HP BL860c U320 Installation Guide - Page 21

5 Hardware Installation and OS-Independent Procedures This chapter includes the following topics: System Firmware The firmware on HP 9000 systems is known as Processor Dependent Code (PDC). On HP Integrity® systems, the system firmware is based on the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) specifications. There is also an EFI driver component for the A7173A adapter firmware for Integrity® systems. To determine the correct PDC or EFI version to use the A7173A adapter in your system, see the HP Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Matrix, at: http://docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html#SCSI%20Host%20Bus%20Adapters For information about updating system firmware, see the HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Support Guide, at: http://docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html#SCSI%20Host%20Bus%20Adapters Installing A7173A Adapter Hardware This section contains information about installing the A7173A adapter hardware in a supported HP-UX system. WARNING! The installation procedures in this section require opening the computer cabinet, which might expose you to high-energy (high-amperage) circuits and sharp edges on the equipment chassis. Be sure to remove all rings, watches, and other jewelry before opening the cabinet. Before beginning installation, and without removing the adapter from its antistatic bag, inspect the adapter for any signs of obvious damage, such as chipped or loose components. Contact HP if the adapter is damaged. CAUTION: The A7173A adapter contains electronic components that can easily be damaged by small amounts of static electricity. To avoid damage, follow these guidelines: • Store the adapter in its antistatic plastic bag until you are ready to install it. • Work in a static-free area, if possible. • Handle the adapter by the edges only. Do not touch electronic components or electrical traces. • If you must lay the adapter down, place it on a non-conductive mat or surface. • Use the Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) kit that is provided with the adapter. Follow the instructions included with the kit. • Use a suitable ground; for example, an exposed metal surface on the system chassis can serve as a ground. Installing the Adapter Install the A7173A adapter in any supported HP-UX system according to the offline host bus adapter installation procedure for that system. For more information about installation procedures, see the HP system documentation at: http://docs.hp.com/en/hw.html System Firmware 21