IBM 5710 Installation And Using Manual

IBM 5710 Installation And Using Manual

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  • Page 1 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter Installation and Using Guide SA23-1303-02...
  • Page 3 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter Installation and Using Guide SA23-1303-02...
  • Page 4 © International Business Machines Corporation 2003, 2004. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. Government Users – Documentation related to restricted rights – Use, duplication, or disclosure is subject to the restrictions set forth in the GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Information ....... . v Handling Static-Sensitive Devices ......vii About This Book .
  • Page 6 Limit Adapter Speed Using the Maximum SCSI Bus Speed in MB/s ... . . 19 Wide Bus Enabled ....... 20 Quick Arbitration and Select (QAS) Capability .
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety Information DANGER An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock. Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
  • Page 8 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter Installation and Using Guide...
  • Page 9: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Handling Static-Sensitive Devices Attention: Static electricity can damage this device and your system unit. To avoid damage, keep this device in its antistatic protective bag until you are ready to install it. To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, follow the precautions listed below: v Limit your movement.
  • Page 10 viii PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter Installation and Using Guide...
  • Page 11: About This Book

    About This Book This book provides information about the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter and its associated device-driver software. ISO 9000 ISO 9000 registered quality systems were used in the development and manufacturing of this product. Highlighting The following highlighting conventions are used in this book: Bold Identifies commands, subroutines, keywords, files, structures, directories, and other items whose names are predefined by the system.
  • Page 12 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter Installation and Using Guide...
  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Overview

    Chapter 1. Overview Note: This guide refers to various hardware and software features and functions. The support for these features and functions depends upon the limitations of your hardware and software. AIX and Linux support all functions mentioned. If you are using another operating system, consult the appropriate documentation for that operating system regarding support for the mentioned features and functions.
  • Page 14: Pci-X Dual Channel Ultra320 Scsi Adapter Scsi Connectors

    PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter SCSI Connectors The adapter has the following external and internal connectors: v External connectors: – Channel 0 (J4), Channel 1 (J5), 68-position, VHDCI (very high density cable interconnect) v Internal connectors: – Channel 0 (J2), Channel 1 (J3), 68-position, high-density plastic D-shell SCSI standard connector for 16-bit attachment Connectors J2 and J4 are connected as Channel 0.
  • Page 15: Verifying Operating System Requirements

    SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 or newer To determine which release is installed on your system, refer to your Linux distributor’s documentation. If updates are needed, obtain them from your Linux distributor or download them from the IBM StorageIO Web Site. The Web address is: http://www-124.ibm.com/storageio/ipr/.
  • Page 16 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter Installation and Using Guide...
  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Preparing For Installation

    Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation This chapter helps you prepare to install the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter. Preparing to install the adapter involves the following tasks: v Verifying your hardware requirements v Gathering tools and documentation Verifying Your Hardware Requirements To connect the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter to SCSI devices, you may need the following hardware: v External cables...
  • Page 18: Gathering Tools And Documentation

    Your system unit installation guide v PCI Adapter Placement Reference, order number SA38-0538 v Documentation provided with your SCSI devices v IBM Eserver pSeries & RS/6000 Standalone Diagnostics CD-ROM (Version 5.2.0.11 or higher) v Flat-blade screwdriver Using AIX In addition to the preceding items listed, you will need the following AIX-specific items: v AIX 5.1 Update CD-ROM (Recommended Maintenance Package 5100-04 or higher)
  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Installing Device Driver Software (Aix)

    Chapter 3. Installing Device Driver Software (AIX) This chapter explains how to install device driver software. The device driver is provided for the AIX operating system. Note: If you are using Linux, see “Installing the Downloaded Device Driver and Utility Software” on page 17.
  • Page 20 18. Press F10 to exit SMIT. 19. Go to Chapter 4, “Installing the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter Hardware (AIX),” on page PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter Installation and Using Guide...
  • Page 21: Chapter 4. Installing The Pci-X Dual Channel Ultra320 Scsi Adapter Hardware (Aix)

    Chapter 4. Installing the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter Hardware (AIX) This chapter provides instructions for installing the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter and connecting your SCSI devices. Before you begin, be sure you have read “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices”...
  • Page 22: Connecting Internal Devices

