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ATTO Technology, Inc.
Installation and Operation Manual
ATTO ExpressPCI FCSW
64-bit PCI-to-1-Gigabit FC Host Adapter, SW optical SC interface
ATTO ExpressPCI FC 2600
64-bit PCI-to-1-Gigabit FC Host Adapter, HSSDC interface
© 2003 ATTO Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. All brand or product names are trademarks of their
respective holders. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the
express written permission of ATTO Technology, Inc.
10/2003
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Contents 1 ATTO ExpressPCI provides Fibre Channel solutions 1 Advanced SCSI support PCI features Environmental, physical specifications 2 Fibre Channel is a key technology for storage ........ 3 Glossary 3 Hardware installation and initial configuration ........ 5 System requirements Fibre Channel address Installation Cabling Initial configuration 4 Installing/updating device drivers and firmware ..... 7 Windows 2000/XP driver installation Windows NT driver installation Mac OS X driver install
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1 ATTO ExpressPCI provides Fibre Channel solutions All ATTO ExpressPCI models have been designed to ensure interoperability with Fibre Channel devices and compatibility with a broad range of servers and workstations to meet your needs. The ATTO ExpressPCI FCSW and ATTO Advanced SCSI support ExpressPCI 2600 host adapters offer high ❖ Exclusive Advanced Data Streaming TM performance for your applications. Each (ADS ) Technology support conforms to a strict interpretation of Fibre ❖ SCSI-FCP o
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Features and benefits 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 64-bit only compatible ® Windows XP/20
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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 Remember to back up your system data Installation before changing or installing hardware. WARNING ATTO ExpressPCI host adapters contain components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge System requirements (ESD). ESD can cause damage to the ExpressPCI
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Installation and configuration Exhibit 3-1 Required connectors and recommended cables host adapter cable length cable type cable size connector ExpressPCI FCSW up to 500 meters multimode 50 micron duplex SC optical ExpressPCI FC 2600 < 15 meters unequalized copper HSSDC 15-25 meters equalized copper HSSDC Initial configuration ATTO ExpressPCI host adapters come ATTO Technology provides a variety of utilities preconfigured to operate properly in a variety of for adapter configuration as describe
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4 Installing/updating device drivers and firmware ExpressPCI FC host adapters require device drivers 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 Device
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Device drivers 6 Click on the Remove button to remove the old Updating the Windows NT driver driver. 1 Click on the Start menu and select Run. 7 Click on the Add button and select Have Disk. 2 Type in RDISK.EXE and press ENTER to create 8 Insert the ATTO ExpressPro-Tools CD-ROM. an emergency repair disk. 9 Enter the appropriate path to the drive 3 Double-click My Computer and open the Control 10 If prompted, select a New installation of the Panel. driver. Do not select Current installation.
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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 ❖If the card has been recently re-flashed with new firmware, the new Windows driver ❖Check each cable connection on every must be installed. Follow the procedure in device. Verify all cables are in proper working con
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Troubleshooting 4 If it has been identified, click on the Drivers ❖If the card has been recently re-flashed with Tab to see if the ATTO ExpressPCI host new firmware, the new NT driver must be adapter driver has been started. It will say installed. Started in the right hand column of the ❖For Intel-based PCs, check the computer window. If the ATTO ExpressPCI host CMOS setup and verify that the PCI slots adapter driver appears but is not started, are configured correctly. Procedures vary
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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 a
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Appendix B Fibre Channel accessories The following Fibre Channel accessories are available through ATTO Technology and authorized resellers. Contact an ATTO Technology authorized sales representative to order. Copper Cables CBL-HSDB-03X HSSDC to DB9 Copper Fibre Channel Cable – 3m. CBL-HSDB-10X HSSDC to DB9 Copper Fibre Channel Cable – 10m. CBL-HSHS-03X HSSDC to HSSDC Copper Fibre Channel Cable – 3m. CBL-HSHS-10X HSSDC to HSSDC Copper Fibre Channel Cable – 10m. CBL-FCCU-003 DB9 Copper Fibre Cha
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Appendix C SCSI host adapter selection guide ATTO Technology offers a number of SCSI and Fibre Channel solutions for storage. The following chart compares the features of ExpressPCI SCSI host adapters. Supported platforms: Sun Solaris; Linux; NetWare; SCO Unix; Windows 2000, 95/98, NT, and Macintosh OS and OS X. Complete RAID packages are also available and include an ExpressPCI SCSI host adapter, ExpressRAID software and appropriate cable(s). Add "-KIT" suffix to host adapter product code
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Appendix D Contact ATTO Technology, Inc. Customer service, sales information and technical support are available by phone Monday through Friday, Eastern Standard Time 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., or by e-mail and web site 24-hours a day. ATTO Technology, Inc. 155 CrossPoint Parkway Amherst, New York 14068 (716) 691-1999 voice (716) 691-9353 fax http://www.attotech.com ATTO Technology can also be reached via e-mail at the following addresses: Sales Support: sls@attotech.com Technical Support
