Purchasers of OEM products should consult with the OEM for support.
Please feel free to contact your QLogic approved reseller or QLogic Technical Support at
any phase of integration for assistance. QLogic Technical Support can be reached by the
following methods:
Web http://support.qlogic.com
North America Contact Information
Emailsupport@qlogic.com
Phone(952) 932-4040
Contact information for other regions of the world, along with the QLogic knowledge
database containing troubleshooting information for QLogic HBAs, can be accessed from
the QLogic support web site at: http://support.qlogic.com
.
Quick Start Guide
CAUTION!
Installation Instructions
This Quick Start Guide describes how to install and configure your new QLogic host bus adapter (HBA) in four simple
steps:
❑Step 1. Verify the package contents.
❑Step 2. Install the HBA hardware.
❑Step 3. Install the HBA driver.
❑Step 4. Install the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager.
Keep the HBA in the antistatic bag until installation. The HBA contains parts that can be damaged by
electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before handling the HBA, use standard methods to discharge static
electricity. Place the HBA on the bag when examining it. Retain the bag for future use.
Step 1.Verify the Package Contents
The QLogic HBA is shipped with the following items:
❑QLogic HBA
❑Low-profile bracket (not available in all models)
For QLE25xx HBA low-profile bracket installation
instructions, go to
In the table at the bottom of the page, in the first column,
select Fibre Channel HBAs. In the second column, select the
appropriate QLE25xx HBA. In the third column, select your
operating system. Click the Go! button. Installation
instructions are in the Documentation section.
❑Quick Start Guide (this document)
❑SANsurfer CD
Step 2.Install the HBA Hardware
To install the HBA hardware, you need to open the computer and locate the appropriate bus slot. If necessary, consult
your computer system manual for instructions to remove the computer cover.
Follow these steps to install the HBA hardware:
1.Power off the computer, then disconnect the power cable.
2.Remove the computer cover and find an appropriate empty bus slot.
3.Pull out the slot cover (if any) by removing the screw or releasing the lever.
4.Grasp the HBA by the top edge and seat it firmly into the appropriate slot.
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5.Refasten the HBA’s retaining bracket using the existing screw or lever.
HBA RETAINING
BRACKET
LEVER
SLOT COVERS
SYSTEM
CHASSIS
64-BIT PCI-X SLOT
x4 PCI EXPRESS SLOT
(x8 PHYSICAL SLOT OR
ABOVE REQUIRED FOR
QLE25xx HBAs)
SCREW
HBA
OR
6.Close the computer cover.
7.Plug the FC cable into the HBA.
8.Plug in the power cable and turn on the computer.
Sample Motherboard and Slots
Step 3.Install the HBA Driver
After you have completed the hardware installation and turned on the computer, insert the SANsurfer CD into your
CD-ROM drive and follow the instructions below.
NOTE:If the auto-run screen does not appear, double-click the start_here html file on the CD.
To install the HBA driver from the SANsurfer CD:
1.Click Windows, Linux, Solaris, Netware or Mac OS, as applicable.
2.Click I Accept on the License Agreement.
3.Select your specific operating system.
4.Install the driver:
❑For Windows, click the SANsurfer Install Wizard for Windows link and follow the
on-screen directions.
❑For Linux, click the SANsurfer Linux Driver Installer link and follow the on-screen
directions.
❑For Solaris/Netware/Mac OS, select the driver and complete the installation as described
in the readme file.
NOTE:For detailed driver installation options, please refer to the specific driver readme file located on the CD or on
the QLogic website http://support.qlogic.com/support/drivers_software.aspx
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Step 4.Install the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager
QLA234x/QLA210/QLE220 HBA LED Scheme
Green LEDAmber LEDActivity
❍❍Power off
●●Power
●❍Online
❍●Link
❍
Flashing
Loss of
synchronization
Alternate
flashing
Alternate
flashing
Firmware error
Flashing❍Beacon
To install the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager from the CD:
1.Select your applicable operating system.
2.Click I Accept on the License Agreement.
3.Select your specific operating system.
4.Select the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager install file.
5.Follow the on-screen directions to complete the installation.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed your QLogic HBA!
❑To obtain the most current drivers, management tools, user instructions, and documentation, please visit the
QLogic website at h
ttp://support.qlogic.com/support/drivers_software.aspx and download the latest versions.
❑The following section contains additional information about the QLogic HBA, including the LED scheme,
troubleshooting, warranty, technical support and certification information.
HBA LEDs
QLA2310/QLA200 HBA LED Scheme
Green LEDYellow LEDActivity
❍❍Power off
●●Power
●❍Online
❍●Link
❍
Green and Yellow LEDs flashing
alternately
Yellow LEDGreen LEDAmber LEDActivity
❍❍❍Power off
●●●Power on (before firmware init)
FlashingFlashingFlashingPower on (after firmware init)
Yellow, Green, and Amber LEDs flashing alternatelyFirmware error
❍❍●/FlashingOnline, 1Gbps link / I/O activity
❍●/Flashing❍Online, 2Gbps link / I/O activity
●/Flashing❍❍Online, 4Gbps link / I/O activity
Flashing❍FlashingBeacon
Flashing
Loss of
synchronization
Firmware error
QLA24xx/QLE24xx/QEM2462 HBA LED Scheme
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QEM2462 Power and Attention Switch LED Scheme
Green PowerActivity
❍
●
Blinking
Yellow
Attention
❍Normal operation.
●Operational problem at this slot.
Blinking Slot is being identified at the user’s request.
