USER’S GUIDE 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI Host Adapters Version 2.
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Document DB15-000182-01, Second Edition (March 2002) This document describes LSI Logic Corporation’s family of 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI Host Adapter boards and will remain the official reference source for all revisions/releases of these products until rescinded by an update. LSI Logic Corporation reserves the right to make changes to any products herein at any time without notice.
Preface This book is the primary reference and user’s guide for the LSI Logic family of 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI Host Adapter boards. It contains a complete functional description for each of these boards as well as complete physical and electrical specifications. Audience This document assumes that you have some familiarity with Fibre Channel protocol and related support devices and will benefit persons installing and using these boards.
Related Publications LSIFC929 Dual Channel Fibre Channel I/O Processor Technical Manual, August 2001 (LSI Order # S14073) LSIFC919 Single Channel Fibre Channel I/O Processor Technical Manual, October 2001 (LSI Order # DB15-000151-01) Fusion-MPT™ Device Management User’s Guide, September 2001 (LSI Order # DB15-000186-00) Revision Record Revision Date Remarks 1.0 06/01 First printing. 2.0 03/02 Final printing.
Contents Chapter 1 Installing the 2 Gbit/s Host Adapters 1.1 General Description 1.2 Obtaining Windows NT/Windows 2000 Drivers 1.3 Quick Host Adapter Installation Procedure 1.4 Detailed Installation Procedure 1.4.1 Before You Start 1.4.2 Inserting the Host Adapter 1-1 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-3 Chapter 2 2 Gbit/s Host Adapter Characteristics 2.1 General Description 2.1.1 Hardware and Software Support 2.2 Features 2.2.1 PCI Interface 2.2.2 FC Interface 2.3 Physical Environment 2.3.1 Electrical Characteristics 2.
2.6.3 2.6.4 2.6.5 2.6.6 2.6.7 2.6.8 2.6.9 2.6.10 2.6.11 2.6.12 2.6.13 2.6.14 2.6.15 2.6.16 2.6.17 2.6.
4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Starting the Intel BIOS Configuration Utility Using the Intel BIOS Configuration Utility Main Menu 4.5.1 Adapter Properties Menu 4.5.2 Persistent IDs Menu 4.5.3 Device Properties Menu 4.5.4 Boot Adapter List Menu 4.5.5 Global Properties Menu Exiting the Intel BIOS Configuration Utility Troubleshooting Open Boot BIOS 4.8.1 Open Boot BIOS Features 4.8.2 Identifying the Fibre Channel Disks 4.8.3 Verifying Correct Installation 4.8.4 Adapter-Specific Settings 4.8.
2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 LSI44929O Connectors and Indicator LEDs LSI44929LO Host Adapter Configuration LSI44929LO Connectors and Indicator LEDs LSI44929H Host Adapter Configuration LSI44929H Connectors LSI44929LH Host Adapter Configuration LSI44929LH Connectors ITI7004G2-LC Host Adapter Configuration ITI7004G2-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-25 1.1 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.
Chapter 1 Installing the 2 Gbit/s Host Adapters This chapter contains general information about the LSI Logic family of 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel (FC) to PCI host adapters. It also provides host adapter installation instructions and quick installation instructions for Windows NT or Windows 2000 device drivers. This chapter describes these topics: • Section 1.1, “General Description,” page 1-1 • Section 1.2, “Obtaining Windows NT/Windows 2000 Drivers,” page 12 • Section 1.
to PCI boards in PCI computer systems with either a standard or Low Profile PCI (LPPCI) bracket type. 1.2 Obtaining Windows NT/Windows 2000 Drivers Before you begin the 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI host adapter installation, create a Windows NT or Windows 2000 driver diskette by copying the driver files from either the LSI Logic SDMS CD-ROM or from the LSI Logic web site at http://www.lsilogic.com.
Figure 1.1 illustrates an example of this host adapter board. Also refer to Chapter 2 to see more detailed drawings of the 2 Gbit/s host adapter boards. Step 3. Switch off the computer and unplug power cords for all components in your system. Step 4. Open your PC cabinet and select an appropriate open PCI slot. Step 5. Insert the host adapter board. Step 6. Make any configuration changes. Step 7. Close your PC cabinet cover. Step 8. Connect the FC cable to the host adapter. Step 9.
Step 2. Remove the host adapter from the packaging and check that it is not damaged. Figure 1.1 illustrates an example of this host adapter board. Also refer to Chapter 2 to see more detailed drawings of the 2 Gbit/s host adapter boards. Step 3. Switch off the computer and unplug power cords for all components in your system. Step 4. Remove the cover from your computer per the instructions in the user’s manual for your system to access the PCI slots.
