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Set
jumpers on old models only:
For older HBA models only, jumpers may need to be set:
Set the HBA jumpers as shown
in the diagram below to program it for use with the Windows host. This step does not need to be performed on
newer
HBAs.
Note: The LP850-EMC has no user-configurable
jumpers.
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2.
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Install Adapter in card slot
With host system power removed, install
the HBA(s) by following the instructions included with your adapter. The
adapter installs into a single slot and has no user-configurable jumpers or
switches.
When
choosing an HBA for your host computer, it is important to know which HBA is
compatible with its PCI/PCI-X/PCI Express slots. Certain HBA models have specific voltage
requirements or physical limitations that allow them to only work in specific
slots. Computers today have several different bus slot types for accepting
HBAs. PCI, PCI-X, PCI-X 2.0, and
PCI-Express. PCI slots can be 32-bit and 64-bit (denoted by their 124-pin or
188-pin connectors.) These slots have
plastic “keys” that prevent certain HBAs from fitting into them. These keys work with the cut-out notches in
the HBA edge connecter so that only compatible HBAs will fit into them. This is done because of the voltage
characteristics of the HBA. Inserting a 3.3v HBA into a 5v slot would cause
severe damage to both the HBA and the server.
Therefore, the slot keys denote the type of voltage provided by the slot and effectively
prevent a voltage incompatible HBA from being inserted. The following figure shows how PCI slots
will appear with their keys and what type of voltage is provided for each
slot type.
The figure below shows the HBA edge
connecters compatible with the PCI slots shown in the figure above. Note HBA #5 which shows a universal HBA
edge connecter. Universal HBAs are
compatible with both 3.3v and 5v PCI slots.
Emulex
offers HBAs for each bus/slot type available. The following table shows each
of the EMC-supported Emulex HBAs, and their respective slot requirements. Be
sure to consult both your server user guide and Emulex to ensure that the HBA
you want to use is compatible with your server's bus.
Note
that a few HBAs are keyed universally, but require 5 V power (LP7000, LP8000,
LP850.) They will fit into a 3.3 V PCI/PCI-X slot, but will not work unless
the slot is capable of universal (3.3 V and 5 V) signaling. Consult your server user guide or
manufacturer. Also, the LP9802DC,
while capable of 3.3 V or 5 V signaling operation, fits only into a 3.3 V
PCI/PCI-X slot. Remember, some of the older HBAs are tall (also referred to
as full-height) and may not fit into a server with a low-profile
chassis. These factors must be
considered before implementing your configuration to avoid unnecessary delays
and possible equipment swaps or returns.
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3.
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Apply power and boot
Reapply power and allow the system to boot
normally.
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Installing Emulex HBA(s) on a Windows host
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