HP A7173A User Manual

HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI  
Host Bus Adapter Installation Guide  
HP-UX, Linux & Windows  
Manufacturing Part Number : A7173-96003  
E1204  
Printed in USA  
© Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company L.P.  
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1 HP A7173A Adapter Overview  
This chapter contains the following information on the A7173A adapter:  
Table 1-1, “A7173A Adapter Features and Specifications,” on page 7.  
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HP A7173A Adapter Overview  
About the A7173A Adapter  
About the A7173A Adapter  
The HP A7173A Dual Channel PCI-X Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter (A7173A adapter) provides two  
Ultra320 SCSI Parallel Interface Specification-4 (SPI-4) interfaces to PCI computer systems.  
The A7173A adapter is a PCI-X adapter capable of up to 133 MHz, 64 bit data transfers.  
NOTE  
HP recommends installing the A7173A adapter in a PCI-X, 133 MHz, 64 bit, 4x (“Twin Turbo”  
or “Dual Rope”) slot. The A7173A adapter can be installed in any PCI or PCI-X slot, but  
performance will be maximized when it is installed in a 133 MHz, 64 bit, 4x (“Twin Turbo” or  
“Dual Rope”) PCI-X slot.  
The A7173A adapter allows connection of up to 15 SCSI devices per channel, or a total of 30 SCSI devices per  
A7173A adapter.  
The A7173A adapter provides synchronous or asynchronous 16-bit (Wide) Low Voltage Differential (LVD)  
or 16-bit (Wide) Single-Ended (SE) SCSI solutions, using only one PCI slot.  
The A7173A adapter is backward compatible, supporting Ultra160, Ultra2, Ultra, and Fast SCSI devices.  
The A7173A adapter cannot be connected to FWD (HVD) devices. Consult with your Hewlett-Packard  
representative for information on specific system configurations.  
NOTE  
For a detailed summary of A7173A adapter features and specifications, see Table 1-1, “A7173A  
Adapter Features and Specifications,” on page 7.  
Figure 1-1  
The A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter  
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About the A7173A Adapter  
Table 1-1  
A7173A Adapter Features and Specifications  
Dimensions (excluding bracket)  
6.6 X 4.0 inches (standard bracket)  
(167.6 X 106.7 mm)  
Bracket  
ISA / EISA  
Power Required  
15 W  
Operating Temperature Range  
Storage and Shipping Temp. Range  
0 to 55 degrees C (dry bulb)  
-40 to 105 degrees C (dry bulb)  
5% to 90% non-condensing  
Operating, Storage, and Shipping  
Relative Humidity  
Maximum Dew Point Temperature  
Processor Type  
32 degrees C  
LSI53C1030  
Data Transfer Rate  
Maximum 320 Mbytes/s per channel (Ultra320), as  
well as Ultra160, Ultra2, Ultra, and Fast  
Synchronous offsets up to 62  
PCI Interface  
— Full 64-bit Direct Memory Access (DMA) bus  
master  
— Zero wait-state bus master data bursts  
— PCI-X Universal 3.3 V / 5 V bus support (133  
MHz, 64 bit edge connector adapter)  
— Compliance with PCI Local Bus Specification,  
Revision 2.2 and PCI-X Addendum Revision  
1.0a.  
PCI-X Bus Connector Type  
SCSI Standard Compliance  
133 MHz, 64 bit edge connector  
(universal 3.3 V / 5 V bus support)  
The A7173A adapter and its driver conform to the  
ANSI T10 SCSI Parallel Interface-4 (SPI-4)  
standard  
SCSI Connections  
— Two 68-pin Very High Density Cable  
Interconnects (VHDCI) for the two external  
channels  
— Two 68-pin High Density (HD) connectors for  
the two internal channels  
SCSI Channels  
Two independent Ultra320 SCSI channels:  
synchronous or asynchronous, 16-bit (Wide) Single  
Ended (SE) or 16-bit (Wide) Low Voltage  
Differential (LVD)  
Maximum SCSI Devices Connected  
15 SCSI devices per channel, in addition to the  
A7173A adapter  
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About the A7173A Adapter  
Table 1-1  
A7173A Adapter Features and Specifications (Continued)  
Maximum SCSI Cable Length  
— Maximum LVD cable length of 12 meters with  
multiple SCSI devices (25 meters  
point-to-point)  
Maximum SE cable length of 6 meters with a  
maximum of 8 SCSI devices  
SCSI Bus Termination  
LVD/SE: On-board termination, enabled or  
disabled with a hardware jumper.  
