Installation Manual

4. Remove the slot cover and save it. You will need to put it back if you decide to remove the
adapter and leave the slot empty.
5. Insert the adapter into the slot, and press it firmly into place. The contacts on the adapter
edge must be fully seated in the system board connector.
6. Depending on the server model, secure the adapter by replacing the retaining screw or by
closing the slot latch.
7. Replace and secure the server access panel.
8. Connect the external disk enclosure(s). For a list of supported enclosures, see the SAS Host
Bus Adapters Support Matrix at:
http://docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html
NOTE: The internal port of the AH303A adapter is not supported in HP Integrity servers.
Completing the Adapter Installation
To complete the adapter installation, follow these steps:
1. Verify the cable connections to the external disks.
2. Reconnect peripheral devices to the server.
3. Plug the AC power cord into the server, and then into a grounded AC outlet.
4. Power on peripheral devices attached to the server.
5. Power on the server.
6. If necessary, update the system firmware; see “Updating System Firmware.”. To determine
the minimum system firmware to use the AH303A controller on your system, see the SAS
Host Bus Adapters Support Matrix at:
http://docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html
Connecting the Adapter to Other Devices
The AH303A is supported with HP MSA60 and MSA70 external storage enclosures on OpenVMS.
For information on connecting an external enclosure, see the documentation for the enclosure.
Table 1-2 lists cables that can be used with this adapter. All HP cables are keyed so that they
cannot be installed incorrectly.
Table 2-1 Cable kit part numbers
Part NumberDescriptionDevice Type
419571-B21SAS 4x to Mini SAS 4x 2MHP StorageWorks MSA60 or
MSA70 Enclosures
419572-B21SAS 4x to Mini SAS 4x 4M
419573-B21SAS 4x to Mini SAS 4x 4M
AE466A2M External SAS (SFF8470) to Mini SAS (SFF8088)
1x SAS Cable
HP StorageWorks Ultrium SAS
External Tape Drive
AE468A4M External SAS (SFF8470) to Mini SAS (SFF8088)
1x SAS Cable
HP StorageWorks 1U SAS
Rack-mount Kit
Additional cables can be ordered from an authorized HP reseller or authorized HP service
provider. If the cable that you need is not listed here, or if you need additional ordering
information, see the HP website at:
http://www.hp.com
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