HP A7173A Installation Manual

HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI

Host Bus Adapter Installation Guide

HP-UX, Linux & Windows

Manufacturing Part Number : A7173-96003

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Contents

1. HP A7173A Adapter Overview

About the A7173A Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2. HP-UX Installation: HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter

Installation Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Locating the A7173A Adapter Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing A7173A Adapter Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Files Contained in the scsiU320-00 Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing A7173A Adapter Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Offline Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Online Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting Internal Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SCSI Parameter Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Verifying the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the A7173A Adapter as a Boot Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adding Multi-Initiator Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3. Linux Installation: HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter

A7173A Adapter Linux Installation Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

A7173A Adapter Linux Quick Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Installing the A7173A Adapter for use with External Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting the A7173A Adapter to Internal Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

A7173A Adapter Software for Linux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4. WINDOWS Installation: HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus
Adapter

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Updating the firmware using EBSU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Configuring the A7173A adapter using EBSU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Updating all of your SCSI adapters with the latest driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Method 1: Installing the Integrity Support Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Method 2: Installing the Smart Component only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Updating individual SCSI adapters with the latest driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

A. Regulatory Information

Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

FCC Statement (For U.S.A. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

IEC Statement (Worldwide). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

DOC Statement (Canada). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Spécification ATI Classe A (France) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

VCCI Statement (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Contents

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1 HP A7173A Adapter Overview

This chapter contains the following information on the A7173A adapter:

• “About the A7173A Adapter” on page 6.

• Table 1-1, “A7173A Adapter Features and Specifications,” on page 7.

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About the A7173A Adapter

About the A7173A Adapter

The HP A7173A Dual Channel PCI-X Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter (A7173A adapter) provides two
Ultra320 SCSI Parallel Interface Specification-4 (SPI-4) interfaces to PCI computer systems.

The A7173A adapter is a PCI-X adapter capable of up to 133 MHz, 64 bit data transfers.

NOTE HP recommends installing the A7173A adapter in a PCI-X, 133 MHz, 64 bit, 4x (“Twin Turbo”

or “Dual Rope”) slot. The A7173A adapter can be installed in any PCI or PCI-X slot, but
performance will be maximized when it is installed in a 133 MHz, 64 bit, 4x (“Twin Turbo” or
“Dual Rope”) PCI-X slot.

The A7173A adapter allows connection of up to 15 SCSI devices per channel, or a total of 30 SCSI devices per
A7173A adapter.

The A7173A adapter provides synchronous or asynchronous 16-bit (Wide) Low Voltage Differential (LVD)
or 16-bit (Wide) Single-Ended (SE) SCSI solutions, using only one PCI slot.

The A7173A adapter is backward compatible, supporting Ultra160, Ultra2, Ultra, and Fast SCSI devices.
The A7173A adapter cannot be connected to FWD (HVD) devices. Consult with your Hewlett-Packard

representative for information on specific system configurations.

NOTE For a detailed summary of A7173A adapter features and specifications, see Table 1-1, “A7173A

Adapter Features and Specifications,” on page 7.

Figure 1-1 The A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter

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Table 1-1 A7173A Adapter Features and Specifications

Dimensions (excluding bracket) 6.6 X 4.0 inches (standard bracket)

(167.6 X 106.7 mm)

Bracket ISA / EISA

Power Required 15 W

Operating Temperature Range 0 to 55 degrees C (dry bulb)

Storage and Shipping Temp. Range -40 to 105 degrees C (dry bulb)

HP A7173A Adapter Overview

About the A7173A Adapter

Operating, Storage, and Shipping

5% to 90% non-condensing

Relative Humidity

Maximum Dew Point Temperature 32 degrees C

Processor Type LSI53C1030

Data Transfer Rate Maximum 320 Mbytes/s per channel (Ultra320), as

well as Ultra160, Ultra2, Ultra, and Fast
Synchronous offsets up to 62

PCI Interface — Full 64-bit Direct Memory Access (DMA) bus

master
— Zero wait-state bus master data bursts
— PCI-X Universal 3.3 V / 5 V bus support (133

MHz, 64 bit edge connector adapter)
— Compliance with PCI Local Bus Specification,

Revision 2.2 and PCI-X Addendum Revision

1.0a.

