Page 2 - Legal Notices
2 Legal Notices The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to thismanual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties ofmerchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packardshall not be hel...
Page 5 - Chapter 1; “About the A4800A Adapter” on page 7.
Chapter 1 5 1 HP A4800A Adapter Overview This chapter contains the following sections that describe theHP A4800A PCI FWD SCSI host bus adapter (HBA): • “About the A4800A Adapter” on page 7.
Page 6 - “Features” on page 9.
HP A4800A Adapter Overview Chapter 1 6 • “Features” on page 9. • “Supported HP 9000 Servers” on page 10. • “Cable Specifications” on page 11.
Page 8 - Figure 1-1 below is a drawing of the A4800A adapter.; The A4800A PCI Ultra HVD SCSI Host Bus Adapter; Internal terminator
HP A4800A Adapter Overview About the A4800A Adapter Chapter 1 8 Figure 1-1 below is a drawing of the A4800A adapter. Figure 1-1 The A4800A PCI Ultra HVD SCSI Host Bus Adapter Internal terminator J1 to PCIBus connector J3 68-pin External SCSI interface ExternalTerminator
Page 9 - Features; The A4800A adapter has the following features:
HP A4800A Adapter Overview Features Chapter 1 9 Features The A4800A adapter has the following features: • Compliance with Intel PCI Local Bus Rev. 2.1 specification. • Compliance with ANSI X3.131-1994 SCSI-2 standard. • Support for asynchronous and synchronous transfer modes. • Synchronous SCSI data...
Page 11 - Cable Specifications; 8-pin HD SCSI terminator; Description
HP A4800A Adapter Overview Cable Specifications Chapter 1 11 Cable Specifications The A4800A adapter supports High Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSIconnections only. Internal cables for interconnection with the embeddedCD-ROM drive and DAT tape drive are provided in the system. The A5068A SCSI cable k...
Page 13 - Chapter 2; Installing the A4800A Adapter; “Preparing for Installation” on page 15.
Chapter 2 13 2 Installing the A4800A Adapter This chapter contains the following sections that describe how to installthe A4800A adapter: • “Preparing for Installation” on page 15.
Page 15 - Preparing for Installation; You will need the following things:
Installing the A4800A Adapter Preparing for Installation Chapter 2 15 Preparing for Installation Installing the host bus adapter requires disassembly of some servercomponents. Before beginning installation, see the HP 9000 systemmanual for detailed instructions about how to install host bus adapters...
Page 16 - Connecting to External SCSI Devices
Installing the A4800A Adapter Connecting to External SCSI Devices Chapter 2 16 Connecting to External SCSI Devices If you intend to connect the PCI Ultra SCSI adapter to an external SCSIdevice, you need to supply a differential SCSI cable that is long enoughto reach the device. Part numbers for seve...
Page 17 - Handling the A4800A Adapter; CAUTION; Avoid working in carpeted areas.
Installing the A4800A Adapter Handling the A4800A Adapter Chapter 2 17 Handling the A4800A Adapter The host bus adapter is packaged with an ESD kit, which containsmaterials to prevent damage from static electricity during installation. CAUTION The adapter is highly susceptible to damage by electrost...
Page 18 - Looking at Adapter Installation; NOTE; adapter in an available PCI slot, and reassemble the system.; IMPORTANT
Installing the A4800A Adapter Looking at Adapter Installation Chapter 2 18 Looking at Adapter Installation NOTE The host bus adapter card is supported on the HP N4000 N-class system.Refer to the Hewlett-Packard eproducts web site( http://www.eproducts.hp.com ) to disassemble the system, install the ...
Page 19 - rad; OLAR
Installing the A4800A Adapter Looking at Adapter Installation Chapter 2 19 2. Issuing command-line commands using rad . For detailed information about the use of either of these two procedures,please refer to the following document: Configuring HP-UX For Peripherals, HP Part Number B2355-90698 This ...
Page 20 - Will a critical networking connection be lost?
Installing the A4800A Adapter Looking at Adapter Installation Chapter 2 20 During a card replacement operation, SAM performs a Critical ResourceAnalysis, which checks all ports on the target card for critical resourcesthat would be temporarily unavailable while the card is shut down. Planning and Pr...
