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Document DB15-000264-02, August 2005
This document describes Version 2.1 of the LSI Logic family of 2 Gbit/s
Fibre Channel host adapters and will remain the official reference source for all
revisions/releases of this product until rescinded by an update.
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This book is the primary reference and user’s guide for the LSI Logic
family of 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel host adapter boards. It contains a
complete functional description of these boards as well as complete
physical and electrical specifications. LSI Logic uses Class 1 transceivers
on the host adapter boards contained in this user’s guide.
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.
This document has the following chapters:
•Chapter 1, Installation Procedures, provides both quick and detailed
installation instructions.
•Chapter 2, 2 Gbit/s FC Host Adapter Characteristics, describes the
physical and operational environments of the host adapters.
•Chapter 3, Firmware Installation Procedure, describes the
installation and configuration procedures for the Fusion-MPT™ and
Fibre Channel drivers.
•Chapter 4, BIOS Features, describes the installation procedures for
This chapter contains general information about the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s
family of Fibre Channel (FC) host adapters. It also provides host adapter
installation instructions. This chapter describes these topics in the
following sections:
•Section 1.1, “General Description”
•Section 1.2, “Quick Installation Procedure”
•Section 1.3, “Detailed Installation Procedure”
1.1General Description
LSI Logic provides high-performance, cost-effective 2 Gbit/s FC
controllers and host adapters. The LSI Logic controllers and their
associated host adapters that support 2 Gbit/s FC contained in this
User’s Guide are as follows:
Installing these host adapters into your PCI-X system allows you to
connect FC devices. You can use these FC boards in computer systems
with a standard bracket type or with a low profile bracket
(LSI7102LXP-LC or LSI7202LXP-LC).
For specific information about the FC controllers, refer to LSIFC929X Dual
Channel Fibre Channel I/O Processor Technical Manual and LSIFC919X
Single Channel Fibre Channel I/O Processor Technical Manual.
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 describe the procedure sufficiently. If
you prefer more detailed guidance for installing the host adapter, proceed
to Section 1.3, “Detailed Installation Procedure.”
For safe and proper installation, refer to the user’s manual supplied with
your computer and perform the following steps:
Step 1. Ground yourself before removing this host adapter board.
Step 2. Remove the host adapter from the packaging and check that it
is not damaged.
Figure 1.1 on page 1-4 illustrates an example of this host
adapter board. Also refer to Chapter 2, “2 Gbit/s FC Host
Adapter Characteristics,” to see more detailed drawings of the
2 Gbit/s host adapter boards.
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 host adapter.
This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing the host
adapter. If you are experienced in these tasks, you may prefer to use
Section 1.2, “Quick Installation Procedure.”
1.3.1Before You Start
Before starting, look through the following task list to get an over all idea of
the steps you will perform. If you are not confident you can perform the
tasks as described here, LSI Logic recommends getting assistance.
Each FC host adapter channel that you install can act as a host for up
to 126 Arbitrated Loop FC devices, not including the adapter itself. Follow
the detailed instructions in Section 1.3.2, “Installing the Host Adapter,”
to install your host adapter board successfully.
1.3.2Installing the Host Adapter
For safe and proper installation, refer to the user’s manual supplied with
your computer and perform the following steps to install the host adapter.
Step 1. Ground yourself before removing this host adapter board.
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, “2 Gbit/s FC Host Adapter
Characteristics,” to see more detailed drawings of the 2 Gbit/s
host adapter boards.
Step 3. Switch off the computer and unplug the power cords for all
components in your system.
Step 4. Remove the cover from your computer according to 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
the edge; do not touch board components or gold
Chapter 2
2 Gbit/s FC
Host Adapter
Characteristics
This chapter provides specific details about the physical environment
associated with the 2 Gbit/s family of FC host adapters. This chapter
includes the following sections:
•Section 2.1, “General Description”
•Section 2.2, “Features”
•Section 2.3, “Physical Environment”
•Section 2.4, “Operational Environment”
•Section 2.5, “PCI System ID Values”
•Section 2.6, “PCI Subsystem ID Values”
•Section 2.7, “Unique World Wide Name”
•Section 2.8, “Physical Characteristics”
2.1General Description
The LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s family of FC host adapters makes use of state-ofthe-art, 2 Gbit/s FC technology to provide the highest possible
performance and most flexible storage configuration available. These
LSI Logic host adapters support 1 Gbit/s or 2 Gbit/s FC speeds, and
detect and correctly set the speed of operation automatically. LSI Logic
host adapters are available with LC optical interfaces using optical
SFP transceivers.
These LSI Logic FC host adapters offer the highest degree of integration
available for your PCI-X or PCI Express based computer system,
allowing for maximum performance, optimized use of system resources,
and true Plug and Play installation.
2 Gbit/s, PCI Express, dual-port, standard height bracket,
optical
2 Gbit/s, PCI Express, dual-port, standard height bracket, no
optics
2 Gbit/s, PCI Express, quad-port, standard height bracket,
optical
2 Gbit/s, PCI Express, quad-port, standard height bracket, no
optics
Hardware and Software Support – The LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s family of FC
host adapter supports most major software operating systems, such as
Sun Solaris (2.6 and greater), Windows Server (NT 4.0, 2000, XP, 2003),
Linux (RedHat, Suse, Caldera, Turbo), NetWare, and UnixWare. These
host adapters use the Fusion-MPT architecture for all major operating
systems. Fusion-MPT architecture offers the unique feature of having a
single binary operating system driver that supports FC devices and other
bus architectures. Refer to the Fusion-MPT Device Management User’sGuide for details regarding software support for this family of host
adapters.
