HP FCA2214DC I-X manual Installing the Linux Driver

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This chapter provides instructions for installing the Linux driver for the FCA2214/FCA2214DC on an already installed Linux Red Hat and SuSE SLES 7 operating system.

The software kit that is included with the HBA contains the latest version of the software files at the time of shipment. Software files are updated periodically and can be obtained from the HP web sitee:

http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html.

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Contents For Linux, NetWare, and Windows Hp StorageWorks FCA2214/FCA2214DC PCI-X Host Bus AdaptersPage Contents Installing the NetWare Driver Figures Contents About this Guide Related Documentation OverviewIntended Audience Document conventions Text symbolsConventions Equipment symbols About this Guide HP storage web site HP authorized reseller Getting helpHP technical support Adapter Features Adapter Features Adapter Specifications Environmental SpecificationsType Specification Refer to your host documentation for installing the HBA Installing the AdapterAdapter Components Installation PrerequisitesLED Indicators Jumpers Before You Begin InstallationInstalling the Adapter Installation Considerations Installing the Linux Driver Building a Driver from the Sources Installing the DriverBuilding a Multiprocessor Version of the Driver Loading the Driver Installing the Driver on the Boot DriveFor example Loading and Unloading the qla2300 Driver Manually Append=maxscsiluns=128 System Driver Parameter maxscsilunsProc Filesystem Support Driver Command Line ParametersInstalling the Windows Driver Following message displays Installing a New Windows DriverFollowing message displays Updating an Existing Windows Driver Choose Start Settings Control Panel SystemNetWare Driver Files and Parameters, Installing the Driver, Installing the NetWare DriverParameter Description NetWare Driver Files and ParametersChoose Configure disk and storage device drivers Load QL2300.HAM Load NWASPI.CDM Troubleshooting6 Hardware Problem Checklist Fibre Channel Problem Checklist System Configuration ProblemsTroubleshooting Fast!UTIL Host Adapter Settings Configuration SettingsRaw Nvram Data Selectable Boot SettingsRestore Default Settings Advanced Adapter SettingsSetting Options Default Fast!UTIL Firmware Settings. lists the default settings for the HBA Extended Firmware SettingsConnection Options Type of Connection Select Host Adapter Scan Fibre Channel DevicesFibre Disk Utility Regulatory Compliance Notices Class a Equipment Federal Communications Commission NoticeCanadian Notice Avis Canadien ModificationsNetwork and Serial Cables Japanese Notice Japanese Class a Notice Class a EquipmentCompliance with International Regulations Laser Safety WarningsLaser Devices Compliance with Cdrh RegulationsRegulatory Compliance Notices Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods Index Index Index Index