Chapter 3. Fibre Channel Pci Adapter; General Checkout; Hardware Problems; System Configuration Problems - IBM TotalStorage DS4000 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 3. Fibre Channel PCI Adapter

Note: The PD maps found in the IBM TotalStorage DS4000 Problem Determination
The fibre channel PCI adapter (FRU 01K7354) is compatible with the following
IBM products:
v Type 3523 fibre channel hub and GBIC (see Chapter 2 on page 3)
v Type 3526 fibre channel RAID controller (see Chapter 6 on page 21)
v Type 2109 fibre channel switch
v Type 3534 managed hub
The IBM TotalStorage DS4000 Problem Determination Guide provides detailed
configuration information for advanced users who want to use IBM Fast!UTIL to
customize the configuration of the fibre channel PCI adapter (FRU 01K7354).

General checkout

The following three basic types of problems can cause the fibre channel PCI
adapter to function incorrectly:
v Hardware problems
v System configuration problems
v Fibre channel problems

Hardware problems

The following list will help you determine whether a problem was caused by the
hardware:
v Verify that all of the adapters are installed securely.
v Verify that all of the cables are connected securely to the correct connectors. Be
v Verify that the fibre channel PCI adapter is installed correctly and seated firmly
v Verify that all peripheral devices are properly powered on. See the IBM

System configuration problems

To determine whether a problem was caused by the system configuration, check
the system board to make sure it is configured properly (see the appropriate IBM
TotalStorage DS4000 Product Installation Guide).

Fibre channel problems

To determine whether a problem was caused by the fibre channel, verify that all of
the FC devices were powered on before you powered on the server.

Additional service information

The following information supports the fibre channel PCI adapter.
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Guide provide you with additional diagnostic aids.
sure that the SC connectors that attach from the J1 connector on the fibre
channel PCI adapter to the device are connected correctly.
in the expansion slot.
TotalStorage DS4000 Problem Determination Guide for information about how to
use IBM Fast!UTIL to display attached devices.
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