Qlogic QLA200 HBA, QLA200 User Manual

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User’s Guide
User’s Guide
FIBRE CHANNEL HBA INSTALLATION P
QLA200 Family
Covers the following operating systems:
Windows 2000
Windows Server 2003
Red Hat Linux
NetWare
Technical Support
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.
HBA Serial Number HBA Serial Number
1 5
2 6
3 7
4 8
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Document Revision History
Rev A release, 1/20/04
Rev B update, 4/9/04
Changes Document Sections Affected
Re-format/re-design guide All
Updated QLA200 information. 1
Updated HBA installation instructions 2
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 systems 5
Revised hardware troubleshooting information. 6.1.1
Updated Fast!UTIL information. 7
4
© 2003–2004 QLogic Corporation. All rights reserved worldwide.
First Printed: November 2003
Printed in U.S.A.
QLogic Corporation, 26650 Aliso Viejo Parkway, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, (800) 662-4471 or (949) 389-6000
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Table of Contents

Section 1 Introducing the QLA200
1.1 QLA200 HBA Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.3 QLA200 HBA Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.4 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.5 Installing the QLA200 HBA and Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Section 2 HBA Installation
2.1 Installing the QLA200 HBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Section 3 SANsurfer HBA Install Wizard (Windows 2000/Server 2003)
3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 Installing the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.3 Updating the Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3.4 Removing the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.5 Performing Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Section 4 Red Hat/SuSE Linux Driver Installation
4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 Installing and Uninstalling the Driver with the Source RPM Package. . . . 4-1
4.2.1 Installing the Source RPM Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2.2 Installing Only the Driver Source from the Source RPM Package . . . . 4-2
4.2.3 Uninstalling the Source RPM Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3 System Driver Parameter max_scsi_luns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3.1 Multiple LUN Support Through the Kernel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.3.2 Multiple LUN Support when the SCSI Mid-Layer is Compiled
in the Kernel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.3.3 Multiple LUN Support when the SCSI Mid-Layer is Compiled
as a Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.4 Proc Filesystem Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Section 5 NetWare Driver Installation
5.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2 Finding the Driver Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
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5.3 Installing the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.3.1 Installing the Driver During Installation of the NetWare Operating
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.3.2 Installing the Driver on an Existing NetWare Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.3.3 Updating the Existing Driver on a NetWare Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.4 Removing the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.4.1 Removing the QLA200 HBA and the NetWare Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.4.2 Removing the NetWare Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.5 Driver Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.5.1 System Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.5.2 NVRAM Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Section 6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Problems After Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1.1 Hardware Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1.2 System Configuration Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.1.3 Fibre Channel Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Section 7 Software Applications and Utilities
7.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.2 Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.2.1 Adapter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.2.2 Selectable Boot Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.2.3 Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.3 Scan Fibre Channel Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.4 Fibre Disk Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.5 Loopback Data Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.6 Select Host Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Appendix A Compliance, Specifications, and Agency Certification
A.1 Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A.3 Transceiver Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
A.4 Agency Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
A.4.1 EMI and EMC Requirements (Preliminary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
A.4.2 Product Safety Requirements (Preliminary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
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Figures
Figure Page
1-1 QLA200 HBA Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-2 QLA200 HBA Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2-1 Low-Profile Bracket Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-2 QLA200 HBA Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-3 Connecting the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
3-1 Found New Hardware Wizard Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-2 SANsurfer Fibre Channel HBA Software Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-3 SANsurfer HBA Software Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-4 SANblade Fibre Channel HBA Management Software and Drivers Screen . . . . . . . 3-3
3-5 File Download Dialog Box (Sample) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-6 Initial Driver Installation Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3-7 Select Driver Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3-8 Driver Server Proxy Settings Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-9 Driver Update Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-10 Install Status (Successful) Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-11 Install Status (Unsuccessful) Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3-12 Driver Install Completed Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3-13 Driver Update Completed Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3-14 Select HBAs to Test Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3-15 Diagnostic Test Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3-16 Diagnostic Test Results, Detailed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Tables
Table Page
3-1 Driver Versions that Do Not Require a Loopback Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
5-1 QL2300.HAM Driver Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5-2 NVRAM Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
7-1 Adapter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
A-1 QLA200 Board Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A-2 QLA200 Board Operating Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
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Notes
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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.
The QLA200 HBA has the following features:
2-Gbps Fibre Channel
133 MHz, 32-bit PCI-X support
200 (single channel, full-height bracket, optical media)
Section 1
Integrated single-chip solution
Enhanced reliability
Support for bus master DMA
Fast!UTIL BIOS utility to enable the BIOS, set the spinup delay, and enable
extended error logging on the QLA200 HBA and attached drives
Supports Fibre Channel protocol-SCSI (FCP-SCSI)
Supports point-to-point fabric connection (F-PORT FABRIC LOGIN)
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1 – Introducing the QLA200 What’s in the Box?
1.2

What’s in the Box?

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 frequencyPCI-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 System Section
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 Type Max. Length Min. Length
62.5/125 µm (LC, multimode)
50/125 µm (LC, multimode)
150 meters at 2.125 Gpbs 2 meters
300 meters at 2.125 Gpbs 2 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 System Section
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.
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Section 3
SANsurfer HBA Install Wizard (Windows 2000/Server 2003)
3.1

Introduction

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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