Customers should contact their authorized maintenance provider for technical support of
their QLogic products. QLogic-direct customers may contact QLogic Technical Support;
others will be redirected to their authorized maintenance provider.
Visit the QLogic support Web site listed in Contact Information section for the latest firmware
and software updates.
Availability
QLogic Technical Support is available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Standard Time,
Monday through Friday, excluding QLogic-observed holidays.
Training
QLogic offers certification training for the technical professional for both the SANblade™
HBAs and the SANbox switches. From the training link at www.qlogic.com
Electronic-Based Training or schedule an intensive "hands-on" Certification course.
Technical Certification courses include installation, maintenance and troubleshooting
QLogic SAN products. Upon demonstrating knowledge using live equipment, QLogic awards
a certificate identifying the student as a Certified Professional. The training professionals
at QLogic may be reached by email at tech.training@qlogic.com.
Contact Information
Address:QLogic Corporation
, you may choose
6321 Bury Drive
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55346
USA
Telephone:+1 952-932-4040
Fax:+1 952-932-4018
Email:
Technical Support
Technical Training
HBA support web site:support.qlogic.com
support@qlogic.com
tech.training@qlogic.com
Use the following table to write down the serial numbers of your QLA200 HBAs. This
information is useful for QLogic technical support and for your HBA warranty.
HBASerial NumberHBASerial Number
15
26
37
48
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Document Revision History
Rev A release, 1/20/04
Rev B update, 4/9/04
ChangesDocument Sections Affected
Re-format/re-design guideAll
Updated QLA200 information.1
Updated HBA installation instructions2
Updated instructions for driver installation in Windows operating systems 3
Updated instructions for driver installation in Red Hat/SuSE Linux operating
systems
Added instructions for driver installation in NetWare operating systems5
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Introducing the QLA200
1.1
QLA200 HBA Highlights
The following QLogic host bus adapter (HBA) is supported in this document:
■ QLA
The QLA200 is 32-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X 1.0 to Fibre Channel optical media.
The QLA200 HBA is a robust, dependable addition to your storage area network
(SAN). The features and performance are optimized for small and medium
enterprise (SME) markets. With auto-install software, plug-and-play features, and
an enhanced level of technical support, the QLA200 HBA makes expanding your
SAN easy and affordable.
Make sure you have everything you need to install the QLA200 HBA (see figure 1-1).
SYSTEM SERVICE AND
WARRANTY BROCHURE
QUICK START GUIDE AND
USER’S GUIDE
SANsurfer Fibre Channel HBA
Software CD
Not all of these items are included in
a bulk box.
SANblade™ QLA200 HBA
LOW PROFILE BRACKET
(NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL MODELS)
Figure 1-1. QLA200 HBA Kit
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1.3
QLA200 HBA Components
The QLA200 HBA contains parts that can be damaged by
electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before handling the QLA200 HBA,
use standard methods to discharge static electricity. Keep the
CAUTION!
Figure 1-2 identifies the QLA200 HBA components referenced throughout this
section.
Each QLA200 HBA has a unique serial number; its location on the HBA is noted in
figure 1-2. Take a minute to write down the serial number of the QLA200 HBA on
the inside cover of this document. The serial number is required for QLogic technical
support and for your HBA warranty.
QLA200 HBA in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install it.
Place the board on the bag when you examine or configure it. Retain
the bag for future use.
1 – Introducing the QLA200
QLA200 HBA Components
Green
LED
❍
●●Power
●❍Online
❍●Link established
❍Flashing
Green and Yellow LEDs
flashing alternately twice per
second
Yellow
LED
❍Power off
Loss of
twice per
second
synchronization
Firmware error
Activity
LEDs
TRANSCEIVER
SERIAL
NUMBER
Figure 1-2. QLA200 HBA Layout
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1 – Introducing the QLA200
System Requirements
1.4
System Requirements
Your system must have the following functionality to support the QLA200 HBA:
■ One of the following:
❑ PCI 32-bit data and 33/66 MHz clock frequency
❑ PCI-X and 66/100/133 MHz clock frequency
■ 3.3-volt signaling (5-volt tolerant)
■ The correct media (short wave 50µm fiber or 62.5µm fiber) and connectors
(LC duplex)
1.5
Installing the QLA200 HBA and Driver
Installing your QLA200 HBA is quick and easy:
First, install the QLA200 HBA according to the directions in section 2.
Second, install the software driver according to the directions in the section that
corresponds to your computer’s operating system:
Operating SystemSection
Windows 2000/Windows Server 2003
Red Hat/SuSE Linux
Novell NetWare
3
4
5
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2.1
Installing the QLA200 HBA
Perform the following steps to install the QLA200 HBA in your PC:
Step 1. Prepare the system for the QLA200 HBA.
❑ Power down the peripherals, then the computer.
❑ Remove the computer cover and save the screws.
❑ Check the motherboard and make any configuration changes
necessary to accommodate the QLA200 HBA.
