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PCI-X host bus adapter for Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS operating systems.
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guide
This installation guide provides information to help you:
■Install, configure, and troubleshoot the FCA2384 PCI-X host bus adapter
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(HBA) for Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS operating systems.
■Contact technical support for additional assistance
About this Guide topics include:
■Overview, page 6
■Conventions, page 7
■Rack Stability, page 10
■Getting Help, page 11
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Overview
This section covers the following topics:
■Intended Audience
■Related Documentation
Intended Audience
This book is intended for use by administrators who are experienced with the
following:
■Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS operating systems
■Host bus adapters
Related Documentation
In addition to this guide, HP provides release notes.
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Conventions
Conventions consist of the following:
■Document Conventions
■Text Symbols
■Equipment Symbols
Document Conventions
The document conventions included in Table 1 apply in most cases.
Table 1: Document Conventions
Cross-reference linksBlue text: Figure 1
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ElementConvention
Text Symbols
Key and field names, menu items,
buttons, and dialog box titles
File names, application names, and text
emphasis
User input, command and directory
names, and system responses (output
and messages)
Variables<monospace, italic font>
Website addressesBlue, underlined sans serif font text:
Bold
Italics
Monospace font
COMMAND NAMES are uppercase
monospace font unless they are case
sensitive
http://www.hp.com
The following symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the
following meanings.
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow
directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
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Caution: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
could result in damage to equipment or data.
Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points
of information.
Equipment Symbols
The following equipment symbols may be found on hardware for which this guide
pertains. They have the following meanings.
Any enclosed surface or area of the equipment marked with these
symbols indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed
area contains no operator serviceable parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock hazards,
do not open this enclosure.
Any RJ-45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a network
interface connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors
into this receptacle.
Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols
indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. Contact with
this surface could result in injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow
the surface to cool before touching.
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Power supplies or systems marked with these symbols indicate the
presence of multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the
power supplies and systems.
Any product or assembly marked with these symbols indicates that the
component exceeds the recommended weight for one individual to
handle safely.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements
and guidelines for manually handling material.
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Rack Stability
Rack stability protects personal and equipment.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment, be sure that:
■ The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
■ The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
■ In single rack installations, the stabilizing feet are attached to the rack.
■ In multiple rack installations, the racks are coupled.
■ Only one rack component is extended at any time. A rack may become
unstable if more than one rack component is extended for any reason.
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Getting Help
If you still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP authorized
service provider or access our website:
HP Technical Support
In North America, call technical support at 1-800-652-6672, available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.
Note: For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
Outside North America, call technical support at the nearest location. Telephone
numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP website under
support:
Be sure to have the following information available before calling:
http://www .h p.com/country/us/eng / support.html
http://www .hp.com
.
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■Technical support registration number (if applicable)
■Product serial numbers
■Product model names and numbers
■Applicable error messages
■Operating system type and revision level
■Detailed, specific questions
HP Storage Website
The HP website has the latest information on this product, as well as the latest
drivers. Access storage at:
storage .html
http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/
. From this website, select the appropriate product or solution.
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HP Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest HP authorized reseller:
■In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518
■In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868
■Elsewhere, see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers:
http://www.hp .com
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Introduction
This introduction to the FCA2384 Host Bus Adapter (HBA) includes:
■Product Description
■Table 2 describes the HBA components.
■Standards
■Agency Approvals
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Product Description
The HBA has the following characteristics:
■Small form factor (SFF) interface and Lucent Connector (LC) Fibre