Connecting External Storage; Sas Cable Part Numbers - HP Integrity rx3600 Installation Manual
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4.
Update the controller firmware (see
process is complete, the server reboots and runs through a POST procedure. This POST
procedure halts briefly during controller initialization and prompts you to open ORCA (Option
ROM Configuration for Arrays).
5.
Open ORCA. See
If using a headless console, press Esc+8.
Otherwise, press F8.
6.
Configure the logical boot drive, and exit from ORCA.
Depending on the OS, additional device drivers and management agents must be installed. See
the User guide for the specific HP Smart Array Controller at:
http://www.hp.com/go/integrity-iocards-docs
for installation procedures.
The latest firmware, drivers, utilities, software, and documentation for HP Integrity servers are
available on the support page of the HP website at:
http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers
Connecting External Storage
IMPORTANT:
To connect external storage, follow these steps:
1.
Power off the server.
2.
Connect an external SAS cable to the external port of the controller.
NOTE:
the controller preferentially discovers devices attached to port 1E. However, drives on the
shared internal port are unavailable until you disconnect the external storage device.
3.
Tighten the lock screws on the cable connector.
4.
Attach the other end of the cable to the SAS input connector of the external storage enclosure.
IMPORTANT:
all SAS or all SATA. (Parallel SCSI drives cannot be used with this controller.)
5.
Tighten the lock screws on the cable connector.
6.
Power on the enclosure.
7.
Power on the server.
SAS Cable Part Numbers
If you require additional cables, order them by the option kit number listed in
Table 17 SAS Cable Part Numbers
Cable Length
1.0 m (3.3 ft.)
2.0 m (6.6 ft.)
4.0 m (13 ft.)
6.0 m (20 ft.)
"Configuring the Array" (page
Not all OSs support external drives.
You do not have to disconnect any internal drives on shared internal port 1I because
Drives that are to be used in the same array must be of the same type, either
Option Kit Number
389664-B21
389668-B21
389671-B21
389674-B21
"SAUPDATE Utility" (page
68).
under the specific HP Smart Array Controller product
Cable Assembly Number
361317-001
361317-002
361317-004
361317-006
64)). When the firmware update
Table
17.
Core I/O Card Configuration
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