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Page 1: Installation Guide
HP SC08Ge Host Bus Adapter Installation Guide Part Number 493938-001 June 2008 (First Edition) -
Page 2: Intended Audience
© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Features............................4 Board features ............................4 Summary of specifications .......................... 4 Installation procedure ........................5 Installation overview ..........................5 Preparing the server........................... 5 Installing the adapter hardware........................5 Connecting the adapter ..........................6 Completing the installation procedure ......................6 SAS BIOS configuration utility ...................... -
Page 4: Features
Two external mini SAS 4x connectors Summary of specifications The HP SC08Ge Host Bus Adapter is a low-profile, 64-bit PCIe adapter that supports transfer rates of up to 3 Gb/s for SAS and 1.5 Gb/s for SATA. For more information about the features, specifications, and compatibility of the adapter, see the QuickSpecs on the product-specific page of the HP website (http://www.hp.com). -
Page 5: Installation Procedure
Installing the adapter hardware (on page 5) Connecting the adapter Completing the installation procedure (on page 6) Preparing the server Update the server ROM. The update file is available on the HP website (http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/romflash.html). Back up all data. Perform a normal system shutdown. -
Page 6: Connecting The Adapter
Connecting the adapter Cables for connecting the adapter to other devices are provided with most HP server products. The following table lists cables that you can use with this adapter. All HP cables are keyed to ensure correct installation. Type of cable... -
Page 7: Sas Bios Configuration Utility
SAS BIOS configuration utility SAS BIOS features The SAS BIOS is the bootable ROM code that manages SAS hardware resources. It is specific to a family of SAS controllers and processors. The SAS BIOS integrates with a standard system BIOS, extending the standard disk-service routine provided through INT13h. -
Page 8: Configuration Utility Screens
The SAS BIOS configuration utility can detect devices that the SAS BIOS cannot control (for example, tape drives and scanners). However, the configuration utility can still be used to modify certain parameters for these devices. Configuration utility screens All SAS BIOS configuration utility screens contain the following areas, starting at the top of the screen: •... -
Page 9: Adapter Properties Screen
Adapter Properties screen The Adapter Properties screen provides information about the adapter, and gives you access to other screens that enable you to view information about devices connected to the adapter. To view information about devices connected to the adapter, move the cursor to the SAS Topology field, and then press the Enter key. -
Page 10: Device Properties Screen
• To clear Device Mappings for missing devices, press C at any time while on this screen. Device Properties screen The Device Properties screen displays information about a specific device. To access this screen, press Alt+D when the cursor is in the Device Identifier field of a device on the SAS Topology screen. •... - Page 11 CAUTION: After a format is started it cannot be paused or cancelled. To begin the format, press F. The formatting procedure sets the sector size to 512 bytes, even if the drive was previously formatted to another sector size. This is the only sector size that the SAS BIOS configuration utility supports on RAID volumes.
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Page 12: Exit Menu Screen
Exit Menu screen The SAS BIOS configuration utility must be exited properly because some changes take effect only during the exit process. To access the Exit Menu screen, press Esc from any screen in the utility. If an option is not relevant or not available, it is deactivated. Performing configuration tasks Locating a disk drive There are two ways to physically locate a disk drive:... -
Page 13: Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge Preventing 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. -
Page 14: Regulatory Compliance Notices
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 15: Declaration Of Conformity For Products Marked With The Fcc Logo, United States Only
Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 • 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). (For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.) For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact us by mail or telephone: • Hewlett-Packard Company P. -
Page 16: European Union Regulatory Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union regulatory notice This product complies with the following EU Directives: •... -
Page 17: Japanese Notice
Japanese notice Korean notice Class A equipment Class B equipment Regulatory compliance notices 17... -
Page 18: Acronyms And Abbreviations
Acronyms and abbreviations logical block addressing NVRAM non-volatile memory RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility serial attached SCSI SATA serial ATA Acronyms and abbreviations 18...