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v Contents About This Document 1. HP A6828A Adapter Overview About the A6828A Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Contents vi Adding Multi-Initiator Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Multi-Initiator Support for Itanium‚-Based System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Multi-Initiator Support for PA-RISC Based System. . . . . . . ...
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vii Contents Spécification ATI Classe A (France) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111VCCI Statement (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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ix Tables Table 1. HP-UX 11i Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiiiTable 2. Publishing History Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xivTable 3. Document Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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xi Figures Figure 1-1. The A6828A PCI Ultra160 SCSI Host Bus Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Figure 2-1. SCSI Cable for External Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Figure 2-2. Auto Termination Jumper Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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xiii About This Document This document describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot HPA6828A PCI Ultra160 SCSI host bus adapter (HBA) on HP-UX 11.xplatforms. The document printing date and part number indicate the document’scurrent edition. The printing date will change when a new edition i...
Page 14 - xiv; Publishing History; is divided into several chapters, and each chapter contains
xiv Publishing History The details of the document versions published for various HP-UXreleases are mentioned in the following table: What’s in This Document HP A6828A PCI Ultra160 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Service and UserGuide is divided into several chapters, and each chapter contains information on ...
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xv New and Changed Documentation in ThisEdition This edition includes the following changes: • Information on the auto termination feature has been modified. • Information on assigning and setting the SCSI IDs has beenmodified. • Information on the Extended Firmware Interface Flash (EFI) utilityhas ...
Page 16 - xvi; HP Welcomes Your Comments; HP welcomes any comments and suggestions you have on this manual.
xvi HP Welcomes Your Comments HP welcomes any comments and suggestions you have on this manual. You can send your comments in the following ways: • Internet electronic mail: [email protected] • Using a feedback form located at the following URL: http://docs.hp.com/assistance/feedback.html ...
Page 17 - Chapter 1
Page 18 - “About the A6828A Adapter” on page 3.
HP A6828A Adapter Overview Chapter 1 2 This chapter contains the following sections that describe theHP A6828A PCI Ultra160 SCSI host bus adapter (HBA): • “About the A6828A Adapter” on page 3. • “Features” on page 5.
Page 21 - Features; PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2; Very High Density Cable Interconnect; ioscan
HP A6828A Adapter Overview Features Chapter 1 5 Features The A6828A adapter and its driver conform to the ANSI T10 SCSIParallel Interace-3 (SPI-3) standard. The A6828A adapter has the following features: • PCI interface — Full 64-bit (66 MHz) Direct Memory Access (DMA) bus master. — Zero wait-state ...
Page 22 - — Universal 64-bit PCI card edge connector.
HP A6828A Adapter Overview Features Chapter 1 6 — PCI board dimensions: approximately 8.95 inches x 4.25 inches. — Universal 64-bit PCI card edge connector. — Two SCSI connectors: — One external 68-pin Very High Density Cable Interconnect (VHDCI)—J2—for the single channel. — One internal 68-pin High...
Page 23 - Chapter 2; Installing the A6828A Adapter; “Overview of Installation Steps” on page 9
Chapter 2 7 2 Installing the A6828A Adapter This chapter contains the following sections that describe how to installthe A6828A adapter: • “Overview of Installation Steps” on page 9
Page 25 - Overview of Installation Steps
Installing the A6828A Adapter Overview of Installation Steps Chapter 2 9 Overview of Installation Steps Here is a high-level view of the steps for installing the A6828A HBA: Step 1. Review the recommendations for performance (see “PerformanceTuning” on page 11). Step 2. Ensure that you have all the ...
Page 26 - Verify the installation (see “Verifying Installation” on page 55).
Installing the A6828A Adapter Overview of Installation Steps Chapter 2 10 Step 8. If you will be using a disk array in a multi-host environment, ensure thatyou have a LUN 0 configured (see “Configuring LUN 0” on page 52). Step 9. Verify the installation (see “Verifying Installation” on page 55).
Page 27 - Performance Tuning; recommends; Notes
Installing the A6828A Adapter Performance Tuning Chapter 2 11 Performance Tuning To get the best performance from the A6828A adapter, HP recommends the following things: • Increase the number specified for the scsi_max_qdepth kernel tunable parameter: — HP-UX 11.0: scsi_max_qdepth is a static tunabl...
Page 28 - Preparing for Installation; To install the HBA, you need the following:; NOTE; under the Networking and Communications section.
