Digital Equipment Corporation SCSI User's Guide

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSIHost AdapterUser’s GuideEK–KZPBA–UG. B01Digital Equipment CorporationMaynard, Massachusetts

KZPBA–CA PCI–to–UltraSCSI Host Adapterx EK–KZPBA–UG. B01• Chapter 3: Installing the KZPBA–CA PCI-to-Ultra SCSI Host Adapter —Describes how to instal

About This GuideEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 xiSupport and ServicesWho to contact in the AmericasInformation and Product Questions: Local Sales Office / StorageWo

EK–KZPBA–UG. B01 1–11OverviewThis chapter provides an overview of the KZPBA–CA PCI-to-Ultra SCSI Host Adapter.The KZPBA–CA is an ultra wide single-end

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adapter1–2 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01The host adapter supports multithreaded I/O operations, thereby allowingsimultaneous operati

Chapter 1. OverviewEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 1–3 PCI Bus Interface• Up to 132 MB/sec data transfer rate on the PCI bus• PCI single and dual address cycles sup

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adapter1–4 EK–KZPBA–UG. B011.4 Support and Information ServicesThe KZPBA–CA Host Adapter is designed for easy installat

EK–KZPBA–UG. B01 2–12Configuration GuidelinesBefore you install the KZPBA–CA host adapter in your computer, you need to becomefamiliar with the produc

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adapter2–2 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01SCSI ID SelectionThe KZPBA–CA host adapter is assigned SCSI ID 7. For the SCSI devicesmounte

Chapter 2. Configuration GuidelinesEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 2–3UltraSCSI Configuration Guidelines for cable lengths. For Fast-10 SCSIconfigurations with BA35

Second Printing, May 1998While Digital believes the information included in this publication is correct as of the date ofpublication, it is subject to

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adapter2–4 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01Figure 2–1 Host Adapter and FAST-10 StorageWorks ShelfNOTEMaximum cable length is 2 meters

Chapter 2. Configuration GuidelinesEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 2–52.5 UltraSCSI Configuration ExampleThis sample configuration (Figure 2-2) shows how you can co

EK–KZPBA–UG. B01 3–13Installing the KZPBA–CA AdapterThis chapter describes how to install the KZPBA–CA board into a computer. Theprocedures include te

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adaptaer3–2 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01 3.2.1 User-Supplied Hardware and Software Requirements The KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host

Chapter 3. Installing the KZPBA–CA AdapterEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 3–3Figure 3–1 KZPBA–CA Single-Ended Host AdapterCAUTIONTo protect the board from static d

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adaptaer3–4 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01NOTEPCI cards are designed with their components onthe opposite side of non-PCI cards5. Se

Chapter 3. Installing the KZPBA–CA AdapterEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 3–53.3.1 Connecting Internal SCSI DevicesRefer to your SCSI device documentation if you w

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adaptaer3–6 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01Figure 3–3 Installing the 68-pin Cable Connector Onto the Host AdapterFigure 3–4 Installi

Chapter 3. Installing the KZPBA–CA AdapterEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 3–7NOTEThe colored stripe on one side of the ribbon cablemust be aligned with pin 1 on the

EK–KZPBA–UG. B01 iiiContentsRevision Record...

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adaptaer3–8 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01Figure 3–6 Connecting Ribbon Cable to a Second Internal SCSI Device4. To connect three or

Chapter 3. Installing the KZPBA–CA AdapterEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 3–9Figure 3–7 Connecting External SCSI Cable to Host Adapter2. Attach the other end of th

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adaptaer3–10 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01Figure 3–8 Connecting External SCSI Cable to External SCSI DeviceSHR-1060ExternalSCSI Dev

Chapter 3. Installing the KZPBA–CA AdapterEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 3–113.4.2 Host Adapter TerminationTermination on the KZPBA–CA single-ended host adapter m

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adaptaer3–12 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01 Figure 3–9 Single Internal SCSI Bus CAUTION A KZPBA–CA host adapter does not support

Chapter 3. Installing the KZPBA–CA AdapterEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 3–13 Figure 3–10 Two Internal SCSI Buses External Devices Only When only external SCSI

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adaptaer3–14 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01 Figure 3–11 External SCSI Bus SHR-1059Term in atio nEnabledPersonalityModuleHost Adapter

Chapter 3. Installing the KZPBA–CA AdapterEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 3–15SCSI Bus Priority ArbitrationSCSI bus priority arbitration is based on the SCSI ID of

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adaptaer3–16 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01If you do not see this menu, refer to your system documentation for moreinformation about

Chapter 3. Installing the KZPBA–CA AdapterEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 3–17PCI slot informationBusDeviceNumberFunctionNumberVendorIDDeviceIDRevisionIDInterruptVe

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adapteriv EK–KZPBA–UG. B013 Installing the KZPBA–CA Adapter (cont.)3.3.2 Connecting External SCSI Devices...

