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Thank you very much for purchasing the N8403-034 8G Fibre Channel Controller. This is a guide to the safe and proper use of the N8403-034 8G Fibre Channel Controller (hereafter, this product). Be sure to read this guide before handling this controller. Please refer to this document if there is something that you do not understand or a problem occurs while using this controller.
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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 controller from if you have any questions or find mistakes or omissions.
Keep this operation manual 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 controller. Safety Symbols Follow all instructions in this User's Guide to ensure the safe operation of this controller This guide explains what areas pose a danger, what may result from not following safety instructions and how...
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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CAUTION Avoid installation in extreme temperature conditions. Immediately after the server is powered off, its internal components such as hard disks are very hot. Leave the server until its internal components fully cool down before installing/removing any component. Connect firmly. Please connect the product to the computer firmly.
Do not drop or hit the product. Doing so can lead to malfunction or failure. Please read this manual, CPU Blade manual and “N8403-034 Setup Card” for Fibre Channel Driver, and handle the product correctly. Please read the user's manual of the CPU Blade before install this product. When installing the product, insert the product firmly into the Mezzanine slot.
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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 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.
About This Manual This manual explains how to setup and use the N8403-034 8G Fibre Channel Controller correctly. Be sure to read this manual before using the product, and keep the manual in a safe place after reading it. If the product is transferred to a third party, please transfer this manual along with it.
Packing Box Contents There are various other accessories included in the packing box besides this controller. Please refer to the packing list accompanying the box to make sure that all parts are included. Contact the dealer that you bought this controller from if any parts are missing or damaged. Lifetime This product has a product lifetime of five years.
4-1.本製品の取り付け 次に示す手順に従って本製品を CPU ブレードに取り付けます。 注意 高温に注意する CPU ブレードの電源を OFF にした直後は、装置内の部品が高温になっています。十分に冷めたこ とを確認してから取り付け/取り外しを行ってください。 確実に接続する CPU ブレードに取り付ける際は確実に接続してください。中途半端に取り付けると接触不良を起 こし、発煙や発火の原因となるおそれがあります。 1. 本製品を取り付ける CPU ブレードの電源が OFF(POWER ランプ消灯)になっていることを確認し ます。 CPU ブレードの電源が ON(POWER ランプ点灯)になっている場合は、各オペレー ティングシステムの電源 OFF の処理を行った後、CPU ブレードの電源を OFF に 重要 してください。 2. CPU ブレードの説明書に従ってブレード収納ユニットから本製品を取り付ける CPU ブレードを 取り出します。...
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4> メニューが表示された後、Fibre Channel 装置を接続したポートに対応する番号を選択し、情報画面 を表示させてください。 Adapter 01: PCI Bus, Device, Function (30,00,00) LPe1205-N: I/O Base: 3000 Firmware Version: US1.11A5 Port Name: 10000000 C92B6B74 Node Name: 20000000 C92B6B74 Topology: Auto Topology: Loop First (Default) The BIOS for this adapter is Disabled Configure Boot Devices Configure This Adapter's Parameters Enter a Selection: _...
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7> Boot デバイスを選択してください。 Boot デバイスは必ず LUN0 のデバイスを選択してください。 重要 デバイスを選択すると、次の様にデバイスの LUN の開始番号入力画面が表示されます。 DID:011100 WWPN:21000000 4C123456 Enter two digits of starting LUN (Hex):_ <Esc> to Previous Menu 8> LUN 開始番号は 00(LUN0 の意味)を入力してください。入力するとデバイスの LUN 選択画面が表示さ れます。 Adapter 01: S_ID:000001 PCI Bus, Device, Function (30,00,00) DID:011100 WWPN:21000000 4C123456 LUN:00 iStorage 1000...
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10> 1(WWPN での指定)を入力してください。 入力されると Boot デバイスの設定画面が再度表示されます。 リストの一番上が「USED」となっていることを確認してください。 Adapter 01: S_ID:000001 PCI Bus, Device, Function (30,00,00) The Boot Device is: DID: 000000 WWPN:20000000 4C123456 LUN:00 List of Saved Boot Devices: 1. Used DID:000000 WWPN:21000000 4C123456 LUN:00 Primary Boot 2. Unused DID:000000 WWPN:00000000 00000000 LUN:00 3.
