ADIC Scalar 1000 Network Card User Manual


 
Pre-installation Procedure 19
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SNC 5100
Install the SNC 5100
This section covers installation of the SNC 5100, SCSI devices, and Host Bus
Adapter.
Before you or your service representative installs the SNC 5100, you must
perform the steps in the "Pre-installation Procedure".
Pre-installation Procedure
It is important that the steps in this procedure are completed before you begin
the installation of the SNC 5100. This ensures a successful installation of the
product.
Table 2: Pre-Installation Checklist
Step Actions Comments and References
1
Verify that the required host platform
operating system version is
compatible with the installed Fibre
Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA).
For the most current list of supported
platforms, required host platform code
updates, and information on how to
obtain them, visit www.adic.com.
2
Verify that the HBA BIOS and device
drivers have been procured and are
installed in host system(s).
For the most current list of supported
HBAs, the required BIOS and device
driver, visit www.adic.com.
See Host Bus Adapter Setup on
page 29.
3
Optionally, install the Host
Registration Service on the hosts that
will be connected to the SNC 5100.
Consult your service representative.
For more information on Access
Options, see the ADIC Management
Console User Guide.
4
Ensure that all host Fibre Channel
cables
° Have been ordered with the product
or
° Have been preinstalled and checked
and
° Are labeled with host system
identifier.
Refer to the HBA Specification provided
with your HBA.