本製品を取り付ける CPU ブレードの取り扱いについての説明は、CPU ブレードに添付のユーザーズガイド
を参照してください。また、本製品を取り扱う前に「安全上のご注意」、「使用上のご注意」を必ずお読みく
ださい。
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the N8403-018 Fibre Channel Controller.
This guide describes the safe and proper use of the N8403-018 Fibre Channel Controller (hereafter referred
to as the product). Be sure to read this guide before handling this controller. Please refer to this
document if there is something that you do not understand or a problem occurs while using this controller.
Store this manual in a safe place for future reference.
For information on handling the Server Blade unit (hereafter referred to as the CPU Blade) that this
controller is installed in, please refer to the User's Guide of the CPU blade. In addition, be sure to read the
sections entitled "Safety Precautions" and "Precautions on Use" before handling this product.
商標について
Microsoft と そ の ロ ゴ お よ び Microsoft Windows, Windows, Windows Server 2003 は米国 Microsoft
Corporation の米国およびその他の国における登録商標です。記載の会社名および商品名は各社の商標または登録商標です。
Concerning trademarks
Microsoft and its logo, Windows and Windows Server 2003 are all registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States of America and/or other countries.
All other product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and
should be treated as such.
Note
(1)No part of this document may be reproduced without consent.
(2)The content of this document may be changed without prior notice.
(3)No part of this document may be revised or reproduced without the permission of NEC Corporation.
(4)Although great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information
contained in this document, please contact the dealer you purchased this controller from if you have any
questions or find mistakes or omissions.
(5)Notwithstanding the preceding item (4), NEC Corporation shall not be liable for any consequences
Keep this manual handy for quick reference when necessary. Be sure to read the "Safety
Precautions" and "Precautions on Use."
Indicates a hazard that can lead to death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazard that can lead to burns, injury, or damage to property .
Attention
This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard. An image in the
symbol illustrates the hazard type.
(Example)
(Electric shock)
Prohibited
Action
This symbol indicates prohibited actions. An image in the symbol
illustrates a particular prohibited action.
(Example)
(Do not
disassemble)
Mandatory
Action
This symbol indicates mandatory actions. An image in the symbol
illustrates a mandatory action to avoid a particular hazard.
(Example)
(Unplug)
Indicates general warnings and
cautions.
Indicates a hazard that can lead to
burns.
Indicates a hazard that can lead to
electric shock.
Indicates a hazard that can lead to fire.
Indicates a general prohibition.
Indicates prohibition of disassembly or
modification.
Indicates a general instruction for users.
Indicates that you must unplug from the
electrical outlet.
CAUTION
WARNING
Safety Precautions - Read carefully -
The following includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the product.
Safety Symbols
Follow all instructions in this User's Guide to ensure the safe operation of this controller This guide
explains what areas pose a danger, what may result from not following safety instructions, and how
to avoid danger. "Warning" and "Caution" are the terms used to express the level of danger.
These terms mean the following:
Precautions and notices against hazards are presented with one of the following three symbols.
The individual symbols are defined as follows:
Attention
Prohibited Action
Mandatory Action
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Do not use this product for services where critical high availability may
directly affect human lives.
This product is not intended to be used with or control facilities or devices concerning
human lives, including medical devices, nuclear facilities and devices, aeronautics and
space devices, transportation facilities and devices; and facilities and devices requiring
high reliability. NEC assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury,
death, or property damage if this product has been used in the above conditions.
Do not disassemble, repair, or alter this product.
Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter this product on any occasion other than
described in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock
or fire as well as malfunctions of this product.
Do not use this product if any smoke, odor, or noise is present.
If smoke, odor, or noise is present, immediately turn off the POWER/SLEEP switch
and disconnect the power plug from the outlet, then contact your sales agent. Using
this product in such conditions may cause a fire.
WARNING
Safety Precautions
Please read and make sure you understand the warnings and cautions described below to use the
product safely. Please refer to "Safety Symbols" at the beginning for an explanation on the symbols.
<Continued on next page.>
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Avoid installation in extreme temperature conditions.
