Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Express5800/320Ma:
PCI Adapter Guide
NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
NR461
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. UNLESS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN A WRITTEN AGREEMENT SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF NEC, NEC MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, INCLUDING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PURPOSE. NEC assumes no responsibility or obligation of any kind for any errors contained herein or in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Contents Preface vii 1. Overview of PCI Adapters 1-1 PCI Adapters Available with Express5800/320Ma Systems 1-1 System Configurations and PCI Slot Availability 1-3 PCI Slot Numbering, Reservations, and Performance 1-3 Paired PCI Slots and Duplex Operation of PCI Adapters 1-4 General References 1-5 2. Ethernet PCI Adapters 2-1 U575 Dual-Port Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapters 2-1 Embedded Ethernet PCI Adapters 2-2 Hardware Requirements of Ethernet PCI Adapters 2-3 Software Requirements of Ethernet P
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Contents Managing Ethernet Teams 2-27 Removing Ethernet PCI Adapters from a Team 2-28 Adding Ethernet PCI Adapters to a Team 2-31 Updating a Team’s Ethernet Address 2-32 Removing an Ethernet Team 2-34 Troubleshooting Ethernet PCI Adapters 2-35 Checking Status LEDs 2-36 Checking Cables of Ethernet PCI Adapters 2-38 Verifying Link Data Rate and Mode 2-38 Checking the Network Statistics 2-38 Using PROSet Utility Diagnostics 2-41 3. U525 and U526 Optical Fibre Channel PCI Adapters 3-1 Hardware Requi
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Figures Figure 1-1. PCI Adapter Slot Numbering 1-4 Figure 2-1. Faceplate of the U575 PCI Adapter 2-2 Figure 2-2. RJ-45 Connector 2-6 Figure 2-3. Initial PROSet Dialog Box 2-8 Figure 2-4. Identify Adapter Dialog Box 2-16 Figure 2-5. Setting the Link Speed and Duplex Mode 2-17 Figure 2-6. Verifying Link Speed, Duplex Mode, and Link Activity 2-18 Figure 2-7. Selecting the Type of Team 2-19 Figure 2-8. Selecting Ethernet PCI Adapters for a Team 2-20 Figure 2-9. Assigning Priorities to Ethernet PCI A
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Tables Table 1-1. Supported PCI Adapters 1-2 Table 1-2. General Reference Information for PCI Adapters 1-5 Table 2-6. U575 PCI Adapter Features and Requirements Summary 2-2 Table 2-7. U575 PCI Adapter Slot Locations 2-3 Table 2-8. Maximum Number of Ethernet PCI Adapters 2-3 Table 2-9. Supported Ethernet Fault-Tolerant Teams 2-11 Table 2-10. Status LEDs on Embedded Ethernet Ports 2-37 Table 2-11. Status LEDs on the U574 PCI Adapter 2-37 Table 2-12. Status LEDs on the U575 PCI Adapter 2-37 Table 3
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Preface Purpose of This Manual The Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide describes the PCI adapters used in Express5800/320Ma systems. The guide contains information specific to each adapter, including hardware and software requirements, cabling specifications, and configuration and troubleshooting guidelines. Audience This manual is intended for anyone who installs, configures, replaces, or troubleshoots PCI adapters on Express5800/320Ma systems. Notation Conventions This document uses the n
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Preface Typographical Conventions The following typographical conventions are used in Express5800/320Ma system documents: • The bold font emphasizes words in text or indicates text that you type, the name of a screen object, or the name of a programming element. For example: Before handling or replacing system components, make sure that you are properly grounded by using a grounded wrist strap. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab. Call the RegisterDeviceNotification f
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Preface If you are unable to resolve your questions with the help available at these online sites, and the Express5800/320Ma system is covered by a service agreement, please contact NEC Technical Support (866-269-1239). Notices • All regulatory notices are provided in the site planning guide for your system. • Although this guide documents modem functionality, modems are not available for all systems. Ask your sales representative about modem availability. • ActiveService Network (ASN) is
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Preface x Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Chapter 1 Overview of PCI Adapters1- Peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapters, along with the Express5800/320Ma I/O subsystem, provide the I/O capability for Express5800/320Ma systems. The following sections present an overview of the PCI adapters for Express5800/320Ma systems: • “PCI Adapters Available with Express5800/320Ma Systems” on page 1-1 • “System Configurations and PCI Slot Availability” on page 1-3 • “PCI Slot Numbering, Reservations, and Performance” on page 1-3 • “Paired
