LSI 40909G-S User Manual
USER’S
GUIDE
LSI40909G-S
PCI to Fibre Channel
Host Adapter for Sun
Solaris
Version 1.0
February 2001
®
S14062
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded cables for SCSI connection external to the cabinet are used in the compliance testing of this Product. LSI
Logic is not responsiblefor any radio ortelevision interference caused byunauthorized modification of this equipment
or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by LSI Logic. The
correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment will be the
responsibility of the user.
The LSI Logic LSI40909G-S is tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information
Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may
cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
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North American Headquarters
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408.433.8000
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This document contains proprietary information of LSI Logic Corporation. The
information contained herein is not to be used by or disclosed to third parties
without the express written permission of an officer of LSI Logic Corporation.
LSI Logic products are not intended for use in life-support appliances, devices,
or systems. Use of any LSI Logic product in such applications without written
consent of the appropriate LSI Logic officer is prohibited.
Document DB14-000180-00, First Edition (February 2001).
This document describes the LSI Logic LSI40909G-S PCI to Fibre Channel Host
Adapter for Sun Solaris and will remain the official reference source for all
revisions/releases of this product until rescinded by an update.
To receive product literature, visit us at http://www.lsilogic.com.
LSI Logic Corporation reserves the right to make changes to any products herein
at any time without notice. LSI Logic does not assume any responsibility or
liability arising out of the application or use of any product described herein,
except as expressly agreed to in writing by LSI Logic; nor does the purchase or
use of a product from LSI Logic convey a license under any patent rights,
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LSI Logic or third parties.
Copyright © 2001 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The LSI Logic logo design, MetaStor, and Fusion-MPT are registered trademarks
or trademarks of LSI Logic Corporation. Sun and Solaris are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. All other brand and product
names may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Audience
Organization
Preface
This book is the primary reference and user’s guide for the LSI Logic
LSI40909G-S PCI to Fibre Channel Host Adapter for Sun Solaris board.
It contains a complete functional description for the LSI40909G-S as well
as complete physical and electrical specifications.
This document assumes that you have some familiarity with Fibre
Channel protocol and related support devices and will benefit persons
installing and using the LSI40909G-S.
This document has the following chapters and appendix:
• Chapter 1, LSI40909G-S Description, defines the interfaces and
characteristics of the LSI40909G-S.
• Chapter 2, Installing the LSI40909G-S, provides both quick and
detailed installation instructions.
• Chapter 3, Software Installation, describes the installation
procedures for the Fusion-MPT and Fibre Channel drivers.
• Chapter 4, LSI40909G-S Technical Characteristics, describes the
physical and operational environments of the LSI40909G-S.
• Appendix A, Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations, provides
definitions of various terminology that is referenced throughout this
user’s guide.
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Related Publications
LSIFC909 Fibre Channel I/O Processor Technical Manual,
Order Number S14029.A
Revision Record
Revision Date Remarks
1.0 02/01 First printing.
