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IBM SSA RAID Adapters for PC Servers
IBM SSA and SerialRAID Adapters for PC
Windows NT Device Drivers and Utilities - README.TXT
Version Servers - Last Updated 16th December 1999



1.0  -  Introduction

2.0  -  Before You Install your Adapter.
 .1  -   Getting PC Server BIOS Updates.
 .2  -   Software Requirements.
 .3  -   Hardware Requirements.
 .4  -   Getting Help.
 .4.1-    Service and Technical Support
 .4.2-    Defect Reporting

3.0  -  Installing Adapters
 .0.1-    USERS WITH MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF IBM SSA RAID ADAPTER.

 .1  -   Installing the IBM SSA RAID Adapter, IBM SerialRAID
         Adapter or the IBM Advanced SerialRAID/X Adapter.
 .1.1-    Supported SSA Array Migration.
 .1.2-    2-way Fast Write cache on IBM Advanced SerialRAID/X
          Adapter

 .2  -   Installing the IBM RAID Cluster Adapter.
 .2.1-    Supported SSA Array Migration.

4.0  - SSA Resource Configuration and Event Logging
 .1  -  Text Configurator
 .2  -  RSM Configurator
 .3  -  SSA Event Logger

5.0  -  SSA Microcode Download Utilities
 .1  -   Adapter Microcode Download Utility - ISSAADLD.EXE
 .2  -   Disk Microcode Download Utility - ISSADDLD.EXE
 .3  -   Enclosure Microcode Download Utility - ISSAEDLD.EXE

6.0  -  Having Problems?
 .1  -   Further Reading

APPENDIX A - IBM SSA RAID Adapter and IBM SSA RAID Cluster
             Adapter, Compaq and Hewlett Packard PCI Slot
             Restrictions.

APPENDIX B - Text Configurator Error Codes


1.0 INTRODUCTION
----------------

This readme file contains installation instructions for the
following IBM SSA RAID and SerialRAID Adapters. It also contains
instructions relating to using the download utilities for
updating adapter, enclosure and drive microcode under Windows NT.

Please also refer to the Section 5.0 Having Problems? before
calling a service representative.


2.0 BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR ADAPTER
----------------------------------

2.1 Getting PC Server BIOS Updates
----------------------------------

NOTE: It is recommended that you ensure that the Server you are
      using has the latest BIOS. This can be obtained from the
      following sites:

      www.pc.ibm.com/us/netfinity :  IBM PC Company Web site.
      www.compaq.com   :  Compaq company Web site.
      www.hp.com       :  Hewlett Packard company Web site.
      www.dell.com     :  DELL Company Web site.

2.2 Software Requirements
-------------------------

NOTE: It is recommended that you ensure that the version of
      Windows being used has the latest level service pack
      applied. At the time of writing this was Service Pack 5
      for NT4.0.

      This may be obtained from Microsoft's ftp site at:

      ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/

2.3 Hardware Requirements
-------------------------

For a list of IBM and OEM Intel PC Servers which have been tested
by IBM please refer to our Customer Support Website:

    http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/products/ssa

 * For SerialRAID adapters a supported PC Server platform which
   has a PCI bus (level 2.1).
 * 1 MB of fixed disk space above that required by NT.
 * 0.5 MB of memory above that required by NT.
 * 2-button mouse or other pointing device.
 * IBM Advanced SerialRAID/X Adapter, IBM SerialRAID Adapter,
   IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter or IBM SSA RAID Adapter, installed
   in a PCI slot of the system unit.

2.4 Getting Help
----------------

In all cases consult the documentation provided with your adapter,
and enclosures.

 - Installation Guide
 - User's Guide and Maintenance Information Manual
 - Technical Reference Manual

2.4.1 Service and Technical Support
-----------------------------------

We are happy to help you with your IBM SSA RAID Adapter questions.
You can contact us through one of the following:

   For Technical Support:

   - Please contact your supplier in the first instance

   - SSA Online Customer Support Homepage (All adapter/drive
     microcode and all customer host software including device
     drivers - look here first)

     http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/products/ssa

   For Product Information:

     http://www.storage.ibm.com/storage/

2.4.2 Defect Reporting
----------------------

Please report any defects to the supplier of your adapter.


