Tru64Unix Driver and Console Software
The HBA driver is built into the Tru64Unix operating systems and supported by Console software. For the supported versions of Tru64Unix operating systems and Console software, consult the HBA Release Notes included in this documentation package. Release notes are updated periodically and can be obtained from the Compaq website:
http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/adapters.html
Drill down through Services and Support to Adapter Support.
See the documentation specific to your platform for detailed information on installing the appropriate operating system and Console software.
-SHOW ADAPTER / -SET ADAPTER Commands
V5.6 SRM console and higher revisions have the capability of setting an HBA to run in arbitrated loop mode or in fabric (switch) mode. If an HBA in loop mode is connected to a switch, the results are unpredictable. The same is true for an HBA in fabric mode that is connected to a loop. By default, the console assumes a fabric topology. The SET ADAPTER command stores the selected topology into the NVRAM storage on the HBA. If the HBA is moved from one AlphaServer to another, this setting stays with the HBA. The V5.6 or greater supports the FCAL (loop) topology. A setting of loop is a valid setting in V5.6, however, that setting prompts the console driver not to run.
Refer to the WWIDGR manual at the following location for detailed information on the – SHOW ADAPTER and – SET ADAPTER commands:
http://ftp.digital.com/pub/DEC/Alpha/firmware/v5.6/doc/wwidmgr.pdf
NOTE: In order for the – SHOW ADAPTER and – SET ADAPTER commands to be accepted by the system, the console must first be set to diagnostic mode (set mode diag).