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Contents
Chapter 1 LSI40909G-S Description
1.1 General Description 1-1
1.2 Features 1-1
1.2.1 PCI Interface 1-1
1.2.2 FC Interface 1-2
1.2.3 Board Characteristics 1-2
1.2.4 FC Link Activity/Link Fault LED 1-3
Chapter 2 Installing the LSI40909G-S
2.1 Quick Installation Procedure 2-1
2.2 Detailed Installation Procedure 2-2
2.2.1 Before You Start 2-2
2.2.2 Inserting the Host Adapter 2-2
Chapter 3 Software Installation
3.1 Installing the Sun SPARC Solaris Fusion-MPT™ Drivers 3-1
3.1.1 Features 3-2
3.1.2 System Requirements 3-2
3.1.3 Verifying Correct Installation 3-2
3.1.4 Identifying the FC Disks 3-4
3.1.5 Persistent Device Naming 3-5
3.1.6 itmpt Device Driver 3-7
3.2 Installing the itmpt Sun SPARC Solaris FC Driver 3-7
3.2.1 Existing System Installation 3-7
3.2.2 Network Installation Procedure 3-12
3.3 Troubleshooting 3-15
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Chapter 4 LSI40909G-S Technical Characteristics
4.1 Physical Environment 4-1
4.1.1 Physical Characteristics 4-1
4.1.2 Electrical Characteristics 4-2
4.1.3 Thermal, Atmospheric Characteristics 4-2
4.1.4 Electromagnetic Compliance 4-3
4.1.5 Safety Characteristics 4-3
4.2 Operational Environment 4-3
4.2.1 The PCI Interface 4-3
4.2.2 The FC Interface 4-4
4.2.3 The FC Link Activity/Link Fault LED 4-4
4.3 IEEE Unique Address 4-4
Appendix A Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Customer Feedback
Figures
2.1 Hardware Connections for the LSI40909G-S 2-4
2.2 Inserting the Host Adapter 2-5
3.1 System Devices Listing 3-3
3.2 FC Disk Devices Listing 3-4
3.3 Persistent Device Mapping 3-6
3.4 Clearing an Entry 3-7
3.5 pkgadd Procedure 3-9
3.6 Completing Floppy Disk Installation 3-10
3.7 Completing Floppy Disk Installation (Continued) 3-10
3.8 /kernel/drv/ssd.conf 3-11
4.1 LSI40909G-S Components 4-2
Tables
3.1 Resource Requirements 3-2
3.2 Error Messages 3-15
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Chapter 1
LSI40909G-S
Description
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This chapter describes the LSI40909G-S PCI to Fibre Channel (FC) Host
Adapter board and includes these topics:
• Section 1.1, “General Description,” page 1-1
• Section 1.2, “Features,” page 1-1
1.1 General Description
The LSI Logic LSI40909G-S provides an FC interface to Sun Solaris PCI
computer systems. This board is referred to as the LSI40909G-S
throughout this guide. The LSI40909G-S uses the LSIFC909 FC I/O
Processor chip.
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1.2 Features
This section provides an overview of the PCI Interface, the FC Interface,
and Board Characteristics for the LSI40909G-S.
1.2.1 PCI Interface
PCI interfaces I/O components to the processor and memory
subsystems in equipment ranging from PCs to servers. The PCI interface
operates as a 64-bit DMA bus master capable of 64-bit addressing. The
LSIFC909 contains the PCI functionality for the LSI40909G-S.
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The PCI interface includes these features:
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• Full 64-bit DMA bus master
• LSIFC909 functionality:
– Zero wait-state bus master data bursts up to 1 Kbyte
– Complies with PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2
– 3.3 V interface (5.0 V tolerant)
• Serial EEPROM configuration storage
• Card edge keyed as a universal add-in card
1.2.2 FC Interface
The LSIFC909 contains the FC functionality for the LSI40909G-S. The
LSIFC909 generates signal timing and link protocol in compliance with
FC standards.
The FC interface includes these features:
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• 1 Gigabit Giga-Bit Interface Converter (GBIC) connection
• LSIFC909 functionality:
– Class 3, Arbitrated Loop (AL)
– 2 Kbyte frame payloads
– Multiframe buffering
• 1 Gigabit/s serial link
• Link fault LED
1.2.3 Board Characteristics
The LSI40909G-S board characteristics are:
• PCI board dimensions: 168 x 98 mm (6.625 x 3.875 inches)
• PCI Universal 64-bit card edge connector
• FC Link Activity LED
In Chapter 4, “LSI40909G-S Technical Characteristics,” Figure 4.1
illustrates the mechanical drawing for this host adapter board.
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1-2 LSI40909G-S Description
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1.2.4 FC Link Activity/Link Fault LED
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The LSI40909G-S provides a dual-purpose LED visible through the
bracket which indicates activity on the FC link when the LED is green.
This LED turns yellow when there has been a fault on the FC link.