3.0 INSTALLING ADAPTERS
-----------------------

Please note :

1) The Host Software programs are automatically copied to the
   directory "\issa", located on the NT's system partition.

2) If you install the SSA Device Drivers AT THE SAME time that you
   install Microsoft's Windows NT, then you will need to reinstall
   them once the operating system installation has been completed.
   During Windows NT setup, only the device driver is installed.
   The device driver event logging message dll must also be
   copied. This is done by re-installing the device drivers.
   Do not power off during this process if your Windows NT boot
   disk is on an SSA resource.

3) Because of a restriction in the Windows NT installation code a
   special procedure must be used to install NT on SSA disk drives
   attached to an IBM Advanced SerialRAID/X Adapter. This procedure
   is in the subdirectory \NTBoot. See the README.TXT file in
   that directory.

4) We recommend RAID-1 arrays be created with the Initial rebuild
   option set to 1, when using RAID-1 in conjunction with
   Windows NT.

5) Clicking the right mouse button on IBMSSA.SYS in Windows NT
   'Explorer' either on the original install diskette or in the
   winnt\system32\drivers directory brings up the "Properties
   box". Clicking on the version tab will give information useful
   in the diagnosis of any problems if they need to be reported to
   an IBM representative. The Internal Name being the most
   important as it shows the date and level of the device driver.
   This information is also available in RSM.

6) The host software can be installed from either the CD-ROM
   provided with your adapter, or from the Customer Support
   Web site:

      http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/products/ssa

   For more information relating to these software components
   refer to the Installation Guide, User's Guide and Maintenance
   Information Manual and the SSA Tools Menu HTML help files.


3.0.1 USERS WITH MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF SSA ADAPTER IN A SERVER
--------------------------------------------------------------

When you have more than one adapter in any one server you need
only install one instance of the device driver. All four IBM SSA
RAID / SerialRAID adapters use the same device driver.

If when you have more than one type of IBM SSA RAID / SerialRAID
adapter in one server you should proceed as follows :

  Do you have an IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter in the server?

  If * NO  * follow the instructions in section 3.1 below

  If * YES * follow the instructions in section 3.2 below


3.1 Installing the IBM SSA RAID Adapter, IBM SerialRAID Adapter
---------------------------------------------------------------
    or the IBM Advanced SerialRAID/X Adapter.
    -----------------------------------------

You should ensure that the device driver you are running is the
latest level, which may be downloaded from

 http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/products/ssa

1) If not upgrading an existing driver go to 2) otherwise:

   To manually check the version of the device driver you are
   currently running open Windows NT Explorer at:

   :\winnt\system32\drivers

   Right click on the file ibmssa.sys and select properties,
   and view the Version tab. Select the "Internal Name" field,
   and note the date.

   Repeat this process with the latest version on the supplied
   Windows NT Device Driver diskette, or such a diskette created
   from the Web site.

   If the version in the \winnt\system32\drivers directory is
   older, you should continue with step 2. Otherwise you need do
   nothing.

   IBMDSK.SYS
   ----------

   Please note you no longer require the ibmdsk.sys device driver.
   This was installed by the SSA device driver diskettes version
   1.01 to 1.06. The driver, and its references will be removed
   from your system when you install the new driver for your
   adapter. You may need to remove the entry from the SCSI
   Adapters, "Drivers" tab after you restart your system. The file
   itself can also be removed from the above drivers directory.

   To upgrade the driver follow the steps in 2)

2) Open the Control Panel and select SCSI Adapters.

   Select the drivers tab and click Add.

   Click "Have Disk", when prompted with the a:\ path, insert
   the Windows NT Device Driver diskette.

   Select the appropriate adapter - if you have more than one SSA
   adapter type in this host select any one of them. Answer "New"
   if asked which driver you wish to use.  When completed answer
   YES to reboot.

