Adaptec ASA-7211C/F Installation Manual

Adaptec ASA-7211C/F Installation Manual

Iscsi adapter for initiator applications
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  • Page 1 NSTALLATION UIDE ASA-7211 iSCSI A DAPTER NITIATOR PPLICATIONS...
  • Page 2 Copyright ©2002 – 2004 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, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035.
  • Page 3 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (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. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE European Union Compliance Statement...
  • Page 4 Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Japanese Compliance (Voluntary Control Council Initiative) This equipment complies to class B Information Technology equipment based on VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interface).
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    System Requirements 1-5 Hardware Requirements 1-5 Supported iSCSI targets 1-5 Operating System Requirements 1-5 Using the Adaptec iSCSI Installation CD 1-6 Configuration Management Utilities Overview 1-6 About the Documentation 1-7 Installing the Adaptec iSCSI Adapter Installing the Driver in Existing Systems...
  • Page 6 ASA-7211C/F Installation Guide Creating an iSCSI-Bootable System Configuring the iSCSI Adapter BIOS 4-2 Overview 4-2 Using the iSCSISelect Utility 4-2 Installing the Driver with Windows 4-4 Creating a Driver Floppy Disk 4-4 Installing the OS and Driver 4-4 Installing the Module with Linux 4-5...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    In this Chapter... Kit Contents Adaptec iSCSI Adapter Features Adapter Illustrations Installation Overview System Requirements Using the Adaptec iSCSI Installation CD Configuration Management Utilities Overview About the Documentation ® The Adaptec Storage Accelerator (ASA) 7211 iSCSI storage adapter is a PCI Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that enables servers and storage systems to be used in iSCSI SANs using an Ethernet interconnect.
  • Page 8: Kit Contents

    Note: You need a copper (CAT 5 or CAT 6), or fiber, Ethernet cable. The cable is not included in the kit. Adaptec iSCSI Adapter Features The Adaptec iSCSI adapter features are summarized below: PCI compatible: PCI 2.2 compliant compatible with 3.3/5-V, 32/64-bit, 33/66-MHz slots Available in two connector configurations: ASA-7211C—Copper connector...
  • Page 9: Adapter Illustrations

    Adapter Illustrations The Adaptec iSCSI adapters are illustrated below. Note the difference in external connectors. One adapter has a copper connector; the other, a fiber connector. For LED details, see Appendix B, LEDs Copper connector For LED details, see Appendix B,...
  • Page 10: Installation Overview

    Appendix 1 Verify that the computer meets the requirements described in System Requirements on page 2 Gain familiarity with the contents of the Adaptec iSCSI installation CD. Read the Readme files for installation and compatibilities issues. 3 Install the Adaptec iSCSI adapter as described in...
  • Page 11: System Requirements

    At least 128 MB of RAM CD-ROM drive Copper (CAT 5 or CAT 6), or fiber, Ethernet cable. (Not included. Visit www.adaptec.com Supported iSCSI targets For the latest support information, refer to Operating System Requirements The computer must have one of the following compatible...
  • Page 12: Using The Adaptec Iscsi Installation Cd

    The Adaptec iSCSI installation CD contains the device drivers, configuration management software, user documentation, and SNMP extensions for the Adaptec iSCSI adapter. You can directly access directories and files on the Adaptec iSCSI installation CD. These include: Documentation—Contains the Readme text files and PDF files.
  • Page 13: About The Documentation

    Visit ask.adaptec.com adapter, driver, or configuration management utility. ASA-7211 iSCSI Adapter Installation Guide (This book)— Describes how to install the Adaptec iSCSI adapter, install the driver, and get started using the configuration management software. Browse to the Documentation iSCSI Configuration Manager for Windows Online Help—...
  • Page 14: Installing The Adaptec Iscsi Adapter

    Installing the Adaptec iSCSI Adapter To install the adapter in a PCI slot in a computer: 1 Before handling the board or any computer components, discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object such as the exposed metal parts on the back of the computer.
  • Page 15 ASA-7211C/F Installation Guide 5 Insert the adapter in the PCI expansion slot. Press the board firmly into the slot until it clicks into place. Note: Some ASA-7211 adapters are manufactured with jumpers “hanging,” but not installed, on jumper connectors J4 and J5. Do not install these jumpers.
  • Page 16: Installing The Driver In Existing Systems

