Qlogic QLA2342 Betriebsanweisung

FC2354601-00 A Page iSimplifySANblade 2300 Series User’s Guide2-Gb Fibre Channel to PCI-X Host Bus Adapters

1 – IntroductionFeatures1-2 FC2354601-00 AWith its increased connectivity and performance, Fibre Channel is the I/O technology preferred and used by

9 – Red Hat Linux Driver InstallationInstall or Update the Driver (Installed OperatingSystem)9-10 FC2354601-00 A5. Type the following command to loa

FC2354601-00 A 9-119 – Red Hat Linux Driver InstallationInstall or Update the Driver (Installed OperatingSystem)Linux 6.2 and 7.0), or to /lib/modul

9 – Red Hat Linux Driver InstallationBuilding a Driver from the Sources9-12 FC2354601-00 ATo load the qla2300 driver, do one of the following: For

9 – Red Hat Linux Driver InstallationBuilding a Driver from the SourcesFC2354601-00 A 9-133. Build the qla2x00 driver from the sources.For Red Hat L

9 – Red Hat Linux Driver InstallationBuilding a Driver from the Sources9-14 FC2354601-00 Aa. From the Main Menu, select Processor type and features

FC2354601-00 A 10-1Section 10 Solaris SPARC Driver Installation(QLA2300)10.1IntroductionThis section provides instructions for installing the So

10 – Solaris SPARC Driver InstallationInstalling the Solaris SPARC Driver from the QLogicWeb Site10-2 FC2354601-00 A9. At the command prompt, type:p

FC2354601-00 A 10-310 – Solaris SPARC Driver InstallationInstalling the Solaris SPARC Driver from theQLogic Web Site9. You are prompted to select th

10 – Solaris SPARC Driver InstallationFCode10-4 FC2354601-00 A10.4FCodeIf you need FCode, see the appropriate section for instructions on how to ins

FC2354601-00 A I-1Part I HardwareThis part of the SANblade 2300 User’s Guide describes the host bus adapters (HBAs) and how to install and confi

I – HardwareI-2 FC2354601-00 A

FC2354601-00 A 2-1Section 2 QLA2340/2340L2.1QLA2340/2340L HBA ComponentsFigure 2-1 identifies the QLA2340/2340L HBA components referenced throug

2 – QLA2340/2340LInstallation in the Computer2-2 FC2354601-00 A2.1.1LEDsFigure 2-2 identifies and describes the activity of the QLA2340/2340L HBA LE

2 – QLA2340/2340LInstallation in the ComputerFC2354601-00 A 2-3Perform the following steps to install the QLA2340/2340L HBA in your PC:1. Check the

2 – QLA2340/2340LInstallation in the Computer2-4 FC2354601-00 A8. Connect the appropriate cable from the devices to the corresponding connector.9. C

2 – QLA2340/2340LFast!UTILFC2354601-00 A 2-5If you have a selectable boot BIOS and want to boot to an FC hard disk, set the motherboard BIOS paramet

2 – QLA2340/2340LFast!UTIL2-6 FC2354601-00 A2.3.2.1Host Adapter SettingsFrom the Configuration Settings menu in Fast!UTIL, select Host Adapter Setti

2 – QLA2340/2340LFast!UTILFC2354601-00 A 2-7Some new system BIOSs support selectable boot, which supersedes the Fast!UTIL selectable boot setting. T

Page iiInformation furnished in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, QLogic Corporation assumes no responsibility for its us

2 – QLA2340/2340LFast!UTIL2-8 FC2354601-00 A Execution Throttle. This setting specifies the maximum number of commands executing on any one port. W

2 – QLA2340/2340LFast!UTILFC2354601-00 A 2-9NOTE: The driver being loaded must support this setting. If the driver does not support this setting, th

2 – QLA2340/2340LFast!UTIL2-10 FC2354601-00 A Extended Control Block. This setting enables all other extended firmware settings. The default is Ena

2 – QLA2340/2340LFast!UTILFC2354601-00 A 2-11 Fibre Channel Confirm. This setting enables the host to send the FCP confirmation frame when requeste

2 – QLA2340/2340LFCode2-12 FC2354601-00 A2.4FCodeThis section provides instructions for installing FCode on a QLA2340/2340L HBA installed in a Solar

2 – QLA2340/2340LFCodeFC2354601-00 A 2-132.4.2Setting the QLA2340/2340L HBA Connection ModePerform the following steps to view the current QLA2340/2

2 – QLA2340/2340LFCode2-14 FC2354601-00 A2.4.3Setting the QLA2340/2340L HBA Loop IDWhen the QLA2340/2340L HBA is currently operating in loop mode (t