   NOTE: If you have more than one adapter in the same server, all
         SSA adapters will appear to Windows NT as the type you
         selected during install. This does not matter as they all
         use the same device driver.

3) You should now install the Host Software supplied on the CD-ROM
   or obtain updated versions of the SSA Event Logger and RSM from
   the SSA Customer Support Homepage.

      http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/products/ssa


3.1.1 Supported SSA Array Migration.
------------------------------------

IBM Advanced SerialRAID/X Adapter
---------------------------------

This adapter supports the migration of RAID-0 and RAID-5 arrays
created with the IBM SSA RAID Adapter (Note: The SSA RAID
Adapter supported RAID arrays split across the A and B loops of
the adapter. You MUST migrate arrays so that all the members of
an array are on one loop before migrating to the Advanced
SerialRAID/X Adapter). This adapter also supports the migration
of RAID-5 arrays created with the IBM SerialRAID Adapter.

All other RAID arrays (RAID-1) must be deleted (or reconfigured as
RAID-0 or RAID-5) prior to the members of these arrays being used
as SSA resources. Partition information on the array should first
be removed by using Disk Administrator and then the array can be
detached and deleted by the configurator. If the array utilised
the Fast Write Cache feature you must first "delete FW" with RSM
on the array view page before you can detach the array. Once an
array has been migrated, you cannot re-attach it to the old
adapter.


IBM SerialRAID Adapter
----------------------

This adapter supports the migration of RAID-5 arrays created with
the IBM SSA RAID Adapter only (Note: If the array is split between
the A and B loops of the adapter, it must be migrated so that the
array members are all on the same loop before migrating the array
to the SerialRAID Adapter). All other RAID arrays must be deleted
(or reconfigured as RAID-5) prior to the members of these arrays
being used as single SSA devices. Partition information on the
array should first be removed by using Disk Administrator and then
the array can be detached and deleted by the configurator.

Users who may have created RAID-1 or RAID-0 arrays on previous IBM
SSA adapters are advised that any data required on these disks
MUST be migrated to either single SSA devices or RAID-5 arrays and
the original arrays deleted BEFORE attaching to the IBM SerialRAID
Adapter.


3.1.2 2-way Fast Write cache on IBM Advanced SerialRAID/X Adapter
-----------------------------------------------------------------

Firmware level 7100, or later, for the IBM Advanced SerialRAID/X
Adapter supports the use of the fast write cache (FWC) in two-way
configurations, for example using Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS).
If you are using MSCS, upgrading to firmware 7100 or later, and
you wish to upgrade your arrays or disks to use FWC, then you
should follow this procedure:

1) Go into Services and stop Microsoft Cluster Service on both
   hosts.
2) Upgrade the IBM Advanced SerialRAID/X Adapter firmware on both
   hosts to 7100 or later.
3) Using Remote System Manager (RSM), select the logical view.
4) For each array and JBOD (System Disk) attached to NT write down
   the resource number.
5) For each array and JBOD in turn, detach it and then create a
   Fast Write Resource out of it.
6) Re-attach the array or JBOD ensuring that the original resource
   number is retained. DO NOT DELETE THE MBR OTHERWISE DATA WILL
   BE LOST !
6) Start Microsoft Cluster Service on both hosts.
7) Bring up Microsoft Cluster Admin.
8) If any disk group fails - reboot both servers and start
   Microsoft Cluster Admin. again.
9) Use Cluster Admin. to bring online any offline disk resources.
   Wait until the cluster is stable.
10) Verify the system is now operational.



3.2 Installing the IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter
-----------------------------------------------

You should ensure that the device driver you are running is the
latest level, which may be downloaded from

 http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/products/ssa

1) If not upgrading an existing driver go to 2) otherwise:

   To manually check the version of the device driver you are
   currently running open Windows NT Explorer at :

   :\winnt\system32\drivers

   Right click on the file ibmssa.sys and select properties, and
   view the Version tab. Select the "Internal Name" field, and
   note the date.

   Repeat this process with the latest version on the supplied
   Windows NT Device Driver diskette, or such a diskette created
   from the Web site.