Installing the A6828A Adapter Preparing for Installation Chapter 2 12 Preparing for Installation Installation of the A6828A adapter requires disassembly of some systemcomponents. Before beginning the installation, see the HP-UX system’smanual for detailed instructions about installing host bus adapt...
Page 29 - WARNING
Installing the A6828A Adapter Installing the A6828A Adapter Chapter 2 13 Installing the A6828A Adapter This section contains information on installing the A6828A HBA in anHP-UX system (including Online Addition and Replacement [OLAR]). WARNING The installation procedures in this section require open...
Page 30 - Online Addition and Replacement—HP-UX 11i Only; Online Addition and Replacement; rad
Installing the A6828A Adapter Installing the A6828A Adapter Chapter 2 14 NOTE As stated earlier, although the A6828A HBA is supported on only 64-bitHP-UX 11.0 and 11i, you can install the adapter in either a 32-bit or64-bit PCI slot. In addition, HP recommends using a PCI4X or PCI2X slot, to get max...
Page 31 - IMPORTANT
Installing the A6828A Adapter Installing the A6828A Adapter Chapter 2 15 HP recommends that you use SAM instead of the rad command to perform OLAR procedures. This is because for the most part, SAMprevents you from performing OLAR procedures that would adverselyaffect other areas of the system. This...
Page 32 - Configuring HP-UX For Peripherals; Critical Resources
Installing the A6828A Adapter Installing the A6828A Adapter Chapter 2 16 During an adapter replacement operation, SAM performs a Critical Resource Analysis ( CRA ), which checks all channels on the target adapter for critical resources that will be temporarily unavailable whilethe adapter is shut do...
Page 33 - You can add multiple adapters at the same
Installing the A6828A Adapter Installing the A6828A Adapter Chapter 2 17 Adapter Compatibility This section explains adapter compatibility considerations forperforming OLA and OLR. Online Addition (OLA) You can add multiple adapters at the same time. While adding an adapter online, the first issue y...
Page 34 - Configuring
Installing the A6828A Adapter Installing the A6828A Adapter Chapter 2 18 The PCI specification allows a single physical adapter to contain morethan one channel. A single channel SCSI adapter cannot be replaced by adual channel adapter, even if the additional channel(s) on the adapterare identical to...
Page 35 - Connecting External SCSI Peripherals
Installing the A6828A Adapter Connecting External SCSI Peripherals Chapter 2 19 Connecting External SCSI Peripherals The A6828A adapter is capable of communicating with Low VoltageDifferential (LVD) or Single Ended (SE) SCSI devices. LVD allows up to12m cable lengths with multiple SCSI devices, or 2...
Page 36 - Shielded external High Density 68-pin SCSI LVD cable
Installing the A6828A Adapter Connecting External SCSI Peripherals Chapter 2 20 Figure 2-1 below is a drawing (not to scale) of a typical SCSI shielded68-pin LVD cable. Figure 2-1 SCSI Cable for External Connections To connect external SCSI devices to the A6828A adapter, perform thefollowing steps: ...
Page 37 - Specifying SCSI Parameters; Auto termination state—see “Auto Termination” on page 37.
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 21 Specifying SCSI Parameters To ensure proper operation of the A6828A adapter, the following SCSIparameters that apply to the entire adapter must be configured correctly: • SCSI ID (SCSI initiator ID)—see “SCSI IDs” on page 25. • Ma...
Page 39 - xx
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 23 hp serverrp24 xx SCSI ID ✓ ✓ Maximumdatatransfer rate ✓ ✓ Auto termstate ✓ Bus width ✓ hp serverrp54 xx SCSI ID ✓ ✓ Maximumdatatransfer rate ✓ ✓ Auto termstate ✓ Bus width ✓ hp serverrp74 xx SCSI ID ✓ ✓ Maximumdatatransfer rate ✓ ...
Page 41 - SCSI IDs; Setting SCSI IDs
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 25 SCSI IDs You must assign a separate SCSI ID (0 through 15 for a 16-bit SCSI bus)to the SCSI host bus adapter (HBA) and each SCSI device. The priorityof the device on the SCSI bus is determined by the SCSI ID of the device.The orde...
Page 43 - Maximum Data Transfer Rate; NOLIMIT; TIP; MAX
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 27 Maximum Data Transfer Rate The firmware suggested default for the A6828A adapter’s maximum datatransfer rate is the adapter’s maximum speed (160 MB/s). The A6828Acan communicate with all LVD or SE devices that have speeds up to 16...
