Multiple Adapters; Slot Selection And Boot Order - HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII Installation And Configuration Manual

Chapter 4

Multiple Adapters

The disk array drivers and firmware will support up to six adapters, but your
particular model of HP NetServer may have fewer PCI slots available. Be sure to
check your system's PCI I/O slot availability and any slot restrictions before
purchasing another adapter.
If you will be configuring more than one adapter, make one photocopy of
Worksheets A and B for each adapter.

Slot Selection and Boot Order

If you purchased an HP NetServer array model, then the adapter is already
installed in the PCI slot recommended for your system.
The table below lists the slots recommended for your HP NetServer. Using other
slots may cause IRQ conflicts and other problems.
Table 4-1. Preferred PCI Slot Number by HP NetServer
HP NetServer
E45 and E50
LC II
LD Pro
LH Pro and LH II
LX Pro and LXe Pro
LXr Pro
LXr Pro8
The slot you choose for the adapter could affect the boot order of your devices.
The boot order differs among systems, so consult the mass storage section of your
system documentation for boot order information. (If you need to prevent booting
from the adapter, follow the instructions in Chapter 6, Step M during the
installation.)
The adapter can share IRQs. To determine the implications of IRQ sharing for
slot selection, refer to your system documentation and the NOS Installation
Guide in the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM.
Cable management is another factor to consider when choosing a slot for the
adapter. Try to avoid having cables block access to other I/O cards in the system.
Preferred PCI Slot
Number Alternate Slots
4
5
9
9
5
5
any slot
Planning
10, 11, 12
10, 11, 12
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