Adding Multi-Initiator Support

In a multi-initiator configuration, multiple SCSI host bus adapters (HBA) are connected to the same SCSI bus. Multi-initiator is supported for A6828A HBAs having part number A6828A-60101 or higher.

	NOTE: Multi-initiator is not supported for HP A6828A SCSI HBA with part number A6828A-60001.

If you need multi-initiator support for an Itanium®-based system, follow the steps mentioned in the section, .

If you need multi-initiator support for a PA-RISC based system, follow the steps mentioned in the section, .

Multi-Initiator Support for Itanium®-Based System

If you need multi-initiator support for HP A6828A SCSI HBA installed in an Itanium®-based system, perform the following steps:

1. Ensure that the part number of the HBA is A6828A-60101.

2. Install the driver patch, PHKL_28566.

Multi-Initiator Support for PA-RISC Based System

If you need multi-initiator support for HP A6828A SCSI HBA installed in a PA-RISC based system, perform the following steps:

1. Ensure that the part number of the HBA is A6828A-60101.

2. Install the appropriate driver patch. Refer to for information on the patch you need to install on your system.

   Table 2-5 Mapping of System Version to Driver Patch

   System Version	Driver Patch
   HP-UX 11.0	PHKL_27555
   HP-UX 11i	PHKL_27556