— SCSI termination power source with  
auto-resetting circuit breaker (TERMPWR)  
Signaling  
16-bit SE or LVD interfaces  
Flash ROM  
Serial EEPROM  
Yes, for boot code and firmware  
Yes, it contains Vital Product Data (VPD), HP PCI  
IDs, SCSI Parameters, and Chip Configuration. It  
is also configured with the HP part number for  
easy identification when ioscanis used.  
Safety Characteristics  
The HP A7173A adapter board meets or exceeds  
the UL flamability rating 94 V0. Each bare board  
is also marked with the supplier’s name or  
trademark, type, and UL flamability rating. Since  
these boards are installed in a PCI bus slot, all  
voltages are below the SELV 42.4 V limit.  
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Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter  
Thank you for purchasing HP I/O Cards  
If you are installing an HP I/O card as an add-in device, please review this document before attempting  
installation.  
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If an HP I/O card was factory installed in your server, you can skip ahead to the Verifying the Installation  
section.  
HP welcomes your input. Please email us at: [email protected] with comments or suggestions on  
HP I/O Cards or related documentation.  
NOTE  
This Installation Guide contains abbreviated installation instructions for the A7173A adapter.  
For comprehensive product information, see the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320  
SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Guide available at http://www.docs.hp.com  
IMPORTANT All HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter product documentation,  
including a comprehensive Support Guide, Release Notes, and a Support Matrix, are available  
online. The HP-UX A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support  
Matrix includes:  
Supported HP-UX versions  
Supported HP systems  
Supported system and adapter firmware  
Supported HP SCSI peripheral devices  
1. Click on “browse by topic”  
2. Click on “networking and communications”  
3. Click on “SCSI Host Bus Adapters”  
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Installation Prerequisites  
Installation Prerequisites  
Step 1. Review the HP-UX Ultra320 SCSI mpt Driver Release Notes located at docs.hp.com.  
Step 2. Review the HP-UX A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Matrix  
located at docs.hp.com to confirm:  
The A7173A adapter is supported with the HP-UX version you will be running  
The A7173A adapter is supported with the HP system you plan to install it in  
The A7173A adapter is supported with the SCSI devices you plan to connect to it  
Step 3. See the documentation for the system you plan to install the A7173A adapter in  
cards) in the PCI slots. Make sure you have the necessary parts and tools.  
Step 4. Make sure you have a grounding Electrostatic Discharge Kit (ESD), which is shipped with the  
A7173A adapter.  
Step 5. Make sure you have the correct SCSI cables to connect the A7173A adapter to the SCSI devices you  
plan to use with it.  
Locating the A7173A Adapter Software  
The drivers, utilities and manpages for the A7173A adapter are on the HP-UX application release CD. They  
are also available at the HP Software Depot.  
To locate the software at the HP Software Depot:  
Search for “A7173A”  
Click on “receive for free”  
Fill out the free product registration form and click on “next”  
Look for “Download Software” and click on the depot that corresponds to your HP-UX operating system  
version to download the drivers, utilities, and manpages for the A7173A adapter.  
In the “Documents” column next to the “Download Software” column, click on “Installation Instructions”  
to download instructions for using the Software Distributor tool to install the drivers, utilities, and  
manpages for the A7173A adapter.  
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Installing A7173A Adapter Software  
Installing A7173A Adapter Software  
The mptdriver is used by the A7173A adapter in all supported HP-UX systems. The mpt driver is available  
bundle, which includes the mptdriver, also includes the mptconfigand mptutilutilities for on-line  
configuration and troubleshooting.  
NOTE  
You must install all of the patches listed in the HP-UX Ultra320 SCSI mpt Driver Release  
Notes, before installing the scsiU320-00 bundle containing the mptdriver.  
Step 1. Read the HP-UX Ultra320 SCSI mpt Driver Release Notes, to confirm which patches, if any, are  
Step 2. Issue the swlistcommand to see which patches are already installed on the system. If no patches  
are required, go to step 4.  
Step 3. Install any necessary patches.  
Step 4. Install the scsiU320-00 software bundle for the HP-UX operating system version you are running:  
To install the software from the HP-UX application CD, insert the CD into the appropriate drive and enter  
the swinstallcommand. Next, follow the on-screen menu to complete the installation.  
