Review the HP scsiU320-00 (mpt) Mass Storage Driver Release Notes:
http://docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html#SCSI%20Host%20Bus%20Adapters
Review the HP Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Matrix:
http://docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html#SCSI%20Host%20Bus%20Adapters
Review the recommendations for performance. See “Performance Tuning”).
Make sure you have the necessary parts and tools. Installing the A7173A adapter requires disassembly of some system components. Before beginning the installation, see the manual for the system you plan to install the A7173A adapter in, for detailed instructions about installing host bus adapters in the PCI slots. In addition, you will need a grounding Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Kit (shipped with the A7173A).
Install the A7173A software. See “Installing A7173A Adapter Software”.
Confirm system firmware and update if necessary. See “System Firmware”.
Install the A7173A hardware. See “Installing A7173A Adapter Hardware”.
Connect the SCSI devices . See “Connecting SCSI Peripheral Devices”.
Confirm A7173A adapter firmware and update if necessary. See “Confirming the A7173A Adapter Firmware Version”.
Confirm the SCSI parameters, and change settings if necessary:
To determine how SCSI parameters can be set offline and online in your configuration, check the HP Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Matrix:
http://docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html#SCSI%20Host%20Bus%20Adapters
If you will be using a disk array in a multi-host environment, be sure you have a LUN 0 configured. See “Configuring LUN 0”.
Verify the installation. See “Verifying the Installation”.
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