IBM Advanced SerialRAID/X User manual

To add extra function to your Advanced SerialRAID/X Adapter, you
must first download the required firmware and software from the SSA
World Wide Web page at:
http://www.hursley.ibm.com/ssa/pcserver
This Installation Guide asks you to install firmware and software from
CD-ROMs and also from diskettes. However, because the code is
only available from the SSA World Wide Web, you must first visit
the above web page, and select ‘Download Latest Code Levels’.
After agreeing to the license, select the correct operating system
and adapter (the Advanced SerialRAID/X Adapter is identified as
‘LL05’).
For Windows NT, download the ‘All in one (ll05)’ package. This
self-extracting package will load the necessary code into the correct
directories as follows:
1. c:\issa\update\driver
which will contain the device-driver software. If asked to load
device-driver software from the CD-ROM, you must instead
load the software from this directory.
2. c:\issa\update\rsm
which will contain the event logger and Remote System
Management (RSM) software. If asked to load the event
logger from the CD-ROM, you must instead load the code from
this directory.
3. c:\issa\update\ssaflash
which will contain the SSA-adapter microcode.
Refer to Chapter 5 of this manual for details about downloading
the SSA-disk-drive microcode.
For NetWare, download the Host Software, Adapter Microcode and
RSM for NetWare packages. These self-extracting packages allow
you to create the required diskettes or data directories.
Advanced SerialRAID/X Adapter: Installation Guide
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IBM Advanced SerialRAID/X Adapter
Installation Guide
SA33-3290-02

IBM Advanced SerialRAID/X Adapter
Installation Guide
SA33-3290-02

Note
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Warranties and Notices” included with your system unit.
Third Edition (October 1999)
This major revision supersedes SA33–3290–01. Technical changes are shown by a vertical line to the left of each
change.
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Contents
Safety Information.......................v
About This Book.......................vii
Related Publications ......................vii
ISO 9000..........................vii
Trademarks .........................vii
Chapter 1. Overview ......................1
Handling the Adapter ......................1
Electrostatic Discharge Protection .................1
SSA Connectors........................2
Adapter Card Lights ......................2
Summary of Installation Procedures .................3
Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation ................5
Inventory ..........................5
Determining Your Cable Requirements ................5
Chapter 3. Installing Hardware ..................7
Installing the Adapter ......................7
Connecting SSA Disk Drives....................8
Problem Determination .....................9
Configuring Your System .....................9
Chapter 4. Installing the Device Driver Software and Microcode ......11
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 ....................11
Installation on an existing server .................11
Installing NT onto an SSA Resource in a New Server ..........13
Verifying the Installation ....................16
Novell NetWare 4.2 ......................18
Installing on an existing server .................18
Installing NW onto an SSA Resource in a new server ..........19
Verifying the Installation ....................21
Novell NetWare 5 .......................21
Installation on an existing server .................21
Installing NW onto an SSA Resource in a new server ..........23
Verifying the Installation ....................24
Chapter 5. Downloading the Latest Microcode ............27
Downloading the Microcode ...................27
Downloading Adapter Microcode ..................27
Downloading Disk Microcode ...................28
Enclosure Controller Microcode (7133 Models D40 and T40) ........29
Checking the Existing Levels of Microcode and Host Software ........30
Appendix A. Connecting SSA Devices to the Adapter ..........31
SSA Loops and Links .....................31
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Loops and Data Paths ....................31
Rules for SSA Loops ......................34
Subsystem Performance Recommendations ..............35
Appendix B. Communications Statements ..............37
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ..........37
VCCI Statement .......................37
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Taiwan ..........38
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement .........38
Avis de conformitéaux normes de l’Industrie Canada ...........38
Industry Canada Compliance Statement ...............38
United Kingdom Telecommunications Requirements ...........38
European Union (EU) Statement ..................38
Radio Protection for Germany ...................39
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Safety Information
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place a hazardous voltage
on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the
responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and
grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
Use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables to
prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical
potentials.
During an electrical storm, do not connect cables for display stations, printers,
telephones, or station protectors for communication lines.
CAUTION:
A lithium battery can cause fire, explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F), solder directly to the cell, incinerate, or
expose cell to water. Keep away from children. Replace only with the part number
specified for your system. Use of another battery might present a risk of fire or
explosion.
The battery connector is polarized; do not try to reverse the polarity.
Dispose of the battery according to local regulations.
A module on the IBM Advanced SerialRAID/X Adapter contains a lithium battery.
CAUTION:
The Fast Write Cache Option Card contains a nickel-cadmium (NiCad) battery. To
avoid possible explosion, do not incinerate the battery. Exchange only with a
manufacturer approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local
regulations and where recycling facilities exist.
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