HP SC08Ge Installation Manual

HP SC08Ge Host Bus Adapter

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Installation Guide

Part Number 493938-001

une 2008 (First Edition)

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Intended audience

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.

Contents

Features....................................................................................................................................... 4

Board features .......................................................................................................................................... 4

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

Installation procedure.................................................................................................................... 5

Installation overview .................................................................................................................................. 5

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

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

Connecting the adapter ............................................................................................................................. 6

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

SAS BIOS configuration utility ........................................................................................................ 7

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

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

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

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

Adapter Properties screen................................................................................................................. 9

SAS Topology screen....................................................................................................................... 9

Device Properties screen................................................................................................................. 10

Exit Menu screen........................................................................................................................... 12

Performing configuration tasks .................................................................................................................. 12

Locating a disk drive...................................................................................................................... 12

Selecting a boot disk...................................................................................................................... 12

Electrostatic discharge................................................................................................................. 13

Preventing electrostatic discharge.............................................................................................................. 13

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge.................................................................................. 13

Regulatory compliance notices ..................................................................................................... 14

Federal Communications Commission notice............................................................................................... 14

FCC rating label ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Class A equipment ..................................................................................................................................14

Class B equipment................................................................................................................................... 14

Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only....................................... 15

Modifications.......................................................................................................................................... 15

Cables................................................................................................................................................... 15

Canadian notice (Avis Canadien).............................................................................................................. 15

European Union regulatory notice .............................................................................................................16

BSMI notice............................................................................................................................................ 16

Japanese notice ...................................................................................................................................... 17

Korean notice ......................................................................................................................................... 17

Acronyms and abbreviations........................................................................................................ 18

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Features

Board features

Item Description

1 Two external mini SAS 4x connectors

Summary of specifications

The HP SC08Ge Host Bus Adapter is a low-profile, 64-bit PCIe adapter that supports transfer rates of up
to 3 Gb/s for SAS and 1.5 Gb/s for SATA.

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

).

Features 4

Installation procedure

Installation overview

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 providing 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

The installation procedure involves the following steps:

1. Preparing the server (on page 5)

2. Installing the adapter hardware (on page 5)

3. Connecting the adapter

4. Completing the installation procedure (on page 6)

for the purpose of removing these hazardous conditions.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, adequately

stabilize the rack before extending a component outside the rack. Extend only one component
at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended.

Preparing the server

1. Update the server ROM. The update file is available on the HP website

(http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/romflash.html

2. Back up all data.

3. Perform a normal system shutdown.

4. Power down the server.

5. Power down all peripheral devices that are connected to the server.

6. Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet.

7. Unplug the power cord from the server.

8. Disconnect all peripheral devices from the server.

Installing the adapter hardware

CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Be sure you are

properly grounded before beginning this procedure.

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For more information, see "Electrostatic Discharge (on page 13)."

1. Depending on the server model, remove or open the server access panel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the

internal system components to cool before touching them.

2. Locate the PCIe bus expansion slots, and select the slot that you want to use. (For more information,

see the server documentation.)

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

secures the PCIe slot.

4. Remove the slot cover and save it. You will need to put it back if you decide to remove the adapter

and leave the slot empty.

5. Insert the adapter into the slot, and press it firmly into place. The contacts on the adapter edge must

be fully seated in the system board connector.

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

the slot latch.

Connecting the adapter

Cables for connecting the adapter to other devices are provided with most HP server products. The
following table lists cables that you can use with this adapter. All HP cables are keyed to ensure correct
installation.

Type of cable Length Cable kit

part number

External Mini SAS 1.0 m (3.3 ft) 407337-002
External Mini SAS 2.0 m (6.6 ft) 407339-B21
External Mini SAS 4.0 m (13 ft) 432238-B21
External Mini SAS 6.0 m (20 ft) 432239-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 in the preceding table, or if you need additional ordering information, see the
HP website (http://www.hp.com

).

Completing the installation procedure

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

by them. For the correct cable routing, see the server documentation.

2. Connect peripheral devices to the server.

3. Plug the AC power cord into the server.

4. Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded AC outlet.

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

6. Power up the server.

7. Install the adapter drivers. The drivers are available on the CD in the adapter kit or the HP website

(http://www.hp.com

). Instructions are provided with the driver files.

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