Immediately after the server is powered off, its internal components such as hard disks
are very hot. Leave the server until its internal components fully cool down before
installing/removing any component.
Connect firmly.
Please connect the product to the computer firmly. A loose connection can cause a
contact failure and can lead to smoke or fire.
Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes.
Heat generation resulting from a halfway inserted power plug/cable (imperfect contact)
may cause a fire. Heat will also be generated if condensation is formed on dusty
blades of the halfway inserted plug, increasing the possibility of fire.
Do not use an unauthorized interface cable.
Use only the interface cable that comes with this product. Use of an unauthorized
interface cable may cause a fire when the electric current exceeds the rated flow.
Also, observe the following to prevent an electric shock or fire caused by a damaged
cord:
Do not use a damaged cable. (Replace a damaged cable with a new one of the
same specifications. Ask your sales agent for replacement.)
Do not step on the cable.
Do not place any object on the cable.
Do not alter, modify, or repair the cable.
Do not use a cellular phone or pager around this product.
Turn off cellular phones or pagers. Radio interference may cause malfunctions of this product.
Do not use or store this product in a corrosive environment.
Avoid the usage or storage of this product in an environment which may be exposed to
corrosive gases, such as those including but not limited to: sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide,
nitrogen dioxide, chlorine, ammonia and/or ozone.
Avoid installing this product in a dusty environment or one that may be exposed to corrosive
materials such as sodium chloride and/or sulfur.
Avoid installing this product in an environment which may have excessive metal flakes or
conductive particles in the air.
Such environments may cause corrosion or short circuits within this product, resulting in not only
damage to this product, but also posing a fire hazard.
If there are any concerns regarding the environment at the planned site of installation or
storage, please contact your sales agent.
Precautions on Use - Operating this product properly -
The following precautions must be observed when using this controller. Ignoring these precautions while
using this controller will result in the destruction of assets (data and other devices).
Please observe the following:
This product is sensitive to static electricity. Please discharge any static electricity by touching a metal
object such as the metal frame of the Enclosure before handling the product. Also, do not touch the
contacts of the product or place the product on a desk.
Do not drop or hit the product. Doing so can lead to malfunction or failure.
Please read this manual and the CPU Blade manual and handle the product correctly.
Please read the user's manual of the CPU Blade before installing this product. When installing the
product, insert the product firmly into the Mezzanine slot. If this product is not correctly connected to the
Mezzanine slot of the CPU Blade, remove the product and install it again. Using excessive force can
lead to damage.
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本製品を取り扱う上で守らなけれ
ばならない事柄や特に注意すべき
点を示します。
本製品を取り扱う上で確認してお
く必要がある点を示します。
重要
チェック
知っておくと役に立つ情報や、便
利なことなどを示します。
ヒント
Important
Indicates important instructions and
cautions on handling this product.
Check
Indicates information that needs to be
confirmed before handling this product.
Hint
Indicates useful information on using
this product.
This manual explains how to set up and use the N8403-018 Fibre Channel Controller correctly. Be sure to
read this manual before using the product and keep it in a safe place after reading it. If the product is
transferred to a third party, please transfer this manual along with it.
This manual is written for users with sufficient knowledge of operating systems such as
Windows Server 2003, a keyboard and mouse, and general I/O devices.
Symbols Used in This Manual
The following three symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of the symbols are described below. (For
information on safety, please refer to the section "Safety Symbols.")
Securely erasing the data saved on hard disks, backup data cartridges, floppy
disks, and other media (such as CD-R and CD-RW discs) is the customer’s
responsibility. To ensure that the data may not be restored, reproduced, and/or
reused by third parties, take sufficient measures to protect personal privacy and
corporate information.
Packing Box Contents
There are other accessories included in the packing box besides this controller. Please refer to the packing
list in the box to make sure that all parts are included. Contact the dealer that you bought this controller from
if any parts are missing or damaged.
Lifetime
This product has a product lifetime of five years.
The holding period for replacement parts is five years from production.
Transferring Ownership to a Third Party
When transferring ownership or selling this product to a third party, be sure to pass on this manual and all
accessories together with this product.
The party transferring or selling this controller must transfer all software and maintain no copies. Also, all
installed software must be deleted before this product is transferred or sold.