Yellow LED (8Gbps)Green LED (4Gbps)Amber LED (2Gbps)Activity
FlashingFlashingFlashingPower on (after firmware init)
Power off
Insertion or removal of the adapter is permitted.
Power
Insertion or removal of the adapter is NOT permitted.
Hot-plug operation is in progress and insertion or removal of
the adapter is NOT permitted.
Activity
QLE25xx HBA LED Scheme
❍❍❍Power off
●●●Power on (before firmware init)
Yellow, Green, and Amber LEDs flashing alternatelyFirmware error
❍❍●/FlashingOnline, 2Gbps link / I/O activity
❍●/Flashing❍Online, 4Gbps link / I/O activity
●/Flashing❍❍Online, 8Gbps link / I/O activity
Flashing❍FlashingBeacon
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Warranty
CLASS I LASER
The QLogic HBA comes with a standard three year QLogic warranty, or as specified by other agreements. Please check
the QLogic Web site at http://www.qlogic.com/Support/warranty.aspx
Laser Safety
FDA Notice
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21CFR Chapter I,Subchapter J. This product has been designed and manufactured according to
IEC60825-1 on the safety label of laser product.
Class 1 Laser ProductCaution—Class 1 laser radiation when open
Appareil laser de classe 1Do not view directly with optical instruments
Produkt der Laser Klasse 1
Luokan 1 LaserlaiteAttention—Radiation laser de classe 1
Vorsicht—Laserstrahlung der Klasse 1 bei geöffneter Abdeckung
Varoitus—Luokan 1 lasersäteilyä, kun laite on auki
Ne pas regarder directement avec des instruments optiques
Direktes Ansehen mit optischen Instrumenten vermeiden
Älä katso suoraan laitteeseen käyttämällä optisia instrumentteja
Agency Certification
QLogic HBAs
The following sections contain a summary of EMC/EMI test specifications performed on the QLogic HBAs to comply with radiated emission,
radiated immunity, and product safety standards.
EMI and EMC Requirements
for warranty details.
FCC Part 15 compliance: Class A (QLE236x, QLA24xx, QLA2xx, QLE2464, QLE2xx, QEM2462, QLE25xx), Class B (QLA23xx, QLE24xx)
FCC compliance information statement: 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.
ICES-003 compliance: Class A (QLE236x, QLA24xx, QLA2xx, QLE2xx, QLE2464, QEM2462, QLE25xx), Class B (QLA23xx, QLE24xx)
❑For QLE236x, QLA24xx, QLA2xx, QLE2xx, QLE2464, QEM2462, and QLE25xx HBAs: This Class A digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.Cet appareil numériqué de la classe A est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
❑For QLA23xx and QLE24xx HBAs: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numériqué de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CE Mark 89/336/EEC EMC Directive compliance:
EN55022:1998/CISPR22:1997 - Class A (QLE236x, QLA2440, QLA246x, QLA2xx, QLE2xx, QLE2464, QEM2462, QLE25xx)
Class B (QLA23xx, QLE2440, QLE246x)
EN55024:1998
Immunity Standards
EN61000-4-2 : ESD
EN61000-4-3 : RF Electro Magnetic Field
EN61000-4-4 : Fast Transient/Burst
EN61000-4-5 : Fast Surge Common/ Differential
EN61000-4-6 : RF Conducted Susceptibility
EN61000-4-8 : Power Frequency Magnetic Filed
EN61000-4-11: Voltage Dips and Interrupt
EN61000-3-2 : Harmonic Current Emission
EN61000-3-3 : Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker
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VCCI compliance: Clas s A (QLE236x, QLA2440, QLA246x, QLE2xx, QLE2464, QEM2462, QLE25xx), Class B (QLA23xx, QLE2440, QLE246x,
QLA2xx)
AS/NZS CISPR22 compliance: Class A (QLE236x, QLA2440, QLA246x, QLA2xx, QLE2xx, QLE2464, QEM2462, QLE25xx), Class B (QLA23xx,
QLE2440, QLE246x)
CNS 13438 compliance: Class A (QLE236x, QLA2440, QLA246x, QLE2464, QEM2462, QLE25xx), Class B (QLA23xx, QLE2440, QLE246x)
❑For QLE236x, QLA2440, QLA246x, QLE2464 and QEM2462 HBAs
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may
be required to take adequate measures.
MIC compliance: Class A (QLA2310F, QLA2340, QLA2342, QLE236x, QLA24xx, QLE2xx, QLE2464, QEM2462, QLE25xx)
Class B (QLE24xx, QLA2xx)
❑For QLA2310F, QLA2340, QLA2342, QLE236x, QLA24xx, QLE2xx, QLE2464, QEM2462, and QLE25xx HBAs: Korea MIC Class
A Certified
Product Name/Model Fibre Channel HBA
Certification holder QLogic Corporation
Manufactured dateRefer to date code listed on product
Manufacturer/Country of origin QLogic Corporation/USA
A class equipment
(Business purpose info/telecommunications
equipment)
❑Korean Language Format — Class A
❑For QLE24xx and QLA2xx HBAs: Korea MIC Class B Certified
Product Name/Model Fibre Channel HBA
Certification holder QLogic Corporation
Manufactured dateRefer to date code listed on product
Manufacturer/Country of origin QLogic Corporation/USA
B class equipment
(Household purpose info/telecommunications
equipment)
❑Korean Language Format — Class B
As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for business
purpose, the seller and/or the buyer is asked to beware of this point
and in case a wrongful sale or purchase has been made, it is asked
that a change to household use be made.
As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for
household purpose, this product can be used in any area
including residential area.