PCI-X Bus Connector Type 133 MHz, 64 bit edge connector

(universal 3.3 V / 5 V bus support)

SCSI Standard Compliance The A7173A adapter and its driver conform to the

ANSI T10 SCSI Parallel Interface-4 (SPI-4)
standard

SCSI Connections — Two 68-pin Very High Density Cable

SCSI Channels Two independent Ultra320 SCSI channels:

Maximum SCSI Devices Connected 15 SCSI devices per channel, in addition to the

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Interconnects (VHDCI) for the two external

channels
— Two 68-pin High Density (HD) connectors for

the two internal channels

synchronous or asynchronous, 16-bit (Wide) Single
Ended (SE) or 16-bit (Wide) Low Voltage
Differential (LVD)

A7173A adapter

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About the A7173A Adapter

Table 1-1 A7173A Adapter Features and Specifications (Continued)

Maximum SCSI Cable Length — Maximum LVD cable length of 12 meters with

multiple SCSI devices (25 meters

point-to-point)
— Maximum SE cable length of 6 meters with a

maximum of 8 SCSI devices

SCSI Bus Termination — LVD/SE: On-board termination, enabled or

disabled with a hardware jumper.
— SCSI termination power source with

auto-resetting circuit breaker (TERMPWR)

Signaling 16-bit SE or LVD interfaces

Flash ROM Yes, for boot code and firmware

Serial EEPROM Yes, it contains Vital Product Data (VPD), HP PCI

IDs, SCSI Parameters, and Chip Configuration. It
is also configured with the HP part number for
easy identification when ioscan is used.

Safety Characteristics The HP A7173A adapter board meets or exceeds

the UL flamability rating 94 V0. Each bare board
is also marked with the supplier’s name or
trademark, type, and UL flamability rating. Since
these boards are installed in a PCI bus slot, all
voltages are below the SELV 42.4 V limit.

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Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter

Thank you for purchasing HP I/O Cards

If you are installing an HP I/O card as an add-in device, please review this document before attempting
installation.

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If an HP I/O card was factory installed in your server, you can skip ahead to the Verifying the Installation
section.

HP welcomes your input. Please email us at: [e-mail] with comments or suggestions on
HP I/O Cards or related documentation.

NOTE This Installation Guide contains abbreviated installation instructions for the A7173A adapter.

For comprehensive product information, see the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320
SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Guide available at http://www.docs.hp.com

IMPORTANT All HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter product documentation,

including a comprehensive Support Guide, Release Notes, and a Support Matrix, are available
online. The HP-UX A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support
Matrix includes:

• Supported HP-UX versions

• Supported HP systems

• Supported system and adapter firmware

• Supported HP SCSI peripheral devices

Go to: http://www.docs.hp.com

1. Click on “browse by topic”

2. Click on “networking and communications”

3. Click on “SCSI Host Bus Adapters”

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Installation Prerequisites

Installation Prerequisites

Step 1. Review the HP-UX Ultra320 SCSI mpt Driver Release Notes located at docs.hp.com.

Step 2. Review the HP-UX A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Matrix

located at docs.hp.com to confirm:

• The A7173A adapter is supported with the HP-UX version you will be running

• The A7173A adapter is supported with the HP system you plan to install it in

• The A7173A adapter is supported with the SCSI devices you plan to connect to it

Step 3. See the documentation for the system you plan to install the A7173A adapter in

(http://www.docs.hp.com), for system specific instructions on installing host bus adapters (I/O
cards) in the PCI slots. Make sure you have the necessary parts and tools.

Step 4. Make sure you have a grounding Electrostatic Discharge Kit (ESD), which is shipped with the

A7173A adapter.

Step 5. Make sure you have the correct SCSI cables to connect the A7173A adapter to the SCSI devices you

plan to use with it.

Locating the A7173A Adapter Software

The drivers, utilities and manpages for the A7173A adapter are on the HP-UX application release CD. They
are also available at the HP Software Depot.

To locate the software at the HP Software Depot:

• Go to http://www.software.hp.com

• Search for “A7173A”

• Click on “receive for free”

• Fill out the free product registration form and click on “next”

• Look for “Download Software” and click on the depot that corresponds to your HP-UX operating system
version to download the drivers, utilities, and manpages for the A7173A adapter.

• In the “Documents” column next to the “Download Software” column, click on “Installation Instructions”
to download instructions for using the Software Distributor tool to install the drivers, utilities, and
manpages for the A7173A adapter.