If you download the scsiU320-00 bundle from the HP Software Depot, it can be installed using the Software  
Distributor (SD) tool. The SD is used to install software on HP-UX host systems. The SD can also be used to  
remove software from HP-UX host systems.  
Files Contained in the scsiU320-00 Bundle  
The scsiU320-00 bundle is composed of several files that the Software Distributor (SD) will copy to the  
appropriate directories on the host system. A release specific list of the files contained in the scsiU320-00  
bundle is contained in the HP-UX Ultra320 SCSI mpt Driver Release Notes.  
If you are concerned that the installation is not complete, the swverifycommand can be used to confirm the  
software has been properly installed. The swlistcommand can be used to display the files that have been  
installed. It is not necessary to run these commands, unless it becomes necessary to troubleshoot the A7173A  
adapter installation.  
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Installing A7173A Adapter Hardware  
Installing A7173A Adapter Hardware  
Before installation, and without removing the adapter from its antistatic bag, inspect the adapter for any  
signs of obvious damage, such as chipped or loose components. Contact HP if the adapter is damaged.  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
The installation procedures in this section require opening the computer cabinet,  
which might expose you to high-energy (high-amperage) circuits and sharp edges on  
the equipment chassis. Be sure to remove all rings, watches, and other jewelry  
before opening the cabinet.  
The A7173A adapter contains electronic components that can easily be damaged by small  
amounts of static electricity. To avoid damage, follow these guidelines:  
Store the adapter in its antistatic plastic bag until you are ready to install it.  
Work in a static-free area, if possible.  
Handle the adapter by the edges only. Do not touch electronic components or electrical  
traces.  
If you must lay the adapter down, place it on a non-conductive mat or surface.  
Use the Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) kit that is provided with the adapter. Follow the  
instructions included with the kit.  
Use a suitable ground.....exposed metal surface on the system chassis can serve as a  
ground.  
Offline Installation  
Install the A7173A adapter in any supported HP-UX system according to the offline host bus adapter  
NOTE  
HP recommends installing the A7173A adapter in a PCI-X, 133 MHz, 64 bit, 4x (“Twin Turbo”  
or “Dual Rope”) slot. The A7173A adapter can be installed in any PCI or PCI-X slot, but  
performance will be maximized when it is installed in a 133 MHz, 64 bit, 4x (“Twin Turbo” or  
“Dual Rope”) PCI-X slot.  
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Online Installation  
Online Installation  
The Online Addition and Replacement feature (OLAR for HP-UX 11i v1, or OL* for HP-UX 11i v2 and later  
HP-UX releases) allows PCI host bus adapters to be added, or replaced, without shutting down and rebooting  
the system, and without adversely affecting other system components. The system hardware uses slot-specific  
power control, combined with HP-UX operating system support, to enable these features.  
OLAR or OL* may not be supported on the system you plan to install an A7173A adapter in. See the HP-UX  
A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Matrix located at  
NOTE  
For detailed instructions on using OLAR on HP-UX 11i v1, see Chapter 2 of Configuring  
For detailed instructions on using OL* on HP-UX 11i v2 and later HP-UX releases, see the  
Interface Card OL* Support Guide, and the Interface Card OL* Support Matrix, which can be  
IMPORTANT Superdome systems are not intended for access by users. HP recommends that Superdome  
systems only be opened by a qualified HP engineer. Failure to observe this requirement can  
invalidate any support agreement or warranty to which the system owner might otherwise be  
entitled.  
WARNING  
If you use OLAR or OL* to add or replace an A7173A adapter, the SCSI ID will be set  
at 7 by default. If the SCSI ID for an add-in or replacement adapter needs to be set at  
some value other than 7, the mptconfigcommand can be used to set the SCSI ID after  
the A7173A adapter is inserted into the slot and powered on, but before the SCSI  
cable(s) are connected. See the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host  
Bus Adapter Support Guide for more information  
Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices  
Make all SCSI bus connections to the A7173A adapter with shielded, 68-pin cables (multimode, LVD or SE).  
The connectors on the cables are always keyed for proper mating.  
The A7173A adapter is capable of communicating with Low Voltage Differential (LVD) or Single Ended (SE)  
SCSI devices. LVD allows up to 12m cable lengths with multiple SCSI devices, or 25m point-to-point  
connections.  
