Compaq StorageWorks Installation Manual
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- Page 1 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide First Edition: August 2001 Part Number: AA-RNXFA-TE Compaq Computer Corporation...
- Page 2 Notice © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. Compaq, the Compaq logo, and StorageWorks Registered in U. S. Patent and Trademark Office. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Compaq Technical Support ........ - Page 4 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to- Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Modifications ............A–3 Network and Serial Cables .
- Page 5 Figures Figure 1–1. HBA Adapter ............1–2 Figure 1–2.
- Page 7 Tables Table 3–1 Installation Problems ..........3–2 Table C–1 HBA Specifications .
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Page 9: About This Guide
About This Guide This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades. Text Conventions This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text: Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between two keys indicates that they should be pressed simultaneously. -
Page 10: Symbols In Text
Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Symbols in Text These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following meanings: WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life. - Page 11 About This Guide Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching.
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Page 12: Getting Help
Operating system type and revision level Detailed, specific questions Compaq Website The Compaq website has the latest information on this product as well as the latest drivers. You can access the Compaq website by logging on to the Internet at http://www.compaq.com/storage. - Page 13 About This Guide xiii In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518. In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868. Elsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone numbers.
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Page 15: Introduction
Chapter Introduction Description The Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for IBM AIX shown in Figure 1-1 provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity. The HBA is compatible with Fibre Channel hubs, storage subsystems, and tape drives. The HBA supports the SCSI Fibre Channel Protocol, Fibre Channel Switched Fabric connectivity, and provides point-to-point Fibre Channel arbitrated loop connectivity. - Page 16 1–2 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide SHR-2157 Figure 1–1. HBA Adapter...
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Page 17: Pci-To-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter For Ibm Aix Package Contents
Introduction 1–3 PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Package Contents The package contents is shown in Figure 1–2. IMPORTANT: Contact your authorized service representative if any item in the package contents is missing. SHR-2158 Host bus adapter Release notes Figure 1–2. -
Page 18: Key Features
1–4 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Key Features Removable hot-swappable GigaBit Interface Converter (GBIC) Compliance with PCI version 2.1 specification High performance 64-bit PCI bus master provides data transfer rates of up to 266 MBs... -
Page 19: Installing The Adapter
Chapter Installing the Adapter This chapter gives instructions for installing the Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for IBM AIX in your system. Host Bus Adapter Installation The HBA installation is accomplished by first installing the driver. NOTE: If you’re installing a RAID subsystem on the HACMP cluster, you will need to install the... -
Page 20: Installing The Driver
2–2 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Installing the Driver The driver is contained on the CD-ROM provided in your package contents. The driver was designed to be installed from writable media and will need to be copied to a temporary hard disk location. -
Page 21: Upgrading The Driver
Installing the Adapter 2–3 Upgrading the Driver To upgrade the driver, use the following procedure: NOTE: Write down your configuration before preceding. 1. To unmount your mounted file systems from the SAN attached storage, enter the following command: smit Go to System Storage Management, File systems, Unmount a File System, and then select the file system name that you want to unmount. - Page 22 2–4 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide 7. Bosboot (regen kernel) by entering the following command: # bosboot -ad /dev/lpidevice 8. Reboot the system by entering the following command: # reboot 9. Login as root, enter cd/(enter the driver location) and then enter the following command: # installp -acd PC1000.image all...
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Page 23: Installing The Hardware
Installing the Adapter 2–5 17. Activate volume groups by entering the following command: smit Go to System Storage Management, Logical Volume Manager, Volume Groups, Activate a Volume Group, and then select the volume groups that you want to activate. Press the Enter key. 18. -
Page 25: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter gives some common solutions to problems that can occur when installing a Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for IBM AIX. The troubleshooting techniques described in this chapter do not identify all possible problems with you HBA, nor do the actions suggested remedy all problems. -
Page 26: Checklist For Driver And Hba Installation
3–2 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adpater for IBM AIX Installation Guide Checklist for Driver and HBA Installation The commands listed in Table 3–1 may be used to isolate problems during installation of the Fibre Channel driver and card. Type the command shown in bold and verify the output. - Page 27 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3–3 Table 3–1 Installation Problems (Continued) Serial Number Displayable Message Cambex Fibre Channel I/O Controller Network Address 500502E01000082 Device Specific (ZO) Build: MFtl Device Specific (YL) P2-I2/Z1 cfgmgr -v >/tmp/cfg.log Should identify the card and configure it. 2>&1 If cfg.log contains the ID 77100021 and no driver is found, then the driver is not installed.
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Page 29: Regulatory Compliance Notices
Appendix Regulatory Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectrum. Many electronic devices, including computers, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are, therefore, covered by these rules. -
Page 30: Class B Equipment
A–2 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 31: Modifications
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Network and Serial Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations. -
Page 32: Japanese Notice
A–4 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Japanese Notice... -
Page 33: Taiwanese Notice (July 14, 1998
Taiwanese Notice (July 14, 1998) Laser Devices All Compaq systems equipped with a laser device comply with safety standards, including International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825. With specific regard to the laser, the equipment complies with laser product performance standards set by government agencies as a Class 1 laser product. -
Page 34: Laser Safety Warnings
A–6 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Laser Safety Warnings Do not use a laser GBIC with this card, unless it meets the safety requirements of a class 1 laser as specified by the US Food and Drug Administration Center of Drug and Radiological Health (CDRH) 21 CFR 1040.10, 1040.11 and by IEC 825-1. -
Page 35: Electrostatic Discharge
Appendix Electrostatic Discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device. -
Page 36: Grounding Methods
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 suggested equipment for proper grounding, have a Compaq authorized reseller install the part. NOTE: For more information on static electricity, or for assistance with product installation,... -
Page 37: Appendix C Specifications
Appendix Specifications Specifications This appendix provides the specifications for the Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for IBM AIX. - Page 38 C–2 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Table C–1 lists the HBA specifications. Table C–1 HBA Specifications Specification Value Temperature (operating) 32°F to 131°F (0°C to 55°C) Temperature (non-operating) -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
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Page 39: Index
HACMP 2–1 command HACMP cluster 2–1 errupt 3–1 hardware lsdev 3–1 installing 2–5 smit 2–3 2–5 Compaq Authorized Reseller xii installation 2–1 Compaq Technical Support xii troubleshooting 3–1 Compaq Website xii compatibility installation HBA 1–1 checklist 3–2 contents driver 2–2 package 1–3... - Page 40 Index–2 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide package smit command 2–3 2–5 contents 1–3 Symbols in Text x precautions Symbols on Equipment x ESD 2–5 problems Text Conventions ix installation 3–2 transfer rates 1–4...
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