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Thank you very much for purchasing the N8190-127 Fibre Channel Controller. This is a guide to the safe and proper use of the N8190-127 Fibre Channel Controller (hereafter, this product). Be sure to read this guide before handling this product. Please refer to this guide if there is something that you do not understand or a problem occurs while using this product.
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(2)The content of this document may be changed without prior notice. (3)No part of this document may be revised or reproduced without the permission of NEC Corporation. (4)Although great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this document, please contact the dealer you purchased this product from if you have any questions or find mistakes or omissions.
Keep this user’s guide on hand so that you can refer to it when necessary. Be sure to read the "Safety Precautions" and "Precautions on Use." Safety Precautions - Read carefully - This section offers essential information for the safe and proper use of this product. Please refer to the section of "Names and Functions"...
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Attention Indicates general warnings and cautions. Indicates a hazard that can lead to burns. Indicates a hazard that can lead to electric shock. Indicates a hazard that can lead to fire. Prohibited Action Indicates a general prohibition. Indicates prohibition of disassembly or modification. Do not touch with wet hand.
NEC assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if this product has been used in the above conditions.
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When disconnecting a cable, push the latch, hold the connector, and pull it out straight. Use only the Fibre Channel cable authorized by NEC and connects it to the proper connector. Ignoring these instructions may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
Turn off the cellular phone or pager. Radio interference may cause malfunctions of this product. Do not drop or hit the product. Doing so can lead to malfunction or failure. Please read this user’s guide and the “N8190-127 Setup Card” for Fibre Channel Driver, and handle the product correctly.
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VCCI に関する表示(for Japan) この装置は、クラスA情報技術装置です。この装置を家庭環境で使用する と電波妨害を引き起こすことがあります。この場合には使用者が適切な対 策を講ずるよう要求されることがあります。 VCCI-A FCC Compliance Information Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
About This Guide This guide explains how to setup and use the N8190-127 Fibre Channel Controller correctly. Be sure to read this guide before using the product, and keep the guide in a safe place after reading it. If the product is transferred to a third party, please transfer this guide along with it.
Packing Box Contents There are various other accessories included in the packing box besides this product. Please refer to the packing list accompanying the box to make sure that all parts are included. Contact the dealer that you bought this product from if any parts are missing or damaged. Lifetime This product has a product lifetime of five years.
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Contents Safety Precautions - Read carefully - ................5 Safety Symbols ..........................5 Safety Precautions.........................7 Precautions on Use - Operating this product properly - ..............9 About This Guide..........................11 Symbols Used in This Guide ......................11 Packing Box Contents........................13 Lifetime.............................13 Transferring Ownership to a Third Party..................13 Transportation ..........................13 Storing Data .............................13 Disposal............................13...
付録 本製品実装後の WWPN アドレス確認 本製品を本体装置に実装した状態で WWPN アドレスを確認することができます。 また、WWPN ラベルから WWPN アドレスを確認することも出来ます。 本体装置起動時の確認 1>本製品が本体装置に実装されていることを確認し、本体装置の電源をオンにします。 ロゴが表示され、BIOS 画面が表示されない場合には、<ESC>を押すことで BIOS ヒント 画面が表示されます。 2> 下記メッセージが表示されている時に、<Alt>と<E>もしくは<Ctrl>と<E>を同時に押して、本製品の BIOS メニ ューを表示させてください。 !!! Emulex LightPulse x86 BIOS !!!, Version 2.01a2 Copyright(c) 1997-2007 Emulex. All rights reserved. Press <Alt E> or <Ctrl E> to enter Emulex BIOS configuration Utility.
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3> <Alt>と<E>もしくは<Ctrl>と<E>を押したことが認識されると以下のメッセージが表示され、メニューが表示さ れます。 Emulex BIOS configuration utility selected Bring the Link up, Please wait… Emulex LightPulse BIOS Utility, WB2.01a2 Copyright (c) 1997-2007 Emulex. All rights reserved. Emulex Adapters in the System: 1. LPe1105-F4-N: PCI Bus, Device, Function(07,00,00) Enter a Selection: _ Enter <x>...
5 - 95 % 1-2. Features The N8190-127 Fibre Channel Controller is a Fibre Channel host bus adapter card. This product has a Fibre Channel interface connector. Do not connect this product to a computer or Fibre Channel device that is not Notice recommended by NEC Corporation.
2. Components Please confirm that the following components are included with the product. If you find any of them are missing or damaged, please contact the retailer you bought the product from. 3. Names and Functions (1) PCI EXPRESS connector (4)LED (2) Bracket [Yellow, Green]...
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(1) PCI EXPRESS connector Connector to be inserted into the PCI slot of the computer. This product’s PCI Express connector type is x4. Tips (2) Bracket Bracket to fix this product to the extended slot of Computer. When fixing this product to a PCI slot optimized for the low profile type, replace the bracket with the attached low profile one.
Install this product in the computer. Connecting Fibre Channel Devices -> page 36 Connect Fibre Channel Devices to this product. Explained in Setup Card of Driver Install the driver -> See N8190-127 Setup Card (pdf) Install the driver for your operating system. - 32 -...
4-1. Selection and Installation of Bracket A standard bracket is installed on this product. When fixing this product to a PCI slot optimized for the low profile type, replace the bracket with the attached low profile one. The procedure is as follows.
4-2. Label WWPN address Label WWPN address on bracket as illustrated below. Confirm that the lower 12 figures of Worldwide Name (WWN) match the IEEE address, before you label. Notice - Standard bracket - Low profileI bracket WWPN became visible from outside by labeling WWPN address on the bracket. Tips - 34 -...
4-3. Install the Card Install this product in the computer following the steps described on the next step. WARNING Do not handle this product during an electrical storm. When installing this product in the computer, please read the user's guide of the computer and unplug the power plug from the electrical outlet.
4-4.Connecting Fibre Channel Devices Install this product in the computer following the steps described on the next step. WARNING Do not handle this product during an electrical storm. When installing this product in the computer, please read the user's guide of the computer and unplug the power plug from the electrical outlet.
4-5. Installing the Driver To use this product, the appropriate Fibre Channel driver for your operating system must be installed. For detailed information, refer to the “N8190-127 Setup Card” which is included in “N8190-127 Fibre Channel controller Windows Driver” as “\Manual\ENG\Setup.pdf”.
• This product does not work properly. If your operating system or applications do not operate correctly after installing this product, please check the following items, and please refer to the “N8190-127 Setup Card” and the user's guide of the computer together.
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• Fibre Channel Device go missing Confirm the followings if the Fibre Channel device which was in use and connected to this product is not detected by the operating system or is inaccessible after rebooting Computer. Also, refer to the User’s Guide that came with the Fibre Channel device, and other guides of applications you use.
Appendix Confirm WWPN addresses after setup You can confirm WWPN addresses of this product after install this product into the computer by latter procedures or the WWPN label. Confirm WWPN addresses at the computer boot 1> Confirm that this product is properly installed. Then, turn on the computer. If the logo is displayed but the BIOS window is not, press <ESC>...
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Emulex LightPulse BIOS Utility, WB2.01a2 Copyright (c) 1997-2007 Emulex. All rights reserved. Emulex Adapters in the System: 1. LPe1150-F4-N: PCI Bus, Device, Function(07,00,00) Enter a Selection: _ Enter <x> to Exit If the above menu is not displayed and the window has gone to the next one, press <Alt>, <Ctrl>...