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Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices  
NOTE  
Each SCSI channel on the A7173A adapter has an internal HD (high density) SCSI connector  
for connecting internal SCSI devices and an external VHDCI (very high density cable  
interconnect) SCSI connector for connecting external SCSI devices. HP does not support  
connecting SCSI devices to both the internal and external SCSI connectors on the same SCSI  
channel.  
IMPORTANT If you connect LVD SCSI devices and SE SCSI devices to the same SCSI bus, the data transfer  
rate will be limited to a maximum of 40 MB/s (Ultra SCSI), which is the maximum for SE  
SCSI.  
To view a list of supported peripheral devices see the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host  
Bus Adapter Support Matrix located at http://www.docs.hp.com.  
Connecting Internal Devices  
The A7173A adapter has two internal 68 pin HD connectors, one for each SCSI channel. Connection of  
internal SCSI devices will be performed at the factory for HP systems that support internal SCSI devices. If  
an internal SCSI device has been installed on one of the A7173A adapter’s SCSI channels, HP does not  
support connection of an external SCSI device to that same SCSI channel.  
Connecting External Devices  
The A7173A adapter has two external 68 pin VHDCI connectors, one for each SCSI channel. External SCSI  
devices, may have 68 pin HD or VHDCI connectors. No SCSI cables are shipped with the A7173A adapter.  
NOTE  
Auto termination is factory enabled on the A7173A adapter. External terminators can be  
ordered from HP, if necessary (order SCSI LVD/SE terminator: HP product number C2370A).  
To connect external SCSI devices to the A7173A adapter:  
Step 1. Plug the 68-pin VHDCI connector on one end of a SCSI cable into an external connector on the  
A7173A adapter. Make sure the external connector you attach the SCSI cable to corresponds to the  
channel you want to connect the external device to.  
Step 2. Plug the 68-pin HD or VHDCI connector on the other end of the cable into the SCSI connector on  
the external SCSI device.  
Step 3. If you need to connect more than one external SCSI device to the adapter, daisy chain” them  
together with shielded external SCSI cables.  
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SCSI Parameter Settings  
SCSI Parameter Settings  
If the A7173A adapter is new and it is installed in a slot that has never been configured for a SCSI adapter,  
the adapter will be set to the following default settings:  
SCSI ID = 7  
Maximum Data Transfer Rate = MAX (320 MB/s)  
Bus Width = 16 bits (Wide)  
IMPORTANT If the A7173A adapter is new, but it is being installed to replace another SCSI adapter, the mpt  
driver will continue to use the SCSI parameter settings that are already configured on the slot.  
If the A7173A adapter has been previously installed in a different slot or system, the SCSI  
parameter settings will not migrate to the new slot or system.  
It is strongly recommended that the SCSI parameter settings be confirmed, and changed if  
necessary.  
WARNING  
HP DS2100, DS2110, and DS2300 storage devices are only supported at a maximum  
SCSI data transfer rate of U160. The SCSI data transfer rate must be limited to U160  
(or slower) to avoid potential data integrity issues. The SCSI bus will not  
automatically adjust to accommodate the DS2100 or the DS2110. The SCSI data  
transfer rate must be deliberately set to a maximum of U160; offline via the Boot  
Console Handler (on PA RISC systems) or EFI (on Itaniumsystems), or online via  
the mptconfig command. With the DS2300 the SCSI data transfer rate will  
automatically be negotiated to U160 (or slower), but the negotiation could cause a  
few SCSI bus resets, which can be avoided by deliberately setting the maximum  
SCSI data transfer rate to U160.  
The SCSI parameters for an A7173A adapter installed in any supported HP-UX system can be confirmed or  
Installation Guide for details.  
The SCSI parameters for A7173A adapters installed in PA-RISC based systems can be confirmed or changed  
offline using the “SCSI” command, which can be accessed from the Boot Console Handler (BCH) menus, see  
the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Guide for details.  
The SCSI parameters for A7173A adapters installed in Itaniumbased systems can be confirmed or changed  
offline using the Extended Firmware Interface (EFI), see the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320  
SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Guide for details.  
