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Compaq StorageWorks 64-Bit PCI-To-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter User Guide
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer: Bill Reitz Project: Compaq StorageWorks 64-Bit PCI-To-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter User Guide Comments:
Part Number: AA-RKPDA-TE 173941-001 File Name: C-CH2 INSTALLATION.DOC Last Saved On: 12/22/99 10:06 AM
Verifying the Installation
To verify the HBA is properly installed and is operating:
1.
Connect the computer AC power cord and then turn the computer on.
2.
At power up, observe the POST LED indicators on the HBA. The
position of the Post LED indicators is defined in Figure 1-1 and Table 1-
1 of this manual. The green LED indicates power functions and the
yellow LED signifies port activity. The Yellow LED blinks at all times
during normal operation. Table 2-1 lists normal LED indications.
Table 2-1
POST LED Indicators
Green LED
Yellow LED
State
Off
Flashing (irregular)
POST processing in progress
On
Slow blink (1 Hz)
Normal (inactive)
On
Flashing (irregular)
Normal (active)
On
Fast blink (4 Hz)
Normal (busy)
Slow blink
Off
Normal (link down or not yet started)
Configuration Guidelines for Operating
Systems
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Windows NT: The accompanying software for loading the Windows
NT driver also contains the default registry parameter settings that are
loaded as part of the driver installation. The default topology setting is
for FCAL, Topology = 0. Consult the following sources for any
restriction and for information on supported configurations specific to
your operating system and topology.
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Release Notes
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ACS Platform Kit for your storage subsystem
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Compaq Computer Corporation Website
http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/adapters.html
Drill down through Services and Support to Adapter Support.
