Q-Logic QLA22XX User Manual

Hardware Installation Guide for the QLA22xx Board Family

Fibre Channel Host Adapter Boards for the PCI Bus

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February 6, 2001

QLogic Corporation

Information furnished in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, QLogic Corporation assumes no responsibility for its use; nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. QLogic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without notice. Applications described in this document for any of these products are for illustrative purposes only. QLogic Corporation makes no representation or warranty that such applications are suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification. QLogic Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.

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Document Revision History

Rev. A, initial release, 4/16/99

Rev. B, update, 10/4/99, extended firmware settings added to Fast!UTIL

Rev. C, update, 2/15/00, QLA2200G and QLA2200L boards added

Rev. D, update, 4/28/00, QLA2204F board added

Rev. D.1, update, 2/6/01, QLA2212F board added

Boards Affected

QLA2200 family

QLA2200F family

QLA2202F family

QLA2204F family

QLA2200G family

QLA2200L family

QLA2212F family

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Table of Contents

Section 1	Introduction
1.1	General Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-1
1.2	What is Fibre Channel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-2
1.3	Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-2

Section 2	Hardware Installation
2.1	Preinstallation Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-1
2.2	What You Need for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-1
2.3	Power Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-6
2.4	Installation in the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-6
2.5	Installation Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-8

Section 3	Troubleshooting
3.1	Problems After Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-1
3.2	Hardware Problem Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-1
3.3	System Configuration Problem Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-1
3.4	Fibre Channel Problem Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-2

Appendix A		Fast!UTIL
A.1	Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		A-1
A.2	Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		A-1
A.2.1		Host Adapter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-2
A.2.2		Selectable Boot Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-2
A.2.3		Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-3
A.2.4		Raw NVRAM Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-3
A.2.5		Advanced Adapter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-3
A.2.6		Extended Firmware Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-5
A.3	Scan Fibre Channel Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		A-7
A.4	Fibre Disk Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		A-7
A.5	Select Host Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		A-7
Appendix B		Specifications

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		FIGURES
Figure		Page
2-1	QLA2200 Board Layout. .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-2	QLA2200F Board Layout	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-3	QLA2202F Board Layout	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-4	QLA2204F Board Layout	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2-5	QLA2200G Board Layout	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2-6	QLA2200L Board Layout.	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2-7	QLA2212F Board Layout	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

TABLES

Table		Page
A-1	Host Adapter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-2
A-2	Advanced Adapter Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-3
A-3	Extended Firmware Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-5
A-4	RIO Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-6
A-5	Connection Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-6
B-1	QLA22xx Board Operating Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	B-1
B-2	QLA22xx Board Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	B-1

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Section 1

Introduction

NOTE: The following QLogic host adapter boards are collectively referred to as the QLA22xx board unless otherwise noted:

■QLA2200 family (64-bit PCI to Fibre Channel copper media): FC0210406-03 (ISP2200 chip)

FC0210406-04 (ISP2200A/33 chip) FC0210406-05 (ISP2200A/66 chip)

■QLA2200F family (64-bit PCI to Fibre Channel optical media): FC0310406-03 (ISP2200 chip)

FC0310406-04 (ISP2200A/33 chip) FC0310406-05 (ISP2200A/66 chip)

■QLA2202F family (64-bit PCI to dual channel optical media): FC0610403-04 (ISP2200A/33 chip)

FC0610403-05 (ISP2200A/66 chip)

■QLA2204F family (64-bit PCI to quad channel optical media): FC2610402-xx (ISP2200A/66 chip)

■QLA2200G family (64-bit PCI to Fibre Channel gigabit interface converter [GBIC]) with ISP2200A/66 chip:

FC3010402-01 (QLA2200G/66; without GBIC) FC3010402-01(QLA2200GC/66, with GBIC copper) FC3010402-01 (QLA2200GF/66; with GBIC optical)

■QLA2200L family (64-bit, low-profile PCI to Fibre Channel copper media):

FC0210408-xx (ISP2200A/66 chip)

■QLA2212F family (64-bit PCI to dual channel optical media): FC0610404-xx (ISP2200A/66 chip)

In the chip and board names, /33 indicates 33 MHz; /66 indicates 66 MHz.