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Verifying the Installation  
Verifying the Installation  
After installing the scsiU320-00 software bundle containing the mpt driver, installing the A7173A adapter,  
and attaching the peripheral devices, verify that all of the components are working by following these steps:  
Step 1. To verify that the adapter is correctly installed, issue this command:  
ioscan -fnkd mpt  
The ioscanoutput will be similar to the following example:  
# ioscan -fnkd mpt  
Class  
I H/W Path  
Driver S/W State  
H/W Type  
Description  
==================================================================  
ext_bus  
ext_bus  
ext_bus  
ext_bus  
#
6 1/0/2/0/0 mpt CLAIMED  
/dev/mpt6  
7 1/0/2/0/1 mpt CLAIMED  
/dev/mpt7  
8 1/0/4/0/0 mpt CLAIMED  
/dev/mpt8  
9 1/0/4/0/1 mpt CLAIMED  
/dev/mpt9  
INTERFACE  
INTERFACE  
INTERFACE  
INTERFACE  
SCSI Ultra320 A7173-60011  
SCSI Ultra320 A7173-60011  
SCSI Ultra320 A7173-60011  
SCSI Ultra320 A7173-60011  
In this example, two A7173A adapters are installed on the system. The fourth and fifth columns in  
the ioscanoutput indicate that the adapters have been claimed by the mpt driver. Notice the  
hardware path shown in the second column. The A7173A adapter supports two PCI devices or  
functions (one per channel). Two lines are listed for each A7173A adapter, one for channel A  
(denoted by a 0as the last digit in the hardware path), and one for channel B (denoted by a 1as the  
last digit in the hardware path). The device file for each channel of each installed adapter is in the  
second line of the ioscan output, for example: /dev/mpt6or /dev/mpt7.  
Step 2. For more detailed information on installed A7173A adapter(s), including the SCSI parameter  
settings as well as verification of devices that have been connected to the A7173A adapter(s), issue  
the mptconfig <dev file>command for each channel of each A7173A adapter. Use the device  
files displayed in the ioscan -fnkd mptoutput.  
For example:  
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# mptconfig /dev/mpt8  
Scan For Devices ...  
---- ADAPTER INFORMATION -----------------------------------------------------  
Device File  
Hardware Path  
: /dev/mpt8  
: 1/0/4/0/0  
---- BUS PARAMETERS ----------------------------------------------------------  
Initiator SCSI ID  
SCSI Bus Rate  
SCSI Bus Width  
: 5  
: Ultra320  
: Wide  
---- CHANNEL CAPABILITIES ----------------------------------------------------  
Req/Ack Offset  
Bus Mode  
: 127  
: LVD  
Quick Arbitration Selection  
DT Clocking  
Packetized  
: Enabled  
: Enabled  
: Enabled  
---- TARGET PARAMETERS -------------------------------------------------------  
Target Description  
Id  
Firmware In Use  
Version Rate  
In Use  
Width  
------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
0
2
4
ST318453LC  
ST373453LC  
ST373453LC  
HPC3  
HPC3  
HPC4  
Ultra320  
Ultra320  
Ultra320  
Wide  
Wide  
Wide  
------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
#
NOTE  
When the system boots after installation, the insfcommand creates the proper device files for  
the “ctl” interfaces (which would include the A7173A adapter) as well as the SCSI devices  
attached to the A7173A adapter. Sometimes, however, the insfcommand does not create all of  
the device files that are needed. For example, this happens when you attach SCSI disks to the  
adapter after the system boots, but the adapter is already installed in the system.  
If you see a SCSI device listed in the ioscanoutput, but there is no device file in the second  
line of the ioscsan output for that device, the device file is missing. To solve this problem, issue  
the insf -ecommand, which will create all of the device files.  
For more information about the ioscancommand, see the ioscan(1M)man page.  
For more information about the insfcommand, see the insf (1M)man page.  
Refer to your system documentation for information about verifying system operation.  
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Using the A7173A Adapter as a Boot Device  
Using the A7173A Adapter as a Boot Device  
See the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Guide for details on  
configuring the A7173A adapter as a boot device.  
Adding Multi-Initiator Support  
The A7173A adapter supports multi-initiator configurations. In a multi-initiator configuration, multiple SCSI  
host bus adapters are connected to the same SCSI bus. See the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320  
SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Guide for details on setting SCSI IDs in a multi-initiator configuration.  
