Q Logic Network Card QLA22XX User Guide

Hardware Installation Guide for the  
QLA22xx Board Family  
Fibre Channel Host Adapter Boards for the PCI Bus  
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February 6, 2001  
 
Section 1  
Introduction  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
General Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
What is Fibre Channel?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
1-1  
1-2  
1-2  
Section 2  
Hardware Installation  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
Preinstallation Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
What You Need for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Power Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Installation in the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Installation Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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2-1  
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2-6  
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Section 3  
3.1  
3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
Problems After Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Hardware Problem Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
System Configuration Problem Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Fibre Channel Problem Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
3-1  
3-1  
3-1  
3-2  
Appendix A  
Fast!UTIL  
A.1  
A.2  
Selectable Boot Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Raw NVRAM Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Advanced Adapter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Extended Firmware Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Scan Fibre Channel Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Fibre Disk Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Select Host Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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A-3  
A-3  
A-3  
A-5  
A-7  
A-7  
A-7  
A.2.1  
A.2.2  
A.2.3  
A.2.4  
A.2.5  
A.2.6  
A.3  
A.4  
A.5  
Appendix B  
Specifications  
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Table of Contents  
QLA22xx Hardware Installation Guide  
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QLA2200 Board Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
QLA2200F Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
QLA2202F Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
QLA2204F Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
2-2  
2-2  
2-3  
2-4  
Table  
A-1  
A-2  
A-3  
A-4  
A-5  
B-1  
B-2  
Host Adapter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Advanced Adapter Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Extended Firmware Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
RIO Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Connection Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
QLA22xx Board Operating Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
QLA22xx Board Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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A-3  
A-5  
A-6  
A-6  
B-1  
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Section 1  
Introduction  
NOTE: The following QLogic host adapter boards are collectively referred to as the  
QLA22xx board unless otherwise noted:  
I QLA2200 family (64-bit PCI to Fibre Channel copper media):  
FC0210406-03 (ISP2200 chip)  
FC0210406-04 (ISP2200A/33 chip)  
FC0210406-05 (ISP2200A/66 chip)  
I QLA2200F family (64-bit PCI to Fibre Channel optical media):  
FC0310406-03 (ISP2200 chip)  
FC0310406-04 (ISP2200A/33 chip)  
FC0310406-05 (ISP2200A/66 chip)  
I QLA2202F family (64-bit PCI to dual channel optical media):  
FC0610403-04 (ISP2200A/33 chip)  
FC0610403-05 (ISP2200A/66 chip)  
I QLA2204F family (64-bit PCI to quad channel optical media):  
FC2610402-xx (ISP2200A/66 chip)  
I QLA2200G family (64-bit PCI to Fibre Channel gigabit interface  
converter [GBIC]) with ISP2200A/66 chip:  
FC3010402-01 (QLA2200G/66; without GBIC)  
FC3010402-01(QLA2200GC/66, with GBIC copper)  
FC3010402-01 (QLA2200GF/66; with GBIC optical)  
I QLA2200L family (64-bit, low-profile PCI to Fibre Channel copper  
media):  
FC0210408-xx (ISP2200A/66 chip)  
I QLA2212F family (64-bit PCI to dual channel optical media):  
FC0610404-xx (ISP2200A/66 chip)  
In the chip and board names, /33 indicates 33 MHz; /66 indicates 66 MHz.  
1.1  
General Description  
Thank you for selecting the QLA22xx Fibre Channel (FC) board. The QLA22xx  
board is an intelligent, high-performance, DMA bus master host adapter designed  
for high-end systems. The intelligence and performance are derived from the  
ISP22xx chips, making the QLA22xx board a leading-edge host adapter. The  
ISP22xx combines a powerful RISC processor, a fibre protocol module (FPM) with  
gigabit transceivers, and a peripheral component interconnect (PCI) local bus  
interface in a single-chip solution. The QLA22xx board supports all FC peripherals  
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that support private loop direct attach (PLDA) and fabric loop attach (FLA).  
Installation of the QLA22xx board is quick and easy.  
1.2  
What is Fibre Channel?  
