Qlogic SANblade Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

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QUICK START GUIDE

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Quick Start Guide

Installation Instructions

This Quick Start Guide describes how to install and configure your new QLogic SANblade® host bus adapter (HBA) and
SANsurfer Pro™ management application 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 Pro management application.

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.

System Requirements

Your system must have the following hardware specifications to support the QLogic SANblade HBA:

❑ PCI-X (64-bit), or PCI Express slot (x4 or higher)
❑ 3.3V/5V signaling (QLA23xx), 3.3V signaling (QLE236x/QLA246x)

Step 1. Verify the Package Contents

The QLogic HBA is shipped with the following items:

❑ QLogic SANblade HBA

❑ Low-profile bracket (not available in all models)

❑ Quick Start Guide (this document)

❑ SANsurfer

®

Management Suite (SMS) CD(s)

CAUTION!

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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.

Depending on the HBA you are installing, the connector will look like one of the following samples:

PCI Express x4 connector 64-bit PCI-X connector 64-bit PCI-X 2.0 connector

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 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 slot.

5. Refasten the HBA’s retaining bracket using the existing screw or lever.

6. Close the computer cover.

7. Plug in the power cable and turn on the computer.

Sample motherboard and slots

HBA RETAINING

BRACKET

LEVER

SLOT COVERS

SYSTEM

CHASSIS

64-BIT PCI-X SLOT

x4 PCI EXPRESS
SLOT

OR

SCREW

HBA

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Step 3. Install the HBA Driver

After you have completed the hardware installation and turned on the computer, insert the applicable SANsurfer
Management Suite (SMS) CD into the CD-ROM drive, based on your operating system, and select your language. Follow

the instructions below for your operating system.

NOTE: If the auto-run screen does not appear, open the start_here html page with your browser.

Windows 2000/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP Pro

To install the Windows driver using the SANsurfer Install Wizard for Windows:

1. Select the SANsurfer FC HBA Software option.

2. Click Agree on the License Agreement.

3. Click Auto Install and follow the on-screen directions and installation prompts.

Linux

To install the Linux driver using the SANsurfer Installer for Linux:

1. Select the SANsurfer FC HBA Software option.

2. Click Agree on the License Agreement.

3. Click Auto Install and follow the on-screen directions and installation prompts.

Solaris/NetWare/Mac

To install the driver using the standard install process:

1. Select the SANsurfer FC HBA Software option.

2. Click Agree on the License Agreement.

3. Click Download Software.

4. Select the appropriate operating system.

5. 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 in the “FC HBA
Software/Download Software” section of the CD or on the QLogic website www.qlogic.com/go/fchba

.

Step 4. Install the SANsurfer Pro Management Application

To install the SANsurfer Pro management application:

1. Insert the applicable SANsurfer Management Suite (SMS) CD into your CD-ROM drive (if the auto-run

screen does not appear, open the start_here html page with your browser.)

2. Select your language, and then select the FC HBA Software option.

3. Click Agree on the License Agreement.

4. Click Download Software and then select your operating system.

5. Select the SANsurfer Pro install file.

6. Follow the on-screen directions and installation prompts.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed your QLogic HBA and
management application!

❑ To obtain the most current drivers, management applications, user instructions, and documentation, please

visit the QLogic website at www.qlogic.com/go/fchba

and download the latest versions.

❑ The following section contains additional information about the SANblade QLogic HBA, including the LED

scheme, troubleshooting, warranty, technical support and certification information.

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HBA LEDs

Table 1 lists the LED configuration for the QLogic QLA2310 HBA; Table 2 lists the QLA234x HBA.

Table 3 lists the LED configuration for the QLogic QLE236x HBA.

Table 4 lists the LED configuration for QLogic QLA246x/QLE246x HBAs.

Table 1. QLA2310 HBA LED Scheme

Green LED Yellow LED Activity

❍ ❍ Power off

● ● Power

● ❍ Online
❍ ● Link
❍ Flashing Loss of

synchronization

Green and Yellow LEDs flashing

alternately

Firmware error

Table 3. QLogic QLE236x HBA LED Scheme

Green LED Amber LED Red LED Activity

❍ ❍ ❍ Power off

● ❍ ❍ Power on

(before firmware init)
One flash every 4 seconds ❍ ❍ Online, 1 Gbps link
One flash every 4 seconds ● ❍ 1 Gbps activity

