ATTO Technology ExpressPCI FC 3321, FC 3322, FC 3342 Installation And Operation Manual

ATTO Technology ExpressPCI FC 3321, FC 3322, FC 3342 Installation And Operation Manual

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© 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
ATTO Technology, Inc.

ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3321

ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3322
ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3342
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  • Page 1: Atto Expresspci Fc

    Quad channel 2-Gigabit FC-to-PCI-X Host Adapter, SW optical LC SFP 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 ATTO provides Fibre Channel solutions ... 1 ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3321 Fibre Channel Interface Advanced FC features Advanced SCSI-FCP support Exclusive Advanced Data Streaming (ADS Accelerated PCI bus management Environmental & physical specifications ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3322 Fibre Channel Interface Advanced FC Features Advanced SCSI-FCP Support Exclusive Advanced Data Streaming (ADS™) Technology...
  • Page 4 Appendix A Standards and compliances ... i Appendix B Fibre Channel accessories ... ii Appendix C SCSI host adapter selection guide ... iii Appendix D Contact ATTO Technology, Inc..iv...
  • Page 6: Atto Provides Fibre Channel Solutions

    Advanced FC features ❖ Support for SNIA HBA API ❖ LUN masking ❖ Supports target and initiator modes ATTO Technology ExpressPCI FC 3321, 3322 and 3342 Installation and Operation Manual Advanced SCSI-FCP support ❖ Large command FIFO ❖ Asynchronous I/O support ❖...
  • Page 7: Atto Expresspci Fc 3322

    ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3322 The ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3322 host adapter incorporates dual independent channels of 2- Gigabit Fibre Channel performance on a single, low-profile host adapter. Its low-profile design facilitates flexibility and maximum performance in high-density environments. It supports high- performance applications, including Digital Video/Audio, Imaging/Fixed Content and Backup/Archiving.
  • Page 8: Atto Expresspci Fc 3342

    ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3342 The ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3342 host adapter, with four independent 2-Gigabit FC ports and delivering data-transfer rates up to 400 MB/second per channel, provides the ultimate performance for the most demanding data environments. It is ideal for connecting servers directly to multiple storage sub-systems for advanced, aggregated performance, while still conserving valuable PCI expansion slots.
  • Page 9 Fibre Channel host adapter selection guide FC 3342 Fibre Channel ports Optical interface SW, LC, SFP Copper interface Max. transfer rate 400 MB/sec per channel 2, 3 Class transfers Full duplex 66 MHz only 66/33 MHz PCI compatible 133 MHz PCI-X compatible 64-bit only 64- and 32-bit PCI...
  • Page 10: Fibre Channel Is A Key Technology For Storage

    DMA bus master Allows a peripheral to control the flow of data to and from system memory by block as opposed to allowing the processor to control the data by bytes (PIO or programmed I/O) ATTO Technology ExpressPCI FC 3321, 3322 and 3342 Installation and Operation Manual The Fibre Channel architecture is structured as a hierarchical set of protocol layers.
  • Page 11 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 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...
  • Page 12: Hardware Installation And Initial Configuration

    WWN 0:_____________________ WWN 1_____________________ WWN 2_____________________(FC 3342 only) WWN 3:____________________ (FC 3342 only) ATTO Technology ExpressPCI FC 3321, 3322 and 3342 Installation and Operation Manual Installation WARNING ATTO ExpressPCI host adapters contain components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can cause damage to the ExpressPCI host adapter.
  • Page 13: Leds

    ExpressPCI FC 3321 The ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3321 has two SFF duplex LC optical connectors and uses a short wave laser. A multi-mode cable must be used with short wave lasers. For best performance you should use 50 micron multi-mode optical cables. Cable length should be no more than 500 meters.
  • Page 14: Installation

    Exhibit 3-3 ExpressPCI FC 3322 bracket and board ExpressPCI FC 3322 bracket and board FC Controller Exhibit 3-4 Express PCI FC 3342 bracket and board FC Controller FC Controller ExpressPCI FC 3342 bracket and board ATTO Technology ExpressPCI FC 3321, 3322 and 3342 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 15: Initial Configuration

    The ExpressPCI Utilities Installation and Operation Manual provides detailed information on using ATTO Technology configuration utilities.
  • Page 16: Installing/Updating Device Drivers And Firmware

    ENTER key. Select ExpressPCI FC and then press the ENTER key. ATTO Technology ExpressPCI FC 3321, 3322 and 3342 Installation and Operation Manual version) during system boot and the Device Manager (driver version) Use the ATTO ExpressPCI...
  • Page 17: Mac Os X Driver Installation/Update

    Reboot the PC. During the reboot process, an ATTO Technology banner will announce that the host adapter was detected. Enter Control-F when prompted to begin the set-up utility. This must be done within a few seconds after the banner appears, or you will not be able to enter the utility.
  • Page 18: 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 ❖Check each cable connection on every device.
  • Page 19 If ExpressPCI FC does not appear in the Device List, try reloading the driver software as described in Chapter 4 of this manual. If it is started, go back to the Devices tab of the SCSI adapters utility window and double click on the ATTO ExpressPCI host adapter description, and then on the bus it is assigned to.
  • Page 20: Appendix A Standards And Compliances

    CAUTION Failure to adhere to the above restrictions could result in a modification that is considered an act of “manufacturing” and will require, under law, recertification of the modified product with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (ref. 21 CFR 1040.10(i)). ATTO Technology ExpressPCI FC 3321, 3322 and 3342 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 21: Appendix B Fibre Channel Accessories

    10 m. 50/125 optical cable (LC to SC) ADAP-MIAS-BLK Media Interface Adapter (MIA) Short Wave A variety of Fibre Channel and SCSI products are also available from ATTO Technology. Please contact your ATTO sales representative for product descriptions and part number information. Fibre Channel solutions...
  • Page 22: Appendix C Scsi Host Adapter Selection Guide

    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; Windows XP/2000/NT, 95/98, and Macintosh OS and OS X.
  • Page 23: Appendix D Contact Atto Technology, Inc

    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: Technical Support: sls@attotech.com techsupp@attotech.com...

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