Page 44 - scsi; help scsi; in
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 28 Setting Maximum Data Transfer Rate for A6828A Host BusAdapter Installed in PA-RISC Based System If the HP A6828A HBA is installed in a supported PA-RISC basedsystem, use the BCH menu to set the maximum data transfer rate. The step...
Page 45 - At the “Information Menu,” type; io
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 29 b. At the “Information Menu,” type io (to display I/O interface information). The output is as follows:
Page 46 - path; bold
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 30 PCI DEVICE INFORMATION Path Bus Slot Vendor Device Description (dec) # # Id Id ----------- ----- --- ------ ------ ------ ..SCSI bus cntlr 0/0/10/0/0 80 2 0x1000 0x0021 .. In this example, the HBA’s path is 0/0/10/0/0 (shown in bo...
Page 49 - NN
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 33 Shell> drvcfgConfigurable Components Drv[20] Ctrl [1A] Lang [eng] Drv[20] Ctrl [1B] Lang [eng] Drv[20] Ctrl [1D] Lang [eng] Drv[20] Ctrl [1E] Lang [eng] Drv[20] Ctrl [23] Lang [eng] Drv[21] Ctrl [22] Lang [eng] Drv[24] Ctrl [27...
Page 51 - rate is set to all the devices.; Adapter and/or device property changes have been made.
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 35 NOTE If you set a particular maximum data transfer rate to the SCSI controller(in this example, 53C1010-66 ), then the same maximum data transfer rate is set to all the devices. This happens because all the devices are connected t...
Page 52 - reset; The system reboot is required for the new setting to take effect.
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 36 Step 9. At the EFI shell prompt, issue the following command to reboot thesystem: reset NOTE The system reboot is required for the new setting to take effect.
Page 53 - Auto Termination
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 37 Auto Termination When you configure the A6828A adapter’s auto termination parameter,you specify the adapter’s role in the SCSI bus termination, because theadapter might be a point of termination. For more information on SCSI bus t...
Page 54 - The default setting of the pin set on the A6828A HBA is the
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 38 Using the Jumper for Controlling Auto Termination The A6828A adapter has one set of pins that control enabling anddisabling of the auto termination feature. The pins—labeled A_TERM—are at the end of the HBA that is opposite to the...
Page 55 - Bus Width; HP; you to always use the A6828A’s maximum bus width
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 39 Bus Width The firmware suggested default for the A6828A adapter’s bus width is MAX (use the adapter’s maximum bus width [16 bits]). However, either of these rates can be used for the A6828A: • 8 bits (Narrow) • 16 bits (Wide) TIP ...
Page 59 - When you are satisfied that the bus width is set correctly, type; main; to
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 43 When you are satisfied that the bus width is set correctly, type main to get back to the “Main Menu.”
Page 62 - Data Width
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 46 Adapter Properties Adapter PCI PCI PCI Bus Device Function 53C875 60 01 01 <Device Properties> Boot Support [Enabled] SCSI Parity [Yes] Host SCSI ID [ 5] SCSI Bus Scan Order [Low to High (0..Max)] Spinup Delay (Secs) [ 2] Se...
Page 63 - As stated earlier, HP; you to always use the A6828A’s
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 47 NOTE As stated earlier, HP recommends you to always use the A6828A’s maximum bus width (16 bits), unless you have Narrow (8-bit) devices onthe bus and you are experiencing problems with the connection. If you decrease the maximum ...
Page 64 - Are you sure you want to exit?
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 48 Are you sure you want to exit? <Cancel Exit>Save changes then exit this menuDiscard changes then exit this menu<Exit the Configuration Utility> Use the arrow keys to highlight your selection from the listed choices,and...
Page 65 - Setting SCSI Parameters to Default Values; All Other Servers
Installing the A6828A Adapter Specifying SCSI Parameters Chapter 2 49 Setting SCSI Parameters to Default Values You can set the SCSI parameters, except Auto Termination, for theadapter to their default values through the BCH menus. The steps youfollow depend on the type of HP-UX system in which the ...
Page 66 - Installing the SCSI Driver; swlist
Installing the A6828A Adapter Installing the SCSI Driver Chapter 2 50 Installing the SCSI Driver On most of the supported HP-UX PA-RISC systems, the SCSI c720 driver is used with some of the SCSI interfaces. This driver isautomatically installed as part of the HP-UX 11.0 core OS and theHP-UX 11i bas...
