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Sun StorageTektrademark PCI-E Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI HBA Installation Guide

For HBA Model SG-XPCIE2SCSIU320Z

819-4187-11



Contents

Figures

Tables

Preface

1. Installing, Connecting, and Testing the Host Adapter

Features

Supported Operating Systems

Installing the Host Adapter

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Prepare for Hardware Installation

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Unpack and Install the Host Adapter

Connecting the Host Adapter

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Connect SCSI Cables From the Host Adapter to the Storage Devices

Testing the Host Adapter 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 With the SunVTS Software

Booting Through the Host Adapter

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

2. Release Notes

Qualified Platforms

Sun Solaris Operating Systems

Host Platform Support

Minimum Operating System Levels

Linux Operating Systems

Host Platform Support

Minimum Operating System Levels

Windows Server 2003 Operating System

Host Platform Support

Minimum Operating System Levels

Storage Systems Support

Disk Storage Systems

Tape Backup Systems

Qualified Cables

Downloading and Installing the Patches and Documentation

Downloading and Installing Solaris OS and Driver Patches

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Download and Install the Solaris OS Recommended Patch Cluster

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Download and Install the Solaris Driver Patch

Downloading and Installing the Linux Driver and Firmware

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Download and Install the Linux Driver

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Download and Update the Firmware

Downloading and Installing the Windows Server 2003 Driver and Firmware

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Download and Install the Driver

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Download and Update the Firmware

Known Issues

Service Contact Information

A. Ultra320 SCSI Configuration

Target Devices

Bus Length

Cabling and Termination

SCSI Symbols

B. HBA Specifications

Physical Dimensions

Power Requirements

Performance Specifications

PCIe Edge Connector Pin Definitions

SCSI Connector Pin Definitions

C. Declaration of Conformity, Regulatory Compliance, and Safety Statements

Declaration of Conformity

Regulatory Compliance Statements

Safety Agency Compliance Statements