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adaptaer3–18 EK–KZPBA–UG. B013.7.2 For Systems Running Alpha BIOSIf your system is running with an Alpha BIOS, verif

Chapter 3. Installing the KZPBA–CA AdapterEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 3–193. To further verify the installation, if desired, press the Alt-Q keycombination when

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adaptaer3–20 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01 Digital Equipment Corporation AlphaServer 2100

EK–KZPBA–UG. B01 4–14EEROM Configuration Utility (Alpha-Systems)This chapter describes the EEROM configuration utility for the KZPBA-CA adapter inAlph

KZPBA-CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adapter4–2 EK–KZPBA–UG. B014.2.1 Setting TerminalTo display the EEROM Configuration Utility on a VT320, or newer gener

Chapter 4. EEROM Configuration UtilityEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 4–34. Type either of the following at the prompt and press Enter:To start from a floppy disket

KZPBA-CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adapter4–4 EK–KZPBA–UG. B014.2.2.2 Systems With AlphaBIOSFor systems with AlphaBIOS, follow these steps to start the E

Chapter 4. EEROM Configuration UtilityEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 4–54.3 Using the EEROM Configuration UtilityUse the up and down arrow keys to move the selecto

KZPBA-CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adapter4–6 EK–KZPBA–UG. B014.4 Changing EEROM ParametersTables A–1 and A–3 in Appendix A describe reasons to change the

Chapter 4. EEROM Configuration UtilityEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 4–7Figure 4–5 The Edit EEROM Host Adapter Parameters Screen+================Edit EEROM Host A

ContentsEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 v6 Troubleshooting6.1 Introduction...

KZPBA-CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adapter4–8 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01Table 4−1 Default FIFO Threshold for Various ChipsChip Default FIFO Threshold Value Represe

Chapter 4. EEROM Configuration UtilityEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 4–9Figure 4–6 Edit EEROM Device Parameters Screen+=====================Edit EEROM Device Para

KZPBA-CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adapter4–10 EK–KZPBA–UG. B014. When you finish changing device adapter parameters, press the “o” key tosave your change

Chapter 4. EEROM Configuration UtilityEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 4–114.4.4 Enabling FAST-10 on all Devices Connected toa FAST-10 BoardTo set all devices conne

EK–KZPBA–UG. B01 5–15QLogic “Fast!Util” (Intel-Systems)This chapter describes the QLogic “Fast!Util” for the KZPBA-CA adapter in Intel-systems.5.1 EER

KZPBA-CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adapter5–2 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01Figure 5−1 QLogic Fast! Util Main MenuQLogic Fast! UTIL Version 1.27 Select

Chapter 5. QLogic Fast!UtilEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 5–35.3 Changing Configuration SettingsYou can change configuration settings for a particular option, rese

KZPBA-CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adapter5–4 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01Figure 5−3 Host Adapter SettingsQLogic Fast! UTIL Version 1.27 Selected AdapterAdapte

Chapter 5. QLogic Fast!UtilEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 5–5Table 5−2 Host Adapter SettingsSettingRange DefaultHost Adapter Enabled or Disabled EnabledHost Adapt

KZPBA–CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adaptervi EK–KZPBA–UG. B01Tables1–1 KZPBA–CA Specifications...

KZPBA-CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adapter5–6 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01Figure 5−4 SCSI Device SettingsQLogic Fast! UTIL Version 1.27

Chapter 5. QLogic Fast!UtilEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 5–73. Use the Tab key to select an entire group of settings or the arrow key toselect the setting for one

KZPBA-CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adapter5–8 EK–KZPBA–UG. B013. When the utility finishes polling the SCSI IDs, it displays a list of the SCSIdevice sett

Chapter 5. QLogic Fast!UtilEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 5–95.5 Formatting DevicesUse the SCSI Disk Utility option to select a device on the SCSI bus for low-leve

EK–KZPBA–UG. B01 6–16TroubleshootingThis chapter provides troubleshooting information to help diagnose problems that canoccur during the installation

KZPBA-CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adapter6–2 EK–KZPBA–UG. B016.2 System Power-on ProblemsAfter you turn on your host system, the CPU either performs a se

Chapter 6. TroubleshootingEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 6–36.3 SCSI Device ProblemsTable 6–2 lists a SCSI device problem, specifies the probable causes, and sug-g

KZPBA-CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Host Adapter6–4 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01Table 6–2 SCSI Device Troubleshooting Table (Continued)Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Ac

Chapter 6. TroubleshootingEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 6–5Table 6–3 Boot Sequence Troubleshooting TableSymptom Probable Cause Corrective ActionBoot failure Inco

EK–KZPBA–UG. B01 viiRevision RecordThis Revision Record provides a concise publication history of this guide. It lists theguide revision levels, relea

EK–KZPBA–UG. B01 A–1AEEROM Parameter SettingsThis chapter describes EEROM device-specific parameters on the KZPBA-CA. Itprovides a description of each

KZPBA-CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Storage AdapterA–2 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01Table A–1 Descriptions of Host Adapter Parameters (KZPBA-CA GeneralOperation)Parameter D

Appendix A. EEROM Parameter SettingsEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 A–3Table A–1 Descriptions of Host Adapter Parameters (KZPBA-CA GeneralOperation) (Continued)Para

KZPBA-CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Storage AdapterA–4 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01Table A–1 Descriptions of Host Adapter Parameters (KZPBA-CA GeneralOperation) (Continued

Appendix A. EEROM Parameter SettingsEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 A–5Table A–2 FIFO Threshold Controls and Corresponding Parameter SettingParameter FIFO Threshold

KZPBA-CA PCI-to-UltraSCSI Storage AdapterA–6 EK–KZPBA–UG. B01Table A–4 Descriptions of Device EEROM Parameters(KZPBA-CA to Device Interaction)Parame

Appendix A. EEROM Parameter SettingsEK–KZPBA–UG. B01 A–7Table A–4 Descriptions of Device EEROM Parameters(KZPBA-CA to Device Interaction)(Continued)P

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EK–KZPBA–UG. B01 ixAbout This GuideThis chapter tells you what this User’s Guide does, identifies the audience, describes thestructure and contents (c