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RUser’s GuideAHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OFPCI to UltraSCSI Host Adapters for Open Firmware Systems

1-2AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s GuideDocument OverviewThis section covers the structure of this users guide, typographical conventions, and

1-3Getting StartedNotes, Cautions, and WarningsAlways use care when handling any electrical equipment. To avoid injury to people or damage to equipmen

2-12▼▼▼▼InstallationThis chapter explains how to install AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF hardware and device drivers.WARNING: Before you begin install

2-2AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s GuideBoard LayoutThe AHA-2940UW/OF host adapter supports single-ended SCSI devices. The AHA-2944UW/OF host a

2-3InstallationInserting the Host Adapter1Remove the cover from the computer case. (If necessary, refer to your computer documentation.) Figure 2-2. R

2-4AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s Guide3Insert the host adapter in a 32-bit or 64-bit PCI expansion slot. Press it down firmly so that the con

2-5InstallationInternal SCSI Devices1Install or enable terminators on the device that you plan to install at the end of the internal cable. Then remov

2-6AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s Guide3Plug one end of the 50-pin or 68-pin internal SCSI cable into the host adapter’s internal SCSI connect

2-7Installation4Plug the other end of the internal SCSI cable into the connector on the last internal SCSI device in the chain. This device must be te

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2-8AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s GuideExternal SCSI Devices1Plug one end of a 68-pin external SCSI cable into the host adapter’s external SCS

2-9Installation4Install the host adapter device driver, as described in the following section.Installing the Device Driver (Version 2.0 or Later) for

2-10AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s GuideInstallation from the Adaptec Web Site1Visit the Adaptec web sit at http://www.adaptec.com2Select the

2-11InstallationConfiguring SCSI DevicesYour host adapters can transfer data up to 40 MBytes per second on each SCSI channel when connected to devices

2-12AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s GuideTroubleshooting ChecklistIf you have any problems during the installation, check the following items f

3-13▼▼▼▼Using SCSISelectThe SCSISelect utility enables you to change host adapter and SCSI configuration settings directly from your computer’s deskto

3-2AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s Guide4To verify the selection, type the following command at the ok prompt:pwd5To view the configuration pro

3-3Using SCSISelect1To select an option Press ↑, ↓, or Space to scroll through the options: Configure/View Host Adapter Settings and SCSI Disk Utiliti

3-4AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s Guideenvironment of the other devices, the utility must make assumptions for configuration settings based on

3-5Using SCSISelect2Use the keys listed in the table below for the device configuration screen. Alternate keys, where possible, are provided for termi

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3-6AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s GuideConfiguring SCSI Channel Interface DefinitionsThe following four options enable you to configure the SC

3-7Using SCSISelect Support for UltraSCSI Speed— This option determines whether the single-chip host adapter negotiates for double-speed synchronous t

3-8AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s GuideSCSI Device ConfigurationThe next four options allow you to configure certain parameters for each SCSI

3-9Using SCSISelect– 10.0 MB/sec for Narrow SCSIIf the single-chip host adapter is configured so it will not initiate synchronous data transfers (Init

3-10AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s GuideUsing the SCSI Disk UtilitiesTo use the SCSI Disk Utilities option1Select SCSI Disk Utilities from the

3-11Using SCSISelect2Use the keys listed in the table below for the SCSI Disk Utilities target selection screen as follows. Alternate keys, where poss

3-12AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s Guide4Select Verify or Format.These options are explained in the following sections.Using the Verify SCSI D

3-13Using SCSISelectIf the Verify utility finds a Recovered Error or a Medium Error on the device, a message similar to the following appears:Verifyin

3-14AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s GuideA safety prompt that verifies the selection appears (Figure 3-8).Figure 3-8. Format Utility Message Sc

A-1A▼▼▼▼Default Device Configuration Data SettingsInitial Program Load Data File (ipldata.fc)Initial Program Load Data SettingsNote: Fields in shaded

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A-2AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s GuideBIOS Control0–15 8 Send Start Unit SCSI CommandDisabled 00–15 9 Include In BIOS Scan Disabled 10–15 10

A-3Default Device Configuration Data SettingsHost Adapter ControlHost Adapter SCSI IDBus Release TimeMaximum # of DevicesOffset Bits Title Setting Val

A-4AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s GuideReset Initialization Default Data AdjustmentsSCSI ID Configuration FlagsWideHost Adapter ControlFast-20

A-5Default Device Configuration Data SettingsMaximum # of DevicesAdjusted Default Data SettingsAHA-2940UW Initial Program Load Data File—IPL7881.FCAHA

Index-1▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ IndexAAdvanced configuration 3-9AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OFillustrated 2-2Autotermination settings A-4BBIOS control settings

AHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s GuideIndex-2IInitial program load dataipldata.fc A-1Initial program load data settings A-1, A-3BIOS control A-2

Index-3IndexSelectcommand 3-1purpose of the word 3-1Selecting a single-chip host adapter to configurewith the P1275 user interface 3-1Show-devs comman

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v▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Contents1 Getting StartedSupported Platforms 1-1Audience 1-1Document Overview 1-2Organization 1-2Conventions 1-2Notes, Cautions, and Wa

viAHA-2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF User’s GuideUsing the SCSI Disk Utilities 3-10Using the Verify SCSI Disk Media Utility 3-12Using the Format SCSI Dis

1-11▼▼▼▼Getting StartedThe AHA® -2940UW/OF and AHA-2944UW/OF Open Firmware host adapters provide powerful features to your Solaris/UltraSPARC workstat