Specifications

Chapter 9. Attaching to a Novell NetWare host
This chapter describes how to attach an ESS to a Novell NetWare host system with
the following adapter cards:
v Adaptec AHA-2944UW
v QLogic QLA1041
v QLogic QLA2100F
v QLogic QLA2200F
Note: The steps to install and configure adapter cards are examples. Your
configuration might be different.
Attaching with SCSI adapters
This section describes the procedures to attach to a Novell NetWare host system
with the following SCSI adapters:
v Adaptec AHA-2944UW
v QLogic QLA1041
For procedures about how to attach an ESS to a Novell NetWare host system with
fibre-channel adapters, see “Attaching with fibre-channel adapters” on page 94.
Attachment requirements
This section lists the requirements for attaching the ESS to your host system:
v Check the LUN limitations for your host system; see Table 6 on page 11.
v Ensure that you have the documentation for your host system and the IBM
Enterprise Storage Server User’s Guide. The User’s Guide is on the CD that you
received with the ESS.
v See the following Web site for details about the release level for your operating
system:
www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/products/ess/supserver.htm
Either you or an IBM service support representative (SSR) must perform the
following tasks to install and configure an ESS:
1. The IBM SSR installs the ESS by using the procedures in the IBM Enterprise
Storage Server Service Guide.
2. You or an IBM SSR configures the host system for the ESS by using the
instructions in your host system publications.
Installing and configuring the Adaptec adapter card
Perform the following steps to install and configure the Adaptec AHA-2944UW
adapter card.
Note: The parameter settings shown are examples. The settings for your
environment might be different.
1. Install the Adaptec AHA-2944UW on the host system.
2. Connect the cable to the ESS port.
3. Restart the server.
4. Press Ctrl+A to get to the SCSISelect menu.
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