How To Add And Test Pcie Cards - Sun Microsystems Sun Fire X4150 Configuration Manual

Verifying Hard Drives Using the Adaptec-based Sun StorageTek PCIe SAS 8-port Internal HBA
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Test Hard Drives
Testing Hard Drives Using Pc-Check
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Note – To expedite hard drive testing use the 1% test coverage.

How to Add and Test PCIe Cards

Slot0 - slot2 can accommodate x16 mechanical cards.
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The disk controller HBA card must be inserted into slot 1 (the middle slot).
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After installation, update the firmware level for each card as specified by the
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Adding PCIe Cards
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Testing PCIe Cards
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Use the insert key to add drive 0 to the Selected Drives list on the right and press
enter.
Label the volume (you can use the drive volume number) and press Enter
Accept the defaults for Read Caching and Write Caching and press Enter.
Select Build for the Create RAID Via option and press Enter
Press Enter to build the volume.
Repeat the steps to create a volume for each drive.
Boot the server with the Tools and Drivers CD to access the diagnostics.
Select the option to Run Hardware Diagnostics.
Select the option to test hard drives.
Connect PCIe cards to a riser assembly.
Insert the PCIe card and riser assembly into a PCIe slot on the motherboard.
Update the firmware level for each card as specified by the manufacturer.
If the option exists invoke the cards built in self-test.
Test the card by performing basic rudimentary activities. For example, establish
network connectivity (for a GigabitEthernet card).