Figure 1.1 Hardware Connections for the LSI Logic Host Adapter Fibre Channel Link Activity/ Link Fault LED SFF Optical Connector LSI Logic Host Adapter PCI Bus Edge Connector J1 Step 7. Carefully insert edge connector J1 (see Figure 1.1) of the host adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure the edge connector is properly aligned before pressing the board into place as shown in Figure 1.2. The bracket around connector J2 should fit where you removed the blank panel. Detailed Installation Procedure Rev. 2.
Figure 1.2 Inserting the Host Adapter Bracket Screw 32-bit PCI Slots 64-bit PCI Slots Step 8. Secure the board with the bracket screw (see Figure 1.2) before making the external FC link connection. Step 9. Reconnect all power cords and boot your PC. 1-6 Installing the 2 Gbit/s Host Adapters Rev. 2.0 Copyright © 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
Chapter 2 2 Gbit/s Host Adapter Characteristics This chapter provides specific details about the physical environment associated with the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI host adapters. This chapter includes these topics: • Section 2.1, “General Description,” page 2-1 • Section 2.2, “Features,” page 2-3 • Section 2.3, “Physical Environment,” page 2-4 • Section 2.4, “Operational Environment,” page 2-6 • Section 2.5, “IEEE Unique Address,” page 2-7 • Section 2.
Table 2.1 lists the 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI host adapters discussed in this user’s guide. Table 2.
Before you use any of this family of host adapters, make sure your system meets the specific hardware and software requirements shown in Table 2.2. Table 2.2 Component Hardware and Software Requirements Requirements For Solaris SPARC hardware environments Hardware Any Sun Microsystems computer with an available CompactPCI slot Software Solaris 8 operating environment Firmware OpenBoot PROM, version 2.
– Complies with PCI Local Bus Specification, Rev. 2.2 – 3.3 V interface (5.0 V tolerant) • Serial EEPROM configuration storage • Card edge keyed as a universal add-in card 2.2.2 FC Interface The LSIFC919/LSIFC929 contain the FC functionality for all the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI host adapters. The LSIFC919/LSIFC929 generate signal timing and link protocol in compliance with FC standards.
2.3.1 Electrical Characteristics Table 2.3 lists the maximum power requirements, and includes all of the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI host adapter boards, under normal operation. Table 2.3 Maximum Power Requirements Host Adapter PCI +5.0 V Over the Operating Range LSI44929O 1.43 A 0 ˚C to 55 ˚C LSI44929LO 1.43 A 0 ˚C to 55 ˚C LSI44929H 1.06 A 0 ˚C to 55 ˚C LSI44929LH 1.06 A 0 ˚C to 55 ˚C LSI40919O 1.02 A 0 ˚C to 55 ˚C LSI40919LO 1.02 A 0 ˚C to 55 ˚C LSI40919H 0.
2.3.3 Electromagnetic Compliance These boards are designed and implemented to minimize electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility, and the effects of electromagnetic discharge. The boards are tested to comply with Class B and carry markings for CE, VCCI, Canada, C-Tick, and FCC. 2.3.4 Safety Characteristics The bare boards meet the requirements of flammability rating UL 94 V-0. The bare boards are also marked with the supplier’s name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating.
2.4.2 The FC Interface The FC interface varies, depending on which specific LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s host adapter you have selected. See Section 2.6 for more information. 2.4.3 The FC Link Activity/Link Fault LED The LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s optical host adapter boards provide dual-purpose LEDs (one per port), visible through the bracket, which indicate activity on the FC link. Table 2.4 shows the appearance of the Link Activity/Link Fault LED for the given link status for each of the LSI Logic optical host adapters.
2.6.1 LSI40919O Host Adapter Configuration The LSI Logic LSI40919O is a single-channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel adapter. One LC optical connector is used for I/O, which is accessible through the module bracket. The LSI40919O uses one LSIFC919 device, providing one Fusion-MPT channel. The LSI40919O is a PCI low-profile short card with standard height bracket; the dimensions are 6.6 x 2.53 inches. J1 is the PCI edge connector.
2.6.2 LSI40919O Connector and Indicator LED The LSI40919O I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.2. One LC connector is used to connect the adapter channel to the Fibre Channel subsystem. The indicator LED is used to indicate link status, activity, and link fault. Table 2.5 Link Activity/Link Fault LED - LSI40919O Appearance of LED Figure 2.2 Link Activity Fault Off Green Blinking Yellow LSI40919O Connector and Indicator LED Channel 0 LED Channel 0 Physical Characteristics Ver. 2.