The QLA200 HBA is self-configuring; however, some motherboards
require manual configuration. For example, some systems have a PCI Device Configuration menu in the motherboard setup BIOS where
you must enable HBAs, bus master slots, and IRQ levels. If the
motherboard supports triggering, use level triggering for the QLA200
HBA. See the documentation supplied with your computer, or contact
your computer dealer to determine if your motherboard requires
configuration.
Section 2
HBA Installation
❑ Choose any PCI bus slot that supports bus mastering.
Most motherboards automatically assign an IRQ level and interrupt line;
if your motherboard does not, you must assign the IRQ level and use
interrupt line A for this slot.
❑ Remove the slot cover for the slot in which you will install the QLA200
HBA.
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2 – HBA Installation
Installing the QLA200 HBA
Step 2. Install the low-profile bracket (optional).
❑ Remove the two screws that attach the current bracket to the HBA.
Retain the screws to re-attach the new bracket (see figure 2-1).
BRACKET
SCREW
SCREW
Figure 2-1. Low-Profile Bracket Installation
❑ Remove the current bracket by sliding it off the transceiver housings.
Set the bracket aside.
❑ Position the new bracket over the transceiver housings. Gently press
the bracket into position. Make sure the mounting tabs with the threaded
holes are positioned on the far side (the side opposite the transceiver)
of the QLA200 HBA.
❑ Align the screw holes of the QLA200 HBA and the bracket, then insert
and tighten the screws. Correct torque is 3.6-in/lbs.
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Step 3. Install the QLA200 HBA (see figure 2-2).
QLA200 HBA
LEVER
SCREW
HBA RETAINING
BRACKET
SLOT COVERS
SYSTEM
CHASSIS
2 – HBA Installation
Installing the QLA200 HBA
64-BIT PCI BUS
OR
32-BIT PCI BUS
Figure 2-2. QLA200 HBA Installation
❑ Place the QLA200 HBA into the slot. Carefully press the HBA into the
slot until it seats firmly.
❑ Secure the QLA200 HBA to the chassis. Follow the PC manufacturer’s
instructions.
❑ Connect the Fibre Channel connectors to the QLA200 HBA; follow the
instructions provided by your storage vendor (RAID box) (see
figure 2-3).
Cable TypeMax. LengthMin. Length
62.5/125 µm
(LC, multimode)
50/125 µm
(LC, multimode)
150 meters at 2.125 Gpbs2 meters
300 meters at 2.125 Gpbs2 meters
Figure 2-3. Connecting the Cable
❑ Carefully reinstall the computer cover. Insert and tighten the computer
cover screws.
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2 – HBA Installation
Installing the QLA200 HBA
Step 4. Power up all external FC devices, then power up the PC and observe the
monitor.
By default, the BIOS is disabled. Therefore, the devices attached to the
QLA200 HBA are not displayed when the PC is powered up. For example:
QLogic Corporation
QLA200 PCI Fibre Channel ROM BIOS Version x.xx
Copyright (C) QLogic Corporation 2004 All rights reserved.
www.qlogic.com
Press <CNTRL-Q> for Fast!UTIL
BIOS for Adapter 0 is disabled
ROM BIOS not installed
Enable the BIOS only if the boot device is attached to the
QLA200 HBA. This allows the system to boot faster.
NOTE
For more information about enabling the QLA200 HBA
BIOS, see section 7.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed your QLogic HBA! You are now
ready to install the HBA driver.
See the appropriate section for detailed instructions on how to install the software
drivers.
Operating SystemSection
Windows 2000/Windows Server 2003
Red Hat/SuSE Linux
Novell NetWare
3
4
5
If the information displayed is not correct and you have checked the QLA200 HBA’s
configuration, see section 6 for troubleshooting information.
See section 7 for detailed instructions on how to customize the QLA200 HBA and
its attached devices using the Fast!UTIL BIOS utility.
The SANsurfer HBA Install Wizard does the following:
■ Installs the QLA200 HBA driver for Windows 2000/Server 2003 operating
systems (see section 3.2)
■ Updates the QLA200 HBA driver for Windows 2000/Server 2003 operating
systems (see section 3.3). (To remove the driver, see section 3.4.)
■ Performs diagnostics on the QLA200 HBA and its attached devices (see
section 3.5)
The SANsurfer HBA Install Wizard is on the SANsurfer Fibre Channel HBA Software
CD-ROM (CD), and can be run from the CD at any time. To run the wizard from the
server (optional), see the instructions in section 3.2.
3.2
Installing the Driver
If you have installed the QLA200 HBA in a Windows 2000/Server 2003 operating
system, follow these instructions to launch the SANsurfer HBA Install Wizard, which
installs the HBA driver automatically.
When the system is powered on, the Microsoft Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box (plug-and-play installation process)
may display (see figure 3-1). Click Cancel. You may have multiple
NOTE
Figure 3-1. Found New Hardware Wizard Dialog Box
dialog boxes if more than one QLA200 HBA is installed in the
system. Click Cancel in each dialog box.
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