HP 5971-0821 - Manual

1 1 Installation and Setup The HP Ultra3 Single Channel SCSI Host Bus Adapter enables you to connectup to 15 SCSI devices—such as hard disk drives, scanners, and CD-ROMdrives—to HP Netservers with 32-bit or 64-bit PCI expansion slots. You canconnect newer Ultra3 and Ultra2 SCSI devices to the two 68...

2 Bus Segments on the HP Ultra3 SCSI HostAdapter The HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter features technology that ensures you getthe best performance from your Ultra3 and Ultra2 SCSI devices byelectronically isolating the primary LVD/SE segment from the secondary SEsegment on the SCSI bus. This allows t...

3 Installing the HP Ultra3 SCSI Host Bus Adapter 1. Discharge any static electricity build-up before handling the SCSI host bus adapter by touching a grounded metal object (like the exposed metal parts onthe back of your HP Netserver). 2. After you turn off your HP Netserver and unplug the power cor...

5 Setting Up SCSI Devices There are several things you may need to do to your SCSI devices before youconnect them to the HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter: • Check the SCSI IDs • Set the termination • Connect the power cables. Since setup can vary from device to device, always refer to the device’sdoc...

7 Connecting SCSI Devices You can connect up to 15 SCSI devices to the HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter.Before connecting devices, be sure to review Setting Up SCSI Devices onpage 5. Connecting the SCSI Host Adapter to the Common Tray Connect internal Ultra3 and Ultra2 SCSI devices to the internal LV...

8 3. Plug the internal Ultra2 or Ultra3 SCSI devices to the other cable connectors, starting with the connector at the terminated end of the cable. Figure 1-6. Common Tray Cable Connection NOTE Internal Ultra2 and Ultra3 SCSI devices come from the factory withtermination disabled and cannot be chang...

9 Figure 1-7. Hot-Plug Cage Cable Connections Connecting Ultra/Fast Wide SCSI Devices Connect internal Ultra/Fast Wide SCSI devices to the 68-pin internal SE WideSCSI connector. To do this, use a flat 68-pin Wide SCSI cable. Follow thesesteps to connect the devices: 1. Plug one end of the cable to t...

10 Figure 1-8. Connecting Ultra/Fast Wide SCSI Devices 2. Plug the other end of the cable to a terminated Ultra/Fast Wide SCSI device. 3. If you have other Ultra/Fast Wide SCSI devices, attach them to the connectors between the two ends of the cable. Be sure these other devicesare unterminated. 4. C...

11 Figure 1-9. Connecting Ultra/Fast Narrow Devices 2. Plug the other end of the cable to a terminated Ultra/Fast Narrow SCSI device. 3. If you have other Ultra/Fast Narrow SCSI devices, attach them to the connectors between the two ends of the cable. Be sure these other devicesare unterminated. 4. ...

13 Figure 1-11. Terminating the Last External SCSI Device 4. Terminate only the device at the end of the chain. (Use of an external multi-mode SCSI terminator is required.) 5. Connect power cables to all external devices and to the HP Netserver. HP Ultra3 SCSI Host Adapter Driver Software NOTE To us...

14 Troubleshooting If you have any problems while installing the HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter,check the following items first: • Are all SCSI devices powered on? • Are all SCSI cables and power cables properly connected? • Does each device on the SCSI bus have a unique SCSI ID? • Does the total S...

15 2 Configuration with SCSISelect SCSISelect, included with the HP Ultra3 SCSI Host Bus Adapter, enables youto change SCSI settings without opening the computer or handling the host busadapter. SCSISelect also enables you to low-level format or verify the diskmedia of your SCSI hard disk drives. Th...

16 1 Setting is valid only if Multiple LUN Support is enabled 2 Settings are valid only if host adapter BIOS is enabled Starting SCSISelect Follow these steps to start SCSISelect: 1. Turn on or restart your system. Initiate Wide Negotiation Yes, No Yes (Enabled) Enable Disconnection Yes, No Yes (Ena...

17 During the startup process, pay careful attention to the messages that appear onyour screen. 2. When the following message appears on your screen, press the Ctrl-A keys simultaneously (this message appears for only a few seconds): Press <Ctrl><A> for SCSISelect (TM) Utility! 3. From t...