Fibre channel technology is outlined in the SCSI-3 Fibre Channel Protocol  
(SCSI-FCP) standard. Fibre Channel is a high-speed data transport technology  
used for mass storage and networking. It connects mainframes, super computers,  
workstations, storage devices, and servers.  
Fibre Channel supports data transfer rates of 100 Mbytes/sec on copper and optical  
interfaces.TheQLA2200/2200Lboardusesacopperinterfaceforshortconnections  
(less than 30 meters); the QLA2200F/2202F/2204F/2212F board uses a multimode  
optical interface for intermediate distances (less than 500 meters); the QLA2200G  
boardusesaGBIC, whichcanbeeitherasinglemodeormultimodeopticalinterface  
for long distances (greater than 500 meters).  
With increased connectivity and performance, Fibre Channel is the technology  
preferred and used by system designers.  
1.3  
Features  
I Compliance with PCI version 2.2 specification  
I Compliance with Third Generation Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling  
Interface (FC-PH-3) standard  
I Compliance with Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL-2) standard  
I Compliance with U.S. and international safety and emissions standards  
I Support for bus master DMA  
I Fast!UTIL BIOS utility to customize the configuration parameters on the  
QLA22xx board and attached drives  
I Two independent channels on a single board (QLA2202F board)  
I Two independent channels, one of which supports internal and external  
connection (QLA2212F)  
I Four independent channels on a single board (QLA2204F board)  
I Supports Fibre Channel SCSI (FCP-SCSI) and internet protocol (IP)  
protocols  
I Supports point-to-point fabric connection (F-PORT FABRIC LOGIN)  
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Section 2  
Hardware Installation  
2.1  
Preinstallation Procedures  
Before installing your QLA22xx board, take a moment to read this guide.  
CAUTION! The QLA22xx board contains parts that can be damaged by  
electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before handling the QLA22xx board,  
usestandardmethodstodischargestaticelectricity.KeeptheQLA22xx  
board in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install it. Place the  
board on the bag when you examine or configure it. Retain the bag for  
future use.  
2.2  
What You Need for Installation  
Before you install the QLA22xx board in your computer, you need the following:  
I A screwdriver (usually a Phillips #1)  
I A high-speed, serial data connector (HSSDC) cable for the QLA2200/2200L  
board  
I An optical, multimode cable with an SC-style duplex connector for the  
QLA2200F/2202F/2212F board  
I An optical mutimode cable with an LC-style duplex connector for the  
QLA2204F board  
I One of the following cables for each of the three-position point-to-point  
adapters on the QLA2212F board (J3 and J4; see figure 2-7):  
I PTP to HDDSC-AMP 636351-X  
I PTP to DB-9 plug-AMP 636373-X  
I PTP to DB-9 receptacle-AMP 636372-X  
I A GBIC and appropriate cable for the QLA2200G board  
NOTE: QLogic does not supply cables. Contact your distributor for the appropriate  
cable type and length.  
Figures 2-1 through 2-6 identify the QLA22xx board components referenced  
throughout this section.  
Each QLA22xx board has a unique serial number; its location on the board is noted  
in figures 2-1 through 2-6. Take a minute to write down the serial number of the  
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QLA22xx board in the unlikely event that the NVRAM is corrupted. If the NVRAM  
is corrupted, you will be prompted for the QLA22xx serial number.  
J1  
SERIAL NUMBER  
Figure 2-1. QLA2200 Board Layout  
J1  
SERIAL NUMBER  
Figure 2-2. QLA2200F Board Layout  
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J1  
J2  
Figure 2-3. QLA2202F Board Layout  
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P
P
P
P
S I P C H I  
S I P C H I  
S I P C H I  
S I P C H I  
Figure 2-4. QLA2204F Board Layout  
2-4  
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What You Need for Installation  
J6  
Figure 2-5. QLA2200G Board Layout  
J1  
SERIAL NUMBER  
Figure 2-6. QLA2200L Board Layout  
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TX  
J3  
RX  
J4  
J1  
SERIAL NUMBER  
J2  
Figure 2-7. QLA2212F Board Layout  
2.3  
Power Distribution  
TheQLA2200/2200Lboardsupplies +5volts topin7oftheHSSDCcopperinterface  
to support an external media interface adapter (MIA), if required. (An MIA converts  
copper bus signals to optical bus signals.)  
