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[ Quick Start Guide ]
QUICK START GUIDE
INFINIBAND HCA INSTALLATION
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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
Email support@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
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Quick Start Guide
CAUTION!
Installation Instructions
This Quick Start Guide describes how to install and configure your new QLogic QLE7xxx Host Channel Adapter (HCA)
in three simple steps:
❑ Step 1. Verify the package contents.
❑ Step 2. Install the HCA hardware.
❑ Step 3. Install the InfiniPath™ software.
Keep the HCA in the antistatic bag until installation. The HCA contains parts that can be damaged by
electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before handling the HCA, use standard methods to discharge static
electricity. Place the HCA on the bag when examining it. Retain the bag for future use.
Step 1. Verify the Package Contents
The QLogic HCA is shipped with the following items:
❑ QLogic QLE7xxx Adapter
❑ Low-profile bracket (not available in all models)
❑ Quick Start Guide (this document)
Step 2. Install the HCA Hardware
To install the HCA hardware, please refer to the instructions in the InfiniPath Install Guide. To view this document, go to
the QLogic web site, www.qlogic.com
, and click the Downloads tab.
Step 3. Install the InfiniPath Software
To install the InfiniPath software, please refer to the instructions in the InfiniPath Install Guide. To view this document,
go to the QLogic web site, www.qlogic.com
, and click the Downloads tab.
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
❑ The following section contains additional information about the QLogic HBA, including the LED scheme,
troubleshooting, warranty, and certification information.
ttp://support.qlogic.com/support/drivers_software.aspx and download the latest versions.
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HBA LEDs
LED Color Status
Power Green ON
Signal detected.
Ready to talk to an SM to
bring the link fully up.
Link Amber ON
Link configured.
Properly connected and
ready to receive data and
link packets.
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Feature controlled by ipath_control -b [On | Off]
QLE7xxx LED Scheme
OFF
Switch not powered up.
Software not installed or
started.
Loss of signal.
Check cabling.
OFF
SM may be missing.
Link may not be config
BLINKING
Helps locate the adapter.
Both the green and amber
LEDs will blink.
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For More Information
Refer to the InfiniPath Install Guide, the InfiniPath User’s Guide, and the Release Notes for information on installation
and use of QLogic HCAs and InfiniPath software. See the Downloads section of the QLogic web site www.qlogic.com.
Warranty
The QLogic Adapter 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
for warranty details.
Product Regulatory Compliance
QLogic Host Channel Adapters
The following sections contain a summary of EMI test specifications performed on the QLogic Interconnect hardware
adapters to comply with radiated emission, product safety standards, and regulatory compliance markings.
EMI Requirements Compliance Statements
United States
FCC Part 15 compliance: Class A
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
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 operations.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by QLogic could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Canada
ICES-003 compliance: Class A
❑ 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.
Europe
CE Mark 89/336/EEC (modified by 93/68/CEE), 73/23/EEC EMC Directive compliance:
WARNING!! 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.
EN55022:1998 (Amds A1:2000, A2:2003) Class A
EN61000-3-2: (A2:2005): 2000
EN61000-3-3: 2001
EN55024:1998, (Amds A1:2001, A2:2003)
EN60950-1:2001+A11
EN60825-1:1994+A1+A2
EN60825-2:2000
Japan
VCCI compliance: Class A
Japanese Language Format-Class A
English translation of the above statement:
This is class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by I nformation Technology
Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble
occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
Australia/New Zealand
AS/NZS CISPR22:2002 compliance: Class A
WARNING!! 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.
Korea
MIC compliance: Class A
Product Name/Model QLogic Host Channel Adapters
Certification holder QLogic Corporation
Manufactured date Refer to date code listed on product
Manufacturer/Country of origin QLogic Corporation/USA
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Korean Language Format-Class A
English translation of the above statement:
A class equipment (Business purpose info/telecommunications equipment). 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.
Taiwan
BSMI Certification: Class A Certified
Product Name/Model QLogic Host Channel Adapters
Certification holder QLogic Corporation
Manufactured date Refer to date code listed on product
Manufacturer/Country of origin QLogic Corporation/USA
Chinese Language Format-Class A
English translation of the above statement:
WARNING!! This is a class A product. In domestic environments this product may cause interference, in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Product Safety Compliance
This QLogic Adapter is for use only with UL Listed computers.
UL, cUL product safety compliance:
UL60950-1
cUL (Canada Safety Agency C22.2. No. 60950)
CB Report:
EN60950:2001+A11
EN60825-1:1994+A1+A2
EN60825-2:1994+A1
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trademarks of QLogic Corporation. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners. Information supplied by QLogic is believed to be accurate and reliable. QLogic Corporation assumes
no responsibility for any errors in this brochure. QLogic Corporation reserves the right, without notice, to makes changes
in product design or specifications.
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