19 set to No, the SCSI host bus adapter uses 8-bit data transfer unless theSCSI device requests wide negotiation. NOTE Set Initiate Wide Negotiation to No if you are using an 8-bit SCSIdevice that hangs or exhibits other performance problems with 16-bitdata transfer rate enabled. • Enable Disconnect...

20 • Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization—(Default: Enabled) When set toEnabled, the SCSI host bus adapter generates a SCSI bus reset during itspower-on initialization and after a hard reset. • Display <Ctrl> <A> Messages during BIOS Initialization—(Default:Enabled) When set to Enabled, t...

21 The following four options have no effect when the SCSI host bus adapterBIOS is disabled. (The SCSI host bus adapter BIOS is normally enabled bydefault.) • Domain Validation—(Default: Enabled) Determines the kinds of SCSIdevices connected and reduces data transfer speed when legacy SCSIdevices ar...

22 Using SCSI Disk Utilities To access the SCSI disk utilities, follow these steps: 1. Select the SCSI Disk Utilities option from the menu that appears after starting SCSISelect. SCSISelect scans the SCSI bus (to determine thedevices installed) and displays a list of all SCSI IDs and the devices ass...

24 8. Press Enter to continue with the Windows NT operating system setup. Fol- low the instructions on-screen and in the Windows NT documentation tocomplete the installation. Completing a Fresh Windows NT 4.0 Installation From CD-ROM 1. Insert the Windows NT 4.0 CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Start yo...

25 Updating Windows NT 4.0 1. Start Windows NT. 2. Click the Start button on the Windows NT task bar, and then point to Set- tings. 3. Click the Control Panel. 4. Double-click the SCSI Adapters icon. 5. Click the Drivers tab, and then click the Add button. 6. In the Install Driver window, click the ...

26 Using Windows NT SCSI Parameters Follow the instructions below to enter the registry values that affect how theWindows NT SCSI manager interprets the generic configuration information ofSCSI device drivers. All SCSI host adapters installed in your system areaffected by the values you enter here. ...

27 If the Parameters Device keys already exist, skip to Step 8 below to beginentering values. If the keys do not yet exist, you will need to create them bycontinuing with Step 4. 4. Click on the adpu160m key. 5. Select Add Key from the Edit menu; Type Parameters in the Key Name edit box. Leave the C...

30 NOTE The file hotp160m.reg adds Hot-Plug related entries into the NT Registry, including the driver-specific registry value /HOTPLUG . Running hotp160m.reg will overwrite your current driver-specific registry values located at: \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\ Services\adpu160m\Param...

31 Removing a Host Adapter in Windows NT 4.0 1. From the Control Panel, double-click the SCSI Adapters icon. 2. Click the Drivers tab. 3. Using the arrow keys select the following driver: Adaptec 29160(N), 29160, 39160, AHA-3960D, AIC-7892/7899Ultra160 PCI SCSI Controller (NT 4.0) 4. Click the Remov...

32 Press spacebar NOW to invoke the Last Known Good menu 3. Once your computer is operational again, check all of the hardware and soft- ware configuration changes you want to make. Look specifically for con-flicts with parts of the existing system configuration that are not beingchanged. Error Mess...

33 adpu160m.sys Error Messages The following error messages are listed sequentially according to the last threedigits of the error message. For example, [xxxxx010], [xxxxx011], [xxxxx012],etc. NOTE When reporting problems to HP Customer Support, be sure to include the complete error message in your ...

39 3. Follow the directions from “Installing the Driver When Installing Windows 2000” on page 37. Using Advanced Configuration Parameters Advanced users may use software parameters to alter the configuration of theWindows 2000 device drivers supplied by HP. All Windows 2000 configurationinformation ...

44 3. Click on the Words option. In the Data section of the dialog box, the entry in the second row and secondcolumn (to the right of the 0010: entry) lists the error message generated by thedriver. The common error messages for the driver are described below. NOTE The entry in the third row of the ...

49 5 Novell NetWare Installation This chapter explains how to install the HP Ultra3 Family Manager Set driver adpt160m.ham for Novell NetWare— NetWare 3.3, 4.2, and 5.0. If you are performing a first time NetWare installation, see “Installing theDriver When Installing NetWare” in the next section. I...

