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NETFINITY 5500: ADAPTEC BIOS loading ISSUE W/ >7 log. DRVS



Subject: NETFINITY 5500: ADAPTEC BIOS loading ISSUE W/ >7 log. DRVS.
New Netfinity server RETAIN TIP: 

     Record number:       H163900
     Device:              D/T8660
     Model:               M
     Hit count:           UHC00000
     Success count:       USC0000
     Publication code:    PC50
     Tip key:             001
     Date created:        O98/06/09
     Date last altered:   A98/06/12
     Owning B.U.:         USA


Abstract: NETFINITY 5500: ADAPTEC BIOS loading ISSUE W/ >7 log. DRVS.

TEXT:

The following pertains only to the Netfinity 5500 server Type 8660 models 11U, 1RU, 41U, 4RU, 11X, 1RX, 41X, 4RX configured with a Adaptec SCSI Adapter model AHA-2940UW IBM Option p/n 02K3454 (FRU p/n10L7095):


The Adaptec SCSI Adapter BIOS will not load upon POST if 8 or more logical drives are defined with the Onboard ServeRAID II Controller or a optional ServeRAID II Adapter.


WORKAROUND:

IF the system is configured to boot to a drive supported by the Adaptec Adapter, then configure the Onboard ServeRAID II Controller and / or optional ServeRAID II Adapter to no more than 7 Logical drives.


Detail:

The Adaptec BIOS will not load if 8 or more logical drives are configured with the Onboard ServeRAID II Controller and / or a optional ServeRAID II Adapter.
If the System is NOT configured to Boot from a device attached to the Adaptec Controller, then the Onboard ServeRAID II Controller and / or optional ServeRAID II Adapter may be configured to support up to their maximum Logical drive capacities.


Adaptec is a registered trademark of Adaptec, Inc.
AHA is a trademark of Adaptec, Inc.


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