IBM Ultra320 - Manual (Page 15)

Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation
This chapter helps you prepare to install the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter. Preparing
to install the adapter involves the following tasks:
v Checking Prerequisites
v Preparing for a PCI Slot-Length Installation
v Determining Your Cable Requirements
Checking Prerequisites
To install the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter, you may need the following items:
v Your system unit installation guide
v IBM Eserver pSeries & RS/6000 Standalone Diagnostics CD-ROM (Version 5.2.0.11 or higher)
v Flat-blade screwdriver
v PCI Adapter Placement Reference, order number SA38-0538
v Documentation provided with your SCSI devices
Note: This adapter is supported on multiple systems and may require a system firmware update. Contact
your service representative for further details.
To connect SCSI hard disk drives to the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter, you need the
following cables:
v External cables (for attaching external storage devices or subsystems)
v An interposer cable, if required for external subsystem connections
v Internal cables (for attaching internal hard disk drives or backplanes)
Using AIX
In addition to the items listed above, this section includes AIX-specific items needed when preparing for
installation.
v AIX 5.1 Update CD-ROM (Recommended Maintenance Package 5100-04 or higher)
v AIX 5.2 Update CD-ROM (Recommended Maintenance Package 5200-01 or higher)
v PCI-X SCSI RAID Controller Reference Guide for AIX, order number SA23-1323
Using Linux
In addition to the items listed above, this section includes Linux-specific items needed when preparing for
installation.
v Linux Operating System CD-ROMs
v PCI-X SCSI RAID Controller Reference Guide for Linux, order number SA23-1327
Preparing for a PCI Slot-Length Installation
To prepare the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter for a PCI slot-length installation, do the
following:
1. Remove the two screws that hold the handle to the adapter. Refer to Figure 1 on page 1.
2. Remove the handle from the adapter.
3