HP 347786-B21 Installation Manual

HP Eight-Port SAS/SATA RAID Host Bus Adapter

Installation Guide

June 2006 (Second edition)
Part Number 377610-002

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June 2006 (Second edition)
Part Number 377610-002

Audience assumptions

This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in
the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.

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Contents

1 Adapter features

Connectors on the adapter board .............................................................................................................. 4

Summary of specifications......................................................................................................................... 4

2 Installation procedure

Preparing the server ................................................................................................................................. 5

Installing the adapter hardware ................................................................................................................. 5

Connecting the adapter to other devices ..................................................................................................... 6

Completing the adapter installation procedure............................................................................................. 6

3 SAS BIOS configuration utility

SAS BIOS features ................................................................................................................................... 7

Boot initialization with the BBS.............................................................................................................. 7

Starting the SAS BIOS configuration utility................................................................................................... 7

Configuration utility screens....................................................................................................................... 8

Adapter List screen.............................................................................................................................. 8

Global Properties screen...................................................................................................................... 9

Adapter Properties screen .................................................................................................................. 10

RAID Properties screens ..................................................................................................................... 10

SAS Topology screen ........................................................................................................................ 13

Device Properties screen .................................................................................................................... 13

Exit screen ....................................................................................................................................... 15

Performing configuration tasks ................................................................................................................. 15

Creating a RAID 0 array.................................................................................................................... 15

Creating a RAID 1 array.................................................................................................................... 16

Viewing RAID array properties ........................................................................................................... 17

Managing an array........................................................................................................................... 17

Locating a disk drive ......................................................................................................................... 18

Selecting a boot disk ......................................................................................................................... 18

Moving arrays....................................................................................................................................... 18

4 Electrostatic discharge

Preventing electrostatic discharge............................................................................................................. 19

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge ................................................................................ 19

5 Regulatory compliance notices

European Union regulatory notice ............................................................................................................ 20

BSMI notice........................................................................................................................................... 20

Korean notice........................................................................................................................................ 20

Adapter features 4

1 Adapter features

Connectors on the adapter board

1 Health LED (blinks green during normal operation, glows

amber if HBA has failed)

2 Port activity LED (blinks green during data transfer)
3 Internal 4x SAS connector, port 1I
4 Internal 4x SAS connector, port 2I

Summary of specifications

The HP Eight-Port SAS/SATA RAID Host Bus Adapter is a low-profile, 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X host bus adapter. It
supports SAS data transfer rates of up to 3 Gb/s, and SATA data transfer rates of up to 1.5 Gb/s.

For more information about the features and specifications of the adapter, and for information about
compatibility, see the QuickSpecs on the product-specific page of the HP website, http://www.hp.com

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2 Installation procedure

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, consult the safety information

and user documentation provided with the server before attempting the installation. Many servers are capable
of producing energy levels that are considered hazardous and are intended to be serviced only by qualified
personnel who have been 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.

WARNING! When working with equipment installed in a rack, be sure that the equipment and rack are stable

before beginning the installation procedure.

The installation procedure involves the following steps:

• Preparing the server

• Installing the adapter hardware

• Connecting the adapter to other devices

• Completing the adapter installation procedure, including updating the firmware and installing drivers

These steps are described in more detail in the following sections.

Preparing the server

1. Perform a normal system shutdown.

2. Power down the server.

3. Power down all peripheral devices attached to the server.

4. Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet, and then unplug it from the server.

5. Disconnect all peripheral devices attached to the server.

Installing the adapter hardware

CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Be sure that you are properly

grounded before beginning this procedure. For more information, see the “Electrostatic Discharge” section of
this guide.

1. Remove or open the server access panel and locate the PCI/PCI-X bus expansion slots. (For detailed

instructions, see the documentation that was provided with the server.)

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components

to cool before touching them.

2. Remove or open the server access panel and locate the PCI/PCI-X bus expansion slots. (For detailed

instructions, see the documentation that was provided with the server.)

3. Select the expansion slot that you want to use.

4. Depending on the server model, remove the retaining screw or open the expansion slot latch that secures

the PCI/PCI-X slot.

5. Remove the slot cover. Save it to use for if you later decide to remove the adapter and leave the slot empty.

6. Insert the adapter into the slot, and press it firmly into place. The contacts on the adapter edge should be

fully seated in the system board connector.

7. Depending on the server model, secure the adapter by replacing the retaining screw or by closing the slot

latch.

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Connecting the adapter to other devices

The cables that are required to connect the adapter to other devices are provided with most HP server products
that need them. Table 1 lists some cables that can be used with this adapter. All HP cables are keyed so that they
cannot be installed incorrectly.

Table 1 Cable kit part numbers

Type of cable Description Part number

Internal SAS/SATA Multi-lane A cable 389647-B21
Internal SAS/SATA Host fan cable 389650-B21
Internal SAS/SATA Target fan cable 389653-B21
Internal SAS/SATA Multi-lane B cable 389659-B21
Internal SAS/SATA Multi-lane 76-cm (30-in) cable 389662-B21
Internal SAS/SATA Multi-lane 48-cm (19-in) cable 391330-B21

You can order extra cables from an authorized HP reseller or authorized HP service provider. If the cable that
you need is not listed here, or if you need additional ordering information, see http://www.hp.com

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Completing the adapter installation procedure

1. Verify that all cables are routed correctly and are not restricting or being pinched by other components. For

the correct routing of the cables, see the server documentation.

2. Reconnect any peripheral devices to the server.

3. Plug the AC power cord into the server, and then into a grounded AC outlet.

4. Power on any peripheral devices attached to the server.

5. Power up the server.

6. If necessary, update the server ROM. The required firmware files are on either a CD in the adapter kit or

the HP website, http://www.hp.com

. Instructions are provided with the files (in the case of the CD, in a

booklet provided with the CD).

7. Install the adapter drivers. The drivers are also on either the CD in the adapter kit or the HP website, and

instructions are again provided with the files.