EMC QLA22xx, QLA23xx manual Installing an HBA

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Installing and Configuring the HBA Driver

Installing an HBA

Follow the instructions included with your adapter. The adapter installs into a single slot, and has no user-configurable jumpers or switches.

Follow these steps to connect the cable to the HBA:

1.(Optical cable only) Remove the protective covers on each fiber-optic cable.

2.Plug one end of the cable into the connector on the HBA as shown in the appropriate figure. (The hardware might be rotated 90 degrees clockwise from the orientation shown.)

• Copper Cable:

• LC Optical Cable:

1

2

3

• SC Optical Cable:

1

2

3

3.Plug the other end of the cable into a connector on the storage system or a hub/switch port.

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Contents REV A01 August Trademark Information Copyright 2001-2003 EMC Corporation. All rights reservedContents LUN Chapter Configuring an EMC Boot DeviceAppendix B Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions IndexAppendix a Third-Party Software EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Hardware or software PrefaceEMC uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, Damage to the system or equipment. The caution may apply toRelated Documentation Typographical Conventions PalatinoBold Introduction Understanding Persistent Binding in a Fabric Environment Understanding Persistent Binding in a Fabric Environment HBA Installing Configuring the HBA Driver Downloading QLogic Drivers Firmware Verifying Documentation IntroductionInstalling an HBA Check for an Updated HBA Driver Move the jumpers, onto pins 1-2 if not already there Reconfigure the HBA JumperSet the HBA FC-AL Loop ID Installing an HBA Advanced Adapter Settings , and Extended Firmware Settings EMC HBA SettingsPre-Configured SettingsTo set the first HBA, follow these procedures Configuring Nvram for Stratus ftServersQLogic HBAs Firmware/BIOSFibre-Down Servers With EmbeddedExample Flasutil /L /F /N NVRAM23o.DAT To load firmware/BIOS and Nvram settings, typePress the Down Arrow until you select Data Rate then press EMC HBA Settings Installing the HBA Driver Select have Disk Administrative Tools, Computer ManagementEMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Double-click the Scsi & RAID Controllers icon EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Upgrading to Windows 2003 from Windows 2000 or Windows NT EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Configuring an EMC Boot Device Configuring an EMC Boot Device LUN How to Determine I/O Latency and Load on the BootBoot Crashdump Save to DiskBehavior Configuring a Symmetrix Boot Device Configuration Settings menu From the Configuration Settings menu, select Host AdapterFrom the Host Adapter Settings menu, select Host Adapter Select Current Boot Node Name and press EnterWindows NT InstallingBoot Device Windows OS ontoFrom this point, press S to specify additional devices HP ProLiant BL20p G2 Windows Installation Installation procedure includes steps you must follow in a Configuring a CLARiiON Boot DeviceProcedure FlowchartConfiguring a CLARiiON Boot Device Topologies Configurations, Revisions Hardware Software RequirementsRequirements Requirements, and related documentationPreparing the Storage System Media RequirementsRequired media includes the following Press ESC to return to the previous menu Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Node Name What Next?Continue to Preparing the Server on Physical Connection of Only One SP Port to the Fabric Preparing the ServerSelect Set Boot Controller Order Configuring the HP ProLiant BL20p G2Boot Bios Configuring the HBACTRL-Q G2 Windows 2000 OS Installation on Windows Licensing Agreement appears HP ProLiant BL20p G2 Windows 2000 OS Installation Verifying HBA Driver Digital Signature Installation EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Navisphere Host Installing AdditionalConfiguring Additional Boot PortEMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device On the Computer Management window, click Disk Management Trespassing the Boot LUN Using atftrespassStarting a Fresh Installation Boot Time and LUN Availability EMC Symmetrix EMC CLARiiON Replacing a Boot HBAHow a Server Responds to Failure in the Boot LUN Path Stop Error fatal blue screen Indicates host failureExplanations of Entries Ntosknl Bsod Known IssuesEMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Third-Party Software QLogic SANSurfer SANBlade Manager After completing these changes, reboot the host system Veritas Volume Manager 3.x for WindowsEMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ProblemSolution A host may log a message noting that disk has reached a EMC Support. Windows 2003 driver 8.2.2.20 and later alreadyContain this correction EMC Primus case emc69308 Direct-connect to EMC CLARiiONEMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Index Index