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Features 1-3
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Chapter 2
Installing the
LSI40909G-S
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This chapter provides instructions on how to install the LSI40909G-S and
includes these topics:
• Section 2.1, “Quick Installation Procedure,” page 2-1
• Section 2.2, “Detailed Installation Procedure,” page 2-2
2.1 Quick Installation Procedure
This section provides an overview of the installation procedure. If you are
an experienced computer user with prior host adapter installation and FC
setup experience, this section may sufficiently describe the procedure for
you. If you prefer a more detailed guidance for installing the
LSI40909G-S, proceed to Section 2.2, “Detailed Installation Procedure.”
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For safe and proper installation, check the user’s manual supplied with
your computer and perform the following steps.
Step 1.
Step 2. Remove the LSI40909G-S from the packing and check that it is
Step 3. Open your PC cabinet and select an appropriate open PCI slot.
Step 4. Insert the host adapter board.
Step 5. Make any configuration changes.
Step 6. Close your PC cabinet cover.
Step 7. Connect the FC cable to the LSI40909G-S.
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Ground yourself
not damaged.
Figure 2.1 illustrates an example of this host adapter board.
Also refer to Figure 4.1 on page 4-2 to see a more detailed
drawing of this board.
before removing this host adapter board.
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2.2 Detailed Installation Procedure
This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing the
LSI40909G-S. If you are experienced in these tasks, you may prefer to
use Section 2.1, “Quick Installation Procedure.”
2.2.1 Before You Start
Before starting, look through the following task list to get an overall idea
of the steps you will be performing. If you are not confident you can
perform the tasks as described here, LSI Logic recommends getting
assistance.
Each FC host adapter that you install can act as host for up to
126 Arbitrated Loop FC devices, not including the adapter itself. Follow
the detailed instructions in the next section to successfully install the host
adapter board.
2.2.2 Inserting the Host Adapter
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For safe and proper installation, use the user’s manual supplied with your
computer. Perform the following steps to install the LSI40909G-S.
Step 1.
Ground yourself
before removing this host adapter board.
Step 2. Remove the LSI40909G-S from the packing and check that it is
not damaged.
Figure 2.1 illustrates an example of this host adapter board.
Also refer to Figure 4.1 on page 4-2 to see a more detailed
drawing of this board.
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.
Caution:
Ground yourself
by touching a metal surface before
removing the cabinet top. Static charges on your body can
damage electronic components. Handle plug-in boards by
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the edge; do not touch board components or gold
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connector contacts. The use of a static ground strap is
recommended.
Step 5. Locate the slots for PCI plug-in board installation.
Refer to the computer’s user’s manual to confirm the location of
the PCI slots.
The LSI40909G-S requires a 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot that
allows bus master operation. If a 32-bit PCI slot is used, the
portion of the J1 connector opposite the bracket remains
uninserted. See Figure 2.2.
Note: For the LSI40909G-S to function as a 64-bit device, it must
be inserted in a 64-bit PCI slot. If the LSI40909G-S is
inserted in a 32-bit PCI slot, it will function as a 32-bit
device.
Step 6. Remove the blank bracket panel on the back of the computer
aligned with the PCI slot you intend to use. Save the bracket
screw.
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Detailed Installation Procedure 2-3
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Figure 2.1 Hardware Connections for the LSI40909G-S
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GBIC
Connector J2
Fibre Channel
Link Activity/
Link Fault LED
LSI40909G-S PCI Bus
Edge Connector J1
Step 7. Carefully insert edge connector J1 (see Figure 2.1) 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 2.2. The
bracket around connector J2 should fit where you removed the
blank panel.
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Figure 2.2 Inserting the Host Adapter
Bracket Screw
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32-bit PCI Slots
64-bit PCI Slots
Step 8. Secure the board with the bracket screw (see Figure 2.2) before
making the external FC link connection.
Step 9. Connect the FC cable to the LSI40909G-S.
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Detailed Installation Procedure 2-5
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