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
PCI Adapters Available with Express5800/320Ma Systems Table 1-1. Supported PCI Adapters Vendor Adapter Name PCI Adapter (Vendor Part Number) Part Number Reference U463 Virtual Technician Module NEC Solutions AA-U46300 See Notes, (VTM) (America), Inc. this section. U463 Virtual Technician Module ® U52500 or U52510 Optical Fibre QLogic QLA2310F or AA-U52500 Chapter 3, Channel PCI Adapters (connects QLA2310FL 2-Gbps AA-U52510 “U525 and to a SAN or switch attached to an Fibre Channel to PCI-X U
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
System Configurations and PCI Slot Availability System Configurations and PCI Slot Availability Express5800/320Ma systems contain two CPU- I ⁄ O enclosures, each of which contains a CPU element and an I/O element. The duplication of enclosures provides redundancy in components such as processors, hard drives, PCI slots, and certain I/O ports. PCI slots are logically associated with the I/O elements. Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz systems contain one low-profile PCI slot in each enclosure, for a t
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Paired PCI Slots and Duplex Operation of PCI Adapters No slots are reserved; however, you can install full-height PCI adapters only in slot 2 or slot 3. See the Hardware Requirements section in each chapter for specific installation recommendations for each adapter. NOTE You must insert PCI-slot filler panels in empty PCI slots to maintain proper airflow. Figure 1-1. PCI Adapter Slot Numbering 1 3 2 3 2 asys030 1Slot 1 - PCI Slot Info - 9 (low-profile slot) 2Slot 2 - PCI Slot Info - 10 (full
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
General References NOTE If you remove a simplexed PCI adapter, or if it fails, communications for applications related to that adapter will terminate. Removing one of two duplexed PCI adapters, however, will not affect communications. To increase the fault tolerance of a system, always install PCI adapters for critical applications in paired slots, and ensure that the adapters are marked as duplexed in ftSMC. Duplex and simplex mode are also indicated on the PCI slot status LEDs that are
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
General References Table 1-2. General Reference Information for PCI Adapters (Continued) Topic Reference Document(s) Status LEDs for I/O enclosures and PCI slots Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance General troubleshooting procedures Guide General maintenance information CRU replacement procedures 1-6 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Chapter 2 Ethernet PCI Adapters2- The following sections describe the supported Ethernet PCI adapters: • “U575 Dual-Port Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapters” on page 2-1 • “Embedded Ethernet PCI Adapters” on page 2-2 NOTE Your system may also contain dedicated Ethernet ports for U463 Virtual Technician Modules, but these Ethernet ports are intended for a local maintenance network. For more information, see the Express5800/320Ma Virtual Technician Module User’s Guide. The following sections pro
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Embedded Ethernet PCI Adapters Table 2-6. U575 PCI Adapter Features and Requirements Summary Feature/Requirement Description PCI Adapter Type Dual-port copper, 10/100/1000-Mbps Ethernet PCI adapter Part No. AA-U57500 Supported systems Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core Required/Optional Optional Slot Assignment Any slot; slot 2 or 3 in Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core systems for best performance Cable Requirements Two UTP Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connecto
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Hardware Requirements of Ethernet PCI Adapters Requirements and configuration procedures for the embedded Ethernet PCI adapters are similar to the procedures for the other Ethernet PCI adapters. Hardware Requirements of Ethernet PCI Adapters For fault tolerance, install Ethernet PCI adapters that are in the same team in different I/O elements. Although teamed Ethernet PCI adapters in the same I/O element are marked as duplexed in ftSMC, they are not fault tolerant. If the I/O element fails, o
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Software Requirements of Ethernet PCI Adapters † Each dual-port Ethernet PCI adapter appears as two adapters in PROSet, Device Manager, and My Network Places. ‡ If you install the AK533 attachment kit in an Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz system, the maximum number of Ethernet PCI adapters will be the same as in an Express5800/320Ma 3.6 GHz system. Software Requirements of Ethernet PCI Adapters Ethernet PCI adapters require the following software: • sragbe.sys Ethernet driver The Express5800/320M
