HP Array 6402 User guide

A9890A RAID Smart Array 6402 Controller

Quick Installation Guide

Quick Installation of the Sma rt Array 6402 Controller

Edition 1

Manufacturing Part Number: A9890-90005

March 2004

United States

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A9890A RAID Smart Array 6402 Controller Multi-OS Overview

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Multi-OS Overview

NOTE The latest copy of this document can be found at http://docs.hp.com within the Networking and

Communications area.

Chapter 1

A9890A RAID Smart Array 6402 Controller Multi-OS Overview

RAID Smart Array 6402 Installation Prerequisites

RAID Sm art Array 6402 Ins ta llation Prerequisites

Before installing the Smart Array 6402 con trolle r, ensure that the following hardware and software prerequisite s are met:

•Check the Smart Array 6402 Release Notes for known problems or other information needed for installation.

• Confirm that the Smart A rray 6402 co ntro ller and so ftware is supp orted on the HP Integrity serv er and IO slot chosen, see Sma rt Array 6 402 contro l ler Support Matri x located in the Smart Array 6402 Support Guide, avai l abl e at http://www.docs.hp .com in the Networking & Communications section for more information.

• Check the HP Integrity server’s documentation to determine if additional tools may be required for component installat i on.

• For specific instructions on co nt ro ller in stallation, see syste m -sp e cific doc um e ntation on “installin g networking contr ol lers” fo r each ty pe of HP Inte gri ty se rv er that Sma rt A rray 6402 co nt rolle r will b e installed into.

• See your system har dware docu me ntation to determ ine if OL* is sup p orted. For detailed information about OL*, see the Inte rf a ce control l ercontroller OL* Support Guide. You can view, download, or print it from http://www.docs.hp.com.

• Smart Array 6402 controller software media is available. It is included on CD/ or available on the web through http://www.software.hp.com.

• For HP-UX, confirm that HP-UX super- u s er priv ileges are available; t hey are nece ssa ry to co mpl et e the installation.

• For HP-UX confirm that the /usr/bin, /usr/sbin, and /sbin directories are in your PATH by logging in as root and using the echo $PATH command.

• Confirm that the operating system i s the corre ct ver sion .

• Ensure that the proper version of firmware (FW for 64-bit systems) loaded on the controller.

F or mo re i n formation about the requir ed operating system versi ons, see the Smart Array 6402 Release Notes.

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Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation

RAID Smart Array 6402 Installation Prerequisites

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Installation

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Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation

Install Smart Array 6402 C ontroller

Install Smart Array 6402 Control ler

CAUTION Smart Array 6402 controllers contain electronic components that can easily be damaged by

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

• Store controller s in thei r anti-static plastic bags until installation.

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

• Handle controllers by the edges only. Do not touch electronic components or electr ica l traces.

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

Installing the Smart Array 6402 Controller

The controller comes pre-configured. You do not have to set any jumpers or connectors. Step 1. Access the system controller bay

• If the system is ru nning, shut it down b y exe cuting: shutdown -h. Respond “y” to the continue to shutdown prompt, or use OL* features to power down the slot.

• Wait for the system to shut down completely , and then power off the system by pressing the system off button, or that the slot is powered down if using OL* features . Ensure that the system is grounded.

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

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

Step 2. Install the controller

• Slide the controlle r ed ge -co nn e ctor into the PCI slot until it is fully seated.

• Secure the controller and reassemble the system.

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