Compartible Systems Corporation RISC 2600i User's Guide

FC0054609-00 BUser’s GuideFibre Channel Adapter2600 Series

PrefaceIntended Audiencex FC0054609-00 BIntended AudienceThis guide is intended for those responsible for deploying 2600 Series Adapters on Windows,

PrefaceLicense AgreementsFC0054609-00 B xi Text in bold font indicates user interface elements such as a menu items, buttons, check boxes, or colum

PrefaceTechnical Supportxii FC0054609-00 BFor details about available service plans, or for information about renewing and extending your service, vi

PrefaceWarranty and Regulatory InformationFC0054609-00 B xiiiContact InformationQLogic Technical Support for products under warranty is available dur

PrefaceWarranty and Regulatory Informationxiv FC0054609-00 BLaser SafetyFDA NoticeThis product complies with DHHS Rules 21CFR Chapter I, Subchapter J

PrefaceWarranty and Regulatory InformationFC0054609-00 B xvCE Mark 2004/108/EC EMC Directive complianceEmission StandardsEN55022:2010/CISPR 22:2009+A

PrefaceWarranty and Regulatory Informationxvi FC0054609-00 BProduct Safety ComplianceUL, cUL Product SafetyUL60950-1 (2nd Edition), 2007CSA C22.2 609

FC0054609-00 B xviiQuick StartInstallation InstructionsThis Quick Start section describes how to install and configure your new 2600 Series Adapter i

Quick StartInstallation Instructionsxviii FC0054609-00 B6. Grasp the adapter by the top edge and seat it firmly into the appropriate slot (see Figure

Quick StartInstallation InstructionsFC0054609-00 B xix6. Save the file to your computer.7. Follow the installation instructions in the Readme file.St

ii FC0054609-00 BUser’s Guide—Fibre Channel Adapter2600 SeriesInformation furnished in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However,

Quick StartAdditional Resourcesxx FC0054609-00 BAdditional Resources To obtain the most current drivers, management tools, user instructions, and do

FC0054609-00 B 1-11 Product OverviewFunctionality and FeaturesThis section provides the following information: Functional Description  Features Su

1–Product OverviewFunctionality and Features1-2 FC0054609-00 BSupported Operating SystemsThe 2600 Series Adapters support commonly used operating sys

FC0054609-00 B 2-12 Installing Software and Initial SetupThis section provides information about using QLflash, updating the multi-boot code, and usi

2–Installing Software and Initial SetupMulti-boot Image for Fibre Channel Adapter Function Configuration Utility2-2 FC0054609-00 BMulti-boot Image fo

2–Installing Software and Initial SetupMulti-boot Image for Fibre Channel Adapter Function Configuration UtilityFC0054609-00 B 2-32. Boot to DOS.3. R

2–Installing Software and Initial SetupMulti-boot Image for Fibre Channel Adapter Function Configuration Utility2-4 FC0054609-00 BThe Fast!UTIL Optio

2–Installing Software and Initial SetupMulti-boot Image for Fibre Channel Adapter Function Configuration UtilityFC0054609-00 B 2-5Selectable Boot Set

2–Installing Software and Initial SetupMulti-boot Image for Fibre Channel Adapter Function Configuration Utility2-6 FC0054609-00 BThis option allows

2–Installing Software and Initial SetupMulti-boot Image for Fibre Channel Adapter Function Configuration UtilityFC0054609-00 B 2-7Restore Default Set

User’s Guide—Fibre Channel Adapter2600 SeriesFC0054609-00 B Page iiiRevised the procedure and revised the note. “Updating the Multi-boot Code” on pag

2–Installing Software and Initial SetupMulti-boot Image for Fibre Channel Adapter Function Configuration Utility2-8 FC0054609-00 BEnable LIP ResetYes

2–Installing Software and Initial SetupMulti-boot Image for Fibre Channel Adapter Function Configuration UtilityFC0054609-00 B 2-9Scan Fibre DevicesT

2–Installing Software and Initial SetupMulti-boot Image for Fibre Channel Adapter Function Configuration Utility2-10 FC0054609-00 BLoopback Data Test

2–Installing Software and Initial SetupMulti-boot Image for Fibre Channel Adapter Function Configuration UtilityFC0054609-00 B 2-11Setting and Viewin

2–Installing Software and Initial SetupMulti-boot Image for Fibre Channel Adapter Function Configuration Utility2-12 FC0054609-00 Bset-port-down-coun

2–Installing Software and Initial SetupMulti-boot Image for Fibre Channel Adapter Function Configuration UtilityFC0054609-00 B 2-13Running Diagnostic

2–Installing Software and Initial SetupMulti-boot Image for Fibre Channel Adapter Function Configuration Utility2-14 FC0054609-00 B

FC0054609-00 B 3-13 Configuring Fibre ChannelThis section describes the driver and agent installation, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting

3–Configuring Fibre ChannelInstalling Fibre Channel3-2 FC0054609-00 BBoot from SANBooting from SAN means booting the OS from a Fibre Channel target d