    5. Turn on any external devices. 6. If you have turned off your display, turn it back on and follow any instructions on the screen. Connecting Internal Devices Note: All the connectors are built so that they can only be plugged in correctly one way. To connect internal devices, do the following: 1.
  • Page 23: Chapter 5. Setting Up The Pci-X Dual Channel Ultra320 Scsi Adapter (Aix)

    Chapter 5. Setting Up the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter (AIX) This chapter provides hardware and software installation verification, adapter configuration, and problem determination procedures for the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter. If you have problems with your adapter in the future, use the procedures described in this chapter. Note: If you are using Linux, see “Verifying the Installation”...
  • Page 24: Updating Hard Disk Drive And Adapter Microcode

    The latest microcode level for your drive model and PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter can be found at the Download pSeries and RS/6000 Microcode Updates Web site: https://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload/download.html. The drive microcode download you need should match the name of one of the drive model numbers located under the DASD Microcode listing found on the Web site.
  • Page 25: Wide Bus Enabled

    Change / Show Characteristics of a SCSI Adapter [Entry Fields] SCSI Adapter scsi5 Description PCI-X Dual Channel U1> Status Available Location 20-58-00 Adapter card SCSI ID Wide bus enabled Maximum SCSI Bus Speed in MB/s QAS (Quick Arbitration) Capability Enable Apply changes to DATABASE only 6.
  • Page 26 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter Installation and Using Guide...
  • Page 27: Chapter 6. Installing And Setting Up Software For The Pci-X Dual Channel Ultra320 Scsi Adapter (Linux)

    Chapter 6. Installing and Setting Up Software for the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter (Linux) Previously, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 SP3 used the ibmsis device driver to control the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID adapter. This device driver has been replaced by the ipr device driver, which is used on all other supported distributions.
  • Page 28: Verifying The Installation

    Note: The version displayed in the example might be different from the output displayed on your screen. If the version displayed is not at the recommended level and updates are needed, obtain them from your Linux distributor or download them from the IBM StorageIO Web site. The Web address is: http://www-124.ibm.com/storageio/ipr/.
  • Page 29: Installing The Downloaded Device Driver And Utility Software

    -p1 < patch-2.4.26-ipr-1.0.5 4. Compile and install the device driver. If you are compiling a 2.4 kernel, make sure IBM Power RAID SCSI support is selected. If you are compiling a 2.6 kernel, make sure IBM Power Linux RAID adapter support is selected.
  • Page 30: Verifying Hardware Installation

    Installing the Utility Software If you downloaded the iprutils utility package, do the following: 1. Turn on the power to your system unit. 2. At the system prompt, log in as root user. 3. Install the following packages (if not already installed): ncurses-devel pciutils-devel glibc-devel...
  • Page 31: Updating Hard Disk Drive And Adapter Microcode

    Linux distribution. If an update or replacement is needed, the latest microcode can be obtained from the pSeries microcode Web site: http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload/download.html. If you downloaded new microcode from the Web site, follow the instructions in the Readme on the Web site to install it.
  • Page 32: Wide Bus Enabled

    1. At the command prompt, type iprconfig and press Enter. 2. If using iprconfig version less that 2.0.0, select Work with configuration and press Enter. 3. Select Work with SCSI bus configuration and press Enter. 4. Select your adapter from the list by pressing 1, then press Enter. Note: This screen content varies based on the adapter that you select.
  • Page 33: Installing The Pci-X Dual Channel Ultra320 Scsi Adapter Using The Ibmsis Device Driver

    Installing the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter using the ibmsis Device Driver This chapter provides instructions for installing and verifying hardware and software that pertains to the Linux operating system using the ibmsis device driver. If you are using the newer ipr driver, see “Installing the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter using the ipr Device Driver”...
  • Page 34 Note: The version displayed in the example might be different from the output displayed on your screen. If the version displayed is not at the recommended level and updates are needed, obtain them from your Linux distributor or download them from the IBM Support Web site. The Web address is: http://www6.software.ibm.com/dl/linuxsdd/linuxsdd-p.
  • Page 35 The following is an example of the data that displays on your screen: Display Disk Hardware Status Serial Vendor Product Resource Hardware Number Model Name Status 03000001 IBM 5702001 /dev/ibmsis0 Operational 000012F0 IBM ST3146807LC 020 /dev/sdb Operational 00001315 IBM ST3146807LC 020...
  • Page 36: Updating Hard Disk Drive And Adapter Microcode