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A7173A Adapter Linux Installation Prerequisites  
A7173A Adapter Linux Installation Prerequisites  
Before installing the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter (A7173A adapter),  
ensure that the following hardware and software prerequisites are met:  
Check the Linux Support Notes for known problems or issues having to do with this card. These  
documents are available at: www.docs.hp.com/linux  
Confirm that the A7173A adapter is supported in your specific Linux-Integrity configuration. The  
following configurations are currently supported:  
— rx1620 servers running RHEL 3 Update 3 or Novell/SUSE SLES 9  
— rx2620 servers running RHEL 3 Update 3 or Novell/SUSE SLES 9  
— rx4640-8 servers running RHEL 3 Update 3 or Novell/SUSE SLES 9  
Check the HP Integrity server’s documentation at http://www.docs.hp.com to determine if additional  
tools may be required for component installation.  
For specific instructions on adapter installation, see system-specific documentation on “installing mass  
storage IO cards” for the HP Integrity server that the A7173A adapter will be installed in.  
A7173A Adapter Linux Quick Installation  
CAUTION  
The A7173A adapter contains electronic components that can easily be damaged by small  
amounts of electricity. To avoid damage, follow these guidelines:  
Store adapter in it’s anti-static plastic bag until installation.  
Work in a static-free area, if possible.  
Handle adapter by the edges only. Do not touch electronic components or electrical traces.  
Use a grounding wrist strap.  
Use a suitable ground—any exposed metal surface on the computer chassis.  
Installing the A7173A Adapter for use with External Storage  
The A7173A adapter comes pre-configured. You do not have to set any jumpers or connectors.  
NOTE  
Do not connect a SCSI cable to an external SCSI port without powering down the system.  
Adding a SCSI cable by hot-plugging it can cause bus errors, or possibly adapter lock up, and in  
rare cases, electrical damage.  
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A7173A Adapter Linux Quick Installation  
Step 1. Access the system adapter bay  
If the system is running, shut it down.  
Wait for the system to shut down completely, and then power off the system.  
Open the system to gain access to the PCI backplane.  
For better performance, insert the adapter into the highest performance PCI slot available.  
Step 2. Install the adapter  
Slide the adapter edge-connector into the PCI slot until it is fully seated.  
Secure the adapter and reassemble the system.  
Figure 3-1The HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter  
NOTE  
Do not use the internal connector and the external connector on the same channel  
simultaneously.  
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Connecting the A7173A Adapter to Internal Storage  
CAUTION  
NOTE  
Do not use hot-pluggable drives and non-hot-pluggable drives on the same SCSI bus.  
Drives that are going to be grouped in the same array should all have the same storage  
capacity to avoid wasted disk space.  
Step 1. Power down the system and open any access panels or covers that provide access to the internal  
SCSI cabling and the PCI slots.  
Step 2. Install the A7173A adapter in a full-length PCI slot. A specific slot may have to be used on your  
server, please see your server documentation for details.  
Step 3. Remove the SCSI cable(s) connecting the internal disks to the built-in SCSI adapter.  
Step 4. Route the new SCSI cables(s) from the internal disks to the A7173A adapter.  
Step 5. Replace the access panels and covers.  
CAUTION  
Do not operate the server for long periods without the access panel installed. Operating the  
server without the access panel results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead  
to thermal damage.  
Table 3-1  
Supported Internal SCSI Cables  
Cable Assembly  
Server  
Length  
Option Kit Number  
Number  
A7231-63024  
A7231-63025  
rx2600 Single Port  
rx2600 Dual Port  
49 cm / 19 in.  
58 cm / 23 in.  
A9827A  
A9827A  
NOTE  
If additional cables are required, order by the option kit number.  
A7173A Adapter Software for Linux  
No special software is necessary to use the A7173A adapter in a Linux system. The Linux drivers for the  
A7173A adapter are included in all supported commercial Linux distributions that come from Redhat and  
Novell/Suse. Linux will recognize that the adapter is present in the system and will load the correct driver  
automatically.  
You can run the following command to validate that the correct driver has been loaded and is active:  
# lsmod | grep mptscsih  
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4 WINDOWS Installation: HP A7173A PCI-X  
Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus  
Adapter  
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WINDOWS Installation: HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter  
Introduction  
Introduction  
This document describes how to configure the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus  
Adapter (A7173A adapter) on HP Integrity systems running Windows Server 2003.  
NOTE  
The Smart Components file and the driver file described in this chapter are available on the  
When the A7173A adapter is factory installed in an HP system, the latest firmware and drivers should  
already be installed.  
