Sun Microsystems LSI22320-SR manual Booting the Host Adapter

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Booting the Host Adapter

The Sun StorEdge PCI/PCI-X Dual Ultra320 SCSI host adapter uses the mpt driver, which is included with the Solaris operating system beginning with the Solaris 8 2/04 OS release and the Solaris 9 4/04 OS release. This enables you to “warm” boot directly from a hard disk connected to the host adapter if that disk has at least the Solaris 8 2/04 OS release or the Solaris 9 4/04 OS release installed.

Note – A “warm” boot requires that the hard disk attached to the host adapter be powered on and available at the time the server is powered up. A “cold” boot, where both the server and hard disk are powered up at the same time, is not supported by the mpt driver.

After booting, you should install any required patches for the mpt driver. Refer to the Sun StorEdge PCI/PCI-X Dual Ultra320 SCSI Host Adapter Release Notes for instructions on dowloading and installing mpt driver patches. To view the Release Notes, see “To Access the Release Notes” on page viii.

Note – The Sun StorEdge 3310 standalone SCSI array is presently limited to Ultra160 SCSI bus speeds only. Normally, the host adapter automatically lowers the transfer speed for attached storage devices that are not Ultra320 capable. However, for the Sun StorEdge 3310 standalone SCSI array, you must create an mpt.conf file to limit the Sun StorEdge PCI/PCI-X Dual Ultra320 SCSI host adapter to Ultra160 SCSI bus speeds.

For instructions on creating the mpt.conf file, refer to the Sun StorEdge PCI/PCI-X Dual Ultra320 SCSI Host Adapter Release Notes. To view the Release Notes, see “To Access the Release Notes” on page viii.

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Contents Sun Microsystems, Inc Please Recycle Contents Specifications Before You Read This Book PrefaceHow This Book Is Organized Using Unix CommandsRelated Documentation Typographic ConventionsAccessing Sun Documentation To Access the Release NotesRight frame, under Use, click Documentation Third-Party Web Sites Contacting Sun Technical SupportSun Welcomes Your Comments Page Installing, Connecting, and Testing the Host Adapter 1Sun StorEdge PCI/PCI-X Dual Ultra320 Scsi Host Adapter FeaturesInstalling the Host Adapter Install any required driver patches on the host To Prepare for Hardware InstallationInstall the SunVTS software on the host Exit the operating environmentChoose a PCI-X or PCI slot for installing the host adapter Unpack the host adapter Open the system To Install the Host AdapterRemove the filler panel for the desired slot Remove the wrist strap Close the systemConnecting the Host Adapter To Test the Installation Using the probe-scsi- all Command Testing the Host AdapterAs superuser, open the SunVTS window To Test the Installation With the SunVTS SoftwareBooting the Host Adapter Page Target Devices Ultra320 Scsi ConfigurationTable A-1Bus Restrictions Bus LengthCabling and Termination CablingTermination LVD LVD/MSE HVD Scsi SymbolsPhysical Dimensions SpecificationsPerformance Specifications Power RequirementsPCI Edge Connector Pin Definitions Trst Vhdci Connector Internal Scsi Connector Scsi Connector Pin Definitions+ATN P E N D I X C Declaration of Conformity Appendix C Declaration of Conformity FCC Class a Notice Regulatory Compliance StatementsSymbols Safety Agency Compliance StatementsPlacement of a Sun Product Noise Level Modifications to EquipmentBattery Warning Power Cord ConnectionSelv Compliance System Unit CoverRack System Warning SymbolesLaser Compliance Notice CD and DVD DevicesModification du matériel Conformité SelvConnexion du cordon d’alimentation Avis de conformité des appareils laser Mise en garde relative aux batteries Couvercle de lunitéMise en garde relative au système en rack Périphériques CD et DVDSicherheitsvorkehrungen SymboleModifikationen des Geräts Aufstellung von Sun-GerätenWarnung bezüglich Batterien Anschluss des NetzkabelsGehäuseabdeckung Warnungen bezüglich in Racks eingebauter SystemeCD- und DVD-Geräte Hinweis zur Laser-KonformitätMedidas de seguridad SímbolosColocación de un producto Sun Modificaciones en el equipoNivel de ruido Cumplimiento de la normativa para instalaciones SelvAdvertencia sobre las baterías Advertencia sobre el sistema en bastidorCubierta de la unidad del sistema Dispositivos de CD y DVD Norge SverigeDanmark Suomi