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Installing A7173A Adapter Software

Installing A7173A Adapter Software

The mpt driver is used by the A7173A adapter in all supported HP-UX systems. The mpt driver is available
on the application release CD or at the HP Software Depot http://www.software.hp.com. The scsiU320-00
bundle, which includes the mpt driver, also includes the mptconfig and mptutil utilities for on-line
configuration and troubleshooting.

NOTE You must install all of the patches listed in the HP-UX Ultra320 SCSI mpt Driver Release

Notes, before installing the scsiU320-00 bundle containing the mpt driver.

Step 1. Read the HP-UX Ultra320 SCSI mpt Driver Release Notes, to confirm which patches, if any, are

required. Patches can be downloaded from the HP IT Resource Center (ITRC) at http://itrc.hp.com.

Step 2. Issue the swlist command to see which patches are already installed on the system. If no patches

are required, go to step 4.

Step 3. Install any necessary patches.

Step 4. Install the scsiU320-00 software bundle for the HP-UX operating system version you are running:

To install the software from the HP-UX application CD, insert the CD into the appropriate drive and enter
the swinstall command. Next, follow the on-screen menu to complete the installation.

If you download the scsiU320-00 bundle from the HP Software Depot, it can be installed using the Software
Distributor (SD) tool. The SD is used to install software on HP-UX host systems. The SD can also be used to
remove software from HP-UX host systems.

Files Contained in the scsiU320-00 Bundle

The scsiU320-00 bundle is composed of several files that the Software Distributor (SD) will copy to the
appropriate directories on the host system. A release specific list of the files contained in the scsiU320-00
bundle is contained in the HP-UX Ultra320 SCSI mpt Driver Release Notes.

If you are concerned that the installation is not complete, the swverify command can be used to confirm the
software has been properly installed. The swlist command can be used to display the files that have been
installed. It is not necessary to run these commands, unless it becomes necessary to troubleshoot the A7173A
adapter installation.

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Installing A7173A Adapter Hardware

Installing A7173A Adapter Hardware

Before installation, and without removing the adapter from its antistatic bag, inspect the adapter for any
signs of obvious damage, such as chipped or loose components. Contact HP if the adapter is damaged.

WARNING The installation procedures in this section require opening the computer cabinet,

which might expose you to high-energy (high-amperage) circuits and sharp edges on
the equipment chassis. Be sure to remove all rings, watches, and other jewelry
before opening the cabinet.

CAUTION The A7173A adapter contains electronic components that can easily be damaged by small

amounts of static electricity. To avoid damage, follow these guidelines:

• Store the adapter in its antistatic plastic bag until you are ready to install it.

• Work in a static-free area, if possible.

• Handle the adapter by the edges only. Do not touch electronic components or electrical
traces.

• If you must lay the adapter down, place it on a non-conductive mat or surface.

• Use the Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) kit that is provided with the adapter. Follow the
instructions included with the kit.

• Use a suitable ground.....exposed metal surface on the system chassis can serve as a

ground.

Offline Installation

Install the A7173A adapter in any supported HP-UX system according to the offline host bus adapter
installation procedure for that system. HP system documentation can be accessed at: http://www.docs.hp.com

NOTE HP recommends installing the A7173A adapter in a PCI-X, 133 MHz, 64 bit, 4x (“Twin Turbo”

or “Dual Rope”) slot. The A7173A adapter can be installed in any PCI or PCI-X slot, but
performance will be maximized when it is installed in a 133 MHz, 64 bit, 4x (“Twin Turbo” or
“Dual Rope”) PCI-X slot.

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Online Installation

Online Installation

The Online Addition and Replacement feature (OLAR for HP-UX 11i v1, or OL* for HP-UX 11i v2 and later
HP-UX releases) allows PCI host bus adapters to be added, or replaced, without shutting down and rebooting
the system, and without adversely affecting other system components. The system hardware uses slot-specific
power control, combined with HP-UX operating system support, to enable these features.

OLAR or OL* may not be supported on the system you plan to install an A7173A adapter in. See the HP-UX
A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Matrix located at
http://www.docs.hp.com, to confirm if the OLAR or OL* feature is supported.

