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...1-1 Document Overview 1-2 Organization 1-2 Conventions 1-2 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 1-3 2 Installation Board Layout 2-2 Inserting the Host Adapter 2-3 Installing SCSI Devices 2-4 Internal SCSI Devices 2-5 External SCSI Devices 2-8 Installing the Device Driver (Version 2.0 or Later) for Solaris/SPARC 2.5.1 or 2.6 2-9 Installation from a Floppy Disk 2-9 Installation from the Adaptec Web Site 2-10 Configuring SCSI Devices 2-11 Troubleshooting Checklist 2-12 3 Using SCSISelect Selecting a Single-Chip Host Adapter with the P1275 User Interface 3-1 Executing the SCSISelect Utility 3-2 Using the...
...1-1 Document Overview 1-2 Organization 1-2 Conventions 1-2 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 1-3 2 Installation Board Layout 2-2 Inserting the Host Adapter 2-3 Installing SCSI Devices 2-4 Internal SCSI Devices 2-5 External SCSI Devices 2-8 Installing the Device Driver (Version 2.0 or Later) for Solaris/SPARC 2.5.1 or 2.6 2-9 Installation from a Floppy Disk 2-9 Installation from the Adaptec Web Site 2-10 Configuring SCSI Devices 2-11 Troubleshooting Checklist 2-12 3 Using SCSISelect Selecting a Single-Chip Host Adapter with the P1275 User Interface 3-1 Executing the SCSISelect Utility 3-2 Using the...
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.../OF User's Guide Using the SCSI Disk Utilities 3-10 Using the Verify SCSI Disk Media Utility 3-12 Using the Format SCSI Disk Utility 3-13 A Default Device Configuration Data Settings Initial Program Load Data File (ipldata.fc) A-1 Initial Program Load Data Settings A-1 SCSI ID Configuration Flags A-1 BIOS Control A-2 Host Adapter Control A-3 Host Adapter SCSI ID A-3 Bus Release Time A-3 Maximum # of Devices A-3 Reset Initialization Default Data Adjustments A-4 SCSI ID Configuration Flags A-4 Host Adapter Control A-4 Maximum # of Devices A-5 Adjusted Default Data Settings A-5 AHA-2940UW A-5 AHA...
.../OF User's Guide Using the SCSI Disk Utilities 3-10 Using the Verify SCSI Disk Media Utility 3-12 Using the Format SCSI Disk Utility 3-13 A Default Device Configuration Data Settings Initial Program Load Data File (ipldata.fc) A-1 Initial Program Load Data Settings A-1 SCSI ID Configuration Flags A-1 BIOS Control A-2 Host Adapter Control A-3 Host Adapter SCSI ID A-3 Bus Release Time A-3 Maximum # of Devices A-3 Reset Initialization Default Data Adjustments A-4 SCSI ID Configuration Flags A-4 Host Adapter Control A-4 Maximum # of Devices A-5 Adjusted Default Data Settings A-5 AHA-2940UW A-5 AHA...
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... servers with PCI. 1-1 Downloaded from your Solaris/UltraSPARC workstation. the AHA-2944UW/OF supports differential SCSI devices. Your new SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) host adapter features s Fast, reliable data transfer among the SCSI devices connected to it s A configurable control utility that enables you to your desktop The AHA-2940UW/OF supports single-ended SCSI devices; 1 w w w w Getting Started The AHA® -2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF Open Firmware host adapters provide powerful features to easily change SCSI-related settings directly from www.Manualslib.com manuals...
... servers with PCI. 1-1 Downloaded from your Solaris/UltraSPARC workstation. the AHA-2944UW/OF supports differential SCSI devices. Your new SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) host adapter features s Fast, reliable data transfer among the SCSI devices connected to it s A configurable control utility that enables you to your desktop The AHA-2940UW/OF supports single-ended SCSI devices; 1 w w w w Getting Started The AHA® -2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF Open Firmware host adapters provide powerful features to easily change SCSI-related settings directly from www.Manualslib.com manuals...