If you are installing an A7173A adapter as an “add-in” device, or if you want to update the firmware and/or  
drivers at a later date, you must do the following:  
1. Update the firmware using the EFI Based Setup Utility (EBSU).  
2. Configure the A7173A adapter using EBSU.  
3. Update your drivers, either globally (using the Support Pack or Smart Component method) or  
individually (using the Windows Device Manager).  
Each of these tasks is described in detail below.  
Updating the firmware using EBSU  
To start the EFI Based Setup Utility (EBSU) and use it to update the adapter firmware and EFI driver:  
Step 1. Insert the HP Smart Setup DVD in the DVD-ROM drive.  
Step 2. Boot to EBSU.  
Step 3. Select Maintain Firmware.  
Step 4. Select the LSI Ultra 320 SCSI device.  
Step 5. Select Begin Flash.  
NOTE  
If you do not have an A7173A adapter installed in your system, this option will not  
be available to you.  
Step 6. Click OK in the message box to see a list of all currently installed A7173A adapters (with their  
existing firmware and EFI driver versions), along with a list of all the firmware and EFI driver  
versions that are available on the DVD.  
Step 7. Click the Select All option to flash all of the A7173A adapters at once, or select individual adapters  
and flash each of them separately.  
Step 8. Click OK to begin the firmware download.  
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Configuring the A7173A adapter using EBSU  
Configuring the A7173A adapter using EBSU  
HP Integrity servers automatically detect PCI-compliant adapters when restarting. The adapter IRQ level  
and I/O address are automatically set by the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) each time the server  
restarts.  
The configuration tools you must use are invoked from EFI Based Setup Utility (EBSU). To start the EBSU  
and run these tools:  
Step 1. Insert the HP Smart Setup DVD in the DVD-ROM drive.  
Step 2. Boot to EBSU.  
Step 3. Select Configuring IO Cards.  
Step 4. Select the U320 SCSI [A7173A] adapter.  
Step 5. Select the appropriate channel to launch the configuration tool.  
Step 6. Select an adapter to display the Adapter Properties screen. For example, if the adapter “<53C1030  
xx xx xx>” is selected (where “xx xx xx” is the value for the PCI bus, the PCI dev and the PCI  
function of the 53C1030 controller), the Adapter Properties screen is displayed. Next, use the  
Arrow keys to highlight one of the following four selections:  
— Device Properties  
— Boot Support  
— Host SCSI ID  
— Secondary Cluster Server  
Then, depending on the selection, press the Enter key, or the +/- keys, for further options.  
If “Device Properties” is selected and the Enter key is pressed, you will have the option to:  
— change the SCSI data transfer rate for the entire SCSI bus  
change the SCSI data transfer rate for an individual device  
— change the data bus width  
— scan IDs  
scan LUNs  
turn disconnect on or off  
set SCSI timeout duration  
turn Que Tags on or off  
If “Boot Support” is selected and the +/- keys are pressed, you will have the option to change the  
boot support status (the default boot status is “Enabled BIOS & OS”).  
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Updating all of your SCSI adapters with the latest driver  
If “Host SCSI ID” is selected and the +/- keys are pressed, you will have the option to change the  
SCSI ID of the SCSI controller (the default value of 7 should be used, unless the SCSI adapter is in  
a multi-initiator configuration.  
If “Secondary Cluster Server” is selected and the +/- keys are pressed, you will have the option to  
change the secondary cluster server setting to Yes or No (the default setting “No” should be used  
unless an attached device is shared with other SCSI adapters.  
If configuration problems are encountered, refer to the HP Support site at  
Updating all of your SCSI adapters with the latest driver  
There are two methods for updating all of your SCSI adapters with the latest driver:  
install the Integrity Support Pack  
(this runs multiple Smart Components, updating the drivers for multiple devices)  
install the individual Smart Component  
(updating the drivers for your SCSI adapters only)  
With either method you can find the necessary files and drivers on the Smart Setup DVD that shipped with  
Method 1: Installing the Integrity Support Pack  
Step 1. Insert the HP Smart Setup DVD in the DVD-ROM drive.  
Step 2. Click Agree at the End User License Agreement screen.  
Step 3. Click the Install Support Pack tab in the Smart Setup screen.  
Step 4. Click the Install ISP link to continue.  
Step 5. Click Open in the File Download screen to launch the HP Remote Deployment Utility and begin  
the installation process.  
Method 2: Installing the Smart Component only  
Step 1. Insert the HP Smart Setup DVD in the DVD-ROM drive.  