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Enable Press 1, Disable Press 2:_ Enter <x> to Exit <Esc> to Previous Menu 15> これで、Fibre Channel 装置へ OS をインストール開始する準備が整いました。 x(Exit)を入力して CPU ブレードを再起動し、OS のインストールを実施してください。 Fibre Channel 装置への OS インストールにつきましては CPU ブレードに付属の説明 書および「N8403-034 Fibre Channel コントローラ ドライバインストール手順書」 重要 (本製品添付 CD-ROM 媒体収録)を参照の上、必要に応じて本製品を購入された販 売店または保守サービス会社にお問い合わせください。 - 31 -...
Humidity 20 - 80 % 1-2. Features The N8403-034 8G Fibre Channel Controller is a Fibre Channel host bus adapter card. Do not connect this product to a CPU Blade or Fibre Channel device that is not recommended by NEC Corporation. If the product is connected to a CPU Blade or...
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. Name Remarks 8G Fibre Channel Controller This product. Getting Started Guide Driver CD Include this Guide and “N8406-034 Setup Card”...
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(1) Fixing screw Screw to fix this product to the spacer of CPU Blade. (2)IEEE Address (Port0/Port1) IEEE Address of the product is displayed by this label. The IEEE address correspond to the lower 12 figures of Worldwide Name(WWN) of the product Hint (3) Mezzanine connector...
Label WWPN address on the Blade management sheet. Install the CPU Blade -> page 32 Install the CPU Blade in the Blade Enclosure. Explained in the “N8403-034 Setup Card” for Fibre Channel Driver, Install the driver -> See “N8403-034 Setup Card”...
4-1. Install the Card Install this product in the CPU Blade following the steps described on the next step. CAUTION Avoid installation in extreme temperature conditions. Immediately after the CPU Blade is powered off, its internal components such as hard disks are very hot.
4-4. 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 user's manual of the CPU Blade and “N8403-034 Setup Card” for Fibre Channel Driver,...
5. Troubleshooting 5-1. Troubleshooting Error message is displayed at boot Refer to the user's manual of CPU Blade for details of error messages. If you feel the Mezzanine slot where this product is attached is the cause of the error, please check the following items;...
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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 CPU Blade. Also, refer to the User’s Guide that came with the Fibre Channel device, and other manuals of applications you use.
Appendix Boot from Fibre Channel device You can install and start up an operating system on the connected Fibre Channel device from this product. You need to change this product’s BIOS settings to this. Follow the instructions below to make correct settings.
Change BIOS settings When you have done all of above-mentioned preparations, follow the instructions below to change this product’s BIOS settings (registering Boot device and enabling Boot BIOS). 1> Confirm that the CPU Blade system is properly connected with the Fiber Channel device. Then, turn on the CPU Blade.
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4> When the menu is displayed, select the number corresponding to the port connected to the Fibre Channel device. Then, you see the information window. Adapter 01: PCI Bus, Device, Function (30,00,00) LPe1205-N: I/O Base: 3000 Firmware Version: US1.11A5 Port Name: 10000000 C92B6B74 Node Name: 20000000 C92B6B74 Topology: Auto Topology: Loop First (Default) The BIOS for this adapter is Disabled...
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7> Select a Boot device. Make sure to select LUN 0 device for the Boot device. Important When you have selected a device, you see a window to enter a starting number for the device’s LUNs like: DID:011100 WWPN:21000000 4C123456 Enter two digits of starting LUN (Hex):_ <Esc>...
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10> Enter 1(via WWPN). Then, you see Boot device’s settings window again. Confirm that the top item on the list is “USED”. Adapter 01: S_ID:000001 PCI Bus, Device, Function (30,00,00) The Boot Device is: DID: 000000 WWPN:20000000 4C123456 LUN:00 List of Saved Boot Devices: 1.
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15> Now, you have made settings to start installing an operating system on your Fibre Channel device. Enter “x” (Exit) to reboot CPU Blade and start installation. Refer to the user's manual of the CPU Blade and “N8403-034 Setup Card” for Fibre Channel Driver, how to install an operating system on Fibre Channel device. Important Contact your sales agent if necessary.