2.4  
Installation in the Computer  
Perform the following steps to install the QLA22xx board in your PC:  
1. Check the motherboard and make any configuration changes necessary to  
accommodate the QLA22xx board.  
The QLA22xx board is self-configuring; however, some motherboards  
require manual configuration. For example, some systems have a PCI  
Device Configuration menu in themotherboard setupBIOS where youmust  
enable host adapter boards, bus master slots, and interrupt request (IRQ)  
levels. If the motherboard supports triggering, use level triggering for the  
QLA22xx board. See the documentation supplied with your computer, or  
contact your computer dealer to determine if your motherboard requires  
configuration.  
2. Power down the peripherals, then the computer.  
3. Remove the computer cover and save the screws.  
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Installation in the Computer  
4. Choose any PCI bus slot that supports bus mastering. Most motherboards  
automatically assign an IRQ level and interrupt line; if your motherboard  
does not, youmustassigntheIRQ levelanduse interrupt lineA for thisslot.  
NOTE:  
I Some motherboards have two kinds of PCI bus slots: master and  
slave. The QLA22xx board must be in a PCI bus master slot. (Some  
motherboards have PCI bus master slots that are shared with  
onboard devices. QLA22xx boards do not work in shared slots.)  
I PCI connectors vary among system board manufacturers. The  
QLA22xx board is a 64-bit PCI device that can function in a 32-bit  
PCI slot that conforms to the PCI specification (the rear edge of the  
PCI slot is notched). If you try to install the QLA22xx board into a PCI  
slot that does not conform to the PCI specification, you may damage  
the QLA22xx board.  
I The 66-MHz QLA22xx boards (indicated by /66 in their name) are  
backward compatible; consequently, they can be used in a 33-MHz  
slot.  
5. Unscrew and remove the slot cover. Retain the screw; you will use it when  
you install the QLA22xx board.  
6. Place the QLA22xx board into the slot. Carefully press the board into the  
slot until it seats firmly.  
7. Secure the QLA22xx board to the chassis with the slot cover screw.  
8. Connect the appropriate cable from the devices to the corresponding  
connector:  
I J1 (QLA2200/2200F/2202F/2200L)  
I J1 and J2 (QLA2202F/2212F)  
I J3 and J4 (QLA2212F). These are three-position point-to-point  
adapters connected to J1. J3 is the transmit connector; J4 is the  
receive connector.  
I J1 through J4 (QLA2204F)  
I J6 (QLA2200G)  
9. Carefully reinstallthecomputercover. Insertandtightenthecomputercover  
screws.  
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10. Power up all external FC devices, then power up the PC and observe the  
monitor. The BIOS is disabled by default. Consequently, the devices  
attached to the QLA22xx board are not identified. For example:  
QLogic Corporation  
QLA22xx PCI Fibre Channel ROM BIOS Version X.XX  
Copyright (C) QLogic Corporation 2000 All rights reserved.  
Press <Alt-Q> for Fast!UTIL  
ROM BIOS not installed  
NOTE:  
I Sun SPARC systems do not display the BIOS banner.  
I Enable the BIOS only if the boot device is attached to the QLA22xx  
board.  
I For further information about enabling the QLA22xx BIOS, see  
appendix A.  
If the information displayed on your monitor is correct, congratulations! You have  
successfully installed the QLA22xx board in your computer.  
See the appropriate QLogic software installation guide for detailed instructions on  
how to install the software drivers.  
If the information displayed is not correct and you have checked the QLA22xx  
boards configuration, see section 3 for troubleshooting information.  
2.5  
Installation Help  
If your system has an integrated drive electronics (IDE) fixed disk device, it may be  
assigned device number 80, which is the boot device. If your system does not have  
an IDE disk device, the first bootable FC disk device configured (the one with the  
lowest ID) is assigned device number 80 and becomes the boot device. The  
QLA22xx BIOS must be enabled if the boot device is connected to the QLA22xx.  
If you have a selectable boot BIOS, set the motherboard BIOS parameters to None  
or Not Installed. The ROM BIOS on the FC controller automatically configures the  
FC peripherals.  