3–Configuring Fibre ChannelInstalling Fibre ChannelFC0054609-00 B 3-3Installing Fibre Channel in WindowsRefer to the Fibre Channel Adapter STOR Minip

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3–Configuring Fibre ChannelFibre Channel Adapter Parameters3-4 FC0054609-00 BFibre Channel Adapter ParametersSetting Fibre Channel Adapter Parameters

3–Configuring Fibre ChannelTarget Persistent BindingFC0054609-00 B 3-55. Click the Bind check box if you want to configure a specific port and bind i

3–Configuring Fibre ChannelBoot Devices Configuration3-6 FC0054609-00 Btarget port id = Port ID of the targettarget id = ID to which the target is bo

3–Configuring Fibre ChannelVirtual Ports (NPIV)FC0054609-00 B 3-7Virtual Ports (NPIV)Configuring NPIV with the QCC GUIRefer to the topic about using

3–Configuring Fibre ChannelVirtual Ports (NPIV)3-8 FC0054609-00 BFigure 3-1. Priority and Bandwidth-Based QoSThe priority method assigns priority lev

3–Configuring Fibre ChannelVirtual Ports (NPIV)FC0054609-00 B 3-9 Fibre Channel switch that supports NPIV Physical port attached in a point-to-poin

3–Configuring Fibre ChannelVirtual Ports (NPIV)3-10 FC0054609-00 B6. Use the slider to select the percentage, as shown in Figure 3-2.Select between 1

3–Configuring Fibre ChannelVirtual Ports (NPIV)FC0054609-00 B 3-116. Use the slider to select the bandwidth speed, as shown in Figure 3-3.Figure 3-3.

3–Configuring Fibre ChannelDriver Parameters3-12 FC0054609-00 B5. Use the slider to select a low, medium, or high priority, as shown in Figure 3-4.Fi

3–Configuring Fibre ChannelSelective LUNsFC0054609-00 B 3-133. On the HBA Parameters menu, select Configure HBA Parameters to open the Configure Para

FC0054609-00 B vTable of ContentsPrefaceWhat Is in This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ixIn

3–Configuring Fibre ChannelOut-of-Order Frame Reassembly3-14 FC0054609-00 BOut-of-Order Frame ReassemblyOut-of-order frame reassembly (OoOFR) reassem

3–Configuring Fibre ChannelPersonality ConfigurationFC0054609-00 B 3-15Personality ConfigurationThe 2600 Series Adapters are capable of changing the

3–Configuring Fibre ChannelTroubleshooting3-16 FC0054609-00 BRefer to the topic about performing diagnostics in the QConvergeConsole Help System for

3–Configuring Fibre ChannelTroubleshootingFC0054609-00 B 3-17Fibre Channel Troubleshooting DiagramFigure 3-5. Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Diagram (

3–Configuring Fibre ChannelTroubleshooting3-18 FC0054609-00 BFigure 3-6. Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Diagram (Part 2 of 2)No Yes Yes No No Yes 3 Ad

FC0054609-00 B A-1A Adapter LEDsEach QLE267x port has three LEDs (see Figure A-1). The amber LED on the left is 16Gb. The green LED in the middle is

A–Adapter LEDsA-2 FC0054609-00 B

FC0054609-00 B Glossary-1GlossaryadapterThe board that interfaces between the host system and the target devices. Adapter is synonymous with Host Bus

User’s Guide—Fibre Channel Adapter2600 SeriesGlossary-2 FC0054609-00 BFlashNon-volatile memory where the boot code is saved. At times, Flash and boo

FC0054609-00 B Glossary-3User’s Guide—Fibre Channel Adapter2600 SeriesBecause a path is a combination of an adapter and a target port, it is distinc

vi FC0054609-00 BUser’s Guide—Fibre Channel Adapter2600 Series2 Installing Software and Initial SetupFibre Channel Adapter SuperInstaller Installatio

User’s Guide—Fibre Channel Adapter2600 SeriesGlossary-4 FC0054609-00 BtargetThe storage-device endpoint of a SCSI session. Initiators request data f

FC0054609-00 B Index-1IndexAadapterconfiguring 2-4, 2-7LEDs A-1selecting 2-10Bbeacon on/off test 3-15BIOS compatibility 2-7boot devicesconfiguring 3-

User’s Guide Fibre Channel Adapter2600 SeriesIndex-2 FC0054609-00 BIinstallationadapter hardware xviidrivers xviiiFibre Channel 3-1QConvergeConsole

FC0054609-00 B Index-3User’s Guide Fibre Channel Adapter2600 SeriesUUEFI 2-13Vvirtual ports, configuring 3-7Wwarranty xiii

User’s Guide Fibre Channel Adapter2600 SeriesIndex-4 FC0054609-00 B

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FC0054609-00 B viiUser’s Guide—Fibre Channel Adapter2600 SeriesTarget Persistent Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

viii FC0054609-00 BUser’s Guide—Fibre Channel Adapter2600 SeriesA Adapter LEDsGlossaryIndexList of FiguresFigure Pagei Server Motherboard and Slots .

FC0054609-00 B ixPrefaceThis guide provides detailed instructions on the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of the QLE2670/QLE2672 adap