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Sun StorageTek ExpressModule SAS HBA Installation Guide

For HBA Model SG-XPCIE8SAS-EB-Z

820-3214-11



Contents

Preface

1. HBA Overview

Kit Contents

HBA Features

Operating System and Technology Requirements

System Interoperability

Host Platform Support

Storage System Support

Software Support

Environmental Requirements

2. Hardware Installation and Removal

Observing ESD and Handling Precautions

Installing the HBA

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Prepare for Hardware Installation

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install the HBA

LEDs

Testing the HBA Installation

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Test the Installation Using the SPARC OBP probe-scsi-all Command

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Test the Installation Using the Solaris format Command

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Test the Installation Using the SunVTS Software

Booting Through the HBA

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Boot an x86 Server From an External Disk Drive

Removing the HBA

3. HBA Software Installation

Downloading and Installing the Solaris Driver and Firmware

Diagnostic Support

Firmware Updates

Downloading and Installing the Linux Driver and Firmware

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Download and Install the Linux Driver

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Download and Update the Linux Firmware

Downloading and Installing the Windows Server 2003 Driver and Firmware

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Download and Install the Windows Driver

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Download and Update the Windows Firmware

Downloading and Installing the VMware Driver and Firmware

4. Known Issues

You Cannot Perform Hot-Plugging With the Sun Blade T6300 Server

The HBA is Not Detected When it is Installed in the Sun Blade X6250 Server (6662381)

A. HBA Specifications

Physical Dimensions

PCI Performance

B. Declaration of Conformity, Safety, and Regulatory Statements

Declaration of Conformity

Safety Agency Compliance Statements

Regulatory Compliance Statements