Page 68 - Configuring LUN 0; requires; a LUN 0 in certain scenarios:
Installing the A6828A Adapter Configuring LUN 0 Chapter 2 52 Configuring LUN 0 For a disk array that is in a multi-host environment, the SCSI standard requires a LUN 0 in certain scenarios: • If the disk array is connected to the A6828A adapter, and you plan toboot from that array, the disk array mu...
Page 69 - Adding Multi-Initiator Support; If you need multi-initiator support for an Itanium
Installing the A6828A Adapter Adding Multi-Initiator Support Chapter 2 53 Adding Multi-Initiator Support In a multi-initiator configuration, multiple SCSI host bus adapters(HBA) are connected to the same SCSI bus. Multi-initiator is supportedfor A6828A HBAs having part number A6828A-60101 or higher....
Page 70 - Multi-Initiator Support for Itanium; Install the driver patch,; Multi-Initiator Support for PA-RISC Based System; Mapping of System Version to Driver Patch
Installing the A6828A Adapter Adding Multi-Initiator Support Chapter 2 54 Multi-Initiator Support for Itanium -Based System If you need multi-initiator support for HP A6828A SCSI HBA installedin an Itanium -based system, perform the following steps: Step 1. Ensure that the part number of the HBA...
Page 71 - Verifying Installation; CLAIMED; SCSI
Installing the A6828A Adapter Verifying Installation Chapter 2 55 Verifying Installation After installing the adapter and the c8xx driver and attaching the peripheral devices, verify that all the components are working byperforming the following steps: Step 1. To verify that the adapter is correctly...
Page 73 - insf
Installing the A6828A Adapter Verifying Installation Chapter 2 57 TIP When the system boots after installation, the insf command creates the proper device files for the “ctl” interfaces (which are usually adapters)and the SCSI devices attached to the A6828A adapter. Sometimes,though, it does not cre...
Page 74 - Using the Extended Firmware Interface Flash Utility
Installing the A6828A Adapter Using the Extended Firmware Interface Flash Utility Chapter 2 58 Using the Extended Firmware Interface FlashUtility If you are installing the A6829A SCSI HBA in an Itanium -based system, use the Extended Firmware Interface (EFI) flash utility to verifythe firmware ver...
Page 75 - Preparation; In systems with a floppy drive, type; Menu Driven Mode; efi8xxfl
Installing the A6828A Adapter Using the Extended Firmware Interface Flash Utility Chapter 2 59 The EFI utility should be executed from a diskette or CD-ROM. For EFIbased systems without a floppy diskette drive, burning the EFI utilityand other firmware images onto a CD-ROM allows proper execution, b...
Page 76 - Choice
Installing the A6828A Adapter Using the Extended Firmware Interface Flash Utility Chapter 2 60 5 0x1000 0x021 0x01 0x16 0x01 0x00 Am29F010 LSI Logic, Inc. SYMC1010 Ultra160 66Mhz SCSI 6 - Refresh Which chip/adapter (0 to quit)? The main window allows you to choose the SCSI chip corresponding tothe p...
Page 77 - The details on each of the menu choices are as follows:; Upload Current Flash Image to a File
Installing the A6828A Adapter Using the Extended Firmware Interface Flash Utility Chapter 2 61 LSI Logic Corporation EFI 53C8xx/53C1010 FLASH Utility.EFI8XXFL-1.00.00.00 (05.05.2003)Copyright (c) 2003 LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. *******************************************************...
Page 79 - Chapter 3; Troubleshooting
Chapter 3 63 3 Troubleshooting The A6828A adapter is a single field-replaceable unit (FRU) and does notcontain any field-serviceable parts. Troubleshooting proceduresdescribed in this chapter are limited to verifying that the adapter isoperational and a valid connection is established.
Page 81 - General Procedure; Check the connection.
Troubleshooting General Procedure Chapter 3 65 General Procedure In general, perform the following steps to troubleshoot the A6828Aadapter: Step 1. Check the connection. Ensure that the correct cable is used, connected, and operating properly.In addition, ensure that none of the connectors have any ...
Page 82 - NVRAM SCSI Parameters Do Not Match; only
Troubleshooting NVRAM SCSI Parameters Do Not Match Chapter 3 66 NVRAM SCSI Parameters Do Not Match On hp servers rp7410, rp8400, and superdome only , you might see the following message after you have installed the A6828A adapter (it wouldbe displayed at the BCH “Main Menu”): ERROR: PDH NVRAM and I/...