2.6.3 LSI40919LO Host Adapter Configuration The LSI Logic LSI40919LO is a single-channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel adapter. One LC optical connector is used for I/O, which is accessible through the module bracket. The LSI40919LO uses one LSIFC919 device, providing one Fusion-MPT channel. The LSI40919LO is a PCI low-profile short card; the dimensions are 6.6 x 2.53 inches. J1 is the PCI edge connector. The external FC connection is made through a 2 Gbit/s SFF optical module.
2.6.4 LSI40919LO Connector and Indicator LED The LSI40919LO I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.4. One LC connector is used to connect the adapter channel to the Fibre Channel subsystem. The indicator LED is used to indicate link status, activity, and link fault. Table 2.6 Link Activity/Link Fault LED - LSI40919LO Appearance of LED Figure 2.4 Link Activity Fault Off Green Blinking Yellow LSI40919LO Connector and Indicator LED Channel 0 LED Channel 0 Physical Characteristics Ver. 2.
2.6.5 LSI40919H Host Adapter Configuration The LSI Logic LSI40919H is a single-channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel adapter. One HSSDC connector is used for I/O, which is accessible through the module bracket. The LSI40919H uses one LSIFC919 device, providing one Fusion-MPT channel. The LSI40919H is a PCI low-profile short card with standard height bracket; the dimensions are 6.6 x 2.53 inches. J1 is the PCI edge connector. The external FC connection is made through a 2 Gbit/s copper HSSDC module.
2.6.6 LSI40919H Connector The LSI40919H I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.6. One HSSDC connector is used to connect the adapter channel to the Fibre Channel subsystem. Figure 2.6 LSI40919H Connector Channel 0 Physical Characteristics Ver. 2.0 Copyright © 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
2.6.7 LSI40919LH Host Adapter Configuration The LSI Logic LSI40919LH is a single-channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel adapter. One HSSDC connector is used for I/O, which is accessible through the module bracket. The LSI40919LH uses one LSIFC919 device, providing one Fusion-MPT channel. The LSI40919LH is a PCI low-profile short card; the dimensions are 6.6 x 2.53 inches. J1 is the PCI edge connector. The external FC connection is made through a 2 Gbit/s copper HSSDC module.
2.6.8 LSI40919LH Connector The LSI40919LH I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.8. One HSSDC connector is used to connect the adapter channel to the Fibre Channel subsystem. Figure 2.8 LSI40919LH Connector Channel 0 Physical Characteristics Ver. 2.0 Copyright © 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
2.6.9 LSI44929O Host Adapter Configuration The LSI Logic LSI44929O is a dual-channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel adapter. Two LC optical connectors are used for I/O, which are accessible through the module bracket. The LSI44929O uses one LSIFC929 device, providing two Fusion-MPT channels. The LSI44929O is a PCI low-profile short card with standard height bracket; the dimensions are 6.6 x 2.53 inches. J1 is the PCI edge connector. The external FC connections are made through two 2 Gbit/s SFF optical modules.
2.6.10 LSI44929O Connector and Indicator LED The LSI44929O I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.10. Two LC connectors are used to connect the adapter channel to the Fibre Channel subsystem. The indicator LEDs are used to indicate link status, activity, and link fault for each channel. Table 2.7 Link Activity/Link Fault LED - LSI44929O Appearance of LED Link Activity Fault Off Green Blinking Yellow Figure 2.
2.6.11 LSI44929LO Host Adapter Configuration The LSI Logic LSI44929LO is a dual-channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel adapter. Two LC optical connectors are used for I/O, which are accessible through the module bracket. The LSI44929LO uses one LSIFC929 device, providing two Fusion-MPT channels. The LSI44929LO is a PCI low-profile short card; the dimensions are 6.6 x 2.53 inches. J1 is the PCI edge connector. The external FC connections are made through two 2 Gbit/s SFF optical modules.
2.6.12 LSI44929LO Connector and Indicator LED The LSI44929LO I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.12. Two LC connectors are used to connect the adapter channel to the Fibre Channel subsystem. The indicator LEDs are used to indicate link status, activity, and link fault for each channel. Table 2.8 Link Activity/Link Fault LED - LSI44929LO Appearance of LED Link Activity Fault Off Green Blinking Yellow Figure 2.