Two flashes every 4

seconds

❍ ❍ Online, 2 Gbps link

Two flashes every 4

seconds

● ❍ 2 Gbps activity

● ❍ ●

Power on

(after firmware init or loss

of synchronization)

❍ ❍ ● Firmware error

Flashing Flashing Flashing Beacon

Table 4. QLA246x/QLE246x HBA LED Scheme

Yellow LED Green LED Amber LED Activity

❍ ❍ ❍ Power off

● ● ● Power on (before firmware init)

Flashing Flashing Flashing Power on (after firmware init)

Yellow, Green and Amber LEDs flashing alternately Firmware error

❍ ❍ ●/Flashing Online, 1 Gbps link / I/O activity
❍ ●/Flashing ❍ Online, 2 Gbps link / I/O activity

●/Flashing ❍ ❍ Online, 4 Gbps link / I/O activity
Flashing ❍ Flashing Beacon

Table 2. QLA234x HBA LED Scheme

Green LED Amber LED Activity

❍ ❍ Power off

● ● Power

● ❍ Online
❍ ● Link
❍ Flashing Loss of

synchronization

Alternate

flashing

Alternate

flashing

Firmware error

Flashing ❍ Beacon

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Troubleshooting and Technical Support

The QLogic knowledge database contains troubleshooting information for the QLogic SANblade HBAs. Access the data
base from the QLogic web site www.qlogic.com/support/knowledge_base.asp.

For technical support, visit our web site support.qlogic.com,

email us at [e-mail], or call at 952-932-4040.

Warranty

The QLogic SANblade HBA comes with a standard three year QLogic warranty, or as specified by other agreements.
Please check the QLogic Web site at www.qlogic.com

for warranty details.

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 Product
Appareil laser de classe 1
Produkt der Laser Klasse 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite

Agency Certification
QLogic SANblade HBAs

The following sections contain a summary of EMC/EMI test specifications performed on the QLogic SANblade HBAs to comply with radiated
emission, radiated immunity, and product safety standards.

EMI and EMC Requirements

FCC Part 15 compliance: Class A (QLE236x, QLA246x), Class B (QLA23xx, QLE246x)
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, QLA246x), Class B (QLA23xx, QLE246x)

❑ For QLE236x and QLA246x 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 QLE246x 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, QLA246x), Class B (QLA23xx, 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

Caution—Class 1 laser radiation when open

Do not view directly with optical instruments

Attention—Radiation laser de classe 1

Ne pas regarder directement avec des instruments optiques

Vorsicht—Laserstrahlung der Klasse 1 bei geöffneter Abdeckung

Direktes Ansehen mit optischen Instrumenten vermeiden

Varoitus—Luokan 1 lasersäteilyä, kun laite on auki

Älä katso suoraan laitteeseen käyttämällä optisia instrumentteja

CLASS I LASER

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VCCI compliance: Class A (QLE236x, QLA246x), Class B (QLA23xx, QLE246x)
AS/NZS CISPR22 compliance: Class A (QLE236x, QLA246x), Class B (QLA23xx, QLE246x)

CNS 13438 compliance: Class A (QLE236x, QLA246x), Class B (QLA23xx, QLE246x)

❑ For QLE236x and QLA246x 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, QLA246x), Class B (QLE246x)

❑ For QLA2310F, QLA2340, QLA2342, QLE236x and QLA246x HBAs: Korea MIC Class A Certified

Product Name/Model Fibre Channel HBA
Certification holder QLogic Corporation
Manufactured date Refer to date code listed on product
Manufacturer/Country of origin QLogic Corporation/USA

❑ Korean Language Format— Class A

❑ For QLE246x HBAs: Korea MIC Class B Certified

Product Name/Model Fibre Channel HBA
Certification holder QLogic Corporation
Manufactured date Refer to date code listed on product
Manufacturer/Country of origin QLogic Corporation/USA

❑ Korean Language Format— Class B

Product Safety Compliance

UL, cUL product safety compliance: QLA23xx, QLE236x, QLA246x, QLE246x

UL60950
CSA C22.2 No.60950
Class 1 Laser Product per DHHS 21CFR (J)

73/23/ECC low voltage directive: QLA23xx, QLE236x, QLA246x, QLE246x

TUV:

-EN60950-1:2001

-EN60825-1:1994+A1+A2

-EN60825-2:1994+A1

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.

B class equipment
(Household purpose info/telecommunications
equipment)

As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for
household purpose, this product can be used in any area
including residential area.

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trademark of QLogic Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. 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 make changes in product design or specifications.

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