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Netfinity 5500 - Adaptec BIOS loading issue with greater than 7 logical drives
Applicable to: World-Wide
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):
Symptom
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.
Work Around
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.
SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, D/T8660, 5500, NETFINITY, SERVER, ADAPTEC, AHA-2940UW, UNCLASSIFIED, H163900
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Search Keywords |
PSY2, D/T8660, 5500, NETFINITY, SERVER, ADAPTEC, AHA-2940UW, UNCLASSIFIED, H163900 | |
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Hint Category |
RAID, Retain | |
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Date Created |
16-06-98 | |
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Last Updated |
24-02-99 | |
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Revision Date |
23-02-2000 | |
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Brand |
IBM PC Server | |
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Product Family |
Netfinity 5500, ServeRAID | |
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Machine Type |
8660, Various | |
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Retain Tip (if applicable) |
H163900 | |
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Date created: O98/06/09, Date last altered: A98/06/12, |