    Installing the Driver in Existing Systems In this Chapter... Installing the Windows Driver Installing the Linux Module Now that you have installed the adapter in the computer and connected the Ethernet cables, you are ready to install the driver. When you are finished installing the driver, proceed to Configuring the iSCSI Note: If you already have an iSCSI adapter installed in the computer and you wish to update the driver, see...
  • Page 17: Installing The Windows Driver

    Installing the Driver in Windows NT 4.0 Installing the Driver in Windows Server 2003 To install the driver: Install the Adaptec iSCSI adapter according to the instructions Chapter Start Windows and log in with administrative privileges. The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard automatically detects the new hardware.
  • Page 18 11 Select Search for the best driver in these locations and select Include this location in the search. Deselect Search removable media. 12 Click Browse and locate the installation CD and then click Next. 13 If a warning message states that the software ... Windows Logo testing 14 On the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard window, click Finish.
  • Page 19: Installing The Driver In Windows 2000

    ASA-7211C/F Installation Guide Installing the Driver in Windows 2000 To install the driver: Install the Adaptec iSCSI adapter according to the instructions Chapter Start Windows and log in with administrative privileges. The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard automatically detects the new hardware.
  • Page 20 Installing the Driver in Existing Systems The driver has been installed. The system does not require rebooting. To verify the driver installation, open the Device Manager and view the driver, as shown below. ASA-7211 adapter When you are finished installing the driver, proceed to Chapter 5, Configuring the iSCSI System.
  • Page 21: Installing The Driver In Windows

    ASA-7211C/F Installation Guide Installing the Driver in Windows NT 4.0 To install the driver: Install the Adaptec iSCSI adapter according to the instructions Chapter Start Windows and log in with administrative privileges. Insert the Adaptec installation CD. Open the Windows Control Panel.
  • Page 22: Installing The Linux Module

    Linux Readme file located on the CD inside the RPM file. Installing the Module Using the RPM Package To install the module: Mount the Adaptec installation CD: for Red Hat mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom for SuSE mount /dev/cdrom /media/cdrom...
  • Page 23 ASA-7211C/F Installation Guide Run the configure script: ./configure If the kernel source is not in /usr/src/linux-2.4, run the configure script using the tree option: ./configure --tree=<path to source tree> For example, the following commands work: Red Hat SuSE Enterprise Server 8.0 SuSE 8.2 Professional...
  • Page 24: Installing To The Module Using The .Tar.gz Package

    Installing to the Module Using the .tar.gz Package To install the module: Mount the Adaptec installation CD: for Red Hat mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom for SuSE mount /dev/cdrom /media/cdrom Change to the cdrom directory: for Red Hat cd /mnt/cdrom/Linux for SuSE...
  • Page 25 ASA-7211C/F Installation Guide Run the configure script: ./configure If the kernel source is not in /usr/src/linux-2.4, run the configure script using the tree option: ./configure --tree=<path to source tree> For example, the following commands work: Red Hat SuSE Enterprise Server 8.0 SuSE 8.2 Professional...
  • Page 26: Creating An Iscsi-Bootable System

    Creating an iSCSI-Bootable System In this Chapter... Configuring the iSCSI Adapter BIOS Installing the Driver with Windows Installing the Module with Linux Now that you have installed the adapter in the computer and connected the Ethernet cables, you are ready to install your operating system and iSCSI driver so that the system boots from an iSCSI target.
  • Page 27: Configuring The Iscsi Adapter Bios

    ASA-7211C/F Installation Guide Configuring the iSCSI Adapter BIOS Overview Configuring the BIOS involves the following tasks: Optional—Configure the initiator by entering the iSCSI initiator name (iqn name), initiator IP address, and initiator subnet mask. Configure a single bootable target by entering the iSCSI portal name (iSCSI) and target IP address and making the target bootable.
  • Page 28 To create a single boot target entry, select Target Configuration > Add Targets and press Enter. a For the target name, choose one of the following: Type iSCSI as the target portal name. (recommended) Leave blank, and the utility automatically uses iSCSI. Enter the full iqn name.
  • Page 29: Installing The Driver With Windows

    Enter. The computer reads the disk. The Adaptec driver for your operating system, one of the following, is listed: Adaptec Windows Server 2003 1Gb iSCSI Miniport Driver Adaptec Windows 2000 1Gb iSCSI Miniport Driver Adaptec Windows NT 4.0 1Gb iSCSI Miniport Driver...
  • Page 30: Installing The Module With Linux