Page 22 - initiator ID; Install/Replace With System Powered Down; Attribute; Initiator ID
Installing the A4800A Adapter Looking at Adapter Installation Chapter 2 22 OLA/R Restrictions for the A4800A The HBA has some restrictions in the OLA/R procedure. Theserestrictions are explained below. The restrictions are necessary because the SCSI attributes of initiatorID, and speed cannot be cha...
Page 23 - an available PCI slot.
Installing the A4800A Adapter Looking at Adapter Installation Chapter 2 23 Step 4. Locate the card separator/extractor slot where you intend to install the adapter. Step 5. Remove the blank panel aligned with the PCI slot you intend to use. If the blank panel has a bracket screw, save it for reuse d...
Page 24 - are generated, appear on the system console.
Installing the A4800A Adapter Looking at Adapter Installation Chapter 2 24 must invoke the appropriate commands in the SCSI section of the BCHand change the address electronically to whatever is required for the HAconfiguration being used. Refer to “Checking SCSI Bus Compatibility” onpage 36. NOTE D...
Page 25 - Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices; SCSI Bus Widths and Speeds
Installing the A4800A Adapter Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices Chapter 2 25 Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices Connect multiple SCSI devices by chaining them together with shielded,68-pin, High-Density (HD) cables. The connectors on these cables arekeyed to ensure proper pin-1 to pin-1 registratio...
Page 26 - Fast SCSI
Installing the A4800A Adapter Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices Chapter 2 26 You can connect up to four devices if they are evenly spaced on a 3 mUltra SCSI cable (0.75 m between devices). The single-ended SCSI busmust not exceed 3 m (total internal and external cable lengths) even withfewer than f...
Page 27 - This parameter can be exceeded in point-to-point and engineered
Installing the A4800A Adapter Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices Chapter 2 27 (1) This parameter can be exceeded in point-to-point and engineered applications. (2) Single-ended and High Voltage Differential are not defined at Ultra2 speeds. Table 2-4 Maximum SCSI Bus Lengths (Continued) (Continued) ...
Page 28 - Terminating the A4800A Adapter; The A4800A does not provide automatic termination.; to
Installing the A4800A Adapter Terminating the A4800A Adapter Chapter 2 28 Terminating the A4800A Adapter The A4800A has no auto-termination setting. Termination must beprovided by a physical terminator. When the HBA is at the end of theSCSI bus, the terminator should be installed and secured at eith...
Page 29 - Setting SCSI IDs
Installing the A4800A Adapter Setting SCSI IDs Chapter 2 29 Setting SCSI IDs You must assign a separate SCSI ID (0 through 15 for a 16-bit SCSI bus)to the SCSI host bus adapter and each SCSI device. The priority of thedevice on the SCSI bus is determined by the SCSI ID of the device. Theorder of SCS...
Page 31 - Verifying Installation; The; ioscan; Step 2. Verify that the adapter and driver display.
Installing the A4800A Adapter Verifying Installation Chapter 2 31 Verifying Installation After installing the adapter and attaching peripheral devices, verify thatall components are working. Refer to your system documentation forinformation on verifying operation. HP 9000 Step 1. To verify that the ...
Page 33 - Chapter 3; Troubleshooting; “General Procedure” on page 35.
Chapter 3 33 3 Troubleshooting This chapter contains the following sections that describe how totroubleshooting the A4800A adapter: • “General Procedure” on page 35.
Page 34 - “Checking SCSI Bus Compatibility” on page 36.
Troubleshooting Chapter 3 34 • “Checking SCSI Bus Compatibility” on page 36. • “Using Support Tools Manager (STM)” on page 41 • “Contacting Your Hewlett-Packard Representative” on page 42.
Page 35 - General Procedure; In general, follow these steps to troubleshoot the A4800A adapter:
Troubleshooting General Procedure Chapter 3 35 General Procedure The A4800A adapter is a single field-replaceable unit (FRU) and does notcontain any field-serviceable parts. Troubleshooting proceduresdescribed in this section are limited to verifying that the adapter isoperational and a valid connec...
