Compaq LP8000-F1 manual Verifying the Installation, Configuration Guidelines for Operating Systems

2-4Compaq StorageWorks 64-Bit PCI-To-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter User Guide

Verifying the Installation

To verify the HBA is properly installed and is operating:

1.Connect the computer AC power cord and then turn the computer on.

2.At power up, observe the POST LED indicators on the HBA. The position of the Post LED indicators is defined in Figure 1-1 and Table 1- 1 of this manual. The green LED indicates power functions and the yellow LED signifies port activity. The Yellow LED blinks at all times during normal operation. Table 2-1 lists normal LED indications.

Table 2-1

POST LED Indicators

Green LED	Yellow LED	State
Off	Flashing (irregular)	POST processing in progress
On	Slow blink (1 Hz)	Normal (inactive)
On	Flashing (irregular)	Normal (active)
On	Fast blink (4 Hz)	Normal (busy)
Slow blink	Off	Normal (link down or not yet started)

Configuration Guidelines for Operating

Systems

■Windows NT: The accompanying software for loading the Windows NT driver also contains the default registry parameter settings that are loaded as part of the driver installation. The default topology setting is for FCAL, Topology = 0. Consult the following sources for any restriction and for information on supported configurations specific to your operating system and topology.

Release Notes

qACS Platform Kit for your storage subsystem Compaq Computer Corporation Website http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/adapters.html

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