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... users guide, typographical conventions, and notes, cautions, and warnings. Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to select from a menu or list (select Refresh Display from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Used for commands (container break) and system messages (Controller I/O has been paused...). 1-2 Downloaded from the Controller menu). Conventions The following typographic conventions are directed to install the AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF host adapters, SCSI devices...
... users guide, typographical conventions, and notes, cautions, and warnings. Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to select from a menu or list (select Refresh Display from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Used for commands (container break) and system messages (Controller I/O has been paused...). 1-2 Downloaded from the Controller menu). Conventions The following typographic conventions are directed to install the AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF host adapters, SCSI devices...
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...-bit (68-pin) Wide External Connector AHA-2940UW/OF 16-bit (68-pin) Wide Internal Connector 8-bit (50-pin) Narrow Internal Connector 16-bit (68-pin) Wide External Connector AHA-2944UW/OF Figure 2-1. The diagrams below identify the SCSI connectors on mixing wide and narrow SCSI devices, refer to the Adaptec web site Connecting 8-Bit and 16-Bit Devices to an Adaptec Wide Host Adapter at http://www.adaptec.com/cables/ 2-2 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User's Guide Board Layout The AHA-2940UW/OF host adapter supports single...
...-bit (68-pin) Wide External Connector AHA-2940UW/OF 16-bit (68-pin) Wide Internal Connector 8-bit (50-pin) Narrow Internal Connector 16-bit (68-pin) Wide External Connector AHA-2944UW/OF Figure 2-1. The diagrams below identify the SCSI connectors on mixing wide and narrow SCSI devices, refer to the Adaptec web site Connecting 8-Bit and 16-Bit Devices to an Adaptec Wide Host Adapter at http://www.adaptec.com/cables/ 2-2 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User's Guide Board Layout The AHA-2940UW/OF host adapter supports single...
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... slot and secure it with preterminated SCSI cables, leave all devices unterminated. Make sure that all SCSI devices have unique SCSI ID's. (Refer to your device documentation for SCSI ID settings and instructions on manually changing the default settings.1) Note: If your computer comes with the screw that you connect only single-ended SCSI devices to the AHA-2940UW/OF and only differential SCSI devices to the AHA-2944UW/OF. 1 When narrow 50 pin SCSI devices are connected, the SCSI ID of the host adapter...
... slot and secure it with preterminated SCSI cables, leave all devices unterminated. Make sure that all SCSI devices have unique SCSI ID's. (Refer to your device documentation for SCSI ID settings and instructions on manually changing the default settings.1) Note: If your computer comes with the screw that you connect only single-ended SCSI devices to the AHA-2940UW/OF and only differential SCSI devices to the AHA-2944UW/OF. 1 When narrow 50 pin SCSI devices are connected, the SCSI ID of the host adapter...
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Turn the SCSI devices on, then turn the computer on the external SCSI device. AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User's Guide External SCSI Devices 1 Plug one end of External Devices 3 Reconnect the power cables to the device. Daisy-chain Connection of a 68-pin external SCSI cable into one external device, enable the device termination or attach a terminating plug to your computer and SCSI devices. Plug the other . External SCSI Device Connection 2 To connect additional external SCSI devices, daisy-chain each device to the previous device until all devices are installing only one...
Turn the SCSI devices on, then turn the computer on the external SCSI device. AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User's Guide External SCSI Devices 1 Plug one end of External Devices 3 Reconnect the power cables to the device. Daisy-chain Connection of a 68-pin external SCSI cable into one external device, enable the device termination or attach a terminating plug to your computer and SCSI devices. Plug the other . External SCSI Device Connection 2 To connect additional external SCSI devices, daisy-chain each device to the previous device until all devices are installing only one...
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... host adapter device driver, as root. 1 Insert the 7800 Family Open Firmware Manager Set, v2.0 device driver installation diskette into the floppy drive. 2 At the superuser prompt (#), type the following command and press Enter: /etc/init.d/volmgt stop 3 Then type the following and press Enter: pkgadd -d /dev/fd0 The following software package is displayed, type q to quit the installation: Installation of was successful. 7 Reboot the system to enable the new device driver...