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Section 3  
Troubleshooting  
3.1  
Problems After Installation  
There are three basic types of installation problems that can cause your QLA22xx  
board to function incorrectly: hardware problems, system configuration problems,  
and Fibre Channel problems. The following section provides itemized checklists to  
help you determine why your QLA22xx board is not functioning.  
3.2  
Hardware Problem Checklist  
I Are all of the circuit cards installed securely in the system?  
I Are all of the cables securely connected to the correct connectors? Be sure  
that the FC cables that attach from the QLA22xx connectors to the device  
are connected correctly. For example, the optical transmit connector on the  
board should be connected to the optical receive connector on the device.  
Some connectors require a firm push to ensure proper seating. An easy way  
to check is to switch the connectors on either the QLA22xx or the device,  
then reboot your system. If the BIOS is enabled, devices attached to the  
QLA22xx board are displayed on the screen.  
I Is the QLA22xx board installed correctly in the PCI slot? Is it seated firmly  
in the slot? Check for interference due to nonstandard PCI connectors.  
I Is the GBIC on the QLA2200G fully seated?  
I Are all external peripherals properly powered up? See appendix A.3 for  
information about displaying attached devices.  
3.3  
System Configuration Problem Checklist  
All PCI-compliant systems automatically detect 32- or 64-bit boards and set the  
appropriate bus speed (33 or 66 MHz). Check the motherboard for proper  
configuration (see section 2.4).  
See the documentation supplied with your computer, or contact your computer  
dealer to determine if your motherboard requires special configuration.  
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3.4  
Fibre Channel Problem Checklist  
I Were all of the FC devices powered up before you powered up the PC?  
I Check that all cables are properly connected.  
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Appendix A  
Fast!UTIL  
NOTE: The Fast!Util BIOS utility does not run on Sun SPARC systems. Refer to  
the Software Installation Guide for the QLA2200 Board Family for  
information regarding adapter configuration settings.  
A.1  
Introduction  
This appendix provides detailed configuration information for advanced users who  
want to customize the configuration of the QLA22xx board and the connected  
devices.  
The board can be configured using Fast!UTIL. Access Fast!UTIL by pressing  
<ALT>-<Q>duringtheQLA22xxboardBIOSinitialization(itmaytakeafewseconds  
for the Fast!UTIL menu to appear). If you have more than one QLA22xx board,  
Fast!UTIL asks you to select the board you want to configure. After changing the  
settings, Fast!UTIL reboots your system to load the new parameters.  
CAUTION! If the configuration settings are incorrect, your QLA22xx board may  
not function properly.  
The following sections describe the Fast!UTIL options.  
A.2  
Configuration Settings  
The first selection on the Fast!UTIL Options menu is Configuration Settings. These  
settings configure the FC devices and the QLA22xx board to which they are  
attached.  
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Configuration Settings  
A Fast!UTIL  
A.2.1  
Host Adapter Settings  
From the Configuration Settings menu in Fast!UTIL, select Host Adapter Settings.  
The default settings for the QLA22xx host adapter board are listed in table A-1 and  
described in the following paragraphs.  
Table A-1. Host Adapter Settings  
Setting  
Host Adapter BIOS  
Options  
Enabled or Disabled  
512, 1024, 2048  
0-15 seconds  
Default  
Disabled  
1024  
Frame Size  
Loop Reset Delay  
Adapter Hard Loop ID  
Hard Loop ID  
5 seconds  
Disabled  
0
Enabled or Disabled  
0-125  
I Host Adapter BIOS. When this setting is disabled, the ROM BIOS on the  
QLA22xx board is disabled, freeing space in upper memory. This setting  
must be enabled if you are booting from an FC disk drive attached to the  
QLA22xx board. The default is Disabled.  
I Frame Size. This setting specifies the maximum frame length supported by  
the QLA22xx board. The default size is 1024. If using F-Port (point-to-point)  
connections, change this setting to 2048 for maximum performance.  
I Loop Reset Delay. After resetting the loop, the firmware refrains from  
initiating any loop activity for the number of seconds specified in this setting.  
