Extended Firmware Settings; Connection Options - Qlogic SANblade 2300 Series User Manual


NOTE: The driver being loaded must support this setting. If the driver does
not support this setting, the result is the same as Disabled
regardless of the setting. Leaving this option enabled guaranties a
certified combination of software driver and RISC firmware.
Enable Database Updates. When enabled, this setting allows the software
to save the loop configuration information in flash memory when the system
powers down. The default is No.
Disable Database Load. When enabled, the device database is read from
the Registry during driver initialization. When disabled, the device database
is created dynamically during driver initialization. The default is No.
NOTE: This option usually applies to the Windows NT and Windows 2000
operating environments.
IOCB Allocation. This setting specifies the maximum number of buffers
from the firmware's buffer pool that are allocated to any one port. The default
is 256 buffers.
Extended Error Logging. This setting provides additional error and debug
information to the operating system. When Enabled, events are logged into
the Windows NT/Windows 2000 Event Viewer. The default is Disabled.
2.3.2.6

Extended Firmware Settings

From the Configuration Settings menu in Fast!UTIL, select Extended Firmware
Settings. The default settings for the QLA2340/2340L HBA are listed in
and described in the following paragraphs.
Setting
Extended Control Block
RIO Operation Mode

Connection Options

Class 2 Service
ACK0
Fibre Channel Tape Support
Fibre Channel Confirm
Command Reference Number
Read Transfer Ready
Response Timer
FC2354601-00 A
Table 2-3. Extended Firmware Settings
Options
Enabled, Disabled
0, 1, 2, 3, 4
0, 1, 2
Enabled, Disabled
Enabled, Disabled
Enabled, Disabled
Enabled, Disabled
Enabled, Disabled
Enabled, Disabled
0–255
2 – QLA2340/2340L
Fast!UTIL
table 2-3
Default
Enabled
0
2
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
0
2-9