Page 83 - Creating Missing Device Files; all
Troubleshooting Creating Missing Device Files Chapter 3 67 Creating Missing Device Files When the system boots after installation, the insf command creates the proper device files for the “ctl” interfaces (which are usually adapters)and the SCSI devices attached to the A6828A adapter. Sometimes,thou...
Page 84 - If the A6828A Adapter is Not Claimed; UNCLAIMED; one
Troubleshooting If the A6828A Adapter is Not Claimed Chapter 3 68 If the A6828A Adapter is Not Claimed If the A6828A adapter is not claimed (it shows as “UNCLAIMED” in theoutput from the ioscan command), the most likely reason is that you installed the c8xx driver but did not install the required pa...
Page 85 - HP-UX 11i Release Notes
Troubleshooting If the A6828A Adapter is Not Claimed Chapter 3 69 Step 3. Load the c8xx driver into the kernel through SAM by performing the following steps: a. Select the “Kernel Configuration” icon. b. Select the “Drivers” icon. c. In the “Kernel Configuration” screen, follow the normal steps forl...
Page 86 - Setting and Confirming SCSI Parameters; For HP A6828A host bus adapters installed in Itanium
Troubleshooting Setting and Confirming SCSI Parameters Chapter 3 70 Setting and Confirming SCSI Parameters You can ensure compatibility between the SCSI controller and SCSIdevices using the commands available for setting and displaying theappropriate SCSI bus parameters, including SCSI IDs. The proc...
Page 87 - List/Set SCSI controller parms
Troubleshooting Setting and Confirming SCSI Parameters Chapter 3 71 Setting and Confirming SCSI Parameters for HPA6828A Host Bus Adapters Installed in PA-RISC BasedSystems If the HP A6828A SCSI host bus adapter is installed in a supportedPA-RISC based system, use the SCSI command to display and sele...
Page 88 - Displaying Transfer Rates
Troubleshooting Setting and Confirming SCSI Parameters Chapter 3 72 The SCSI Command The SCSI command can be used to display and set SCSI bus parameters to ensure that the SCSI adapter is compatible with the SCSI devices. Displaying Transfer Rates To display the SCSI transfer rate for an adapter usi...
Page 89 - rate
Troubleshooting Setting and Confirming SCSI Parameters Chapter 3 73 Setting Transfer Rates To set the SCSI transfer rate for an adapter using the SCSI command, use the following syntax: SCSI rate bus_number slot_number rate where bus_number Specifies the number of the bus on which the adapter isinst...
Page 92 - DRV
Troubleshooting Setting and Confirming SCSI Parameters Chapter 3 76 Setting and Confirming SCSI Parameters for HPA6828A Host Bus Adapter Installed inItanium -Based Systems If the HP A6828A SCSI host bus adapter (HBA) is installed in asupported Itanium -based system, use the following procedure t...
Page 94 - Host SCSI ID
Troubleshooting Setting and Confirming SCSI Parameters Chapter 3 78 LSI Logic Host Bus AdaptersAdapter PCI PCI PCI IRQ NVM LSI Logic Bus Device Function Control <53C875 60 01 01> 0 Yes Enabled Press the [Enter] key. This displays the Adapter Properties screencontaining the controller (HBA) set...
Page 96 - Domain Validation
Troubleshooting Domain Validation Chapter 3 80 Domain Validation Domain Validation provides a way to automatically detect, and ifnecessary, compensate for hardware that is not performing to theoptimal level. It does this by reducing the data transfer rate and buswidth. This allows you to have data i...
Page 97 - Damaged or marginal transceivers
Troubleshooting Domain Validation Chapter 3 81 • Path width errors (for example, a Narrow cable used with a WideSCSI device) • Damaged or marginal transceivers • Excessive cross talk • Excessive system noise When Domain Validation determines that communication with thetarget device is not possible a...
Page 98 - Domain Validation Fallback Levels
Troubleshooting Domain Validation Chapter 3 82 NOTE The number of entries in Table 3-1 above is subject to change. We areproviding it here to give you an example of how the fallback procedureworks. As mentioned earlier, Domain Validation tests are run on all targets onthe SCSI bus, even those target...
Page 101 - Support Tools Manager User’s
Troubleshooting Using Support Tools Manager (STM) Chapter 3 85 Using Support Tools Manager (STM) STM is a software application that can be run from the console to obtainstatus and descriptive information about the A6828A adapter, diagnoseproblems, and update firmware. For the A6828A adapter, you mus...