The default is 5 seconds.  
I Adapter Hard Loop ID. This setting forces the adapter to attempt to use  
the ID specified in the Hard Loop ID setting. The default is Disabled.  
I Hard Loop ID. If the Adapter Hard Loop ID setting is enabled, the adapter  
attempts to use the ID specified in this setting. The default ID is 0.  
A.2.2  
Selectable Boot Settings  
The Selectable Boot Settings option is accessed from the Configuration Settings  
menu. If you enable this option, you can select the node name from which you want  
to boot. Once enabled, this option forces the system to boot on the selected FC  
drive, ignoring any IDE drives attached to your system. If you disable this option,  
the system looks for a boot device (as selected in the system BIOS). In disabled  
mode, the Boot ID and Boot LUN parameters have no effect.  
NOTE: This option applies only to disk devices; it does not apply to tape drives and  
other nondisk devices.  
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Configuration Settings  
A.2.3  
Restore Default Settings  
The Restore Defaults option from the Configuration Settings menu restores the  
QLA22xx board default settings.  
A.2.4  
Raw NVRAM Data  
This option displays the adapters NVRAM contents in hexadecimal format. This is  
a QLogic troubleshooting tool; you cannot modify the data.  
A.2.5  
Advanced Adapter Settings  
From the Configuration Settings menu in Fast!UTIL, select Advanced Adapter  
Settings. The default settings for the QLA22xx host adapter board are listed in  
table A-2 and described in the following paragraphs.  
Table A-2. Advanced Adapter Settings  
Setting  
Execution Throttle  
Options  
Default  
1-256  
16  
Fast Command Posting  
>4GByte Addressing  
Luns per Target  
Enabled or Disabled  
Enabled or Disabled  
0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256  
Yes or No  
Enabled  
Disabled  
8
Enable LIP Reset  
No  
Enable LIP Full Login  
Enable Target Reset  
Login Retry Count  
Yes or No  
Yes  
Yes or No  
No  
0-255  
8
8
Port Down Retry Count  
Drivers Load RISC Code  
Enable Database Updates  
Disable Database Load  
IOCB Allocation  
0-255  
Enabled or Disabled  
Yes or No  
Enabled  
No  
Yes or No  
No  
1-512 buffers  
Enabled or Disabled  
256 buffers  
Disabled  
Extended Error Logging  
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Configuration Settings  
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I Execution Throttle. This setting specifies the maximum number of  
commands executing on any one port. When a ports execution throttle is  
reached, no new commands are executed until the current command  
finishes executing. The valid options for this setting are 1-256. The default  
(optimum) is 16.  
I Fast Command Posting. This setting decreases command execution time  
by minimizing the number of interrupts. The default is Enabled.  
I >4GByteAddressing.Thisoptionshouldbeenabledifthesystemhasmore  
than 4 Gbytes of memory available. The default is Disabled.  
I LUNs per Target. This setting specifies the number of LUNs per target.  
Multiple LUN support is typically for redundant array of independent disks  
(RAID) boxes that use LUNs to map drives. The default is 8. If you do not  
need multiple LUN support, set the number of LUNs to 0.  
I Enable LIP Reset. This setting determines the type of loop initialization  
process (LIP) reset that is used when the operating system initiates a bus  
reset routine. When this setting is yes, the driver initiates a global LIP reset  
to clear the target device reservations. When this setting is no, the driver  
initiates a global LIP reset with full login. The default is No.  
I Enable LIP Full Login. This setting instructs the ISP chip to re-login to all  
ports after any LIP. The default is Yes.  
I Enable Target Reset. This setting enables the drivers to issue a Target  
ResetcommandtoalldevicesontheloopwhenaSCSIBusResetcommand  
is issued. The default is No.  
I Login Retry Count. This setting specifies the number of times the software  
tries to log in to a device. The default is 8 retries.  
I Port Down Retry Count. This setting specifies the number of times the  
software retries a command to a port returning port down status. The default  
is 8 retries.  
I Drivers Load RISC Code. When this setting is enabled, the host adapter  
uses the RISC firmware that is embedded in the software driver. When this  
setting is disabled, the software driver loads the RISC firmware that is stored  
in the QLA22xx BIOS. The default is Enabled.  