2 – QLA2340/2340LFCodeFC2354601-00 A 2-15Use the set-data-rate command to change the current QLA2340/2340L Fibre Channel data rate. For example:ok 1

2 – QLA2340/2340LFCode2-16 FC2354601-00 AThe following displays:Calculating NVRAM checksum, please wait... doneBoot device login successfulBoot WWN

2 – QLA2340/2340LFCodeFC2354601-00 A 2-17If there were not at least 1.7 GB free on this disk, you would need to create a partition on the new bootab

FC2354601-00 A Page iiiTable of ContentsSection 1 Introduction1.1 How to Use this Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 – QLA2340/2340LFCode2-18 FC2354601-00 A6. Use the ufsdump utility to copy the root partition to the new book disk. For example:ufsdump 0f - / | uf

2 – QLA2340/2340LSpecificationsFC2354601-00 A 2-1914. Create an alias entry for the new boot device (optional). For example:ok nvalias fibredisk /pc

2 – QLA2340/2340LLabel2-20 FC2354601-00 A2.6LabelThe transceiver on the QLA2340/2340L HBA is a Class I laser product. It complies with IEC 825-1 and

2 – QLA2340/2340LAgency CertificationFC2354601-00 A 2-21 CE Mark 89/336/EEC EMC Directive ❑ EN55022:1998/CISPR22:1997 Class B❑ Radiated Emission Cl

2 – QLA2340/2340LAgency Certification2-22 FC2354601-00 A

FC2354601-00 A 3-1Section 3 QLA2342/2342L3.1QLA2342/2342L HBA ComponentsFigure 3-1 identifies the QLA2342/2342L HBA components referenced throug

3 – QLA2342/2342LInstallation in the Computer3-2 FC2354601-00 A3.1.1LEDsFigure 3-2 identifies and describes the activity of the QLA2342/2342L HBA LE

3 – QLA2342/2342LInstallation in the ComputerFC2354601-00 A 3-3Perform the following steps to install the QLA2342/2342L HBA in your PC:1. Check the

3 – QLA2342/2342LInstallation in the Computer3-4 FC2354601-00 A8. Connect the appropriate cable from the devices to the corresponding connector.9. C

3 – QLA2342/2342LFast!UTILFC2354601-00 A 3-5If you have a selectable boot BIOS and want to boot to an FC hard disk, set the motherboard BIOS paramet

SANblade 2300 Series User’s Guide2-Gb Fibre Channel to PCI-X Host Bus AdaptersPage iv FC2354601-00 A2.7 Agency Certification . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 – QLA2342/2342LFast!UTIL3-6 FC2354601-00 A3.3.2.1Host Adapter SettingsFrom the Configuration Settings menu in Fast!UTIL, select Host Adapter Setti

3 – QLA2342/2342LFast!UTILFC2354601-00 A 3-7Some new system BIOSs support selectable boot, which supersedes the Fast!UTIL selectable boot setting. T

3 – QLA2342/2342LFast!UTIL3-8 FC2354601-00 A Execution Throttle. This setting specifies the maximum number of commands executing on any one port. W

3 – QLA2342/2342LFast!UTILFC2354601-00 A 3-9NOTE: The driver being loaded must support this setting. If the driver does not support this setting, th

3 – QLA2342/2342LFast!UTIL3-10 FC2354601-00 A Extended Control Block. This setting enables all other extended firmware settings. The default is Ena

3 – QLA2342/2342LFast!UTILFC2354601-00 A 3-11 Fibre Channel Confirm. This setting enables the host to send the FCP confirmation frame when requeste

3 – QLA2342/2342LFCode3-12 FC2354601-00 A3.4FCodeThis section provides instructions for installing FCode on a QLA2342/2342L HBA installed in a Solar

3 – QLA2342/2342LFCodeFC2354601-00 A 3-133.4.2Setting the QLA2342/2342L HBA Connection ModePerform the following steps to view the current QLA2342/2

3 – QLA2342/2342LFCode3-14 FC2354601-00 A3.4.3Setting the QLA2342/2342L HBA Loop IDWhen the QLA2342/2342L HBA is currently operating in loop mode (t

3 – QLA2342/2342LFCodeFC2354601-00 A 3-15Use the set-data-rate command to change the current QLA2342/2342L Fibre Channel data rate. For example:ok 1

SANblade 2300 Series User’s Guide2-Gb Fibre Channel to PCI-X Host Bus AdaptersFC2354601-00 A Page vPart II SoftwareSection 5 Windows NT Driver Insta

