Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide First Edition: August 2001 Part Number: AA-RNXFA-TE Compaq Computer Corporation
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Contents About This Guide Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Symbols in Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x Symbols on Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iv Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to- Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Network and Serial Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class A Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figures Figure 1–1. HBA Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Figure 1–2. Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables Table 3–1 Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Table C–1 HBA Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Guide This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades. Text Conventions This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text: Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between two keys indicates that they should be pressed simultaneously. USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in uppercase. FILENAMES File names appear in uppercase italics.
x Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Symbols in Text These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following meanings: WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
About This Guide Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching. Power Supplies or Systems marked with these symbols indicate the equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power.
xii Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Getting Help If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get further information and other help in the following locations: Compaq Technical Support In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. NOTE: For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
About This Guide ■ In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518. ■ In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868. ■ Elsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone numbers.
Chapter 1 Introduction Description The Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for IBM AIX shown in Figure 1-1 provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity. The HBA is compatible with Fibre Channel hubs, storage subsystems, and tape drives. The HBA supports the SCSI Fibre Channel Protocol, Fibre Channel Switched Fabric connectivity, and provides point-to-point Fibre Channel arbitrated loop connectivity. The HBA conforms to PCI Local Bus specification 2.
1–2 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide SHR-2157 Figure 1–1.
Introduction PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Package Contents The package contents is shown in Figure 1–2. IMPORTANT: Contact your authorized service representative if any item in the package contents is missing. 1 2 3 SHR-2158 1 Host bus adapter 2 Release notes Figure 1–2.
1–4 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Key Features ■ Removable hot-swappable GigaBit Interface Converter (GBIC) ■ Compliance with PCI version 2.
Chapter 2 Installing the Adapter This chapter gives instructions for installing the Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for IBM AIX in your system. Host Bus Adapter Installation The HBA installation is accomplished by first installing the driver. NOTE: If you’re installing a RAID subsystem on the HACMP cluster, you will need to install the HBA and it’s driver into each IBM host server in the cluster.
2–2 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Installing the Driver The driver is contained on the CD-ROM provided in your package contents. The driver was designed to be installed from writable media and will need to be copied to a temporary hard disk location. To install the driver in your host system: 1. Place the CD in your host system’s CD-ROM drive.
Installing the Adapter 2–3 Upgrading the Driver To upgrade the driver, use the following procedure: NOTE: Write down your configuration before preceding. 1. To unmount your mounted file systems from the SAN attached storage, enter the following command: smit Go to System Storage Management, File systems, Unmount a File System, and then select the file system name that you want to unmount. Press the Enter key. 2.
2–4 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide 7. Bosboot (regen kernel) by entering the following command: # bosboot -ad /dev/lpidevice 8. Reboot the system by entering the following command: # reboot 9. Login as root, enter cd/(enter the driver location) and then enter the following command: # installp -acd PC1000.image all 10. Disconnect the fibre cable by removing the cable from the hub or switch. 11.
Installing the Adapter 2–5 17. Activate volume groups by entering the following command: smit Go to System Storage Management, Logical Volume Manager, Volume Groups, Activate a Volume Group, and then select the volume groups that you want to activate. Press the Enter key. 18. To mount your unmounted file systems from the SAN attached storage, enter the following command: smit Go to System Storage Management, File systems, Mount a File System, and then select the file system name that you want to mount.
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter gives some common solutions to problems that can occur when installing a Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for IBM AIX. The troubleshooting techniques described in this chapter do not identify all possible problems with you HBA, nor do the actions suggested remedy all problems. Troubleshooting Use the errpt command to identify the cause of failure. The lsdev command will provide the location of the component.
3–2 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adpater for IBM AIX Installation Guide Checklist for Driver and HBA Installation The commands listed in Table 3–1 may be used to isolate problems during installation of the Fibre Channel driver and card. Type the command shown in bold and verify the output.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 3–1 Installation Problems (Continued) cfgmgr -v >/tmp/cfg.log 2>&1 Serial Number 642 Displayable Message Cambex Fibre Channel I/O Controller Network Address 500502E01000082 Device Specific (ZO) Build: MFtl Device Specific (YL) P2-I2/Z1 Should identify the card and configure it. If cfg.log contains the ID 77100021 and no driver is found, then the driver is not installed.
Appendix A 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.
A–2 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Regulatory Compliance Notices A–3 For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact: Compaq Computer Corporation P. O. Box 692000 Mail Stop 510101 Houston, TX 77269-2000 Or call 1-281-514-3333 To identify this product, refer to the part, series, or model number found on the product.
A–4 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Japanese Notice
Regulatory Compliance Notices A–5 Taiwanese Notice (July 14, 1998) Laser Devices All Compaq systems equipped with a laser device comply with safety standards, including International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825. With specific regard to the laser, the equipment complies with laser product performance standards set by government agencies as a Class 1 laser product. The product does not emit hazardous light; the beam is totally enclosed during all modes of customer operation and maintenance.
A–6 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Laser Safety Warnings Do not use a laser GBIC with this card, unless it meets the safety requirements of a class 1 laser as specified by the US Food and Drug Administration Center of Drug and Radiological Health (CDRH) 21 CFR 1040.10, 1040.11 and by IEC 825-1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation: Do not try to open the laser device enclosure.
Appendix B 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. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device. To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions: ■ Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
B–2 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: ■ Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm ± 10 percent resistance in the ground cords.
Appendix C Specifications Specifications This appendix provides the specifications for the Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for IBM AIX.
C–2 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide Table C–1 lists the HBA specifications. Table C–1 HBA Specifications Specification Value Temperature (operating) 32°F to 131°F (0°C to 55°C) Temperature (non-operating) -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) Operating humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing Non-operating humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Dimensions Product Shipping (HxWxD) 1.27 x 17.5 x 10.7 cm (0.5 x 6.88 x 4.2 in) 5.7 x 26 x 19 cm (2.25 x 10.
Index C cables FCC compliance statement A–3 Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) A–3 checklist installation 3–2 cluster HACMP 2–1 command errupt 3–1 lsdev 3–1 smit 2–3, 2–5 Compaq Authorized Reseller xii Compaq Technical Support xii Compaq Website xii compatibility HBA 1–1 contents package 1–3 D Declaration of Conformity A–2 driver installation 2–2 upgrading 2–3 E errpt command 3–1 ESD precautions 2–5 European Union Notice A–4 F FCC class A compliance notice A–1 B compliance notice A–2 Federal Communications
Index–2 Compaq StorageWorks PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM AIX Installation Guide P S package contents 1–3 precautions ESD 2–5 problems installation 3–2 processor RISC 1–4 smit command 2–3, 2–5 Symbols in Text x Symbols on Equipment x R rates transfer 1–4 RISC processor 1–4 T Text Conventions ix transfer rates 1–4 troubleshooting HBA 3–1 U upgrading driver 2–3 W www.compaq.