2.6.13 LSI44929H Host Adapter Configuration The LSI Logic LSI44929H is a dual-channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel adapter. Two HSSDC connectors are used for I/O, which are accessible through the module bracket. The LSI44929H uses one LSIFC929 device, providing two Fusion-MPT channels. The LSI44929H is a PCI low-profile short card with standard height bracket; the dimensions are 6.6 x 2.53 inches. J1 is the PCI edge connector. The external FC connections are made through two 2 Gbit/s copper HSSDC modules.
2.6.14 LSI44929H Connectors The LSI44929H I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.14. Two HSSDC connectors are used to connect the adapter channel to the Fibre Channel subsystem. Figure 2.14 LSI44929H Connectors Channel 1 Channel 0 Physical Characteristics Ver. 2.0 Copyright © 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
2.6.15 LSI44929LH Host Adapter Configuration The LSI Logic LSI44929LH is a dual-channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel adapter. Two HSSDC connectors are used for I/O, which are accessible through the module bracket. The LSI44929LH uses one LSIFC929 device, providing two Fusion-MPT channels. The LSI44929LH is a PCI low-profile short card; the dimensions are 6.6 x 2.53 inches. J1 is the PCI edge connector. The external FC connections are made through two 2 Gbit/s copper HSSDC modules.
2.6.16 LSI44929LH Connectors The LSI44929LH I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.16. Two HSSDC connectors are used to connect the adapter channel to the Fibre Channel subsystem. Figure 2.16 LSI44929LH Connectors Channel 1 Channel 0 Physical Characteristics Ver. 2.0 Copyright © 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
2.6.17 ITI7004G2-LC Host Adapter Configuration The LSI Logic ITI7004G2-LC is a quad-channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel adapter. Four LC optical connectors are used for I/O, which are accessible through the module bracket. The ITI7004G2-LC uses two LSIFC929 devices, providing four Fusion-MPT channels. The ITI7004G2-LC is a PCI short card; the dimensions are 6.875 x 4.2 inches. J1 is the PCI edge connector. The external FC connections are made through four 2 Gbit/s SFF optical modules.
2.6.18 ITI7004G2-LC Connector and Indicator LED The ITI7004G2-LC I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.18. Four LC connectors are used to connect the adapter channel to the Fibre Channel subsystem. The indicator LEDs are used to indicate link status, activity, and link fault for each channel. Table 2.9 Link Activity/Link Fault LED - ITI7004G2-LC Appearance of LED Link Activity Fault Green Green Blinking Yellow Figure 2.
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Chapter 3 Firmware Installation Procedure This chapter provides information about installing and configuring Fibre Channel firmware and includes these topics: • Section 3.1, “Introduction,” page 3-1 • Section 3.2, “FC Firmware,” page 3-1 • Section 3.3, “Installing the Firmware,” page 3-3 • Section 3.4, “Configuring the Firmware,” page 3-4 • Section 3.5, “Troubleshooting,” page 3-7 3.
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manages all link exceptions, which serves to isolate the host driver from Fibre Channel unique exceptions. With the Fusion-MPT architecture, parallel SCSI host drivers can be used with the LSI Logic Fibre Channel controllers with little or no additional functionality for Fibre Channel. 3.3 Installing the Firmware The Fibre Channel firmware may be updated using the Fibre Channel Flash Utility, which comprises an executable program called FCUTIL.EXE.
3.4 Configuring the Firmware The LSI Logic firmware supports several configuration options, defined individually below. All options may be configured using the FCUTIL utility menu, as described in Section 3.3.1, “Installing the FcUtil Program.” 3.4.1 Link Speed The link speed of these host adapters is configurable.
k - Change Port 1 Board Speed to Auto Step 3. Exit the FCUTIL utility using the menu option q - Quit. 3.4.2 Interrupt Coalescing These host adapters have the ability to complete multiple I/O requests per host interrupt. This ability may be enabled or disabled. When enabled, the Interrupt Coalescing depth and timeout values are configurable. These values may be used to tune host adapter performance within a system environment.
The Coalescing Timeout value determines how long the host adapter waits before generating an interrupt, when less than Coalescing Depth I/O requests are present. By default, the host adapter is pre-programmed with a value of 0x500 µsec. This default value is optimized for very high performance servers and peripherals. The user can decrease this value to improve system performance, if the system contains lower performance servers and/or peripherals.