   If the version in the \winnt\system32\drivers directory is
   older, you should continue with step 2. Otherwise you need do
   nothing.

   IBMDSK.SYS
   ----------

   Please note you no longer require the ibmdsk.sys device driver.
   This was installed by the SSA device driver diskettes version
   1.01 to 1.06. The driver, and its references will be removed
   from your system when you install the new driver for your
   adapter. You may need to remove the entry from the SCSI
   Adapters, "Drivers" tab after you restart your system. The file
   itself can also be removed from the above drivers directory.

   To upgrade the driver follow the steps in 2)

2) Open the Control Panel and select SCSI Adapters.

   Select the drivers tab and click Add.

   Click "Have Disk", when prompted with the a:\ path, insert
   the Windows NT Device Driver diskette.

   NON-CLUSTER MODE (1-way)
   ================

   Even if you have other SSA adapters in the server, select the
   following adapter when prompted by Windows :

     "IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter - Adapter A"

   CLUSTER MODE USERS PLEASE NOTE (2-way)
   ==============================

   When two IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapters are connected via SSA
   loops in what is called "2-way cluster mode" you MUST install
   each adapter in a separate host server. Each adapter must be
   given a node number, either A or B.

   When prompted by Windows install one adapter in the cluster as:

     "IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter - Adapter A"

   and the corresponding cluster partner adapter in the other
   server as:

     "IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter - Adapter B"

   even if you have other SSA adapter types in the server.

   NOTE : IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS THE CLUSTER WILL NOT FUNCTION
          CORRECTLY.

   Note : If you have more than one "IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter"
          in a host it cannot be connected by means of SSA cables
          to another "IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter" in the same
          host.

   Select the appropriate adapter as described above. Answer "New"
   if asked which driver you wish to use. When the driver
   installation has completed answer YES to reboot.

   NOTE: If you have more than one adapter in the same server, all
         SSA adapters will appear to Windows NT as the type you
         selected during install. This does not matter as they all
         use the same device driver.

   You must install a new NT Service using issaclus.exe, which is
   distributed from the SSA Customer Support Homepage with the NT
   Driver package for the SSA RAID Cluster Adapter (LL10). To do
   this copy ISSACLUS.EXE to :\issa. In
   :\issa execute the following:

        issaclus -install
        net start issaclus

   This will install and then start issaclus as an NT Service. It
   will be automatically restarted whenever NT is restarted.

3) You should now install the Host Software supplied on the CD-ROM
   or obtain updated versions of the SSA Event Logger and RSM from
   the SSA Customer Support Homepage.

      http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/products/ssa


3.2.1 Supported SSA Array Migration
-----------------------------------

IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter
----------------------------

This adapter supports the migration of RAID-1 arrays created with
the IBM SSA RAID Adapter only. All other RAID arrays must be
deleted (or reconfigured as RAID-1) prior to the members of these
arrays being used as single SSA devices. Partition information on
the array should first be removed by using Disk Administrator and
then the array can be detached and deleted by the configurator.

Users who may have created RAID-0 or RAID-5 arrays on previous
IBM SSA adapters are advised that any data required on these
disks MUST be migrated to either single SSA devices or RAID-1
arrays and the original arrays deleted BEFORE attaching to the
IBM RAID Cluster Adapter.



4.0 SSA Resource Configuration and Event Logging
------------------------------------------------

4.1 Text Configurator
---------------------

The IBM SSA RAID and RAID Cluster Adapters are supplied with a
text based resource configurator. This consists of three files
which can be copied from the Windows NT Device Driver Diskette.

  cfgmenu.nls
  cfghelp.nls
  issacfg.exe

NB : Do not run the PC-DOS version of the text configurator in a
     Windows NT command prompt.

This configurator is further described in the DOS readme file. It
is only supported with the IBM SSA RAID Adapter and the IBM SSA
RAID Cluster Adapter. Press F1 for help during use.

In all cases we recommend you use the RSM configurator when in
Windows NT.