Page 36 - Checking SCSI Bus Compatibility; SCSI
Troubleshooting Checking SCSI Bus Compatibility Chapter 3 36 Checking SCSI Bus Compatibility You can ensure SCSI controller and SCSI device compatibility by usingthe SCSI command to display and select SCSI bus parameters. The SCSI command is available from the boot menu displayed after the test stat...
Page 37 - The SCSI Command
Troubleshooting Checking SCSI Bus Compatibility Chapter 3 37 The SCSI Command As explained above, you can use the SCSI command to check the compatibility of the SCSI adapter and the SCSI device(s), by displayingand setting SCSI bus parameters. NOTE See “HP e3000 Communicator for MPE/iX release 7.0” ...
Page 38 - rate
Troubleshooting Checking SCSI Bus Compatibility Chapter 3 38 Setting Transfer Rates To use the SCSI command to set the SCSI transfer rate for an adapter, follow this syntax: SCSI rate bus_number slot_number rate where bus_number Specifies the number of the bus the adapter is installedon. slot_number...
Page 39 - To use the; where
Troubleshooting Checking SCSI Bus Compatibility Chapter 3 39 Displaying SCSI IDs To use the SCSI command to display the initiator (SCSI) IDs for an adapter, follow this syntax: SCSI init bus_number slot_number where bus_number Specifies the number of the bus the adapter is installedon. slot_number S...
Page 42 - Contacting Your Hewlett-Packard Representative; Obtain the version, update, and fix information for all software.
Troubleshooting Contacting Your Hewlett-Packard Representative Chapter 3 42 Contacting Your Hewlett-PackardRepresentative If the equipment is covered by an HP service contract, document theproblem as a service request and forward it to your HP representative.Include the following information where a...
Page 43 - In the event of a system failure, obtain a full memory dump.
Troubleshooting Contacting Your Hewlett-Packard Representative Chapter 3 43 • Document your interim (workaround) solution. The cause of theproblem can sometimes be found by comparing the circumstances inwhich the problem occurs with the circumstances in which theproblem does not occur. • In the even...
Page 45 - Appendix A; SCSI Sense Codes
Appendix A 45 A SCSI Sense Codes This appendix shows the possible codes that appear in SCSI errormessages.
Page 46 - The following example shows a typical SCSI error message:; ) codes together mean “recovered data with error
SCSI Sense Codes Appendix A 46 HP 9000 The following example shows a typical SCSI error message: [+6708 72410001 002a9858 0:7] scsi disk: CHECK CONDITION on disk 0:6:5:0 Read of logical block 509856, count 128 disk sd45a, block 254920, 65536 bytes Valid = 1, Error code = 0x70 Segment number = 0x00, ...
Page 57 - nn
SCSI Sense Codes Appendix A 57 0x3f 0x00 Target operation conditions havechanged 0x01 Microcode has been changed 0x02 Changed operating definition 0x03 Inquiry data has changed 0x40 0x00 RAM failure nn Diagnostic failure on component nn 0x41 0x00 Data path failure 0x42 0x00 Power-on or self-test fai...
Page 61 - Appendix B; Regulatory Information
Appendix B 61 B Regulatory Information This appendix contains all of the regulatory-related information for theA4800A adapter.
Page 62 - Regulatory Statements
Regulatory Information Regulatory Statements Appendix B 62 Regulatory Statements This section contains all of the regulatory statements for the A4800Aadapter. FCC Statement (For U.S.A. Only) The Federal Communications Commission (in 47 CFR 15.105) hasspecified that the following notice be brought to...
Page 63 - Spécification ATI Classe A (France; Préfecture du département du lieu d’exploitation
Regulatory Information Regulatory Statements Appendix B 63 Spécification ATI Classe A (France DECLARATION D’INSTALLATION ET DE MISE EN EXPLOITATIONd’un matériel de traitement de l’information (ATI), classé A en fonctiondes niveaux de perturbations radioélectriques émis, définis dans lanorme européen...
Page 64 - Declaration of Conformity
Regulatory Information Regulatory Statements Appendix B 64 Declaration of Conformity