NOTE For detailed instructions on using OLAR on HP-UX 11i v1, see Chapter 2 of Configuring

HP-UX for Peripherals, which can be accessed at http://www.docs.hp.com

For detailed instructions on using OL* on HP-UX 11i v2 and later HP-UX releases, see the
Interface Card OL* Support Guide, and the Interface Card OL* Support Matrix, which can be
accessed at http://www.docs.hp.com

IMPORTANT Superdome systems are not intended for access by users. HP recommends that Superdome

systems only be opened by a qualified HP engineer. Failure to observe this requirement can
invalidate any support agreement or warranty to which the system owner might otherwise be
entitled.

WARNING If you use OLAR or OL* to add or replace an A7173A adapter, the SCSI ID will be set

at 7 by default. If the SCSI ID for an add-in or replacement adapter needs to be set at
some value other than 7, the mptconfig command can be used to set the SCSI ID after
the A7173A adapter is inserted into the slot and powered on, but before the SCSI
cable(s) are connected. See the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host
Bus Adapter Support Guide for more information

Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices

Make all SCSI bus connections to the A7173A adapter with shielded, 68-pin cables (multimode, LVD or SE).
The connectors on the cables are always keyed for proper mating.

The A7173A adapter is capable of communicating with Low Voltage Differential (LVD) or Single Ended (SE)
SCSI devices. LVD allows up to 12m cable lengths with multiple SCSI devices, or 25m point-to-point
connections.

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Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices

NOTE Each SCSI channel on the A7173A adapter has an internal HD (high density) SCSI connector

for connecting internal SCSI devices and an external VHDCI (very high density cable
interconnect) SCSI connector for connecting external SCSI devices. HP does not support
connecting SCSI devices to both the internal and external SCSI connectors on the same SCSI
channel.

IMPORTANT If you connect LVD SCSI devices and SE SCSI devices to the same SCSI bus, the data transfer

rate will be limited to a maximum of 40 MB/s (Ultra SCSI), which is the maximum for SE
SCSI.

To view a list of supported peripheral devices see the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host
Bus Adapter Support Matrix located at http://www.docs.hp.com.

Connecting Internal Devices

The A7173A adapter has two internal 68 pin HD connectors, one for each SCSI channel. Connection of
internal SCSI devices will be performed at the factory for HP systems that support internal SCSI devices. If
an internal SCSI device has been installed on one of the A7173A adapter’s SCSI channels, HP does not
support connection of an external SCSI device to that same SCSI channel.

Connecting External Devices

The A7173A adapter has two external 68 pin VHDCI connectors, one for each SCSI channel. External SCSI
devices, may have 68 pin HD or VHDCI connectors. No SCSI cables are shipped with the A7173A adapter.

NOTE Auto termination is factory enabled on the A7173A adapter. External terminators can be

ordered from HP, if necessary (order SCSI LVD/SE terminator: HP product number C2370A).

To connect external SCSI devices to the A7173A adapter:

Step 1. Plug the 68-pin VHDCI connector on one end of a SCSI cable into an external connector on the

A7173A adapter. Make sure the external connector you attach the SCSI cable to corresponds to the
channel you want to connect the external device to.

Step 2. Plug the 68-pin HD or VHDCI connector on the other end of the cable into the SCSI connector on

the external SCSI device.

Step 3. If you need to connect more than one external SCSI device to the adapter, “daisy chain” them

together with shielded external SCSI cables.

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SCSI Parameter Settings

SCSI Parameter Settings

If the A7173A adapter is new and it is installed in a slot that has never been configured for a SCSI adapter,
the adapter will be set to the following default settings:

• SCSI ID = 7

• Maximum Data Transfer Rate = MAX (320 MB/s)

• Bus Width = 16 bits (Wide)

IMPORTANT If the A7173A adapter is new, but it is being installed to replace another SCSI adapter, the mpt

driver will continue to use the SCSI parameter settings that are already configured on the slot.
If the A7173A adapter has been previously installed in a different slot or system, the SCSI

parameter settings will not migrate to the new slot or system.
It is strongly recommended that the SCSI parameter settings be confirmed, and changed if

necessary.

WARNING HP DS2100, DS2110, and DS2300 storage devices are only supported at a maximum

SCSI data transfer rate of U160. The SCSI data transfer rate must be limited to U160
(or slower) to avoid potential data integrity issues. The SCSI bus will not
automatically adjust to accommodate the DS2100 or the DS2110. The SCSI data
transfer rate must be deliberately set to a maximum of U160; offline via the Boot
Console Handler (on PA RISC systems) or EFI (on Itanium systems), or online via
the mptconfig command. With the DS2300 the SCSI data transfer rate will
automatically be negotiated to U160 (or slower), but the negotiation could cause a
few SCSI bus resets, which can be avoided by deliberately setting the maximum
SCSI data transfer rate to U160.