    Note: To create a module floppy disk, you need a separate computer with a functioning Linux operating system. To create the driver disk: Insert a blank, formatted floppy disk. Mount the Adaptec installation CD: for Red Hat mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom for SuSE mount /dev/cdrom /media/cdrom...
  • Page 31: Installing The Os And Module

    ASA-7211C/F Installation Guide Installing the OS and Module Restart the computer and boot from the Linux installation CD. For Red Hat—Insert the driver floppy disk you created in Creating a Module Floppy For SuSE Version 8.2 Professional—Press F3, then press Enter.
  • Page 32: Configuring The Iscsi System

    Using the iSCSI Configuration Manager – Windows only Using the iConfig Utility – Linux only Now that you have installed the Adaptec iSCSI adapter, Ethernet cables, and driver, you need to run the configuration management software to configure the iSCSI system.
  • Page 33: Using The Express Setup Wizard

    In addition, you need to verify that the targets are configured to recognize the initiator iSCSI name. The procedure for using the Express Setup wizard is as follows: Open the Control Panel and select Adaptec iSCSI Configuration Manager. You are prompted to enter a configuration file name or proceed with Express Setup.
  • Page 34 2 Choose an initiator iSCSI name. Adaptec recommends that you apply the default name. However, you can assign your own iSCSI name to the adapter if you uncheck Apply Default iSCSI Name and enter your own unique iSCSI name. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 35: Configuration Settings

    ASA-7211C/F Installation Guide 5 Select the method for target discovery, then click Next. 6 If you are satisfied with your configuration settings, click Finish. Otherwise, click Back to edit the appropriate configuration settings.
  • Page 36: Using The Iconfig Utility - Linux Only

    Configuration Tasks on page 5-7 Installing and Running the iConfig Utility To install and run iConfig on Red Hat: 1 Login as root. 2 To mount the Adaptec installation CD, type: for Red Hat mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom for SuSE mount /dev/cdrom /media/cdrom...
  • Page 37: Using Express Setup To Configure The Iscsi Adapter

    ASA-7211C/F Installation Guide Using Express Setup to Configure the iSCSI Adapter Now that you have started iConfig, you are ready to run iConfig Express Setup to configure the adapter (initiator). Note: In any menu, press Esc to get back to the previous menu.
  • Page 38: Changing The Iconfig Password

    ➣ 4. Routing, DNS, and ARP ➣ 5. Statistics, MIB, and Event Log ➣ 6. Firmware and ROM ➣ 7. User Logout and Login ➣ Password 8. Immediate Save Settings ➣ Configuring the iSCSI System . To adaptec page 5-6.
  • Page 39: Updating The Driver

    Updating the Driver In this Chapter... Updating the Windows Driver Updating the Linux Module This Appendix describes how to update the driver if you already have an iSCSI adapter installed in the computer. Updating the Windows Driver This section contains the following procedures: Updating the Driver in Windows Server 2003 Updating the Driver in Windows 2000 Installing the Driver in Windows NT 4.0...
  • Page 40 To verify the driver installation, open the Device Manager and view the driver, as shown on Note: If there are multiple adapters in the computer, you need to update each of them separately (including the Adaptec ASAMGMT Processor Device) to show the correct driver version for each device.
  • Page 41 Insert the disk containing the new driver. Open the Windows Device Manager. Expand SCSI & RAID controllers. Right-click the controller identified as an Adaptec Storage Accelerator 7211 and choose Properties. Select the Driver tab. Click Update Driver and then click Next.
  • Page 42: Updating The Driver In Windows Nt 4.0

    Double-click SCSI Adapters. Click the Drivers tab. Choose the appropriate driver from the list box. Click the controller identified as an Adaptec Storage Accelerator 7211. Click Remove and follow all Windows instructions. Windows will prompt you to reboot the computer.
  • Page 43: Updating The Linux Module

    Updating the Linux Module In order to update the Linux remove the old module prior to installing the new module. To remove the old module: 1 Verify that no devices are being used by the adapter. 2 Unmount all volumes from the adapter. If the module is loaded, use asa72xx...
  • Page 44 LEDs You can use the adapter LEDs to diagnose problems during system startup and as speed indicators during normal system operation. The following tables describe the LED functions. LED Diagnostics Definitions Flashing ASA-7211C LED Functions for Label on Reference Bracket Designator 1000 See the appropriate figure on...
  • Page 45 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA ©2002 – 2004 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Part Number: 513193-06, Ver. AC 01/04 MKL...

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