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Adaptec AHA-F940 Installation Manual

Pci-to-fibre channel host adapters
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Introduction

This installation guide explains how to install and use your AHA-F940 and
AHA-F950 Fibre Channel host adapters. The AHA-F940 is a 32-bit PCI-to-
Fibre Channel adapter; and the AHA-F950 is a 64-bit PCI-to-Fibre Channel
adapter. In this installation guide, the two adapters are collectively referred to
as the AHA-F940/F950.
DB-9 Connec-
32-Bit PCI Bus Con-
DB-9 Connec-
AHA-F940
AHA-F950
64-Bit PCI Bus Con-
Contents
Connecting Cables . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing Drivers . . . . . . . . . . 3
Using your Host Adapter
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  • Page 1 Introduction This installation guide explains how to install and use your AHA-F940 and AHA-F950 Fibre Channel host adapters. The AHA-F940 is a 32-bit PCI-to- Fibre Channel adapter; and the AHA-F950 is a 64-bit PCI-to-Fibre Channel adapter. In this installation guide, the two adapters are collectively referred to as the AHA-F940/F950.

  • Page 2: Installation And Setup

    Remove the cover from the computer case. (refer to the instructions in your computer documentation.) If you are installing the AHA-F940, locate an unused 32-bit PCI expansion slot; if you are installing the AHA-F950, locate an unused 64-bit PCI expansion slot. PCI slots are typically white or ivory.

  • Page 3: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables To connect devices to the AHA-F940/F950, obtain the appro- priate cables, as described below. (See also Fibre Channel Topologies on page 4 for typical configurations.) DB-9 Copper Interface Connector You can use one of two types of cables to connect to the DB-9 copper interface connector on the AHA-F940/F950.

  • Page 4: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Using Your Fibre Channel Adapter Fibre Channel Topologies Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop The Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) topology allows you to attach up to 127 nodes without hubs and switches. FC-AL is a time-shared, full-bandwidth, distributed topology where each port includes the minimum necessary connection function. Workstations or servers can be connected to a single disk or a disk loop with either optical fibre or copper media depending on the distance requirement.
  • Page 7 (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Adaptec, Inc. AHA-F940/F950 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE...
  • Page 8 691 South Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035 © 1997, Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, record- ing or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc.,...

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