1.1

General Description

Thank you for selecting the QLA22xx Fibre Channel (FC) board. The QLA22xx board is an intelligent, high-performance, DMA bus master host adapter designed for high-end systems. The intelligence and performance are derived from the ISP22xx chips, making the QLA22xx board a leading-edge host adapter. The ISP22xx combines a powerful RISC processor, a fibre protocol module (FPM) with gigabit transceivers, and a peripheral component interconnect (PCI) local bus interface in a single-chip solution. The QLA22xx board supports all FC peripherals

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that support private loop direct attach (PLDA) and fabric loop attach (FLA). Installation of the QLA22xx board is quick and easy.

1.2

What is Fibre Channel?

Fibre channel technology is outlined in the SCSI-3 Fibre Channel Protocol (SCSI-FCP) standard. Fibre Channel is a high-speed data transport technology used for mass storage and networking. It connects mainframes, super computers, workstations, storage devices, and servers.

Fibre Channel supports data transfer rates of 100 Mbytes/sec on copper and optical interfaces. The QLA2200/2200L board uses a copper interface for short connections (less than 30 meters); the QLA2200F/2202F/2204F/2212F board uses a multimode optical interface for intermediate distances (less than 500 meters); the QLA2200G board uses a GBIC, which can be either a single mode or multimode optical interface for long distances (greater than 500 meters).

With increased connectivity and performance, Fibre Channel is the technology preferred and used by system designers.

1.3

Features

■Compliance with PCI version 2.2 specification

■Compliance with Third Generation Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface (FC-PH-3) standard

■Compliance with Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL-2) standard

■Compliance with U.S. and international safety and emissions standards

■Support for bus master DMA

■Fast!UTIL BIOS utility to customize the configuration parameters on the QLA22xx board and attached drives

■Two independent channels on a single board (QLA2202F board)

■Two independent channels, one of which supports internal and external connection (QLA2212F)

■Four independent channels on a single board (QLA2204F board)

■Supports Fibre Channel SCSI (FCP-SCSI) and internet protocol (IP) protocols

■Supports point-to-point fabric connection (F-PORT FABRIC LOGIN)

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Section 2

Hardware Installation

2.1

Preinstallation Procedures

Before installing your QLA22xx board, take a moment to read this guide.

CAUTION! The QLA22xx board contains parts that can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before handling the QLA22xx board, use standard methods to discharge static electricity. Keep the QLA22xx board 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.

2.2

What You Need for Installation

Before you install the QLA22xx board in your computer, you need the following:

■A screwdriver (usually a Phillips #1)

■A high-speed, serial data connector (HSSDC) cable for the QLA2200/2200L board

■An optical, multimode cable with an SC-style duplex connector for the QLA2200F/2202F/2212F board

■An optical mutimode cable with an LC-style duplex connector for the QLA2204F board

■One of the following cables for each of the three-position point-to-point adapters on the QLA2212F board (J3 and J4; see figure 2-7):

PTP to HDDSC-AMP 636351-X

PTP to DB-9 plug-AMP 636373-X

PTP to DB-9 receptacle-AMP 636372-X

■A GBIC and appropriate cable for the QLA2200G board

NOTE: QLogic does not supply cables. Contact your distributor for the appropriate cable type and length.

Figures 2-1 through 2-6 identify the QLA22xx board components referenced throughout this section.

Each QLA22xx board has a unique serial number; its location on the board is noted in figures 2-1 through 2-6. Take a minute to write down the serial number of the

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QLA22xx board in the unlikely event that the NVRAM is corrupted. If the NVRAM is corrupted, you will be prompted for the QLA22xx serial number.

J1

CHIP ISP

SERIAL NUMBER

Figure 2-1. QLA2200 Board Layout

	J1	ISP
		CHIP

SERIAL NUMBER

Figure 2-2. QLA2200F Board Layout

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