3.5 Troubleshooting Some potential problems and their suggested solutions are: The Firmware and BIOS revisions typically need to be in sync for proper operation. Check with LSI Logic Technical Support to make sure that the Firmware is the correct version to use with your BIOS. If the Firmware revision is not in sync with the BIOS revision, system failures may occur. How do you identify the version number of the Firmware? The UNIX-compatible WHAT.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Features This chapter describes the Fibre Channel BIOS and Configuration Utility and includes these topics: • Section 4.1, “Introduction,” page 4-1 • Section 4.2, “Intel BIOS,” page 4-2 • Section 4.3, “Starting the Intel BIOS Configuration Utility,” page 4-3 • Section 4.4, “Using the Intel BIOS Configuration Utility,” page 4-3 • Section 4.5, “Main Menu,” page 4-3 • Section 4.6, “Exiting the Intel BIOS Configuration Utility,” page 4-6 • Section 4.
4.2 Intel BIOS This section provides the features, description, and installation of the Intel Fibre Channel BIOS. 4.2.1 Intel BIOS Features The LSI Logic FC Intel BIOS supports: • Selection and Configuration for up to 256 adapters • Boot device selection from any four host adapters • Automatic INT13 drive mapping for Fibre Channel drives 4.2.
4.3 Starting the Intel BIOS Configuration Utility The LSI Logic Intel BIOS allows you to change the default configuration of your host adapters, using the embedded BIOS Configuration Utility. When the BIOS loads, the following message appears on your monitor: Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility... This message remains on your screen for about five seconds, giving you time to start the utility.
attached devices). After selecting an adapter and pressing Enter, the FC Link bus is scanned and the Adapter Properties screen appears. On the Main menu, two selections are the Boot Adapter List and Global Properties menus. Boot Adapter List allows selection and ordering of boot adapters. Refer to Section 4.5.4, “Boot Adapter List Menu,” page 4-5, for more detailed information. Global Properties allows changes to global scope settings. Refer to Section 4.5.
Next Page and Previous Page options are provided on the persistent ID screens, through the F2 key, which moves the screen forward or back by 16 entries. However, the CU requires that any modifications to the current page be stored before new entries may be viewed or modified. A pop-up confirmation window asks to store or discard changes, if needed. 4.5.3 Device Properties Menu The Device Properties menu allows you to view and update individual device settings for an adapter.
4.5.5 Global Properties Menu The Global Properties menu allows you to pause if an alert message has been displayed, to view display boot information, and to set display and video modes. 4.6 Exiting the Intel BIOS Configuration Utility The Exit menu for the Intel BIOS Configuration Utility is used for all five of the menus listed above. However, the available functionality is different for the Main menu and the four subordinate menus.
These messages may appear during the boot process: • Adapter removed from boot order, parameters will be updated accordingly! appears when an adapter is removed from the system or is relocated behind a PCI bridge. This message is for information only, and no further user action is required. • Configuration data invalid, saving default configuration! appears if none of the information in NonVolatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) is valid.
4.8.2 Identifying the Fibre Channel Disks The probe-scsi-all command is used to identify the Fibre Channel devices on your Fusion-MPT adapter. To show all disks available from the openboot prompt, use the probescsi-all command. Note that this command is used regardless of whether the disks are Fibre Channel or SCSI. All disks available on all Fusion-MPT devices are displayed. The following example shows the kind of information that is displayed when you enter this command.
Target 6 Unit 0 Removable Read Only device PLEXTOR CD-ROM PX-20TS If the Fibre Channel devices on your LSI Logic/IntraServer adapter are not identified by your system, check the following: • Is the Fibre Channel enclosure powered ON? • Does the LED on the adapter indicate LINK? (Note that LINK is valid only after the device is probed.
/pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@2/disk /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@2/tape /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1,1/disk /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1,1/tape /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1/disk /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1/tape /pci@8,700000/scsi@6,1/tape /pci@8,700000/scsi@6,1/disk ok • /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1 identifies the first Fibre Channel interface on an LSI Logic LSIFC929based adapter.
4.8.4.1 select Use the select openboot command to select the adapter entry. This opens the port to bring the port online. ok select /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1 4.8.4.2 .properties Use .properties to show the adapter properties. ok .
4.8.4.3 show-children While you have the adapter or port selected, to display the devices currently connected to this adapter, use the show-children command, as shown below. First, select the port or adapter shown (use the port name your system assigns): ok select /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1 ok show-children MPT Version 1.00, Firmware Version 1.02.
timeout of 1280 (0x500) microseconds. What this means is that the host is interrupted only once for 9 I/Os processed by the chip, unless 1280 microseconds has passed since the host was last interrupted. Although LSI Logic has determined that these settings are optimal for a wide variety of situations, your own I/O load may benefit from a deeper queue, or a longer timeout. LSI Logic provides a mechanism to modify these values and write them to the non-volatile EEPROM on the adapter.
