Compaq 64-Bit User Manual
Compaq StorageWorks 64-Bit/66MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter
Installation Guide
Second Edition (April 2001)
Part Number 122833-002
Compaq Computer Corporation
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Compaq StorageWorks 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter Installation Guide
Second Edition (April 2001)
Part Number 122833-002
Contents
About This Guide
Text Conventions ......................................................................................................vii
Symbols in Text .......................................................................................................viii
Symbols on Equipment ............................................................................................viii
Important Safety Information..................................................................................... ix
Rack Stability .............................................................................................................. x
Getting Help ................................................................................................................ x
Compaq Technical Support.................................................................................. x
Compaq Website ................................................................................................. xi
Compaq Authorized Reseller ..............................................................................xi
Chapter 1
Introduction
Fibre Channel Host Adapter.....................................................................................1-1
64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter....................................................1-1
Chapter 2
Installing the 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter
Updating System ROM ............................................................................................2-2
Creating ROMPaq Utilities using the RA4100 SAN Solution Support Software
CD ............................................................................................................................2-2
Creating ROMPaq Utilities using the Compaq SmartStart and Support
Software CD.............................................................................................................2-2
Materials Needed ..............................................................................................2-3
Creating Diskettes .............................................................................................2-3
Running System ROMPaq ................................................................................ 2-4
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Installing the 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter
continued
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................. 2-5
Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cables................................................................... 2-5
Shortwave GBIC Modules ............................................................................... 2-7
Optional Longwave GBIC Modules................................................................. 2-8
Installing the GBIC and Fibre Channel Cable.................................................. 2-8
Chapter 3
Installing Drivers for Novell NetWare
Installing the Drivers ............................................................................................... 3-2
Driver Installation from the RA4100 SAN Solution Support Software CD..... 3-2
Driver Installation from the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD.... 3-2
Additional Information..................................................................................... 3-3
Chapter 4
Installing Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT
Installing the Drivers ............................................................................................... 4-1
Driver Installation from the RA4100 SAN Solution Support Software CD..... 4-2
Driver Installation from the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD.... 4-2
Chapter 5
Installing Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000
Installing the Drivers ............................................................................................... 5-1
Driver Installation from the RA4100 SAN Solution Support Software CD..... 5-2
Driver Installation from the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD.... 5-2
Updating the 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter
Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD ................................................ 5-4
Driver using
Chapter 6
Installing Drivers for SCO OpenServer 5.0
Installing the Drivers ............................................................................................... 6-2
Materials Needed to Install Drivers using Compaq SmartStart and Support
Software CD..................................................................................................... 6-2
Creating the EFS Diskettes............................................................................... 6-2
Accessing Installation Information................................................................... 6-3
Chapter 7
Installing Drivers for Linux
Installing the Drivers................................................................................................7-2
Materials Needed to Install Drivers using Compaq SmartStart and Support
Software CD......................................................................................................7-2
Creating the EFS Diskettes ...............................................................................7-2
Installing Linux Fibre Channel Driver for Red Hat 6.2 ....................................7-3
Installing Linux Fibre Channel Driver for Red Hat 7.0 ....................................7-4
Chapter 8
Installing Drivers for SCO UnixWare
Installing the Driver .................................................................................................8-1
Materials Needed to Install Drivers using Compaq SmartStart and Support
Software CD......................................................................................................8-2
Creating the EFS Diskettes ...............................................................................8-2
Booting to Single-User Mode ...........................................................................8-3
Accessing the Driver Installation Information .................................................. 8-3
Rebuilding the Kernel .......................................................................................8-4
Appendix A
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice........................................................A-1
Class A Equipment...........................................................................................A-2
Class B Equipment........................................................................................... A-2
Modifications ...................................................................................................A-3
Cables............................................................................................................... A-3
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)...........................................................................A-3
Class A Equipment...........................................................................................A-3
Class B Equipment........................................................................................... A-4
European Union Notice...........................................................................................A-4
Japanese Notice....................................................................................................... A-5
Taiwanese Notice ....................................................................................................A-5
Contents v
Appendix B
Electrostatic Discharge
Grounding Methods................................................................................................. B-2
Index
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation
and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades.
Text Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:
Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between
USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in
About This Guide
two keys indicates that they should be pressed
simultaneously.
uppercase.
FILENAMES File names appear in uppercase italics.
Menu Options,
Command Names,
Dialog Box Names
COMMANDS,
DIRECTORY NAMES,
and DRIVE NAMES
Type When you are instructed to type information, type
Enter When you are instructed to enter information, type
These elements appear in initial capital letters.