Page 102 - Contacting Your Hewlett-Packard Representative; Obtain the version, update, and fix information for all software.
Troubleshooting Contacting Your Hewlett-Packard Representative Chapter 3 86 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 whereve...
Page 103 - If the directory; that you create the
Troubleshooting Contacting Your Hewlett-Packard Representative Chapter 3 87 • If the directory /var/adm/crash exists, the HP-UX utility /sbin/savecore automatically executes during reboot to save the memory dump. HP recommends that you create the /tmp/syscore directory after successfully installing ...
Page 105 - Appendix A; SCSI Sense Codes
Appendix A 89 A SCSI Sense Codes This appendix shows the possible codes that appear in SCSI errormessages.
Page 106 - The following example shows a typical SCSI error message:; CHECK CONDITION; in the example above, for highlighting; in the example above—require interpretation on your part. Use the
SCSI Sense Codes Appendix A 90 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 128disk sd45a, block 254920, 65536 bytesValid = 1, Error code = 0x70Segment number = 0x00, Filemark = ...
Page 117 - nn
SCSI Sense Codes Appendix A 101 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 fa...
Page 121 - Appendix B; Technical Specifications; “Physical Attributes” on page 107.
Appendix B 105 B Technical Specifications This chapter contains the following sections that contain the technicalspecifications for the A6828A adapter: • “Physical Attributes” on page 107.
Page 122 - “Environmental” on page 108.
Technical Specifications Appendix B 106 • “Environmental” on page 108.
Page 123 - Physical Attributes; The physical attributes of the A6828A adapter are as follows:
Technical Specifications Physical Attributes Appendix B 107 Physical Attributes The physical attributes of the A6828A adapter are as follows: • Length: 8.95 inches (22.7 cm) • Height: 4.25 inches (10.7 cm) • Width: 0.721 inches (1.8 cm) • Weight: 0.287 pounds (0.1 kg)
Page 124 - Environmental; Operating temperature range: 0 to 45 degrees C
Technical Specifications Environmental Appendix B 108 Environmental The environmental specifications for the A6828A adapter are as follows: • Non-operating temperature range: -40 degrees to +70 degrees C • Operating temperature range: 0 to 45 degrees C • Recommended operating temperature range: 25 d...
Page 125 - Appendix C; Regulatory Information
Appendix C 109 C Regulatory Information This appendix contains all of the regulatory-related information for theA6828A adapter.
Page 126 - Regulatory Statements
Regulatory Information Regulatory Statements Appendix C 110 Regulatory Statements This section contains all of the regulatory statements for the A6828Aadapter. FCC Statement (For U.S.A. Only) The Federal Communications Commission (in 47 CFR 15.105) hasspecified that the following notice be brought t...
Page 127 - Préfecture du département du lieu d’exploitation
Regulatory Information Regulatory Statements Appendix C 111 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 europé...
Page 128 - Declaration of Conformity
Regulatory Information Regulatory Statements Appendix C 112 Declaration of Conformity
Page 129 - Glossary
Glossary 113 Glossary A address A specific location in memory, designated either numerically or by asymbolic name. asynchronous data transfer One of the ways data is transferred over the SCSI bus.It is slower than synchronous data transfer. B bit A binary digit. The smallest unit of information a co...
Page 130 - DMA bus master
Glossary DMA bus master Glossary 114 DMA bus master A feature that allows a peripheral to control the flow of data to andfrom system memory by blocks, as opposedto PIO (Programmed I/O), where the flow isbyte by byte. Domain Validation A software procedure in which a host system queries a device tode...
Page 132 - port address
Glossary port address Glossary 116 port address Also port number . The address through which commands are sentto a host bus adapter. This address isassigned by the PCI bus. port number See port address . Processor Dependent Code (PDC) The system firmware on HP PA-RISC systems. Itprovides basic read/...
Page 133 - Wide Ultra2 SCSI
Glossary Wide Ultra2 SCSI Glossary 117 small computer system interface(SCSI) A specification for a high-performance peripheral bus andcommand set. The original standard is nowreferred to as SCSI-1. synchronous data transfer One of the ways data is transferred over the SCSI bus.Transfers are clocked ...
Page 135 - Index; See
119 Index A actual data transfer rate , 27 adapter attached devices, determining device files for, in ioscan output , 56 auto termination state configurations, summary of , 37 using jumpers , 38 bus type, determining in ioscan output , 56 bus width , 39 determining in BCH menus , 41 determining in i...