Transportation
When transporting this product, please refer to "2.Components" to remove this controller from the CPU blade
and repack it and all of its accessories into the original packing box.
Storing Data
Data may be lost through a device malfunction due to human error, physical shock, temperature change, or
other means. To prevent this, be sure to regularly backup essential data saved on the hard disk.
Disposal
Dispose of this product according to governing regulations. Contact your local government for details.
Storing Data ....................................................................................................................................... 10
1-2. Features ...................................................................................................................................... 28
Fibre Channel 装置への OS インストールにつきましては CPU ブレードに付属の説明
書を参照の上、必要に応じて本製品を購入された販売店または保守サービス会社に
お問い合わせください。
13> 1 を選択し、現在の BIOS 設定状態と設定変更の画面が表示させてください。
14> 1 を選択して「The Boot BIOS is Enabled!!」と表示されたことを確認してください。
15> これで、Fibre Channel 装置へ OS をインストール開始する準備が整いました。 x(Exit)を入力して
CPU ブレードを再起動し、OS のインストールを実施してください。
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Item
Specification
Remarks
Fibre Channel interface
N/A (External port x 2)
FC through card or FC
switch module is
required.
Fibre Channel link speed
4Gbps, 2Gbps
Number of ports
2
Physical dimensions
115mm(W) x 100mm(D)
Mezzanine type
Mezzanine Type-1
Weight
Under. 0.1kg
Operating voltage
3.3V
Power consumption
Typical 4.55W
Max 6.5W
Environmental
condition
Operating
Temperature 0 - 45 degrees C
Humidity 5 - 95 %
No condensation.
Storage
Temperature -40- 70 degrees C
Humidity 5 - 95 %
Important
Do not connect this product to a CPU Blade or Fibre Channel device that is not
recommended by NEC Corporation. If the product is connected to a CPU Blade or
Fibre Channel device that is not recommended by NEC Corporation, the product
may malfunction or fail.
Please contact the retailer or service center for information on recommended CPU
Blades and or Fibre Channel devices.
A FC through card or FC switch module is required to connect Fibre Channel
devices.
1. About This Product
1-1. Specifications
1-2. Features
The N8403-018 Fibre Channel Controller is a Fibre Channel host bus adapter card.
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(2) IEEE address (port1)
(1) Fixing screw
(3) Mezzanine connector
(2) IEEE address (port0)
2. Components
Please confirm that the following components are included with the product.
If you find any of them are missing or damaged, please contact the retailer you bought the product from.
3. Names and Functions
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Hint
The IEEE address corresponds to the last 12 characters of the Worldwide
Name(WWN) of the product
Hint
This product is connectable to Mezzanine Type-1 and Type-2 slots of the CPU
Blade
(1) Fixing screw
Screw to secure this product to the spacer of the CPU Blade.
(2)IEEE Address (Port0/Port1)
The IEEE Address of the product is displayed on this label.
(3) Mezzanine connector
Connector to insert into the Mezzanine slot of the CPU Blade.
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Explained in
this User's Guide
Install the card
-> Page 31
Install this product in the CPU Blade.
Label WWPN address
-> Page 32
Label the WWPN address on the Blade management sheet.
Install the CPU Blade
-> page 32
Install the CPU Blade in the Blade Enclosure.
Explained in the User's
Guide of the CPU Blade
Install the driver
-> See User’s Guide of the CPU Blade
Install the driver for your operating system.
4. Setup
Please follow the steps described below to set up this product:
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Avoid installation in extreme temperature conditions.
Immediately after the CPU Blade is powered off, its internal components such as hard
disks are very hot. Leave the server until its internal components fully cool down before
installing/removing any component.
Connect firmly.
Please connect the product to the CPU Blade firmly. A loose connection can cause a
contact failure and can lead to smoke or fire.
Important
If the power to the CPU Blade is on (power lamp on), shut down the
operating system and then turn off the CPU Blade.
Check
The method of installing and removing and the location of the Mezzanine slot
differ among CPU Blades. Please read the user's manual of the CPU Blade for
more information.