NOTE: The driver being loaded must support this setting. If the driver does  
not support this setting, the result is the same as disabled  
regardless of the setting. Leaving this option enabled guaranties a  
certified combination of software driver and RISC firmware.  
I Enable Database Updates. When enabled, this setting allows the software  
to save the loop configuration information in flash memory when the system  
powers down. The default is No.  
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Configuration Settings  
I Disable Database Load. When enabled, the device database is read from  
the Registry during driver initialization. When disabled, the device database  
is created dynamically during driver initialization. The default is No.  
NOTE: This option usually applies to Windows NT operating environment.  
I IOCB Allocation. This setting specifies the maximum number of buffers  
from the firmwares buffer pool that are allocated to any one port. The default  
is 256 buffers.  
I Extended Error Logging. This setting provides additional error and debug  
information to the operating system. When enabled, events are logged into  
the Windows NT Event Viewer. The default is Disabled.  
A.2.6  
Extended Firmware Settings  
From the Configuration Settings menu in Fast!UTIL, select Extended Firmware  
Settings. The default settings for the QLA22xx host adapter board are listed in  
table A-3 and described in the following paragraphs.  
Table A-3. Extended Firmware Settings  
Setting  
Extended Control Block  
RIO Operation Mode  
Connection Options  
Class 2 Service  
Options  
Enabled or Disabled  
0, 1, 2, 3, 4  
Default  
Enabled  
0
0, 1, 2, 3  
3
Enabled or Disabled  
Enabled or Disabled  
Enabled or Disabled  
Enabled or Disabled  
Enabled or Disabled  
Enabled or Disabled  
0-255  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
0
ACK0  
Fibre Channel Tape Support  
Fibre Channel Confirm  
Command Reference Number  
Read Transfer Ready  
Response Timer  
Interrupt Delay Timer  
0-255  
0
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Configuration Settings  
A Fast!UTIL  
I Extended Control Block. This setting enables all other extended firmware  
settings. The default is Enabled.  
I RIO Operation Mode. This setting specifies the reduced interrupt operation  
(RIO) modes, if supported by the software driver. RIO modes allow posting  
multiple command completions in a single interrupt (see table A-4). The  
default is 0.  
Table A-4. RIO Operation Modes  
Option  
Operation Mode  
0
1
2
3
4
No multiple responses  
Multiple responses, 16 bit handles, interrupt host  
Multiple responses, 32 bit handles, interrupt host  
Multiple responses, 16 bit handles, delay host interrupt  
Multiple responses, 32 bit handles, delay host interrupt  
I Connection Options. This setting defines the type of connection (loop or  
point to point) or connection preference (see table A-5). The default is 3.  
Table A-5. Connection Options  
Option  
Type of Connection  
0
1
2
3
Loop only  
Point to point only  
Loop preferred, otherwise point to point  
Point to point, otherwise loop  
I Class 2 Service. This setting enables Class 2 service parameters to be  
provided during all automatic logins (loop ports). The default is Disabled.  
I ACK0. This setting determines the type of acknowledge (ACK) used. When  
this setting is enabled, sequence ACK is used. When this setting is disabled,  
frame ACK is used. The default is Disabled.  
NOTE: The Class 2 Service setting must be enabled to use the ACK0  
setting.  
I Fibre Channel Tape Support. This setting is reserved for Fibre Channel  
tape support, which will be implemented in a future version of the QLA22xx.  
The default is Disabled.  
I Fibre Channel Confirm. This setting is reserved for Fibre Channel tape  
support, which will be implemented in a future version of the QLA22xx. The  
default is Disabled.  
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A Fast!UTIL  
Scan Fibre Channel Devices  
I Command Reference Number. This setting is reserved for Fibre Channel  
tape support, which will be implemented in a future version of the QLA22xx.  
The default is Disabled.  
I Read Transfer Ready. This setting is reserved. The default is Disabled.  
I Response Timer. This setting contains the value (in 100-microsecond  
increments) used by a timer to limit the time waiting accumulating multiple  
responses. For example, if this field is 8, the time limit is 800 microseconds.  