53 10. To install additional adapters, follow the procedures from Step 4. 11. When complete, select Continue to complete the installation. DOS Drivers for CD-ROM Access The CD-ROM drivers need to be installed only if DOS access to a CD-ROMdrive attached to a SCSI host adapter is required. If NetWare...

55 Loading the Driver at Server Bootup To automatically load the adpt160m.ham at server bootup, the startup.ncf file (usually located in your server’s startup directory) must contain a load command line that specifies the location of the driver and any appropriatecommand line options (see “Using the...

56 adpt160m.ham Command Line Options Option Values Default Description auto_disable_tagq= on, off off Enables/disables auto disabletagged queuing algorithm. dev_enable= 0-FFFF FFFF Allows you to enable the driver'sregistration of SCSI devices on aper target basis. By default, alltargets are scanned....

58 Bit Mask Options Use the example below as an aid for calculating Bit Mask option hex values.Each SCSI device is enabled by a 1 in its corresponding bit position. The tablethat follows the figure, lists the binary-to-hex conversions. Using this example,if you want to enable scanning for LUNs 0, 2,...

59 Sample Load Commands Here is a simple load command with no option switches (if loaded from drive A): load a:\netware\adpt160m.ham If an error message appears when attempting to load the driver, refer to“Troubleshooting” on page 63. Here is an example of the adpt160m.ham driver being loaded with c...

60 1 Valid for both removable and non-removable types of SCSI disk drives. 2 Valid for removable media only. Mount Status Mounting causes a drive to come on-line as a NetWare storage device.Dismounted drives are inactive and cannot be accessed. Before you eject your current media, you should first D...

61 Using the NetWare Tape Backup Included with Novell NetWare is a server-based tape backup utility called sbackup.nlm . This utility allows you to backup server disk drives to a server tape drive. The utility supports HP host adapters. Novell NetWare documentation contains instructions for loading ...

62 NOTE For multiple LUN CDs, enable multiple LUN scanning with the lun_enable switch (e.g., load adpt160m lun_enable=FF ). The lun_enable switch is needed for adpt160m.ham . Enter the following line at the prompt: scan all luns 1. Enter the following line at the prompt and then note the number and ...

67 6 SCO OpenServer Installation This chapter explains how to install the HP Ultra3 Family Manager Set driver ad160 for SCO OpenServer 5.0.x. The ad160 driver supports the HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter. If you are performing a first time SCO OpenServer installation, see “Installingthe Driver When ...

70 mount /dev/boot /stand cp /stand/unix /stand/unix.orig NOTE If you ever need to boot up from the pre-update kernel, load the unix.orig backup kernel at the UNIX boot: prompt. To do this, type unix.orig and press Enter. c This step is optional. For extra security, you may back up the mdevice file ...

71 Please enter the names of the packages you wish to install, or q to quit: c At this point, type ad160 and press Enter. The screen then displays this mes- sage and various installation status prompts: Installing adl60 When the driver is loaded, the following message appears, indicating that the ad...

73 b Check the host bus adapter BIOS messages to verify that all your installed SCSI devices are listed. If some or all of your installed SCSI devices do not appear at this time, yourSCSI cables may be loose, or the SCSI device setup may not be complete. If so,go back and correct any problem before ...

74 Changing the Boot Disk If you are changing the boot device from a non-SCSI hard disk to a SCSI harddisk attached to an HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter, you must reinstall SCOOpenServer. If you are already booting from a SCSI hard disk attached to an HP PCI SCSIhost bus adapter, and wish to boot f...

75 char variable = {1,22}; The first number is 1, which overrides the default variable with the value 22. Examples: The following specifies whether the host bus adapter checks parity on incomingSCSI data: ad160_parity[SCSI_NAD160] If the second number is set to 0, parity checking is enabled. If it i...

76 Troubleshooting My computer does not recognize my SCSI devices. At boot time, check to see if the BIOS messages for your primary Ultra3 hostbus adapter lists all installed SCSI devices. If some or all devices do not appear,check your host bus adapter User ’s Guide for additional troubleshootingin...