These elements appear in uppercase.
the information without pressing the Enter key.
the information and then press the Enter key.
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Symbols in Text
The following symbols are found in the text of this guide to indicate different
types of information.
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in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
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could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
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instructions.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of
information.
Symbols on Equipment
The following symbols are placed on equipment to indicate the presence of
potentially hazardous conditions:
This symbol in conjunction with any of the following symbols indicates the
presence of a potential hazard. The potential for injury exists if warnings
are not observed. Consult your documentation for specific details.
This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric
shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to
qualified personnel.
This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. The area
contains no user or field serviceable parts. Do not open for any reason.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do
not open this enclosure.
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This symbol on an RJ-45 receptacle indicates a Network Interface
Connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into
this receptacle.
This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If
this surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the
surface to cool before touching.
These symbols on power supplies or systems indicate the
equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from
the system.
This symbol indicates that the component exceeds the recommended
weight for one individual to handle safely.
Weight in kg
Weight in lb
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements and
guidelines for manual material handling.
Important Safety Information
Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document
provided.
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Rack Stability
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be
sure that:
The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
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The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
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The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single rack installation.
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The racks are coupled in multiple rack installations.
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Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if
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more than one component is extended for any reason.
Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you
can get further information and other help in the following locations.
Compaq Technical Support
In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at
1-800-OK-COMPAQ. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone
Center. Telephone numbers for worldwide Technical Support Centers are
listed on the Compaq website. Access the Compaq website at
www.compaq.com.
Be sure to have the following information available before you call Compaq:
Technical support registration number (if applicable)
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Product serial number
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Product model name and number
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Applicable error messages
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Add-on boards or hardware
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Third-party hardware or software
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Operating system type and revision level
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Compaq Website
The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest
drivers and Flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website at
www.compaq.com.
Compaq Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest Compaq authorized reseller:
In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
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In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
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Elsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone
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numbers.
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Fibre Channel Host Adapter
The Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host AdapterTM is available in
64-Bit/66-MHz PCI. The option kit (part number 120186-B21) contains this
StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter.
64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter
The 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter is installed in a server with a
PCI local bus and provides an interface between the PCI bus in the server and
Fibre Channel-connected external storage systems.
Chapter
1
Introduction
The 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter interface to the server is the
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus. The PCI interface is a
high-performance, 64-Bit/66-MHz bus with multiplexed address and data
lines, and parity information. It provides a high-speed (up to 528 MB/s) path
between the system board and the Host Adapter. The 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre
Channel Host Adapter is a PCI Bus Master device and conforms to the current
PCI Local Bus Specification.
1-2 Compaq StorageWorks 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter
The Host Adapter requires the installation of a GigaBit Interface Converter
(GBIC) module before the Fibre Channel cable is connected. The GBIC
converts electrical signals to optical signals, and vice versa, for transmission
across the Fibre Channel media. The Fibre Channel cable connector is plugged
into the installed GBIC module.
Figure 1-1. 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter
Chapter
2
Installing the 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre
Channel Host Adapter
The installation of the Compaq StorageWorks 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel
Host Adapter and its connection to Fibre Channel storage systems must be
completed in a step-by-step process. See Table 2-1 for installation steps.
Table 2-1
64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter Installation Steps
Step Task Go to Chapter/Guide
1 Run System ROMPaq. See “Running System ROMPaq”
section in Chapter 2.
2 Install the 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre
Channel Host Adapter in the server.
3 Install the GigaBit Interface
Converter (GBIC) module.
4 Connect the Multi-Mode Fibre
Channel cable to the 64-Bit/66-MHz
Fibre Channel Host Adapter.
5 Run the RA4100 SAN Solution
Support Software CD or the Compaq
SmartStart and Support Software
CD to load the drivers.
Refer to your server
documentation for specific
installation instructions.
See the “Hardware Installation”
section in Chapter 2.
See the “Hardware Installation”
section in Chapter 2.
See Chapters 3 through 8.
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Updating System ROM
The ROM on all Compaq servers can be updated easily by flashing the ROM
using a special Compaq utility called System ROMPaq. This utility replaces
the existing contents of the ROM with another version stored in a disk file.
This is a convenient method to distribute new firmware to update Compaq
products with the latest capabilities.
IMPORTANT: Before installing the new 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter in the
server, run System ROMPaq to update the system ROM. Follow the instructions found in
the section “Creating ROMPaq Utilities using the RA4100 SAN Solution Support Software
CD” to create ROMPaq utilities using the RA4100 SAN Solution Support Software CD.