... host adapter device driver, as root. 1 Insert the 7800 Family Open Firmware Manager Set, v2.0 device driver installation diskette into the floppy drive. 2 At the superuser prompt (#), type the following command and press Enter: /etc/init.d/volmgt stop 3 Then type the following and press Enter: pkgadd -d /dev/fd0 The following software package is displayed, type q to quit the installation: Installation of was successful. 7 Reboot the system to enable the new device driver...
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AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User's Guide Installation from the Adaptec Web Site 1 Visit the Adaptec web sit at http://www.adaptec.com 2 Select the Products link. 3 Select the Sun/UltraSparc Solutions link. 4 Follow the links and download the latest driver onto your system. 5 If you are not logged on at root, re-log on as root. 6 At the superuser prompt (#), type the...
AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User's Guide Installation from the Adaptec Web Site 1 Visit the Adaptec web sit at http://www.adaptec.com 2 Select the Products link. 3 Select the Sun/UltraSparc Solutions link. 4 Follow the links and download the latest driver onto your system. 5 If you are not logged on at root, re-log on as root. 6 At the superuser prompt (#), type the...
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... on a wide bus that support UltraSCSI. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2-11 However, to devices on the AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF are used the combined cable length must not exceed 3.0 meters for single-ended devices or 25 meters for differential devices to ensure reliable data transfer. If fewer than four UltraSCSI devices are active terminators. Installation Configuring SCSI Devices Your host adapters can transfer data at its...
... on a wide bus that support UltraSCSI. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2-11 However, to devices on the AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF are used the combined cable length must not exceed 3.0 meters for single-ended devices or 25 meters for differential devices to ensure reliable data transfer. If fewer than four UltraSCSI devices are active terminators. Installation Configuring SCSI Devices Your host adapters can transfer data at its...
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... turn the devices and computer ON again to reset the SCSI bus. s Check cable length and integrity. If you have a unique SCSI ID? If your computer hangs or the host adapter cannot always find the SCSI devices s Be sure SCSI termination is set correctly? s Try another PCI slot. Ì 2-12 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User's Guide Troubleshooting Checklist If you still haven't resolved your problem, read...
... turn the devices and computer ON again to reset the SCSI bus. s Check cable length and integrity. If you have a unique SCSI ID? If your computer hangs or the host adapter cannot always find the SCSI devices s Be sure SCSI termination is set correctly? s Try another PCI slot. Ì 2-12 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User's Guide Troubleshooting Checklist If you still haven't resolved your problem, read...
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... the ok prompt, select the Adaptec single-chip host adapter to change host adapter and SCSI configuration settings directly from the P1275 User Interface. The word select is used to establish a device instance for example: select /pci/@2/@4 3-1 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SCSISelect also contains utilities that allow you to be configured. You can use SCSISelect directly from your SCSI hard disk drives. For example, to low-level format or verify the disk media of...
... the ok prompt, select the Adaptec single-chip host adapter to change host adapter and SCSI configuration settings directly from the P1275 User Interface. The word select is used to establish a device instance for example: select /pci/@2/@4 3-1 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SCSISelect also contains utilities that allow you to be configured. You can use SCSISelect directly from your SCSI hard disk drives. For example, to low-level format or verify the disk media of...
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... Ultra SCSI Speed ENABLED ] (default) Host Adapter SCSI Termination AUTOMATIC ] (default) Initiate Sync Negotiation -- SCSI ID [ 0] [ YES ] (default) Maximum Sync Transfer Rate - AHA-294XU/UW/D - SCSI ID [ 0] [ YES ] (default) Reset SCSI Bus at the Select Host Adapter to scroll among the list of devices. Device Configuration Screen 3-4 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SCSI ID [ 0] [ 40.0 ] (default) Enable Disconnection ------- AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User's Guide environment of the other devices, the utility must make assumptions for...
