Internal Cabling Guide for the HP
NetRAID-2M on an HP Server rx2600
April 2003 (Second Edition)
Part Number 5971-4217
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Internal Cabling Guide for the HP NetRAID-2M on an HP Server rx2600
April 2003 (Second Edition)
Part Number 5971-4217
HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Longs Peak Part Number: 5971-4217 Last Saved On: 4/2/03 2:24 PM
Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................... 5
Installing the HP NetRAID-2M Card................................................................................... 6
Cabling the HP NetRAID-2M to the Server........................................................................ 8
Default SCSI Cabling ................................................................................................................................... 8
Recabling for RAID...................................................................................................................................... 9
Configuring the Server for RAID ..................................................................................... 14
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Introduction
This document describes how to cable an HP NetRAID-2M 2 channel, Ultra160 accessory
(HP product number P7749A) to the internal hard drives of an HP Server rx2600.
NOTE: These instructions do not apply if you are connecting the HP NetRAID-2M to an external mass
storage box. Proceed to the HP NetRAID-1M and 2M Installation and Configuration Guide that shipped
with your HP NetRAID-2M accessory.
Before you begin, you will need:
• The two cables included in this kit (either the HP A7071A Internal NetRAID cables for
• T-15 Torx driver
• 3/16-inch hex driver
rx2600 kit or the HP P7749A NetRAID 2M card kit):
— Cable p/n A7231-63007 for dual RAID channel configuration
— Cable p/n A7231-63019 for single RAID channel configuration
• Cable securing clip, also included in this kit (p/n 1400-1675)
• HP P7749A NetRAID-2M card (see Figure 1)
Figure 1: The HP NetRAID-2M Accessory
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