3 – QLA2342/2342LFCode3-16 FC2354601-00 AThe following displays:Calculating NVRAM checksum, please wait... doneBoot device login successfulBoot WWN

3 – QLA2342/2342LFCodeFC2354601-00 A 3-17If there were not at least 1.7 GB free on this disk, you would need to create a partition on the new bootab

3 – QLA2342/2342LFCode3-18 FC2354601-00 A6. Use the ufsdump utility to copy the root partition to the new book disk. For example:ufsdump 0f - / | uf

3 – QLA2342/2342LSpecificationsFC2354601-00 A 3-1914. Create an alias entry for the new boot device (optional). For example:ok nvalias fibredisk /pc

3 – QLA2342/2342LLabel3-20 FC2354601-00 A3.6LabelThe transceiver on the QLA2340/2340L HBA is a Class I laser product. It complies with IEC 825-1 and

3 – QLA2342/2342LAgency CertificationFC2354601-00 A 3-21 CE Mark 89/336/EEC EMC Directive ❑ EN55022:1998/CISPR22:1997 Class B❑ Radiated Emission Cl

3 – QLA2342/2342LAgency Certification3-22 FC2354601-00 A

FC5051101-00 A 4-1Section 4 Troubleshooting4.1Problems After InstallationThere are three basic types of installation problems that can cause yo

4 – TroubleshootingFibre Channel Problem Checklist4-2 FC5051101-00 A4.4Fibre Channel Problem Checklist Were all of the FC devices powered up before

FC2354601-00 A II-1Part II SoftwareThis part of the SANblade 2300 User’s Guide describes how to install the software drivers for the supported o

SANblade 2300 Series User’s Guide2-Gb Fibre Channel to PCI-X Host Bus AdaptersPage vi FC2354601-00 A6.5.3 QL2x00IP NDIS Driver Configuration . . .

II – SoftwareII-2 FC2354601-00 A

FC2354601-00 A 5-1Section 5 Windows NT Driver Installation(QL2300.SYS)5.1IntroductionThis section provides instructions for installing the Windo

5 – Windows NT Driver InstallationWindows NT Installation5-2 FC2354601-00 A5.3.1Initial Installation of Windows NT and the Windows NT DriverPerform

5 – Windows NT Driver InstallationQLDIRECTFC2354601-00 A 5-35.3.3Updating the Windows NT DriverPerform the following steps if a Windows NT driver is

5 – Windows NT Driver InstallationQLDIRECT5-4 FC2354601-00 A5.4.1QLDIRECT Driver FilesQldirect.sys requires the Ql2300.sys enhanced miniport driver

5 – Windows NT Driver InstallationQL2x00IP NDIS Network Driver InstallationFC2354601-00 A 5-53. Insert the disk that contains the QLDIRECT driver in

5 – Windows NT Driver InstallationQL2x00IP NDIS Network Driver Installation5-6 FC2354601-00 A7. In the Select OEM Option dialog box, select the QLog

5 – Windows NT Driver InstallationQL2x00IP NDIS Network Driver InstallationFC2354601-00 A 5-76. Remove the disk that contains the QLogic driver.7. R

5 – Windows NT Driver InstallationQL2x00IP NDIS Network Driver Installation5-8 FC2354601-00 A Header Split Size. This parameter accounts for packet

5 – Windows NT Driver InstallationQL2x00IP NDIS Network Driver InstallationFC2354601-00 A 5-95. Click Close.6. Click Yes to restart the computer.5.5

SANblade 2300 Series User’s Guide2-Gb Fibre Channel to PCI-X Host Bus AdaptersFC2354601-00 A Page vii9.4.2.3 Loading and Unloading the qla2x00 Drive

5 – Windows NT Driver InstallationQL2x00IP NDIS Network Driver Installation5-10 FC2354601-00 A

FC2354601-00 A 6-1Section 6 Windows 2000 Driver Installation(QL2300.SYS)6.1IntroductionThis section provides instructions for installing the Win

6 – Windows 2000 Driver InstallationWindows 2000 Installation6-2 FC2354601-00 A6.3.1Initial Installation of Windows 2000 and the Windows 2000 Driver

6 – Windows 2000 Driver InstallationWindows 2000 InstallationFC2354601-00 A 6-39. Click Finish.10. Remove the disk that contains the QLogic driver f

6 – Windows 2000 Driver InstallationQLDIRECT6-4 FC2354601-00 A6.4QLDIRECTThe QLDIRECT driver, coupled with the QLogic Windows 2000 enhanced miniport