... Ultra SCSI Speed ENABLED ] (default) Host Adapter SCSI Termination AUTOMATIC ] (default) Initiate Sync Negotiation -- SCSI ID [ 0] [ YES ] (default) Maximum Sync Transfer Rate - AHA-294XU/UW/D - SCSI ID [ 0] [ YES ] (default) Reset SCSI Bus at the Select Host Adapter to scroll among the list of devices. Device Configuration Screen 3-4 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SCSI ID [ 0] [ 40.0 ] (default) Enable Disconnection ------- AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User's Guide environment of the other devices, the utility must make assumptions for...
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... support SCSI parity. This option enables or disables SCSI parity checking. The default setting for each SCSI device on the same bus. - AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User's Guide Configuring SCSI Channel Interface Definitions The following before you select the host adapter SCSI ID: - The SCSI ID identifies each adapter must have the highest priority on the SCSI bus. Set SCSI Parity Checking to select the single-chip host adapter's SCSI Initiator ID. The default setting is used to the same SCSI bus so they are installed...
... support SCSI parity. This option enables or disables SCSI parity checking. The default setting for each SCSI device on the same bus. - AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User's Guide Configuring SCSI Channel Interface Definitions The following before you select the host adapter SCSI ID: - The SCSI ID identifies each adapter must have the highest priority on the SCSI bus. Set SCSI Parity Checking to select the single-chip host adapter's SCSI Initiator ID. The default setting is used to the same SCSI bus so they are installed...
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... 50-pin internal connector only OFF OFF 68-pin internal and 68-pin external connectors OFF ON 50-pin and 68-pin internal connectors OFF ON 50-pin internal and 68-pin external connectors INVALID 50-pin and 68-pin internal connectors and 68-pin external connector1 1 You cannot connect devices to them. The setting of UltraSCSI devices on the single-chip host adapter. Using SCSISelect s Support for single-chip host adapters that support cable-sensing termination is determined by which SCSI connectors on the SCSI bus. Host Adapter SCSI Termination is Automatic. The default...
... 50-pin internal connector only OFF OFF 68-pin internal and 68-pin external connectors OFF ON 50-pin and 68-pin internal connectors OFF ON 50-pin internal and 68-pin external connectors INVALID 50-pin and 68-pin internal connectors and 68-pin external connector1 1 You cannot connect devices to them. The setting of UltraSCSI devices on the single-chip host adapter. Using SCSISelect s Support for single-chip host adapters that support cable-sensing termination is determined by which SCSI connectors on the SCSI bus. Host Adapter SCSI Termination is Automatic. The default...
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..., the single-chip host adapter can perform other operations on initialization and after a hard reset. When the option is temporarily disconnected. The default setting is Yes. s Initiate Wide Negotiation- Note: If you use these devices, set Initiate Wide Negotiation to No. Advanced Configuration s Reset SCSI Bus at Host Adapter Initialization should be set to Yes. 3-9 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The default setting is Yes. This option determines whether the single-chip host adapter attempts 16-bit data transfers...
..., the single-chip host adapter can perform other operations on initialization and after a hard reset. When the option is temporarily disconnected. The default setting is Yes. s Initiate Wide Negotiation- Note: If you use these devices, set Initiate Wide Negotiation to No. Advanced Configuration s Reset SCSI Bus at Host Adapter Initialization should be set to Yes. 3-9 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The default setting is Yes. This option determines whether the single-chip host adapter attempts 16-bit data transfers...
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AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User's Guide Offset 0 - 15 0 - 15 0 - 15 0 - 15 Bits Title 8 Send Start Unit SCSI Command 9 Include In BIOS Scan 10 Report Even If Not Found 11 Multiple LUN Support Setting Disabled Value 0 Disabled 1 No 0 Disabled 0 BIOS Control Offset Bits Title 16 0 Support All Removable Drives 16 1 Support Removable Drive for Boot Only 16 2 BIOS Enable 16 4 Support More Than Two Drives 16 5 Display Message During Boot 16 6 Virtual DMA Services 16 7 Support >1 GByte Drive Translation 16 8 SCAM 16 11 Bootable CD...
AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User's Guide Offset 0 - 15 0 - 15 0 - 15 0 - 15 Bits Title 8 Send Start Unit SCSI Command 9 Include In BIOS Scan 10 Report Even If Not Found 11 Multiple LUN Support Setting Disabled Value 0 Disabled 1 No 0 Disabled 0 BIOS Control Offset Bits Title 16 0 Support All Removable Drives 16 1 Support Removable Drive for Boot Only 16 2 BIOS Enable 16 4 Support More Than Two Drives 16 5 Display Message During Boot 16 6 Virtual DMA Services 16 7 Support >1 GByte Drive Translation 16 8 SCAM 16 11 Bootable CD...
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... been deasserted. 1 This bit is set (ENABLED) for all SCSI IDs when it has been sensed that support automatic cable-sensing termination. Bit 7 Automatic Current-Sensing Termination 0 This bit is sensed as being tied to ground. 1 This bit is set (ENABLED) when the GND/REXT pin is always cleared (DISABLED). A-4 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Host Adapter Control Fast-20 Bit 1 UltraSCSI Mode 0 This bit is cleared (DISABLED) when the GND...
... been deasserted. 1 This bit is set (ENABLED) for all SCSI IDs when it has been sensed that support automatic cable-sensing termination. Bit 7 Automatic Current-Sensing Termination 0 This bit is sensed as being tied to ground. 1 This bit is set (ENABLED) when the GND/REXT pin is always cleared (DISABLED). A-4 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Host Adapter Control Fast-20 Bit 1 UltraSCSI Mode 0 This bit is cleared (DISABLED) when the GND...
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... reset initialization default data adjustments A-4 Device configuration 3-8 screen illustration 3-4 Device Driver installation 2-9 E Enable disconnection option 3-9 F Fast-20 settings A-4 Format disk utility low-level format destroys data and cannot be aborted 3-13 Format SCSI disk utility 3-13 Forth evaluator, See OK prompt Forth prompt, See OK prompt G gnd/rext pin A-4 H Host adapter autotermination A-4 control settings A-3, A-4 Fast-20 A-4 SCSI ID 3-6 SCSI ID settings A-3 SCSI termination 3-7 single-chip with the P1275 user interface 3-1 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search...
... reset initialization default data adjustments A-4 Device configuration 3-8 screen illustration 3-4 Device Driver installation 2-9 E Enable disconnection option 3-9 F Fast-20 settings A-4 Format disk utility low-level format destroys data and cannot be aborted 3-13 Format SCSI disk utility 3-13 Forth evaluator, See OK prompt Forth prompt, See OK prompt G gnd/rext pin A-4 H Host adapter autotermination A-4 control settings A-3, A-4 Fast-20 A-4 SCSI ID 3-6 SCSI ID settings A-3 SCSI termination 3-7 single-chip with the P1275 user interface 3-1 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search...
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... Pin gnd/rext A-4 wideps# A-4 Power connection to SCSI devices 2-7 Properties command 3-2 pwd command 3-2 R Release information for device 3-2 Reset initialization default data adjustments A-4 host adapter control A-4 SCSI ID configuration flags A-4 Reset SCSI bus at host adapter initialization option 3-9 ROM monitor, See OK prompt S SCSI channel interface, configuring 3-6 SCSI device configuration 3-8 SCSI disk utilities 3-10 format SCSI disk utility 3-13 target selection screen, illustrated 3-10 verify SCSI disk media utility 3-12 SCSI ID configuration flags A-1, A-4 wide setting A-4 SCSI...
... Pin gnd/rext A-4 wideps# A-4 Power connection to SCSI devices 2-7 Properties command 3-2 pwd command 3-2 R Release information for device 3-2 Reset initialization default data adjustments A-4 host adapter control A-4 SCSI ID configuration flags A-4 Reset SCSI bus at host adapter initialization option 3-9 ROM monitor, See OK prompt S SCSI channel interface, configuring 3-6 SCSI device configuration 3-8 SCSI disk utilities 3-10 format SCSI disk utility 3-13 target selection screen, illustrated 3-10 verify SCSI disk media utility 3-12 SCSI ID configuration flags A-1, A-4 wide setting A-4 SCSI...