Select the port or adapter shown (use the port name your system assigns): ok select /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1 Then enter commands as shown in the following example: ok show-link-speed Link speed selected is 1 Gbaud Current link speed is 1 Gbaud ok set-link-speed <- command with no arguments prints help usage is set-link-speed ok a set-link-speed Link speed selected is autobaud Link speed has been set Change will take effect after system power cycle ok show-link-speed Link speed selected is
d) /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ide@3/disk e) /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/fdthree@14,3203f0 q) NO SELECTION Enter Selection, q to quit: a /pci@1f,0/pci@1/IntraServer,fc@2/disk has been selected. Type ^Y ( Control-Y ) to insert it in the command line. e.g. ok nvalias mydev ^Y for creating devalias mydev for /pci@1f,0/pci@1/IntraServer,fc@2/disk ok select /pci@1f,0/pci@1/IntraServer,fc@2 ok show-children MPT Firmware Version 1.
change from auto detect of topology, and that firmware version 1.00.03 is the minimum revision to support this functionality. The following is an example of how to select a manual topology N_Port or NL_Port on a selected Fibre Channel port.
ok 2 set-topology Topology selected is N_Port Topology has been set Change will take effect after system power cycle ok a set-topology Topology selected is auto Topology has been set Change will take effect after system power cycle Note: The system must be power cycled before the changes take effect. It is not sufficient to execute the reset-all command. Open Boot BIOS Ver. 2.0 4-17 Copyright © 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Appendix A Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 8B/10B A data encoding scheme developed by IBM, translating byte wide data to an encoded 10-bit format. ANSI American National Standards Institute, the coordinating organization for voluntary standards in the United States. Arbitrated Loop Topology (FC-AL) A FC Topology that provides a low-cost solution to attach multiple ports in a loop without hubs and switches. BER Bit Error Rate. Bit A binary digit. The smallest unit of information a computer uses.
Configuration Refers to the way a computer is set up; the combined hardware components (computer, monitor, keyboard, and peripheral devices) that make up a computer system; or the software settings that allow the hardware components to communicate with each other. CPU Central Processing Unit. The “brain” of the computer that performs the actual computations. The term Microprocessor Unit (MPU) is also used.
FC-1 Middle level of the FC-PH standard, defining the 8B/10B encoding/decoding and transmission protocol. FC-2 Highest level of FC-PH, defining the rules for signaling protocol and describing transfer of the frame, sequence, and exchanges. FC-3 The hierarchical level in the FC standard that provides common services, such as striping definition. FC-4 The hierarchical level in the FC standard that specifies the mapping of Upper Layer Protocols (ULPs) to levels below.
HIPPI High Performance Parallel Interface, an 800 Mbits/s interface to supercomputer networks (formerly known as high speed channel) developed by ANSI. Host The computer system in which a SCSI host adapter is installed. It uses the SCSI host adapter to transfer information to and from devices attached to the SCSI bus. Host Adapter A circuit board or integrated circuit that provides a SCSI bus connection or Fibre Channel link to the computer system. IP Internet Protocol.
NL_Port An N_Port that contains arbitrated loop functions. Operating System A program that organizes the internal activities of the computer and its peripheral devices. An operating system performs basic tasks such as moving data to and from devices, and managing information in memory. It also provides the user interface. Operation A term, defined in FC-2, that refers to one of the FC “building blocks” composed of one or more, possibly concurrent, exchanges.
CPU. Information can be written to and read from RAM. The contents of RAM are lost when the computer is turned off. Responder A FC term referring to the answering device. RISC Core LSIFC909 chips contain a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) processor, programmed through microcode scripts. ROM Read Only Memory. Memory from which information can be read but not changed. The contents of ROM are not erased when the computer is turned off. SAN Storage Area Network.
data transfer. Synchronous data transfers are negotiated between the SCSI host adapter and each SCSI device. System BIOS Controls the low level POST (Power-On Self-Test), and basic operation of the CPU and computer system. TID Target ID. Topology The logical and/or physical arrangement of stations on a network. ULP Upper Layer Protocol. VCCI Voluntary Control Council for Interference. Virtual Memory Space on a hard disk that can be used as if it were RAM. VPD Vendor Product Data.
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