4.2 RSM Configurator
--------------------

This configurator supports all four IBM SSA RAID / SerialRAID
Adapters. It is a web based Windows NT Service which can be used
remotely to configure resources.

It is available as a Stand Alone Windows NT Service and a
Netfinity Manager Web Extension for versions 5.0, 5.1 and 5.2.

For more information see the readmesa/nf.txt on the CD-ROM
(provided with some adapters) or visit :

   http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/products/ssa


4.3 SSA Event Logger
--------------------

The SSA Event Logger is required to pick up and analyse important
events occurring in the SSA subsystem. See elogger.txt on the
CD-ROM provided with some adapters or visit :

   http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/products/ssa



5.0 SSA Microcode Download Utilities
------------------------------------

IMPORTANT NOTES RE: MICROCODE DOWNLOADING
-----------------------------------------

* Do NOT download whilst disks are performing I/O.

* All open occurrences of the SSA Text/RSM Configurators should
  also be closed, prior to performing the download. Since RSM may
  be in use by a remote user, you should stop the "SSA Remote
  Systems Management" service prior to performing the download
  - remembering to restart it when all downloads have completed.

* If your Windows NT boot device is an SSA Resource, YOU SHOULD
  NOT APPLY MICROCODE UPDATES FROM WINDOWS NT, see the DOS readme
  file from how to apply downloads from DOS.

* Only use this utility program when instructed to do so by your
  service representative since downloading incorrect images, for
  example, could have a detrimental effect on your SSA Subsystem.

* Errors may be generated in SSA Event Log. These can be ignored
  and are a result of adapter reset which is necessary to
  initialise the new microcode.


5.1 Adapter Firmware Download - ISSAADLD.EXE
--------------------------------------------

ISSAADLD downloads an adapter microcode image to a specific SSA
adapter, or to all SSA adapters of the correct type it can find.
The LL or "Loadable Microcode Level" can be found in the Adapter
VPD details viewable via the RSM configurator Adapter View page.


IBM SSA Adapter Firmware Downloader for Windows, version 1.v
(v is version number)

usage: issaadld [-a node] [-q] [-p] firmware.Lxx

flags: -a node       identify adapter by node number (default all
                     adapters)
       -q            quiet mode (default is verbose)
       -p            pause just before loading firmware
       firmware.Lxx  input adapter firmware image file (xx is LL
                     field)



The adapter microcode image file type is identified by the file
extension.

xxxxxxxx.L03   :   image file for LL03 IBM SSA RAID Adapters
xxxxxxxx.L11   :   image file for LL11 IBM SSA RAID Adapters
xxxxxxxx.L04   :   image file for LL04 IBM SerialRAID Adapters
xxxxxxxx.L10   :   image file for LL10 IBM RAID Cluster Adapters
xxxxxxxx.L05   :   image file for LL05 IBM Advanced SerialRAID/X
                   Adapters


The adapter download program checks the "Loadable microcode field"
in the adapter VPD in order that the wrong image is not
inadvertently loaded to the card. Care should be taken if renaming
the files that the file extension is not altered.

NOTE: Versions of the ISSAADLD program prior to v1.7 supplied with
      this installation should NOT be used.


Examples
--------

To download a particular adapter microcode image (ADAP7100.L05 for
instance) to ALL IBM Advanced SerialRAID/X Adapters :

    issaadld ADAP7100.L05

To download a particular adapter microcode image (ADAP7100.L05 for
instance) just to the adapter which is 'Node 13' :

    issaadld -a 13 ADAP7100.L05

(The relevant node number can be found in the Adapter List page of
RSM)


5.2 Disk Microcode Download - ISSADDLD.EXE
------------------------------------------


IBM SSA Disk Microcode Downloader for Windows, version 1.v (v is
version number)

usage: issaddld [-a node] [-u uid] [-v vendor] [-f] [-q] [-p]
       ttttllll.DL

flags: -a node      identify adapter by node number (default all
                    adapters)
       -u uid       disk serial number (default all disks)
       -v vendor    identify drive vendor (default is IBM)
       -f           force download (default is to upgrade)
       -q           quiet mode (default is verbose)
       -p           pause just before loading microcode
       ttttllll.DL  input disk microcode image file
                    tttt is the product type
                    llll is the code level

Examples
--------

For drive microcode updates please refer to the drvupdos.txt file
supplied with the new drive microcode files.


