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ATTO Technology, Inc.
Installation and Operation Manual
ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3321
Dual channel 2-Gigabit FC-to-PCI Host Adapter, SW optical LC SFF interface
ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3322
Dual channel 2-Gigabit FC-to-PCI-X Host Adapter, SW optical LC SFP interface
ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3342
Quad channel 2-Gigabit FC-to-PCI-X Host Adapter, SW optical LC SFP interface
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Contents 1 ATTO provides Fibre Channel solutions ................................................ 1 ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3321 Fibre Channel Interface Advanced FC features Advanced SCSI-FCP support TM Exclusive Advanced Data Streaming (ADS ) Technology Accelerated PCI bus management Environmental & physical specifications ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3322 Fibre Channel Interface Advanced FC Features Advanced SCSI-FCP Support Exclusive Advanced Data Streaming (ADS™) Technology Accelerated PCI Bus Management
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Appendix A Standards and compliances .................................................. i Appendix B Fibre Channel accessories ....................................................ii Appendix C SCSI host adapter selection guide ........................................ iii Appendix D Contact ATTO Technology, Inc. ............................................ iv
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1 ATTO provides Fibre Channel solutions ATTO ExpressPCI FC host adapters have been designed to ensure interoperability with Fibre Channel devices and compatibility with a broad range of servers and workstations to meet your needs. ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3321 The ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3321 host adapter Advanced SCSI-FCP support incorporates dual independent channels with 2- ❖ Large command FIFO Gigabit Fibre Channel performance on a single ❖ Asynchronous I/O support low-profile Fibre Channel host adap
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Features and benefits ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3322 The ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3322 host adapter Exclusive Advanced Data Streaming incorporates dual independent channels of 2- (ADS™) Technology Gigabit Fibre Channel performance on a single, ❖ Improved PCI system bandwidth use low-profile host adapter. Its low-profile design ❖ Optimized FC and SCSI-3 algorithms facilitates flexibility and maximum performance ❖ Supports SCSI-3 tagged command in high-density environments. It supports high- queuing perf
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ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3342 The ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3342 host adapter, Advanced SCSI-FCP Support with four independent 2-Gigabit FC ports and ❖ Large command FIFO delivering data-transfer rates up to 400 ❖ Asynchronous I/O support MB/second per channel, provides the ultimate ❖ ASPI compatible performance for the most demanding data ❖ Bootable from attached disks environments. It is ideal for connecting servers ❖ Support for multiple block sizes directly to multiple storage sub-systems for advan
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Features and benefits Fibre Channel host adapter selection guide 2-Gigabit Adapters FC 3342 FC 3322 FC 3321 FC 3300 FC 3305 Fibre Channel ports 4 2211 Optical interface SW, LC, SFP SW, LC, SFP SW, LC, SFF Fixed SW LC Copper interface HSSDC Max. transfer rate 400 MB/sec per 400 MB/sec 400 MB/sec per 400 MB/sec 400 MB/sec channel per channel channel Class transfers 2, 3 2, 3 2, 3 2, 3 2, 3 Full duplex 66/33 MHz PCI 66 MHz only compatible 133 MHz PCI-X compatible 64- and 32-bit PCI 6
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2 Fibre Channel is a key technology for storage Fibre Channel is a serial communications technology designed to transfer large amounts of data among a variety of hardware systems over long distances. It is a key technology for applications that require shared, high bandwidth access to storage. Fibre Channel provides a logical, point-to-point, The Fibre Channel architecture is structured as a serial channel for the transfer of data between a hierarchical set of protocol layers. Defined within
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Glossary Term Definition fabric A Fibre Channel switch or two or more Fibre Channel switches interconnected to physically transmit data between any two N_Ports on the switch or switches FC Fibre Channel F_port A port in the Fibre Channel fabric where a N_port may attach FL_port A port in the Fibre Channel fabric where a NL_port may attach in an arbitrated loop frame an indivisible unit for transfer of information in Fibre Channel frame header the first field in the frame containing the address
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3 Hardware installation and initial configuration You will need a basic understanding of Fibre Channel before installing the ATTO ExpressPCI host adapter. Please refer to Chapter 2 for a list of Fibre Channel-related web sites. WARNING ATTO Technology recommends that you Installation back up your system data before changing or installing WARNING ATTO ExpressPCI host adapters contain any hardware. components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can cause damage to the E
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Installation and configuration ExpressPCI FC 3321 you should use 50 micron multi-mode optical cables. Cable length should be no more than 500 The ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3321 has two SFF meters. duplex LC optical connectors and uses a short wave laser. A multi-mode cable must be used with LEDs short wave lasers. For best performance you Dual-purpose LEDs, one per port and visible should use 50 micron multi-mode optical cables. through the bracket, indicate activity on the Fibre Cable length
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Exhibit 3-3 ExpressPCI FC 3322 bracket and board ExpressPCI FC 3322 bracket and board FC Controller Exhibit 3-4 Express PCI FC 3342 bracket and board FC Controller FC Controller ExpressPCI FC 3342 bracket and board 9 ATTO Technology ExpressPCI FC 3321, 3322 and 3342 Installation and Operation Manual
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Installation and configuration Initial configuration While the factory settings on your ExpressPCI adapter for a specific performance range. The host adapter should provide excellent ExpressPCI Utilities Installation and Operation performance for a wide range of applications, Manual provides detailed information on using some specialized applications may benefit from ATTO Technology configuration utilities. modification of the adapter settings to tune the 10
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4 Installing/updating device drivers and firmware ExpressPCI FC host adapters require a device driver and firmware for proper operation. Your adapter firmware was properly flashed before shipment, but the firmware may need to be updated as new versions become available, or if the factory-installed version becomes corrupt. Visit the ATTO website, www.attotech.com, to download the latest drivers and firmware. ATTO recommends using the same device driver version) during system boot and the Devic
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Device drivers 7 Select ExpressPCI FC and click OK. 5 Click on the Driver tab and highlight the ATTO 8 When the driver is finished loading, reboot the ExpressFC driver. system. 6 Click on the Remove button to remove the old driver. Updating the Windows NT driver 7 Click on the Add button and select Have Disk. 1 Click on the Start menu and select Run. 8 Insert the ATTO ExpressPro-Tools CD-ROM. 2 Type in RDISK.EXE and press ENTER to create 9 Enter the appropriate path to the drive an emergency
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5 Troubleshooting This chapter contains solutions for the most common problems you might encounter. If you need additional assistance, please refer to the ATTO Technology web site (www.attotech.com) or contact an ATTO Technology authorized representative. General suggestions ❖For Intel-based PCs, check the computer CMOS setup and verify that the PCI slots ❖Check each cable connection on every are configured correctly. Procedures vary device. Verify all cables are in proper working condit
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Troubleshooting 5If ExpressPCI FC does not appear in the ❖If the card has been recently re-flashed with Device List, try reloading the driver software new firmware, the new NT driver must be as described in Chapter 4 of this manual. installed. 6 If it is started, go back to the Devices tab of ❖For Intel-based PCs, check the computer the SCSI adapters utility window and double CMOS setup and verify that the PCI slots click on the ATTO ExpressPCI host adapter are configured correctly. Pr
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Appendix A Standards and compliances The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency energy. The Technical Specification sheet for a particular ATTO ExpressPCI host bus adapter list certifications for that model. FCC standards: radio and television interference WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