If this product is not correctly connected to the Mezzanine slot of the CPU
Blade, remove the product and connect it again. Using excessive force can
lead to damage.
Connect this product to the proper Mezzanine slot for the FC through card or
the FC switch module. If this product is connected to an improper Mezzanine
slot, you cannot use a Fibre Channel device. Please check the proper location
by reading the user's manual of the CPU Blade, Blade Enclosure, and FC
through card or FC switch module.
CAUTION
4-1. Install the Card
Install this product in the CPU Blade by following the steps below.
5. Confirm that the power to the CPU Blade is off (power lamp off).
6. Remove the CPU Blade from the Blade Enclosure by following the instructions in the user's
manual of the CPU Blade.
7. Install this product in the Mezzanine slot by following the instructions described in the user's
manual of the CPU Blade.
8. Secure the product to the spacer of the CPU Blade with the fixing screws.
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Important
Before you label, confirm that the last 12 characters of the Worldwide Name (WWN)
match the IEEE address.
Hint
The WWPN is more accessible by labeling it on the Blade management sheet.
Avoid installation in extreme temperature conditions.
Immediately after the CPU Blade is powered off, its internal components such as hard
disks are very hot. Leave the server until its internal components fully cool down before
installing/removing any component.
Connect firmly.
Please connect the product to the CPU Blade firmly. A loose connection can cause a
contact failure and can lead to smoke or fire.
CAUTION
WWPN label
The upper line is the WWPN for port 0, and the
lower line is for port 1.
Label the WWPN address and write in “N8403-018” on the Blade management sheet as illustrated
below.
4-3. Install the CPU Blade
Install the CPU Blade in the Blade Enclosure by following the instructions in the user's manual of
the CPU Blade.
4-4. Installing the Driver
To use this product, the appropriate Fibre Channel driver for your operating system must be installed. For
detailed information, refer to the user's manual of the CPU Blade.
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Important
If the error message is displayed at boot even when all the above items are
confirmed, shut down the CPU Blade, connect the product to another Mezzanine
slot, reboot the CPU Blade, and perform the self-diagnostic program POST. If
POST ends normally, the CPU Blade may be defective. Please contact your retailer
or service center for repair.
Important
If the CPU Blade does not work correctly even when all the above items are
confirmed, shut down the CPU Blade, disconnect the product, reboot the CPU
Blade, and perform the self-diagnostic program POST. If POST ends normally, this
product may be defective. Please contact your retailer or service center for repair.
5. Troubleshooting
5-1. Troubleshooting
Error message is displayed at boot
Refer to the user's manual of the CPU Blade for details of error messages.
If you feel the Mezzanine slot where this product is installed is the cause of the error, please check the
following items;
● When Option ROM is not expanded, → Refer to the user's manual of the CPU Blade to disable the Option Rom.
● When the error occurs in the Mezzanine slot where this product is installed,
- Please connect this product again.
This product does not work properly
If your operating system or applications do not operate correctly after installing this product, please
check the following items and refer to the user's manual of the CPU Blade.
● Is the driver for the Fibre Channel Controller installed? Is the product installed in the CPU Blade
correctly?
- Please refer to the user's manual of the CPU Blade.
● Are all Fibre Channel cables and power cords connected correctly?
- Please connect this product again.
● Is the WWPN setting correct if you have connected this product to a Fibre Channel device which
uses WWPN?
- Confirm that the last 12 characters of the WWPN match the IEEE address.
● Is the FC through card or FC switch module setting (FC link speed, topology, etc.) correct for the
connected FC device?
- Please refer to the user's manual of the FC through card or FC switch module.
● Is the location of the Mezzanine slot and SFP module and the FC through card or the FC switch
module correct?
- Please refer to the user's manual of the CPU Blade and Blade Enclosure and FC through card or
FC switch module.
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Important
If the Fibre Channel device is not detected even when all the above items are
confirmed, please contact your retailer or service center for repair.
Fibre Channel Device missing
Confirm the following if the Fibre Channel device connected to this product is not detected by the
operating system or is inaccessible after rebooting the CPU Blade. Also, refer to the User’s Guide
that came with the Fibre Channel device and other manuals of applications you use.
