Installing Hbas In The Server - Dell EMC2 AX100 Series Installing Manual

Installing HBAs in the Server

Installing HBAs in the Server
Before You Start
Install HBAs
AX100-Series - Installing a Fibre Channel Storage System with a Direct Connection to a Solaris Server
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A method for writing data to a virtual disk on the storage system
to test the path from a new HBA to the storage system. You can
download an I/O simulator (Iometer) from the following
website: http://www.iometer.org/.
For the server to communicate with the storage system through the
Fibre Channel ports, the server must have one or more supported
Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs). If the HBAs are already
installed, go to
this section for all other configurations.
To complete this procedure, you need one or more supported Sun or
QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs with the latest supported BIOS and
driver. For information on supported HBAs, BIOS, and drivers, refer
to Supported Configurations in the "Technical descriptions" section on
the AX100 support website. Never mix Fibre Channel HBAs from
different vendors in the same server.
CAUTION
!
HBAs are very susceptible to damage caused by static discharge
and need to be handled accordingly. Before handling HBAs,
observe the following precautions:
• Store HBAs in anti-static bags.
• Use a ground (ESD) strap whenever you handle HBAs.
• Never plug or unplug HBAs with the power on. Severe
component damage can result.
1. If the server is running, shut it down as follows:
a. Shut down the server's operating system.
b. Power down the server.
c. Unplug the server power cord from the power outlet.
Installing or Updating the HBA Driver (page 8). Read