The SCSI parameters for an A7173A adapter installed in any supported HP-UX system can be confirmed or
changed online using the mptconfig command, see Step 2 in the “Verifying the Installation” section of this
Installation Guide for details.

The SCSI parameters for A7173A adapters installed in PA-RISC based systems can be confirmed or changed
offline using the “SCSI” command, which can be accessed from the Boot Console Handler (BCH) menus, see
the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Guide for details.

The SCSI parameters for A7173A adapters installed in Itanium based systems can be confirmed or changed

offline using the Extended Firmware Interface (EFI), see the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320
SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Guide for details.

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Verifying the Installation

Verifying the Installation

After installing the scsiU320-00 software bundle containing the mpt driver, installing the A7173A adapter,
and attaching the peripheral devices, verify that all of the components are working by following these steps:

Step 1. To verify that the adapter is correctly installed, issue this command:

ioscan -fnkd mpt

The ioscan output will be similar to the following example:

# ioscan -fnkd mpt
Class I H/W Path Driver S/W State H/W Type Description
==================================================================
ext_bus 6 1/0/2/0/0 mpt CLAIMED INTERFACE SCSI Ultra320 A7173-60011

/dev/mpt6

ext_bus 7 1/0/2/0/1 mpt CLAIMED INTERFACE SCSI Ultra320 A7173-60011

/dev/mpt7

ext_bus 8 1/0/4/0/0 mpt CLAIMED INTERFACE SCSI Ultra320 A7173-60011

/dev/mpt8

ext_bus 9 1/0/4/0/1 mpt CLAIMED INTERFACE SCSI Ultra320 A7173-60011

/dev/mpt9

#

In this example, two A7173A adapters are installed on the system. The fourth and fifth columns in
the ioscan output indicate that the adapters have been claimed by the mpt driver. Notice the
hardware path shown in the second column. The A7173A adapter supports two PCI devices or
functions (one per channel). Two lines are listed for each A7173A adapter, —one for channel A
(denoted by a 0 as the last digit in the hardware path), and one for channel B (denoted by a 1 as the
last digit in the hardware path). The device file for each channel of each installed adapter is in the
second line of the ioscan output, for example: /dev/mpt6 or /dev/mpt7.

Step 2. For more detailed information on installed A7173A adapter(s), including the SCSI parameter

settings as well as verification of devices that have been connected to the A7173A adapter(s), issue
the mptconfig <dev file> command for each channel of each A7173A adapter. Use the device
files displayed in the ioscan -fnkd mpt output.

For example:

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# mptconfig /dev/mpt8

Scan For Devices ...

---- ADAPTER INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------­Device File : /dev/mpt8
Hardware Path : 1/0/4/0/0

---- BUS PARAMETERS ---------------------------------------------------------­Initiator SCSI ID : 5
SCSI Bus Rate : Ultra320
SCSI Bus Width : Wide

---- CHANNEL CAPABILITIES ---------------------------------------------------­Req/Ack Offset : 127
Bus Mode : LVD
Quick Arbitration Selection : Enabled
DT Clocking : Enabled
Packetized : Enabled

---- TARGET PARAMETERS ------------------------------------------------------­Target Description Firmware In Use In Use
Id Version Rate Width

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------­0 ST318453LC HPC3 Ultra320 Wide
2 ST373453LC HPC3 Ultra320 Wide
4 ST373453LC HPC4 Ultra320 Wide

------------------------------------------------------------------------------

#

NOTE When the system boots after installation, the insf command creates the proper device files for

the “ctl” interfaces (which would include the A7173A adapter) as well as the SCSI devices
attached to the A7173A adapter. Sometimes, however, the insf command does not create all of
the device files that are needed. For example, this happens when you attach SCSI disks to the
adapter after the system boots, but the adapter is already installed in the system.

If you see a SCSI device listed in the ioscan output, but there is no device file in the second
line of the ioscsan output for that device, the device file is missing. To solve this problem, issue
the insf -e command, which will create all of the device files.

For more information about the ioscan command, see the ioscan(1M) man page.
For more information about the insf command, see the insf (1M) man page.
Refer to your system documentation for information about verifying system operation.