Before you use any of this family of host adapters, make sure your system
meets the specific hardware and software requirements shown in T able 2.2.
For Solaris SPARC hardware environments
HardwareAny Sun Microsystems computer with a 3.3 V PCI slot
SoftwareSolaris 8 operating environment
FirmwareOpenBoot PROM, version 2.1 or greater
For Intel IA-32 or IA-64 hardware environments
HardwareAny Intel-compatible system with 3.3 V PCI slots
Software
FirmwareAny Intel-compatible BIOS system
2.2Features
This section provides an overview of the PCI-X Interface, the PCI
Express Interface, and the FC Interface for the 2 Gbit/s family of host
adapters.
2.2.1PCI-X Interface
Windows Server (NT 4.0, 2000, XP, 2003)
Linux (Red Hat, Suse, Caldera, Turbo),
NetWare, and UnixWare.
PCI-X interfaces I/O components to the processor and memory
subsystems in equipment ranging from PCs to servers. The PCI-X interface
operates as a 64-bit DMA bus master capable of 64-bit addressing.
The PCI-X interface includes the following features:
•Full 64-bit DMA bus master
•LSIFC929X/LSIFC919X functionality:
–Zero wait-state bus master data bursts up to 1 Kbyte
–Host adapters comply with PCI Local Bus Specification, Rev. 2.2
–3.3 V interface
•Serial EEPROM configuration storage
•Host adapters comply with PCI-X/133 Local Bus Specification,
The PCI Express (launched in 2002) interface is a new serial I/O
interface standard being used in next generation computer, storage and
communications platforms. This scalable interface allows vendors to
choose the number of 2.5 Gbit serial lanes (two to 16) most suitable to
their product design and application need.
The PCI Express interface featured on the LSI Logic Fibre to PCI
Express boards includes:
•8 serial I/O lanes, 2.5 GHz, full duplex
•Fully PCI-compatible software model
•Serial EEPROM configuration storage
2.2.3FC Interface
The LSIFC929X and LSIFC919X processors contain the FC functionality
for all the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s FC host adapters. The LSIFC929X and
LSIFC919X processors generate signal timing and link protocol in
compliance with FC standards.
This section provides information about the physical, electrical, thermal,
and safety characteristics of the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s family of FC host
adapters. Additionally, these boards are compliant with FCC
electromagnetic standards.
Table 2.3 lists the maximum power requirements and includes all of the
LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s FC host adapter boards under normal operation.
Table 2.3Maximum Power Requirements
Host AdapterPCI +3.3 VOver the Operating Range
LSI7102XP-LC4.7 W @ 3.6 V0 ˚C to 55 ˚C
LSI7102LXP-LC4.7 W @ 3.6 V0 ˚C to 55 ˚C
LSI7202XP-LC6.5 W @ 3.6 V0 ˚C to 55 ˚C
LSI7202LXP-LC6.5 W @ 3.6 V0 ˚C to 55 ˚C
LSI7202EP-LC11.5 W @ 12.6 V0 ˚C to 55 ˚C
LSI7202EP
LSI7402XP-LC
LSI7402EP-LC16.0 W @ 12.6 V0 ˚C to 55 ˚C
LSI7402EP
10.7 W @ 12.6 V
plus SFP power, if any
14.7 W @ 3.6 V
plus 4.2 W @ 5.25 V
14.4 W @ 12.6 V
plus SFP power, if any
2.3.2Thermal, Atmospheric Characteristics
0˚Cto55˚C
0˚Cto55˚C
0˚Cto55˚C
The thermal, atmospheric characteristics of the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s family
of FC host adapters are:
•Temperature range: 0 °Cto55°C (dry bulb), 100 linear feet per
minute (LFPM) airflow minimum
•Relative humidity range: 5% to 90% noncondensing
•Maximum dew point temperature: 32 °C
The following parameters define the storage and transit environment for
the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s family of FC host adapters:
•Storage Temperature: −45 °C to +85 °C (dry bulb)
•Relative Humidity Range: 0% to 95%, noncondensing
These boards are designed and implemented to minimize susceptibility
to electromagnetic emissions, 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 the FCC.
2.3.4Safety Characteristics
The bare boards meet the requirements of flammability rating UL 94 V-0.
The bare boards are also marked with the supplier name or trademark,
type, and UL flammability rating. Because these boards are installed in
a PCI bus slot, all voltages are below the SELV 42.4 V limit.
2.4Operational Environment
Use the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s family of FC host adapters in PCI-X or PCI
Express computer systems with an Industry Standard
Architecture/Extended Industry Standard Architecture (ISA/EISA) bracket
type. The LSI Logic-supplied FC BIOS and firmware operate the host
adapters. An on-board flash memory device and a serial EEPROM are
provided to allow BIOS code and OpenBoot code support over the PCI
bus.
2.4.1PCI-X Interface
The PCI-X interface operates as a 64-bit DMA bus master. The edge
connector makes the PCI-X connection, which provides connections on
both the front and back of the board. The signal definitions and pin
numbers conform to the PCI-X/133 Specification, Revision 1.0a. Refer to
that specification for details regarding the signal assignments.
2.4.2PCI Express Interface
The LSI Logic PCI Express interface operates as a x8 lane DMA bus
master. The narrow edge connector makes the PCI Express connection,
which provides connections on both the front and back of the board. The
signal definitions and pin numbers conform to the PCI Express base
Specification, Revision 1.0a. Refer to that specification for details
regarding the signal assignments.