Step 2. Click Agree at the End User License Agreement screen.  
Step 3. Click the Access Software tab in the Smart Setup screen, and then the Access Software button  
to continue.  
Step 4. In the Software and Drivers screen, click on your Integrity server model number.  
Step 5. In the Drivers section of the next screen, click Driver for U320 SCSI Controller (Windows  
Server 2003 64-Bit).  
Step 6. In the Driver for U320 SCSI Controller screen, click Download.  
Step 7. In the File Download screen, click Open.  
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Step 8. In the HP Package Setup screen, click Install to begin the installation.  
Step 9. Reboot if requested.  
Updating individual SCSI adapters with the latest driver  
Use this method to update the drivers for individual adapters only:  
Step 1. Insert the HP Smart Setup DVD in the DVD-ROM drive.  
Step 2. Click Agree at the End User License Agreement screen.  
Step 3. Click the Access Software tab in the Smart Setup screen, and then the Access Software button  
to continue.  
Step 4. In the Software and Drivers screen, click on your Integrity server model number.  
Step 5. In the Drivers section of the next screen, click Driver for U320 SCSI Controller (Windows  
Server 2003 64-Bit).  
Step 6. In the Driver for U320 SCSI Controller screen, click Download.  
Step 7. In the File Download screen, click Open.  
Step 8. In the HP Package Setup screen, click Extract.  
Step 9. Select the folder where you want the driver installation files copied to, and click OK.  
Step 10. Next, run the Windows Device Manager (Start > Settings> Control Panel, double-click System  
icon, select Hardware tab, and click Device Manager).  
Step 11. Navigate to the desired device in the Device Manager list and update the driver manually (“install  
from list”) by pointing it to the folder where the files were copied to in Step 9. Select the file named  
symmpi.inf to begin the installation.  
Step 12. When the installation finishes, reboot the system.  
Step 13. You can verify successful installation by re-opening the Device Manager and checking the MiniPort  
driver version number.  
This procedure updates one channel on one adapter only. If you want to update more channels or more devices  
you must repeat these steps for each one.  
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A Regulatory Information  
This appendix contains all of the regulatory-related information for the A7173A adapter.  
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Appendix A  
 
Regulatory Information  
Regulatory Statements  
Regulatory Statements  
This section contains all of the regulatory statements for the A7173A adapter.  
FCC Statement (For U.S.A. Only)  
The Federal Communications Commission (in 47 CFR 15.105) has specified that the following notice be  
brought to the attention of the users of this product.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction  
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a  
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the  
interference at his own expense. The end user of this product should be aware that any changes or  
modifications made to this equipment without the approval of Hewlett-Packard could result in the product  
not meeting the Class A limits, in which case the FCC could void the user's authority to operate the  
equipment.  
IEC Statement (Worldwide)  
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case  
the user may be required to take adequate measures.  
DOC Statement (Canada)  
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-Causing Equipment  
Regulations.  
Cet appareil numerique do la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur  
du Canada.  
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Regulatory Information  
Regulatory Statements  
Spécification ATI Classe A (France)  
DECLARATION D’INSTALLATION ET DE MISE EN EXPLOITATION d’un matériel de traitement de  
l’information (ATI), classé A en fonction des niveaux de perturbations radioélectriques émis, définis dans la  
norme européenne EN 55022 concernant la Compatibilité Electromagnétique.  
Cher Client,  
Conformément à la Réglementation Française en vigueur l’installation ou le transfert d’installation, et  
l’exploitation de cet appareil de classe A, doivent faire l’objet d’une déclaration (en deux exemplaires)  
simultanément auprès des services suivants:  
Comité de Coordination des Télécommunications 20, avenue de Ségur - 75700 PARIS  
Préfecture du département du lieu d’exploitation  
Le formulaire à utiliser est disponible auprès des préfectures.  
La déclaration doit être faite dans les 30 jours suivant la mise en exploitation.  
Le non respect de cette obligation peut être sanctionné par les peines prévues au code des Postes et  
Télécommunications et celles indiquées dans la loi du 31 mai 1993 susvisée.  
Arrêté du 27 Mars 1993, publié au J.O. du 28 Mars - ATI  
VCCI Statement (Japan)  
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Regulatory Information  
Regulatory Statements  
Declaration of Conformity  
Figure A-1  
A7173A Adapter Declaration of Conformity  
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