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Using the A7173A Adapter as a Boot Device

Using the A7173A Adapter as a Boot Device

See the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Guide for details on
configuring the A7173A adapter as a boot device.

Adding Multi-Initiator Support

The A7173A adapter supports multi-initiator configurations. In a multi-initiator configuration, multiple SCSI
host bus adapters are connected to the same SCSI bus. See the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320
SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Guide for details on setting SCSI IDs in a multi-initiator configuration.

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A7173A Adapter Linux Installation Prerequisites

A7173A Adapter Linux Installation Prerequisites

Before installing the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter (A7173A adapter),
ensure that the following hardware and software prerequisites are met:

• Check the Linux Support Notes for known problems or issues having to do with this card. These
documents are available at: www.docs.hp.com/linux

• Confirm that the A7173A adapter is supported in your specific Linux-Integrity configuration. The
following configurations are currently supported:

— rx1620 servers running RHEL 3 Update 3 or Novell/SUSE SLES 9
— rx2620 servers running RHEL 3 Update 3 or Novell/SUSE SLES 9
— rx4640-8 servers running RHEL 3 Update 3 or Novell/SUSE SLES 9

• Check the HP Integrity server’s documentation at http://www.docs.hp.com to determine if additional
tools may be required for component installation.

• For specific instructions on adapter installation, see system-specific documentation on “installing mass
storage IO cards” for the HP Integrity server that the A7173A adapter will be installed in.

A7173A Adapter Linux Quick Installation

CAUTION The A7173A adapter contains electronic components that can easily be damaged by small

amounts of electricity. To avoid damage, follow these guidelines:

• Store adapter in it’s anti-static plastic bag until installation.

• Work in a static-free area, if possible.

• Handle adapter by the edges only. Do not touch electronic components or electrical traces.

• Use a grounding wrist strap.

• Use a suitable ground—any exposed metal surface on the computer chassis.

Installing the A7173A Adapter for use with External Storage

The A7173A adapter comes pre-configured. You do not have to set any jumpers or connectors.

NOTE Do not connect a SCSI cable to an external SCSI port without powering down the system.

Adding a SCSI cable by hot-plugging it can cause bus errors, or possibly adapter lock up, and in
rare cases, electrical damage.

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Step 1. Access the system adapter bay

• If the system is running, shut it down.

• Wait for the system to shut down completely, and then power off the system.

• Open the system to gain access to the PCI backplane.

• For better performance, insert the adapter into the highest performance PCI slot available.

Step 2. Install the adapter

• Slide the adapter edge-connector into the PCI slot until it is fully seated.

• Secure the adapter and reassemble the system.

Figure 3-1The HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter

Linux Installation: HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter

A7173A Adapter Linux Quick Installation

NOTE Do not use the internal connector and the external connector on the same channel

simultaneously.

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Connecting the A7173A Adapter to Internal Storage

CAUTION Do not use hot-pluggable drives and non-hot-pluggable drives on the same SCSI bus.

NOTE Drives that are going to be grouped in the same array should all have the same storage

capacity to avoid wasted disk space.

Step 1. Power down the system and open any access panels or covers that provide access to the internal

SCSI cabling and the PCI slots.

Step 2. Install the A7173A adapter in a full-length PCI slot. A specific slot may have to be used on your

server, please see your server documentation for details.

Step 3. Remove the SCSI cable(s) connecting the internal disks to the built-in SCSI adapter.

Step 4. Route the new SCSI cables(s) from the internal disks to the A7173A adapter.

Step 5. Replace the access panels and covers.

CAUTION Do not operate the server for long periods without the access panel installed. Operating the

server without the access panel results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead
to thermal damage.

Table 3-1 Supported Internal SCSI Cables

Server Length Option Kit Number

rx2600 Single Port 49 cm / 19 in. A9827A A7231-63024

rx2600 Dual Port 58 cm / 23 in. A9827A A7231-63025

NOTE If additional cables are required, order by the option kit number.

Cable Assembly

Number

A7173A Adapter Software for Linux

No special software is necessary to use the A7173A adapter in a Linux system. The Linux drivers for the
A7173A adapter are included in all supported commercial Linux distributions that come from Redhat and
Novell/Suse. Linux will recognize that the adapter is present in the system and will load the correct driver
automatically.