5.3 Enclosure Controller Microcode Download - ISSAEDLD.EXE
----------------------------------------------------------


IBM SSA Enclosure Microcode Downloader for Windows, version 1.v
(v is version number)

usage: issaedld [-a node] [-d disp] [-e eli] [-f] [-t] [-q] [-p]
       mcodeNNN.hex

flags: -a node       only download enclosure(s) attached to an
                     adapter
       -d disp       only download enclosure(s) with "disp" on
                     their LED displays
       -e eli        only download enclosure with Enclosure
                     Logical Identifier "eli"
       -f            force download, even if it downgrades
                     microcode
       -t            temporary download
       -q            quiet mode (default is verbose)
       -p            pause just before loading microcode
       mcodeNNN.hex  input Intel Hex microcode file (NNN is code
                     level)


Examples
--------

To download a new level of controller microcode image (for
instance mcode014.hex) to ALL the suitable enclosures on ALL the
adapters :

    issaedld mcode014.hex

To download a new level of controller microcode image (for
instance mcode014.hex) to ALL the suitable enclosures attached to
the adapter with node number 12 :

    issaedld -a 12 mcode014.hex

To download a new level of controller microcode image (for
instance mcode014.hex) to ALL suitable enclosures with LED
display names of "TEST" :

    issaedld -d TEST mcode014.hex



6.0 Having Problems?
--------------------

1) You can install Windows NT to boot from an SSA Resource with
   the following adapters and resource types :

   IBM SSA RAID Adapter - single disks only.
   IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter - single disks only (usually
   private).
   IBM SerialRAID Adapter - single disk, RAID-5, FW disk, FW
   RAID-5.
   IBM Advanced SerialRAID/X Adapter - single disk, RAID-0,
   RAID-1, RAID-10. We strongly recommend not using RAID-5, or
   Fast-Write.

2) If your Windows NT boot device is an SSA resource, the SSA
   adapter must be installed in a PCI slot with a higher priority
   than that in which any SCSI adapter(s) with an active BIOS is
   installed.

3) With the IBM SSA RAID Cluster adapter if the operating system
   is to be on two clustered servers each with a PRIVATE SSA
   disk, then the following should be observed:

   During the early install process, the partner server is
   rebooted, the local private SSA disk becomes unavailable and
   setup cannot proceed. It is recommended that installation
   takes place on one server with the other powered down. Once
   completed it is then possible to install the next server with
   the first powered down.

   Partner servers should only be reset if the main machine has
   FULLY finished the boot sequence. Rebooting or resetting the
   partner machine at any other time may lead to failure of NT.

4) Operating in Microsoft Cluster Mode (MSCS)

   In some circumstances, when using a large number of arrays or
   older vintage disks, it is possible that resources are not
   unlocked during the shutdown of a host before the power is
   removed. In this event the resources are not visible at the
   other host and its is necessary to manually move the resources
   before full MSCS operation is possible.

   To avoid this the user may choose to stop all applications and
   switch off the Host (rather than shutdown). Using SSA disks
   manufactured after Sept 98 will also reduce the sensitivity of
   the problem. Whilst IBM takes great effort to ensure that all
   systems function correctly it is impossible to know what
   applications and APIs they will be used with. In order to
   reduce the sensitivity users should be aware of this problem
   and test for it during installation to maximum their
   operational availability. Please refer to the SSA Customer
   Support Homepage http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/products/ssa
   for more information on how to avoid this problem in real
   configurations.



