Digital Equipment StorageWorks EK-KZPCM-UG User manual

KZPCM PCI-to-Dual Channel
UltraSCSI and 10/100MB Ethernet
Host Adapter
User’s Guide
EK–KZPCM–UG. B01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

Second Printing July 1998
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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.
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This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment
has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection

against such radio frequency interference. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required
to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. Any
modifications to this device - unless expressly approved by the manufacturer - can void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC rules.
Consult the UltraSCSI Configuration Guidelines, EK–ULTRA–CG. A03, for details on
correct cabling; also refer to Chapter 2 of this document.
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Contents
Revision Record………..……………………………………………………….ix
About This Guide………………………………………………..……………..xi
1 Product Description
1.1 Functional Description............................................................................................. 1–1
1.2 Physical Description................................................................................................ 1–2
1.3 KZPCM Host Adapter Features................................................................................ 1–3
1.4 Specifications.......................................................................................................... 1–3
2 Installing the KZPCM Host Adapter
2.1 Installation Overview............................................................................................... 2–1
2.2 Getting Started......................................................................................................... 2–1
2.2.1 User-Supplied Hardware and Software Requirements....................................... 2–1
2.2.2 KZPCM Host Adapter Kit Contents.................................................................. 2–2
2.2.3 Back Up Your System...................................................................................... 2–2
2.3 Terminating the SCSI Buses.................................................................................... 2–2
2.4 Setting SCSI Device IDs.......................................................................................... 2–4
2.5 Installing the Host Adapter...................................................................................... 2–5
2.5.1 Inserting the Host Adapter in a Chassis Slot..................................................... 2–5
2.5.2 Connecting Internal SCSI Devices.................................................................... 2–6
2.5.3 Connecting External SCSI Devices................................................................. 2–10
2.6 Cabling for Typical Configurations........................................................................ 2–12
3 BIOS Configuration Utility
3.1 Starting the On-board Configuration Utility............................................................. 3–1
3.2 Descriptions of the Main Menu Selections............................................................... 3–2
3.3 Selected Adapter Utilities Menu .............................................................................. 3–3
3.4 Adapter Setup Menu................................................................................................ 3–3
3.5 Device Selections Menu........................................................................................... 3–4
3.6 Exiting the Configuration Utility ............................................................................. 3–6
3.7 Parameter Settings Quick Reference Chart............................................................... 3–6

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4 Windows NT Installation
4.1 SYMC8XX.SYS Miniport Driver Description.......................................................... 4–1
4.2 Installing the SYMC8XX.SYS Miniport Driver....................................................... 4–2
4.3 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................... 4–3
4.3.1 No SCSI Devices Are Found During Installation.............................................. 4–3
4.3.2 A Disk Drive is Recognized as Seven Different Devices When Only One is
Physically Connected to the SCSI Bus.............................................................. 4–4
4.3.3 Problems with Ultra Devices Using Ultra Protocol........................................... 4–4
5 DIGITAL OpenVMS Installation
5.1 DIGITAL OpenVMS Driver Description ................................................................. 5–1
5.2 Installing the DIGITAL OpenVMS Driver............................................................... 5–2
5.2.1 DIGITAL OpenVMS, Version 7.1–1H1 Only................................................... 5–2
5.2.2 DIGITAL OpenVMS, Version 7.1–1H2 or Higher............................................ 5–6
5.3 Changing the SCSI ID of the Host Adapter (VMS) .................................................. 5–8
6 DIGITAL UNIX Installation
6.1 DIGITAL UNIX Driver Description ........................................................................ 6–1
6.2 Installing the DIGITAL UNIX Driver...................................................................... 6–1
6.2.1 Driver Installation............................................................................................ 6–2
6.2.2 Additon of New Hardware after KZPCM Installation....................................... 6–2
6.2.3 Bus Re-numbering............................................................................................ 6–3
6.3 Setting the Host Adapter SCSI ID (UNIX)............................................................... 6–5
6.3.1 Setting the Host Adapter ID at the System Console.......................................... 6–5
6.3.2 Setting the Adapter ID Under the UNIX Operating System .............................. 6–6
5 Ethernet Description and Configuration
7.1 KZPCM Host Adapter Ethernet Option Features...................................................... 7–1
7.2 Displaying and Setting Ethernet Port Characteristics................................................ 7–1
7.3 System Installation for Windows NT on Ethernet Option......................................... 7–2
7.3.1 Initial System Installation................................................................................. 7–2
7.3.2 Existing system Installation.............................................................................. 7–2
6 KZPCM Host Adapter Diagnostics
8.1 Locating the KZPCM Host Adapter in the System................................................... 8–1
8.2 Determining the KZPCM Host SCSI ID................................................................... 8–3
8.3 Determining Which Drives are Connected to the KZPCM Host Adapter.................. 8–3
8.4 Locating SCSI Device ID Conflicts.......................................................................... 8–4
8.4.1 Two Disk Drives with the Same ID.................................................................. 8–4
8.4.2 Disk Drives with the Same ID as the Host........................................................ 8–4

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8.5 Checking the SCSI Bus Termination........................................................................ 8–4
8.6 Testing the SCSI Ports............................................................................................. 8–5
8.7 Testing the Ethernet................................................................................................. 8–6
Figures
1-1 KZPCM Host Adapter.......................................................................................... 1–1
2-1 KZPCM Host Adapter PCB Components ............................................................. 2–3
2-2 Inserting the Host Adapter in a Slot ..................................................................... 2–6
2-3 Installing the 68-pin Cable Connector Onto the Host Adapter .............................. 2–7
2-4 Installing the 50-pin Cable Connector Onto the Host Adapter .............................. 2–8
2-5 Connecting the Ribbon Cable to an Internal SCSI Device .....................................2-9
2-6 Connecting the Ribbon Cable to a Second Internal SCSI Device.........................2-10
2-7 Connecting an External SCSI Cable to the Host Adapter.....................................2-11
2-8 Connecting the External SCSI Cable to an External SCSI Device........................ 2-12
2-9 Configuration, 16-bit Internal Devices Only........................................................2-13
2-10 Configuration, 16-bit Internal and 8-bit Devices .................................................2-14
2-11 Configuration, 16-bit External and Internal, and 8-bit Devices............................2-15
3-1 Configuration Utility Main Menu......................................................................... 3–2
3-2 Utilities Menu...................................................................................................... 3–3
3-3 Adapter Setup Menu ............................................................................................ 3–3
3-4 Device Selections Menu....................................................................................... 3–4
3-5 Device Specific Parameter Menu ......................................................................... 3–5
Tables
1-1 Specifications ...................................................................................................... 1–4
2-1 Switchpack Switch Settings for Devices Connected to Channel A........................ 2–3
2-2 Switchpack Switch Settings for Devices Connected to Channel B........................ 2–4
3-1 Parameter Settings Quick Reference Chart........................................................... 3–7

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Revision Record
The Revision Record provides a concise publication history of this guide. It lists the
guide revision levels and release dates, and summarizes the changes made to each
revision.
The following revision history lists all revisions of this publication and their
effective dates. The publication part number is included in the Revision Level
column, with the last entry denoting the latest revision. This publication
supports the KZPCM PCI–to–Dual Channel Ultra SCSI 10/100MB Ethernet Host
Adapter.
Revision Level Date Summary of Changes
EK–KZPCM–UG. A01 April 1998 Original Release
EK–KZPCM–UG. B01 July 1998 Revise Section 4.2, Installing the
SYMC8XX.SYS Mini-port Driver