You can run the following command to validate that the correct driver has been loaded and is active:

# lsmod | grep mptscsih

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Introduction

Introduction

This document describes how to configure the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus
Adapter (A7173A adapter) on HP Integrity systems running Windows Server 2003.

NOTE The Smart Components file and the driver file described in this chapter are available on the

Smart Setup DVD and at: http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers.

When the A7173A adapter is factory installed in an HP system, the latest firmware and drivers should
already be installed.

If you are installing an A7173A adapter as an “add-in” device, or if you want to update the firmware and/or
drivers at a later date, you must do the following:

1. Update the firmware using the EFI Based Setup Utility (EBSU).

2. Configure the A7173A adapter using EBSU.

3. Update your drivers, either globally (using the Support Pack or Smart Component method) or
individually (using the Windows Device Manager).

Each of these tasks is described in detail below.

Updating the firmware using EBSU

To start the EFI Based Setup Utility (EBSU) and use it to update the adapter firmware and EFI driver:

Step 1. Insert the HP Smart Setup DVD in the DVD-ROM drive.

Step 2. Boot to EBSU.

Step 3. Select Maintain Firmware.

Step 4. Select the LSI Ultra 320 SCSI device.

Step 5. Select Begin Flash.

NOTE If you do not have an A7173A adapter installed in your system, this option will not

be available to you.

Step 6. Click OK in the message box to see a list of all currently installed A7173A adapters (with their

existing firmware and EFI driver versions), along with a list of all the firmware and EFI driver
versions that are available on the DVD.

Step 7. Click the Select All option to flash all of the A7173A adapters at once, or select individual adapters

and flash each of them separately.

Step 8. Click OK to begin the firmware download.

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Configuring the A7173A adapter using EBSU

HP Integrity servers automatically detect PCI-compliant adapters when restarting. The adapter IRQ level
and I/O address are automatically set by the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) each time the server
restarts.

The configuration tools you must use are invoked from EFI Based Setup Utility (EBSU). To start the EBSU
and run these tools:

Step 1. Insert the HP Smart Setup DVD in the DVD-ROM drive.

Step 2. Boot to EBSU.

Step 3. Select Configuring IO Cards.

Step 4. Select the U320 SCSI [A7173A] adapter.

Step 5. Select the appropriate channel to launch the configuration tool.

Step 6. Select an adapter to display the Adapter Properties screen. For example, if the adapter “<53C1030

xx xx xx>” is selected (where “xx xx xx” is the value for the PCI bus, the PCI dev and the PCI
function of the 53C1030 controller), the Adapter Properties screen is displayed. Next, use the
Arrow keys to highlight one of the following four selections:

— Device Properties

— Boot Support

— Host SCSI ID

— Secondary Cluster Server

Then, depending on the selection, press the Enter key, or the +/- keys, for further options.

If “Device Properties” is selected and the Enter key is pressed, you will have the option to:

— change the SCSI data transfer rate for the entire SCSI bus

— change the SCSI data transfer rate for an individual device

— change the data bus width

— scan IDs

— scan LUNs

— turn disconnect on or off

— set SCSI timeout duration

— turn Que Tags on or off

If “Boot Support” is selected and the +/- keys are pressed, you will have the option to change the
boot support status (the default boot status is “Enabled BIOS & OS”).

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If “Host SCSI ID” is selected and the +/- keys are pressed, you will have the option to change the
SCSI ID of the SCSI controller (the default value of 7 should be used, unless the SCSI adapter is in
a multi-initiator configuration.

If “Secondary Cluster Server” is selected and the +/- keys are pressed, you will have the option to
change the secondary cluster server setting to Yes or No (the default setting “No” should be used
unless an attached device is shared with other SCSI adapters.

If configuration problems are encountered, refer to the HP Support site at
http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers by searching or selecting a product.

Updating all of your SCSI adapters with the latest driver

There are two methods for updating all of your SCSI adapters with the latest driver:

• install the Integrity Support Pack
(this runs multiple Smart Components, updating the drivers for multiple devices)

• install the individual Smart Component
(updating the drivers for your SCSI adapters only)

With either method you can find the necessary files and drivers on the Smart Setup DVD that shipped with
your server, or on the web at: http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers/.

Method 1: Installing the Integrity Support Pack

Step 1. Insert the HP Smart Setup DVD in the DVD-ROM drive.