<For Windows Server 2003 >
● Select [Control Panel] - [Administrative Tools] - [Computer Management] - [Device Manager], and
confirm that you can see the Fibre Channel device under [Disk Drive].
- If you cannot see it, try either of the following:
(1) Select [Computer Management] - [Disk Management]. If you can see the drive letter
assigned to the Fibre Channel device, close Computer Management and try to access it again.
(2) Reboot the CPU Blade if possible, and try to access it again.
<For All Operating Systems>
● Are the FC through card or FC switch module settings (FC link speed, topology, etc.) correct for the
connected FC device?
- Please refer to the user's manuasl of the FC through card or FC switch module.
● Is the Fibre Channel where this product is connected working properly?
- Refer to the manuals of your device and confirm that it is working properly.
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Important
If you do not install an operating system on the connected Fibre Channel device
from this product, do not change the BIOS settings.
There are certain combinations of supported operating systems and Fibre Channel
devices. Do not try a combination other than the supported ones. Contact your
sales agent for combinations of supported operating systems and Fibre Channel
devices.
Important
If a built-in disk is connected, the system may not start or you may encounter other
errors because of the device detection sequence.
Important
The LUN (Logical Unit Number) where the operating system will be installed should
be ”0.”
Important
Connect only the Fibre Channel device where the operating system will be installed
to prevent changing the wrong BIOS settings.
Appendix Boot from Fibre Channel device
You can install and start up an operating system on the connected Fibre Channel device from this product.
You need to change this product’s BIOS settings to enable this feature. Follow the instructions below to
configure the correct settings.
Preparations
Do the following to prepare the CPU Blade where this product is attached and the Fibre Channel
device where the operating system is installed.
<CPU Blade>
Confirm that no built-in disk is connected to the CPU Blade that will be started from the Fibre
Channel device.
<Fibre Channel device>
Configure a disk area of LUN 0 on the Fibre Channel device where the operating system will
be installed so that this product can detect it.
Connect the Fibre Channel connector with the Fibre Channel device’s connector where the
operating system will be installed.
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Hint
If the logo is displayed but the BIOS window is not, press the <ESC> key to
display it.
!!! LPe1105-N BIOS, Copyright (c) 2005 Emulex !!! Version 1.70a3
Press <Alt E> To Go To Emulex BIOS Utility
Press <S> To Skip Emulex BIOS
Important
This product’s BIOS settings window consumes a lot of memory. Therefore,
depending on your environment (example.g., an expansion board is consuming a
lot of memory), this window may not be displayed or you may not be able to
change the settings. In this case, disable the extended ROM on the CPU Blade
or take other measures. Refer to the CPU Blade’s User’s Guide for information
on how to disable the extended ROM.
Bring the Link up, Please wait…
Bring the Link up, Please wait…
If the above menu is not displayed and the window has gone on to the next
one, press the <Alt>, <Ctrl>, and <Del> keys simultaneously to reboot the
CPU Blade. Then, follow the steps from the beginning.
The above message sample is for your reference. The message may be
different depending on the CPU Blade or its configuration.
Change BIOS settings
When you have done all of the above-mentioned preparations, follow the instructions below to
change this product’s BIOS settings (registering Boot device and enabling Boot BIOS).
16> Confirm that the CPU Blade system is properly connected to the Fiber Channel device. Then, turn
on the CPU Blade.
17> Hold the <Alt> key and press <E> while the following message is displayed. Then, the product’s
BIOS menu will appear.
18> When the CPU Blade detects that the <Alt> and <E> keys are pressed, you will see the following
16. Unused DID:000000 WWPN:00000000 00000000 LUN:00
Select a Boot Entry:_
Enter <x> to Exit <Esc> to Previous Menu
Important
If no Boot device can be detected from this product, you will see the message,
“This Adapter is not ready, try again!” If you selected the wrong number in the
above step, press the <ESC> key to return to the previous window and select the
correct one.
If you have selected the correct number, confirm that the Fibre Channel device is
properly connected and its settings are correct. Then, reboot the CPU Blade and
follow the steps from the beginning.
Adapter 01: S_ID:000001 PCI Bus #:07 PCI Device #:00