Dell 6 GBps SAS HBA Manual de usuario

Dell PowerEdge 6 Gbps SASHBA and Internal TapeAdapterUser’s Guide

10 PowerEdge 6 Gbps SAS HBA and Internal Tape Adapter FeaturesSupported operating systemsMicrosoft Windows Server 2003 familyMicrosoft Windows Server

PowerEdge 6 Gbps SAS HBA and Internal Tape Adapter Features 11LED Port Activity Feature for 6 Gbps SAS HBA OnlyThe 6 Gbps SAS HBA controllers are equi

12 PowerEdge 6 Gbps SAS HBA and Internal Tape Adapter Features

Hardware Installation 133Hardware InstallationThis chapter describes how to install the Dell PowerEdge 6 Gbps SAS HBA and Internal Tape Adapter cards.

14 Hardware InstallationWhen adding a 6 Gbps SAS HBA or Internal Tape Adapter, remove the blank filler bracket on the back of the system aligned with

Hardware Installation 157Tighten the bracket screw, if any, or use the system’s retention clips to secure the controller to the system’s chassis.8For

16 Hardware InstallationFigure 3-3. Connecting the Cable for 6 Gbps SAS HBA10Replace the cover of the system. For more information on closing the syst

Driver Installation 174Driver InstallationThe Dell PowerEdge 6 Gbps SAS HBA and Internal Tape Adapter cards require software drivers to operate with M

18 Driver InstallationInstalling the Windows DriverThis section documents the procedures used to install the Windows driver.Creating the Driver MediaT

Driver Installation 194From the displayed list of drivers, select the driver that you require and perform the following steps. aSelect the self-extrac

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indica

20 Driver Installation NOTE: Use a formatted USB key to provide the driver. For additional details check the Dell Support website at support.dell.com

Driver Installation 21Installing a Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 Driver for a New Controller1Turn off the system.

22 Driver InstallationUpdating the Windows DriverTo update the Windows driver for the 6 Gbps SAS HBA or Internal Tape Adapter card that is already ins

Driver Installation 236Make the driver files available with the USB key, or other media.7Select Install from a list or specific location.8Click Next.

24 Driver InstallationUpgrading the KernelYou must reinstall the DKMS-enabled driver packages when upgrading to a new kernel. To update or install the

6 Gbps SAS HBA BIOS 2556 Gbps SAS HBA BIOSThe BIOS of the Dell PowerEdge 6 Gbps SAS HBA and Internal Tape Adapter cards have the following features:•

26 6 Gbps SAS HBA BIOSConfiguration UtilityUsing Configuration Utility1Boot the system.2Press <Ctrl><C> during POST when prompted.Wait unt

6 Gbps SAS HBA BIOS 27Exit Screen NOTE: Changes to the SAS BIOS Configuration Utility take effect only when you exit the utility.Use the Adapter List

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Troubleshooting 296TroubleshootingFor support and troubleshooting information on your Dell PowerEdge 6 Gbps SAS HBA or Internal Tape Adapter cards, se

Contents 3Contents1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Hardware Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Operati

30 Troubleshooting•Message: Error obtaining PHY properties configuration information.Description: Fails to read vital configuration page from firmware

Troubleshooting 31BIOS Error Messages•Message: Press <Ctrl+C> to enable BIOSDescription: When the BIOS is disabled, you are given the option to

32 Troubleshooting•Message: MPT firmware faultDescription: The adapter did not initialize properly. There may be a problem with the adapter configurat

Troubleshooting 33•Message: MPT BIOS Fault xxh encountered at adapter PCI (xxh, xxh, xxh)Description: – Fault 01: No I/O port assigned to the adapter.

34 Troubleshooting•Message: SAS Address NOT programmed on controller in slot xxDescription: The SAS address (World Wide ID) equals zero and is not pro

Appendix A: Updating the Firmware 357Updating the FirmwareYou can flash the firmware package to update either of the following: •Dell PowerEdge • 6 Gb

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4 ContentsInstalling the Driver During a Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2. . . . . . 20Installing a Windows Server 2003, Windows Server

Overview 51OverviewThe Dell PowerEdge 6 Gbps SAS HBA and Internal Tape Adapter cards are part of the Dell Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) controllers solut

6 OverviewHardware ArchitectureFigure 1-1 displays the hardware architecture of the 6 Gbps SAS HBA. The Internal Tape Adapter has a similar architectu

Overview 7Operating System SupportThe 6 Gbps SAS HBA and Internal Tape Adapter cards support the following operating systems:• Microsoft Windows Serve

8 OverviewContacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing

PowerEdge 6 Gbps SAS HBA and Internal Tape Adapter Features 92PowerEdge 6 Gbps SAS HBA and Internal Tape Adapter FeaturesThis section provides the spe