Step 2. Click Agree at the End User License Agreement screen.

Step 3. Click the Install Support Pack tab in the Smart Setup screen.

Step 4. Click the Install ISP link to continue.

Step 5. Click Open in the File Download screen to launch the HP Remote Deployment Utility and begin

the installation process.

Method 2: Installing the Smart Component only

Step 1. Insert the HP Smart Setup DVD in the DVD-ROM drive.

Step 2. Click Agree at the End User License Agreement screen.

Step 3. Click the Access Software tab in the Smart Setup screen, and then the Access Software button

to continue.

Step 4. In the Software and Drivers screen, click on your Integrity server model number.

Step 5. In the Drivers section of the next screen, click Driver for U320 SCSI Controller (Windows

Server 2003 64-Bit).

Step 6. In the Driver for U320 SCSI Controller screen, click Download.

Step 7. In the File Download screen, click Open.

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Step 8. In the HP Package Setup screen, click Install to begin the installation.

Step 9. Reboot if requested.

Updating individual SCSI adapters with the latest driver

Use this method to update the drivers for individual adapters only:

Step 1. Insert the HP Smart Setup DVD in the DVD-ROM drive.

Step 2. Click Agree at the End User License Agreement screen.

Step 3. Click the Access Software tab in the Smart Setup screen, and then the Access Software button

to continue.

Step 4. In the Software and Drivers screen, click on your Integrity server model number.

Step 5. In the Drivers section of the next screen, click Driver for U320 SCSI Controller (Windows

Server 2003 64-Bit).

Step 6. In the Driver for U320 SCSI Controller screen, click Download.

Step 7. In the File Download screen, click Open.

Step 8. In the HP Package Setup screen, click Extract.

Step 9. Select the folder where you want the driver installation files copied to, and click OK.

Step 10. Next, run the Windows Device Manager (Start > Settings> Control Panel, double-click System

icon, select Hardware tab, and click Device Manager).

Step 11. Navigate to the desired device in the Device Manager list and update the driver manually (“install

from list”) by pointing it to the folder where the files were copied to in Step 9. Select the file named

symmpi.inf to begin the installation.

Step 12. When the installation finishes, reboot the system.

Step 13. You can verify successful installation by re-opening the Device Manager and checking the MiniPort

driver version number.

This procedure updates one channel on one adapter only. If you want to update more channels or more devices
you must repeat these steps for each one.

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A Regulatory Information

This appendix contains all of the regulatory-related information for the A7173A adapter.

Appendix A

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Regulatory Statements

Regulatory Statements

This section contains all of the regulatory statements for the A7173A adapter.

FCC Statement (For U.S.A. Only)

The Federal Communications Commission (in 47 CFR 15.105) has specified that the following notice be
brought to the attention of the users of this product.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense. The end user of this product should be aware that any changes or
modifications made to this equipment without the approval of Hewlett-Packard could result in the product
not meeting the Class A limits, in which case the FCC could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

IEC Statement (Worldwide)

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.

DOC Statement (Canada)

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique do la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur
du Canada.

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Regulatory Information

Regulatory Statements

Spécification ATI Classe A (France)

DECLARATION D’INSTALLATION ET DE MISE EN EXPLOITATION d’un matériel de traitement de
l’information (ATI), classé A en fonction des niveaux de perturbations radioélectriques émis, définis dans la
norme européenne EN 55022 concernant la Compatibilité Electromagnétique.

Cher Client,
Conformément à la Réglementation Française en vigueur l’installation ou le transfert d’installation, et

l’exploitation de cet appareil de classe A, doivent faire l’objet d’une déclaration (en deux exemplaires)
simultanément auprès des services suivants:

• Comité de Coordination des Télécommunications 20, avenue de Ségur - 75700 PARIS

• Préfecture du département du lieu d’exploitation

Le formulaire à utiliser est disponible auprès des préfectures.
La déclaration doit être faite dans les 30 jours suivant la mise en exploitation.
Le non respect de cette obligation peut être sanctionné par les peines prévues au code des Postes et

Télécommunications et celles indiquées dans la loi du 31 mai 1993 susvisée.
Arrêté du 27 Mars 1993, publié au J.O. du 28 Mars - ATI

VCCI Statement (Japan)

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Regulatory Statements

Declaration of Conformity

Figure A-1 A7173A Adapter Declaration of Conformity

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