HP Model 744, Model 748, A4268A Installation And Service Manual

Model A4268A FWD SCSI Adapter

Installation and Service Guide

Embedded

Systems Operation

Part No. A4268–90601

Edition E1097

 Hewlett–Packard Co. 1995, 1997

First Printing: April 1995
Last Printing: October 1997

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Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Preparing for the Installation

Product Description 1–2.

Features 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Physical and Environmental Specifications 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Check That You Have the Necessary Equipment 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Prerequisites 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hardware Prerequisites 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Firmware Prerequisites 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Software Prerequisites 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Record Adapter Information 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Check the Switch Settings 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 2 Installing the FWD SCSI Adapter

Remove SBC from the Card Cage. 2–2.

Remove blank plate from front panel. 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For Model 743 only, install new Boot ROM if required. 2–5.

Install FWD SCSI Adapter card. 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replace the SBC in the Card Cage. 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connect the disk drives. 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Verify the operation of the FWD SCSI adapter. 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Information 3–2.

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Term Power LED 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Off–Line Diagnostics 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MAPPER 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IOTEST 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Field Replaceable Units

Removing and Replacing the Term Power Fuse 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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This guide describes how to install and configure the Fast–Wide–Differential (FWD)
SCSI adapter on your Model 743 or 744 Single Board Computer or Model 748 Industrial
System.

We’ve organized this guide as follows:

Chapter 1 This chapter describes how to prepare your computer for the installation.

Chapter 2 This chapter describes the step–by–step procedure for installing the FWD

Chapter 3 This chapter tells you what to do if you experience problems after

Audience

This guide is intended for use by anyone familiar with the Model 743 or 744 Single
Board Computer or Model 748 Industrial System who wants to install a FWD SCSI
adapter.

It lists the contents of the kit, and system prerequisites.

SCSI adapter.

installing the new adapter.

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Installation Notice

Products designated in the applicable Hewlett–Packard price list as customer installable
can be installed by computer–knowledgeable customers who carefully read and follow
the instructions provided. Customers who elect to have the product installed by our field
personnel are charged the applicable field installation charge, as covered under the
standard terms and conditions. For more information, please contact your local sales
representative.

Related Manuals

For more information, refer to the following documents:

• Model 744 Owner’s Guide (A4511–90602)

• Model 743 Owner’

s Guide

(A2636–90606)

• Model 748 Owner’s Guide (A4511–90604)

• HP–RT Operating System 3.01 Release Notes (B5487–90013)

• HP–RT System Administration T

asks

(B5487–90002)

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Revision History

The revision history for each edition of the manual is listed below:

Edition Revision History
E0495 First edition.
E1097 Second edition, revised to include information relating to the

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Model 744.

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Problems, Questions, and Suggestions

If

you have any questions or problems with our hardware, software, or documentation, please

contact your designated service representative.

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Documentation Conventions

Unless otherwise noted in the text, this guide uses the following symbolic conventions:

literal values Bold words or characters in formats and command descriptions

represent commands that you must use literally. Pathnames are
also in bold.

user–supplied Italic words or characters in formats and command descriptions
values represent values that you must supply. Italics are also used in

text for emphasis.

screen display Information that the system displays appears in this typeface.

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Enter

A rectangle with rounded corners and a key label denotes a key on
your keyboard. (In this manual we refer to the Enter key. On your
keyboard the key may be labeled either Enter or Return.)

This symbol indicates the end of a chapter or part of this guide.

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