The default is 0.  
I Interrupt Delay Timer. This setting contains the value (in 100-microsecond  
increments) used by a timer to set the wait time between accessing (DMA)  
a set of handles and generating an interrupt. The default is 0.  
A.3  
Scan Fibre Channel Devices  
This option scans the FC loop and lists all the connected devices by loop ID.  
Information about each device is listed, for example, vendor name, product name,  
and revision. This information is useful when configuring your QLA22xx board and  
attached devices.  
A.4  
Fibre Disk Utility  
This option scans the FC loop bus and lists all the connected devices by loop ID.  
You can select a disk device and perform a low-level format or verify the disk media.  
CAUTION! Performing a low-level format destroys all data on the disk.  
A.5  
Select Host Adapter  
Use this setting to select a specific QLA22xx board if you have multiple QLA22xx  
boards in your system.  
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Select Host Adapter  
A Fast!UTIL  
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Appendix B  
Specifications  
Table B-1. QLA22xx Board Operating Environment  
Environment  
Operating temperature  
Minimum  
0°C/32°F  
-20°C/-4°F  
10%  
Maximum  
55°C/131°F  
70°C/158°F  
90%  
Storage temperature  
Relative humidity (noncondensing)  
Storage humidity (noncondensing)  
5%  
95%  
Table B-2. QLA22xx Board Specifications  
Type  
Specification  
Conforms to PCI Local Bus Specification, revision 2.2  
3.3 V and 5.0 V busses supported  
Host bus  
PCI signaling  
environment  
PCI transfer  
rate  
132 Mbytes/sec maximum burst rate for 32-bit PCI operation at 33 MHz  
264 Mbytes/sec maximum burst rate for 32-bit PCI operation at 66 MHz  
264 Mbytes/sec maximum burst rate for 64-bit PCI operation at 33 MHz  
528 Mbytes/sec maximum burst rate for 64-bit PCI operation at 66 MHz  
Fibre Channel Bus type:  
specifications  
copper media, twisted pair (QLA2200/2200L)  
fibre optic media (QLA2200F/2202F/2204F/2212F)  
GBIC (QLA2200G)  
Bus transfer rate: 100 Mbytes/sec maximum at half duplex  
200 Mbytes/sec maximum at full duplex  
Interface chip:  
ISP2200 or ISP2200A  
Central  
processing  
unit (CPU)  
Single-chip design that includes a RISC processor, Fibre Channel  
protocol manager, PCI DMA controller, and 1-gigabit transceivers  
Host data  
transfer  
64-bit, 33-MHz bus master DMA data transfers to 264 Mbytes/sec  
64-bit, 66-MHz bus master DMA data transfers to 528 Mbytes/sec  
RAM  
128K bytes of SRAM  
BIOS ROM  
128K bytes of flash ROM in two 64K-byte, software selectable banks. The  
flash is field programmable.  
NVRAM  
256 bytes, field programmable  
Onboard DMA Three independent DMA channels: two data and one command.  
Integrated 4K-byte frame buffer FIFO for each data channel.  
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Table B-2. QLA22xx Board Specifications (Continued)  
Type  
Specification  
Connectors  
QLA2200/2200L: HSSDC connector that supports copper cabling. Fibre  
optic support available using an external MIA.  
QLA2200F/2202F: SC-style connector that supports non-OFC,  
multimode fibre optic cabling using 1x9 fibre optic transceiver module.  
QLA2204F: LC-style connector that supports non-OFC, multimode fibre  
optic cabling using a small form factor optical transceiver module.  
QLA2200G: GBIC receptacle.  
QLA2212F: SC-style connector that supports non-OFC, multimode fibre  
optic cabling using 1x9 fibre optic transceiver module. One channel  
provides an internal copper connection to support PTP cabling.  
Form factor  
17.78cm x 10.67cm (7.0" x 4.2") (QLA2200/2200F/2202F/2200G/2212F)  
16.93cm x 5.15cm (6.7" x 2.5") (QLA2200L)  
31.2cm x 10.6cm (12.2" x 4.2") (QLA2204F)  
Operating  
power  
Less than 15 watts  
B-2  
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