6 – Windows 2000 Driver InstallationQL2x00IP NDIS Network Driver InstallationFC2354601-00 A 6-56.4.2.2Updating to QLDIRECT from QLFILTERThe QLDIRECT

6 – Windows 2000 Driver InstallationQL2x00IP NDIS Network Driver Installation6-6 FC2354601-00 A6.5.1Initial Installation of the QL2x00IP NDIS Networ

6 – Windows 2000 Driver InstallationQL2x00IP NDIS Network Driver InstallationFC2354601-00 A 6-73. Make a backup copy of the old driver. You can copy

6 – Windows 2000 Driver InstallationQL2x00IP NDIS Network Driver Installation6-8 FC2354601-00 A Buffer Size. This parameter specifies the size of e

6 – Windows 2000 Driver InstallationQL2x00IP NDIS Network Driver InstallationFC2354601-00 A 6-98. In the QLogic QLA2X00 PCI Adapter #n Properties di

SANblade 2300 Series User’s Guide2-Gb Fibre Channel to PCI-X Host Bus AdaptersPage viii FC2354601-00 A3-6 Fibre Channel Data Rates. . . . . . . . .

6 – Windows 2000 Driver InstallationQL2x00IP NDIS Network Driver Installation6-10 FC2354601-00 A

FC2354601-00 A 7-1Section 7 Windows XP Driver Installation(QL2300.SYS)7.1IntroductionThis section provides instructions for installing the Windo

7 – Windows XP Driver InstallationInstalling the Windows XP Driver7-2 FC2354601-00 A7.3.1Installing Windows XP with the QLA23xx HBA as the Boot Devi

7 – Windows XP Driver InstallationInstalling the Windows XP DriverFC2354601-00 A 7-34. Insert the QLogic disk created in section 7.2 into drive A. P

7 – Windows XP Driver InstallationInstalling the Windows XP Driver7-4 FC2354601-00 A8. In the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard/Completing the Upgrade De

7 – Windows XP Driver InstallationSystem Registry ParametersFC2354601-00 A 7-5Follow these steps to complete the driver installation:1. When the Dig

7 – Windows XP Driver InstallationSystem Registry Parameters7-6 FC2354601-00 ATo change this value, follow these steps:1. Click Start, select Run, a

7 – Windows XP Driver InstallationSystem Registry ParametersFC2354601-00 A 7-74. If the string FCTape= does not display, add the following text to t

7 – Windows XP Driver InstallationSystem Registry Parameters7-8 FC2354601-00 A

FC2354601-00 A 8-1Section 8 NetWare Driver Installation(QL2300.HAM)8.1IntroductionThis section provides instructions for installing the NetWare

FC2354601-00 A 1-1Section 1 Introduction1.1How to Use this GuideThe SANblade QLogic host bus adapters (HBAs) supported in this document are desc

8 – NetWare Driver InstallationInstalling the NetWare Driver8-2 FC2354601-00 A8.3Installing the NetWare DriverNOTE: The QL2300.HAM driver may not be

FC2354601-00 A 9-1Section 9 Red Hat Linux Driver Installation9.1IntroductionThis section provides instructions for installing the qla2300 Linux

9 – Red Hat Linux Driver InstallationCreating the Driver Floppy Disk9-2 FC2354601-00 A5. Insert a blank floppy disk.6. Run the self-extracting file

FC2354601-00 A 9-39 – Red Hat Linux Driver InstallationInstall or Update the Driver (Installed OperatingSystem)9.3Install a New Operating System and

9 – Red Hat Linux Driver InstallationInstall or Update the Driver (Installed OperatingSystem)9-4 FC2354601-00 Aloading the new driver automatically

FC2354601-00 A 9-59 – Red Hat Linux Driver InstallationInstall or Update the Driver (Installed OperatingSystem)9.4.2Loading the DriverThe qla2x00 or

9 – Red Hat Linux Driver InstallationInstall or Update the Driver (Installed OperatingSystem)9-6 FC2354601-00 Aa. If you have Red Hat Linux 6.2 and

FC2354601-00 A 9-79 – Red Hat Linux Driver InstallationInstall or Update the Driver (Installed OperatingSystem)After line 609 add:**************** (

9 – Red Hat Linux Driver InstallationInstall or Update the Driver (Installed OperatingSystem)9-8 FC2354601-00 A8. Copy the new kernel image to the b

FC2354601-00 A 9-99 – Red Hat Linux Driver InstallationInstall or Update the Driver (Installed OperatingSystem)9.4.2.2Building a Ramdisk Image to Lo