IBM Netfinity Fibre Channel PCI Adapter, Installation And User Handbook

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Page 4: ...s described in this publication at any time This publication was developed for products and services offered in the United States of America and the United Kingdom It is possible that this publicatio...

Page 5: ...blems 7 System Configuration Problems 7 Fibre Channel Problems 7 Chapter 4 Getting Help Service and Information 9 Service Support 9 Before You Call for Service 11 Getting Customer Support and Service...

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Page 7: ...which this product will be attached must also be connected to properly wired receptacles When possible use one hand to connect or disconnect signal cables to prevent a possible shock from touching tw...

Page 8: ...ct 1 Turn Everything OFF 2 First remove power cord s from outlet 3 Remove signal cables from receptacles 4 Remove all cables from devices NOTE In the UK by law the telephone cable must be connected af...

Page 9: ...ion Systems Fibre Channel Protocol for SCSI small computer system interface FCP standard revision 12 30 May 1995 Fibre Channel is a high speed data transport technology used for mass storage and netwo...

Page 10: ...ation parameters on the Netfinity Fibre Channel PCI Adapter and attached drives Mixed peripheral support includes Simultaneous mixed peripheral configurations and startable device support for FC devic...

Page 11: ...to avoid damage from static electricity Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you Always handle components carefully Never touch any exposed circuitry Prevent ot...

Page 12: ...Attention To avoid damage to your fibre optic cables follow these guidelines Do not route the cable along a folding cable management arm When attaching to a device on slides leave enough slack in the...

Page 13: ...available If a 64 bit slot is not available then a 32 bit PCI slot can be used 6 Line up the adapter with the expansion slot Carefully press the adapter into the slot until it seats firmly 7 Secure t...

Page 14: ...CI Adapter in your computer See the Netfinity Fibre Channel PCI Adapter Software Installation Guide for detailed instructions on how to install the device drivers If the information displayed is not c...

Page 15: ...e correct connectors Be sure that the SC connectors that attach from the J1 connector on the adapter to the device are connected correctly Is the adapter installed correctly in the expansion slot Is i...

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Page 17: ...S http www pc ibm com us intellistation IBM IntelliStation U S http www pc ibm com us netfinity IBM Netfinity and PC Servers U S http www pc ibm com us options IBM Options U S You can select a countr...

Page 18: ...e that apply to your hardware Be sure to retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service Please have the following information ready when you call Machine Type and Model Serial numbers of you...

Page 19: ...POST error message charts in your hardware documentation If you do not receive a POST error code but suspect a hardware problem refer to the troubleshooting information in your hardware documentation...

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Page 22: ...ight be a charge for this service depending on the request For more information about configuring your PC for Online Housecall In the U S call 1 800 772 2227 In Canada call 1 800 565 3344 In all other...

Page 23: ...problem Exact wording of any error messages Hardware and software configuration information for your system If possible be at your computer when you call In the U S and Canada these services are avail...

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Page 25: ...PC Support Line Enhanced PC Support is available for desktop and mobile IBM computers that are not connected to a network Technical support is provided for IBM computers and IBM or non IBM options ope...

Page 26: ...ion many popular non IBM adapters and network interface cards are supported This service includes all of the features of the Enhanced PC Support Line plus Installing and configuring client workstation...

Page 27: ...the U S include Carry in service to on site service If your warranty provides carry in repair service you can upgrade to on site repair service either standard or premium The standard upgrade provides...

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Page 29: ...nique serial number Take a minute to write down the serial number of the Netfinity Fibre Channel PCI Adapter in the unlikely event that the nonvolatile random access memory NVRAM is damaged see Scan F...

Page 30: ...and finishes executing The valid options for this setting are 1 4 8 16 32 64 128 and 255 The default is 255 Drivers load RISC code When this setting is enabled the host adapter uses the RISC firmware...

Page 31: ...seconds Extended error logging This setting provides additional error and debug information to the operating system The default is Disabled Port down retry count This setting specifies the number of t...

Page 32: ...you cannot modify the data 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 produ...

Page 33: ...ported PCI transfer rate 264 MB per second maximum burst rate for 33 MHz operation ISP2100 chip Fibre Channel specifications Bus type fibre optic media QLA2100F Bus transfer rate 100 MB per second max...

Page 34: ...tor that supports non OFC multimode fibre optic cabling using 1 x 9 fibre optic transceiver module Total cable length cannot exceed 500 meters Form factor 17 78 cm x 10 67 cm 7 0 in x 4 2 in Operating...

Page 35: ...Terms 28 IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide except Canada Puerto Rico Turkey United States Part 1 General Terms 31 Part 2 Worldwide Country Unique Terms 34 Notices 39 Trademarks 39 Industry Canada C...

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Page 38: ...part you agree to remove all features parts options alterations and attachments not under warranty service You also agree to 1 ensure that the Machine is free of any legal obligations or restrictions...

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Page 40: ...to either 1 make it do so or 2 replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded The replacement may not be new b...

Page 41: ...od working order and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced The replacement assumes the warranty service status of the replaced item Any feature conversion or upgrade IBM or your resell...

Page 42: ...sentation or other contract or tort claim IBM is liable for no more than 1 damages for bodily injury including death and damage to real property and tangible personal property and 2 the amount of any...

Page 43: ...INA Governing Law The following is added to this Statement The laws of the State of New York govern this Statement INDIA Limitation of Liability The following replaces items 1 and 2 of this Section 1...

Page 44: ...his Statement if the warranty service is provided in Albania Armenia Belarus Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Georgia Hungary Kazakhstan Kirghizia...

Page 45: ...judice to the generality of the foregoing all warranties implied by the Sale of Goods Act 1893 or the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 are hereby excluded Limitation of Liability The foll...

Page 46: ...aces items 1 and 2 of the first paragraph of this Section 1 death or personal injury or physical damage to your real property solely caused by IBM s negligence 2 the amount of any other actual direct...

Page 47: ...n of operation in conjunction with other products except those expressly designated by IBM are the responsibility of the user IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matte...

Page 48: ...tes uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipme...

Page 49: ...th the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electro magnetic compatibility A declaration of Conformity with the...

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