperature -20 °C/-4 °F 70 °C/158 °F Relative humidity (noncondensing) Storage humidity (noncondensing) Physical specifications Table 3 lists the HBA specifications. -
Page 11: Installing The Hbas
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. -
Page 12: Installation Procedure
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. -
Page 13: Led Indicators
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... - Page 14 Installing the HBAs...
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Page 15: Installing And Configuring The Linux Driver
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... -
Page 16: Installing The Fibreutils Rpm
# 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... -
Page 17: Starting The Configuration Protocol
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"... -
Page 18: Using The Driver Configuration Menu
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. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Linux
Table 5 describes the Driver Configuration components. Table 5 Driver Configuration menu components Menu Option Description NVRAM Parameters 1. Edit Adapter Settings Displays the Edit Adapter Settings menu. 2. Edit Advanced Settings Displays the Edit Advanced Settings menu. 3. Edit Database Displays the Edit Database screen. - Page 20 Installing and configuring the Linux driver...
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Page 21: Installing The Windows Drivers
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 . -
Page 22: Troubleshooting Windows
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. -
Page 23: A Regulatory Compliance And Safety
(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: •... -
Page 24: Laser Product Label
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. -
Page 25: Bsmi (Taiwan)
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... - Page 26 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.
- Page 27 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...
- Page 28 9 driver installation prerequisites, 15 physical, 10 fibreutils RPM, 16 Storport miniport driver, 21 compiler, 15 Subscriber’s choice, HP, 8 RPM, 16 subscription service, HP, 8 set_parm script, 16 symbols in text, 7 starting the Configuration protocol, 17 troubleshooting, 19...