6.1 Further Reading
-------------------

The CD-ROM supplied with your adapter contains Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
versions of the :

 Installation Guide
 User's Guide and Maintenance Information Manual

These can be found in the \docs directory of the CD-ROM.
PostScript versions are also supplied or visit :

   http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/products/ssa



APPENDIX A - IBM SSA RAID and RAID Cluster Adapters
             Compaq and HP PCI Slot Restrictions
---------------------------------------------------

These Slot Restrictions relate  to early SSA Adapter testing.
More recent test results and known slot restrictions may be
found at:

   http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/products/ssa


Compaq Installation Restrictions
--------------------------------


ProLiant 1500 - A maximum of 2 Adapters is supported

 IBM SSA RAID / RAID Cluster adapters may be inserted into any of
 the three ProLiant 1500 slots.


ProLiant 2500 - A maximum of 3 Adapters is supported

 IBM SSA RAID / RAID Cluster adapters may be inserted into any of
 the six ProLiant 2500 slots EXCEPT slot P6, where interference
 with the computer's chassis may cause damage to the SIMM module
 if the adapter is removed.

 The blue handle must be removed to place an adapter in slot P5.


ProLiant 5000 - A Maximum of 3 Adapters is supported

 Some restrictions apply when populating both buses with IBM SSA
  RAID / RAID Cluster adapters due to a shared PCI bus problem
  apparent only in early models of the ProLiant 5000.

 The table below shows all restrictions. All other configurations
 are supported.

 Bus 0  Bus 1    RESTRICTION
  P6     P2    Can populate either PCI Slot but NOT both with
               SSA Adapters
  P7     P3    Can populate either PCI Slot but NOT both with
               SSA Adapters
  P8     P4    Can populate either PCI Slot but NOT both with
               SSA Adapters

 All slots may require minor adjustment of the card stabiliser,
 loosen one of the screws holding the plastic card stabiliser to
 the casing and re-align to accommodate as required, remembering
 to tighten the screw again when finished.

  The blue handle must be removed to place an adapter in slots P5,
  P6, P7 and P8.


ProLiant 6000 - A Maximum of 3 Adapters is supported

 IBM SSA RAID / RAID Cluster adapters may be inserted into any of
 the nine ProLiant 6000 slots.


Hewlett Packard Restrictions
----------------------------


Hewlett Packard NetServer LH Pro - A maximum of 3 adapters

 IBM SSA RAID / RAID Cluster adapters may be inserted into any of
 the five HP LH Netserver PCI slots. However the spacing of the
 PCI connectors in the LH may prevent two SSA cards, or an SSA
 card and another full length card from being placed in adjacent
 slots.

 The blue handle must be removed to place an adapter in Bus 0,
 slot P9


Hewlett Packard NetServer LX Pro - A maximum of 3 adapters

 IBM SSA RAID / RAID Cluster adapters may be inserted into any of
 the six HP LX Netserver PCI slots. However the spacing of the PCI
 connectors in the LX may prevent two SSA cards, or an SSA card
 and another full length card from being placed in adjacent slots.


APPENDIX B - Text Configurator Error Codes
------------------------------------------

The Configurator displays error codes in a meaningful textual
fashion.

The error codes include:

0xfffd : General non-specific failure return code.
0xfffc : Hardware error.
0xfff8 : Illegal request.
0xfff0 : Not in table. Can't find disk with given serial number.
0xffe2 : Not yet implemented.
0xffef : Disk is currently offline.
0xffe0 : Not found.
0xfe1e : Array is broken or degraded. Some operations require a
         non-degraded array.
0xfe1a : NVRAM error. Its probably full with dormant entries. You
         could go and delete a few and then retry.
0xfe17 : Bad component exchange candidate.
0xfe18 : Array is broken. Some operations require a non-broken
         array.
0xfe13 : Bad new component serial number. New component is not
         suitable for component exchange.
0xfe11 : Bad disk serial number. Perhaps the disk went offline.
0xfe0c : Bad serial number. Perhaps there is already an array with
         this name.
0xff3a : Can't delete in-use resource. You can only delete dormant
         NVRAM entries.
0xff39 : Operation is not applicable for resource type. Perhaps
         you're trying to do a disk type of operation to an
         NVRAM entry (you can only list and delete these).
0xff38 : NVRAM is defective. The only sensible option here is to
         replace the module.


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