HP StorageWorks Sun Solaris Kit V3.0B for Enterprise Virtual Array Installation and Configuration Guide (AA-RUH4B-TE, October 2003)

Installing the Sun Solaris Kit
20 Sun Solaris Kit V3.0B for Enterprise Virtual Array Installation and Configuration Guide
Installing the Fibre Channel Adapter
Supported Fibre Channel Adapters (FCAs) must be installed in the host server in
order to communicate with the Enterprise Virtual Array. Refer to the
platform-specific release notes for a list of supported FCAs. Because the
Enterprise Virtual Array requires a multiple-path environment, a minimum of two
FCA ports are required for each host.
Note: Traditionally, the adapter used to connect the host server to the fabric is called a
Host Bus Adapter (HBA). The HBA used in the Enterprise Virtual Array is called a Fibre
Channel Adapter (FCA). You may also see the adapter referred to as a Fibre Channel
Host Bus Adapter (FC HBA) in other related documents.
Follow the hardware installation rules and conventions for your server type. The
Fibre Channel Adapter is shipped with its own documentation for installation.
Refer to that documentation for complete instructions.
Note: “Installing the Host Kit” on page 21 describes how to update the drivers to the
Enterprise Virtual Array supported version.
You need the following items to begin:
■ FCA boards and the installation instructions included with the adapter kit
■ CD-ROM to install the FCA drivers
■ The computer’s hardware manual for instructions on installing adapters
■ Appropriate tools to service your computer
The FCA board plugs into a standard PCI/PCI-X, cPCI, or Sbus slot in the host
computer. Refer to the system manual for instructions on module installation.