NOTE: Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD with a higher revision number than
the RA4100 SAN Solution Support Software may contain an updated version of RA4100
SAN Solution software. Follow the instructions found in the section, “Creating ROMPaq
Utilities using the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD” to create diskettes that
will run the ROMPaq utilities using the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD.
NOTE: The System ROMPaq is used to update the system ROM in all Compaq servers that
support Flash ROM.
Creating ROMPaq Utilities using the RA4100 SAN Solution Support Software CD
To run the Options ROMPaq from the RA4100 Support Software CD:
1. Boot up the system using the RA4100 Support Software CD.
2. At the menu screen, select the option, Run Options ROMPaq Utility.
This will launch the utility that will detect and update the firmware.
Creating ROMPaq Utilities using the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD
The latest version of the ROMPaq diskettes can be created from the Compaq
SmartStart and Support Software CD. The ROMPaq utilities must be run from
diskettes.
Materials Needed
The following items are necessary to create ROMPaq utility diskettes:
Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD
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One blank diskette
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A server or workstation with a bootable CD-ROM drive. The system in
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which you are installing the 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter
can be used.
Creating Diskettes
To create ROMPaq diskettes:
1. Start the server from the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD.
2. From the Compaq System Utilities screen, select Create Support
Software.
3. From the Diskette Builder screen, scroll down the list and select one of
the following five ROMPaq selections:
!
System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Diskette for Compaq
Systempro/XL, ProSignia 386E5, E8, VS, 300/500, 200(P01), and
200(P05) Servers
Installing the 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter 2-3
!
System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Diskette for Compaq
ProLiant 1000, 1500(E12), 1500(E27), 2000/4000, 4500, and
5000 Servers
!
System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Diskette for Compaq
ProLiant 800(P02), 850R, 1200, 1600(E34), 2500, 3000, and
5500 Servers
!
System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Diskette for Compaq
ProLiant 6000, 6500, and 7000 Servers
!
System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Diskette for Compaq
ProLiant 800(P18) and 1600(P08) Servers
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to create the ROMPaq diskettes.
2-4 Compaq StorageWorks 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter
Running System ROMPaq
System ROMPaq is used to update the firmware in Compaq servers. The new
storage systems have enhanced drive array capabilities and many existing
servers require updated firmware to take advantage of these capabilities. Since
it is difficult to determine when the firmware was last updated, Compaq
recommends running the latest System ROMPaq on your server before
installing a new 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter.
To run System ROMPaq:
1. Place the System ROMPaq diskette in the server diskette drive.
2. Start the server by turning on the power.
3. Press Enter at the Welcome screen.
4. At the Select A Device screen, select the server from the list of
programmable devices. There may only be one item in the list.
Press Enter.
5. At the Select An Image screen, you will see:
Device to reprogram: your server
Current ROM revision: date of existing ROM version
Select Firmware Images: date of latest ROM version
Press Enter.
6. Review the information on the Caution screen:
Device to reprogram: your server
Current ROM revision: date of existing ROM version
Selected ROM revision: date of ROM version to be installed
Press Enter to reprogram the system ROM or Esc (escape) to
discontinue reprogramming and return to the Select An Image screen.
Do not interrupt when “Reprogramming Firmware” appears on the
screen. The system ROM is being reprogrammed.
IMPORTANT: Do not interrupt the reprogramming. Interrupting the ROM reprogramming
will leave the firmware in an unknown state. You may not be able to boot the server if this
happens. You will be notified when reprogramming is completed.
7. When ROMPaq has finished reprogramming the system ROM, press
Esc to exit the System ROMPaq Utility.
8. Remove the System ROMPaq diskette and restart the server by cycling
the power (cold start).
This completes the firmware update using System ROMPaq.
Hardware Installation
Install the 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter in an available slot in
the server. Refer to the server documentation for installation instructions for
option boards.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
consult the safety information and user documentation provided with your
computer before attempting this installation.
Many personal computers are capable of producing energy levels that are
considered hazardous. These computers are intended to be serviced by qualified
personnel trained to deal with these hazards. Do not remove enclosures or
attempt to bypass any interlocks that may be provided for the purpose of
removing these hazardous conditions.
Installing the 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter 2-5
NOTE: You can select any available 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot to install the Host Adapter. For
best performance, a 64-bit slot should be used.
Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cables
Multi-Mode Fibre Channel cables are used to connect distances up to 500
meters. A shortwave GBIC module must be used with these cables. A 5-m
Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable is included in your 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre
Channel Host Adapter kit.
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