    Linux distribution. If an update or replacement is needed, the latest microcode can be obtained from your Linux distributor, or found as part of the device driver package at the following Web site: http://www6.software.ibm.com/dl/linuxsdd/linuxsdd-p. If you downloaded new microcode from the Web site, install it as follows: 1.
  • Page 37: Problem Determination

    Note: This screen content varies based on the adapter that you select. Change SCSI Bus Configuration Current Bus configurations are shown. To change setting hit "c" for options menu. Highlight desired option then hit Enter c=Change Setting /dev/ibmsis0 BUS 0 Host SCSI ID .
  • Page 38 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter Installation and Using Guide...
  • Page 39: Appendix A. Communications Statements

    Appendix A. Communications Statements The following statement applies to this product. The statement for other products intended for use with this product appears in their accompanying documentation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 40: Avis De Conformité Aux Normes Du Ministère Des Communications Du Canada

    Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit Dem deutschen EMVG vom 9.Nov.92 das EG–Konformitätszeichen zu führen. Der Aussteller der Konformitätserklärung ist die IBM Germany. Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse A. Für diese von Geräten gilt folgende...
  • Page 41 Geräte dürfen an Orten, für die sie nicht ausreichend entstört sind, nur mit besonderer Genehmigung des Bundesministers für Post und Telekommunikation oder des Bundesamtes für Post und Telekommunikation betrieben werden. Die Genehmigung wird erteilt, wenn keine elektromagnetischen Störungen zu erwarten sind.
  • Page 42 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter Installation and Using Guide...
  • Page 43: Appendix B. Notices

    Appendix B. Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. The manufacturer may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult the manufacturer’s representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area.
  • Page 44 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter Installation and Using Guide...
  • Page 45: Appendix C. Connecting Scsi Devices To The Adapter

    Appendix C. Connecting SCSI Devices to the Adapter This appendix describes how to lay out a SCSI chain, set SCSI addresses, and terminate SCSI devices and the adapter. SCSI devices are attached to a SCSI adapter in a chain. Devices in a chain can be internal (inside your system unit) or external (connected outside your system unit).
  • Page 46 Internal Low-Voltage Differential Connection Terminators are built into the adapter and the backplane. Adapter Backplane Terminator Concurrent External Single-Ended Connection and Low-Voltage Differential Connection on the Same Adapter A converter cable may be used to attach VHDCI connectors on the adapter and P-shell connector on external cables.
  • Page 47: Setting Scsi Addresses

    Setting SCSI Addresses Each SCSI device requires a different SCSI address. The address is a number from 6 through 0 for 8-bit devices, or from 6 through 0 and 15 through 8 for 16-bit devices. If two SCSI devices have the same address, your system will not function correctly.
  • Page 48 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter Installation and Using Guide...
  • Page 49: Appendix D. Internal, External 68-Position, 16-Bit Single-Ended High-Density Vscsi Or Vhdci Bus Connector

    Appendix D. Internal, External 68-Position, 16-Bit Single-Ended High-Density VSCSI or VHDCI Bus Connector This appendix illustrates the Internal, External 68-Pin Connector (shown below), and signal information for each of its pins. The following table shows the pinout for the internal and external 68-position, high-density plastic D-shell SCSI connectors.
  • Page 50 Signal Name Connector Signal Name Ground +C/D -C/D Ground +REQ -REQ Ground +I/O -I/O Ground +DB(8) -DB(8) Ground +DB(9) -DB(9) Ground +DB(10) -DB(10) Ground +DB(11) -DB(11) Note: v 8-bit SE devices that connect to the P-cable should tie the following signals inactive high: –DB(8), –DB(9), –DB(10), –DB(11), –DB(12), –DB(13), –DB(14), –DB(15), –DB(P1), and float the same signal lines.
  • Page 52 Part Number: 80P5520 Printed in USA SA23-1303-02...

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