83 7 SCO UnixWare Installation This chapter explains how to install the HP Ultra3 Family Manager Set drivers adst21 and adst70 for UnixWare— UnixWare 2.1x and UnixWare 7.01/7.1. adst21 driver (or package) is used with UnixWare 2.1x. The adst70 driver (or package) is used with UnixWare 7.01/7.1. If y...

85 was loaded in the previous procedure. Loading the driver causes the driver tobecome a permanent part of the new boot kernel on rebuild. 4. Rebuild the UnixWare Kernel—Rebuilds the kernel with the new driver. 5. Boot the New Kernel—Reboots the computer with the new kernel. NOTE Remember that UnixW...

86 If a mail message informs you that the installation has failed, turn to“Troubleshooting” on page 90. 5. Type pkginfo -l adstxx and press Enter. 6. Verify that the adst21 or adst70 driver is now listed. If the adst21 or adst70 driver does not appear in the pkginfo listing, turn to “Troubleshooting...

87 cd /etc/conf/bin./idbuild -B Status messages appear. 2. When the kernel has been built, type the following and press Enter after each line ( 0 in -g0 is zero, not the letter O): cd /etc/conf/cf.dcp unix /stand/unixcd /shutdown -g0 3. Type y and press Enter when the computer asks if you really wan...

88 Using Tunable Parameters For UnixWare, some parameters are defined in the following files: /etc/conf/pack.d/adst21/space.c or /etc/conf/pack.d/adst70/space.c These parameters can be tuned for either the adst21 driver or the adst70 driver. Please refer to the comments in the appropriate space.c fi...

95 8 Linux Support The HP Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter supports the following Linux OperatingSystems: Installation Guides are available at the web sites listed above. Refer to your HP Netserver User Guide for additional information on Linuxsupport for your system. Linux Operating System World Wide W...

97 A Product Specifications These specifications list the operating conditions for the Ultra3 SCSI adapter.Check the User Guide for the server containing the adapter, and ensure that thetarget operating environment is suitable for both the server and adapter. Electrical Power Requirements 5.0V +/- 5...

99 Regulatory Meetselectromagneticcompliancerequirements of: USA: CFR 47 part 15, Class B, C63.4 - 1992Canada: Industry Canada, ICES-003, CISPR 22,Class BEurope: EN50081, EN 55022, Class BJapan: VCCI, CISPR 22 Class B ITESouth Korea: Min. of Information &Communication, Class BAustralia: AS/NZS 3...

101 B Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklist Most problems that occur with your host adapter result from errors in preparingand connecting devices on the SCSI bus. If you have problems when using yourhost adapter, check these items first. • Are all SCSI devices powered? • Are all SCSI bus cables ...

103 C Regulatory Information Regulatory Notices - ElectromagneticCompliance Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements have been established inmany countries to regulate the radio frequency energy generated by InformationTechnology Equipment (ITE). This energy is generated during the normal an...

104 frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortel...

105 class A accessory in a system that has been labeled as a class B product, therequirements and notice for class A equipment shall be applied. Notice for Canada (Industry Canada) This digital apparatus meets all requirements of the CanadianInterference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil n...

106 radio interference may be caused. In this case, you may need to take appropriatecorrective actions. Notice for Korea The equipment you have purchased may be in either the class A or class Bcategory. Class A Equipment: Please note that this equipment has been approved for business purposes withre...

109 D Warranty and Support The hardware warranty below applies to components purchased as accessories.If your component was factory installed as part of an HP Netserver model, referto the HP Netserver Warranty and Service/Support Booklet for the warrantylimitations, customer responsibilities, and ot...

110 warranty for those products. HP SureStore drives are considered externalaccessories and carry their own warranty. The customer may be required to run HP-supplied configuration and diagnosticprograms before a replacement will be dispatched or an on-site visit isauthorized. Third-Party Hardware Pr...

111 A aspi8u2.sys 53 aspicd.sys 53 autoexec.bat 53 B Backup 61 Bit mask options 56 , 58 Booting from UnixWare 86 C CD-ROM 49 , 53 , 61 Command line options 54 , 55 Command syntax 85 config.sys 53 Configuration information 57 D DCU 84 Device configuration utility 84 Disconnects 26 , 39 Drivers CD-ROM...