EMC QLA22xx, QLA23xx manual Configuring Nvram for Stratus ftServers

Configuring NVRAM for Stratus ftServers

Installing and Configuring the HBA Driver

If you have not received QLogic HBAs with the EMC configurations pre-loaded, you may have to perform the following procedure. If your HBAs have been pre-configured, proceed to Installing the HBA Driver on page 2-14.

During POST, Stratus ftServers present only one HBA for configuration in a multiple-HBA system. This is the way the ftServer manages HBA failover. In order to successfully configure multiple HBAs, each HBA must be part of an enabled Core PCI chassis at some point. The following procedure explains how this can be done for each chassis.

On Stratus ftServer 5200 systems, the HBA must be in a Core Chassis. Cards in an Expansion Chassis must be moved to a Core Chassis to be available for configuration.

1.To set the first HBA, follow these procedures:

•Updating Firmware/BIOS and Applying NVRAM Settings on page 2-10

•Manually Setting the HBA Data Rate on page 2-12

•Setting the Topology for QLA22xx/23xx and Windows on page 2-13

Ignore any steps that pertain to multiple adapters.

Note the Core PCI Chassis that is powered up while changing the settings. After completing the changes, power down the system and prepare to configure the alternate chassis.

2.Noting the PCI Chassis that was powered up in the previous step:

•For Stratus ftServer 3200 systems, loosen the Phillips-head screw on the top right of the chassis, effectively removing power from that chassis.

•For Stratus ftServer 5200 systems, leave the chassis powered down.

3.Power up the system using the alternate PCI Chassis and set the second HBA by following these procedures:

•Updating Firmware/BIOS and Applying NVRAM Settings on page 2-10

•Manually Setting the HBA Data Rate on page 2-12

•Setting the Topology for QLA22xx/23xx and Windows on page 2-13

EMC HBA Settings 2-9

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