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- Page 1 S i m p l i f y SANblade 4000 Series User’s Guide 1-Gb iSCSI to PCI Host Bus Adapter IS0053301-00 A Page i...
- Page 2 Information furnished in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, QLogic Corporation assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. QLogic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction How to Use this Guide......General Description. - Page 4 SANblade 4000 Series User’s Guide 1-Gb iSCSI to PCI Host Bus Adapter Section 4 Windows NT Driver Installation Supported Features .......
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Page 7: Introduction
Section 1 Introduction How to Use this Guide This user’s guide is for the SANblade QLA4000-DEV iSCSI host bus adapter (HBA). This guide contains installation instructions for the hardware (QLA4000-DEV), supported software drivers, and the SANblade Control IX GUI. Install these components in the following order: 1. -
Page 8: Features
1 – Introduction Features Features Compliance with PCI Local Bus Specification revision 2.2 Supports iSCSI standards with soft upgrades as the standard evolves 32/64-bit, 33/66-MHz universal PCI 1-Gbps, full-duplex Ethernet Complete TCP/IP protocol off-load iSCSI initiator and target modes Jumper selectable to copper or fiber optic gigabit Ethernet interface: RJ45 gigabit Ethernet connector Small form factor (LC) fiber optic connector Contact Information... -
Page 9: Part I
Part I Hardware This part of the SANblade 4000 User’s Guide describes the host bus adapters (HBAs) and how to install and configure them. See the section that corresponds to your HBA. Section QLA4000-DEV ISO053301-00 A... - Page 10 I – Hardware ISO053301-00 A...
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Page 11: Qla4000-Dev
Section 2 QLA4000-DEV QLA4000-DEV Components Figure 2-1 identifies the QLA4000-DEV components referenced throughout this section. Each QLA4000-DEV has a unique serial number; its location on the HBA is noted figure 2-1. Take a minute to write down the serial number of the QLA4000-DEV. SERIAL NUMBER LED1 Figure 2-1. -
Page 12: Leds
2 – QLA4000-DEV Installation in the Computer 2.1.1 LEDs Figure 2-2 identifies and describes the activity of QLA4000-DEV LEDs. Amber LED (LNK): ON = link established OFF = no link found Green LED (ACT): ON = receive/transmit activity OFF = no activity GREEN LED AMBER LED Figure 2-2. - Page 13 2 – QLA4000-DEV Installation in the Computer CAUTION! The QLA4000-DEV contains parts that can be damaged by ESD. Before handling the QLA4000-DEV, use standard methods to discharge static electricity. Keep the QLA4000-DEV in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install it. Place the HBA on the bag when you examine or configure it.
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Page 14: Specifications
2 – QLA4000-DEV Specifications 7. Secure the QLA4000-DEV to the chassis. Follow the PC manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Connect the appropriate cable from the devices to the corresponding connector. 9. Carefully reinstall the computer cover. Insert and tighten the computer cover screws. -
Page 15: Software
Part II Software This part of the SANblade 4000 Series User’s Guide describes how to install the software drivers for the supported operating systems. Software Section Windows 2000 driver Windows NT driver Before you install the software drivers, you need to locate and download the appropriate drivers for your operating system. - Page 16 II – Software II-2 IS0053301-00 A...
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Page 17: Windows 2000 Driver Installation
Section 3 Windows 2000 Driver Installation (QL4000.SYS) Supported Features The Windows 2000 driver (QL4000.sys) supports the iSCSI features provided by the QLogic QLA4000-DEV iSCSI PCI HBA. Driver Files The following files are provided for installation of the Windows 2000 driver: \W2K\QLOGIC—Diskette identification file \W2K\TXTSETUP.OEM—Driver installation script for text mode installation \W2K\W2K\OEMSETUP.INF—Driver installation script... -
Page 18: Installing The Driver
3 – Windows 2000 Driver Installation Installing the Driver Installing the Driver This section is divided into the following three sections: Initial OS Installation with the QLA4000-DEV as an Add-on Adding the QLA4000-DEV to the Existing OS Updating the Existing Driver NOTE: The system cannot boot from the device attached to the QLA4000-DEV. -
Page 19: Adding The Qla4000-Dev To The Existing Os
3 – Windows 2000 Driver Installation Installing the Driver 3.4.2 Adding the QLA4000-DEV to the Existing OS Perform the following steps to add the QL4000.SYS driver to an existing Windows 2000 system: 1. Install the QLA4000-DEV in the appropriate slot on your computer (see section 2.2). -
Page 20: Updating The Existing Driver
3 – Windows 2000 Driver Installation Removing the Driver 3.4.3 Updating the Existing Driver Perform the following steps if the QL4000.SYS driver is already installed and you want to install an updated version of the driver: 1. To start the Device Manager, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, double-click the System applet, select the Hardware tab, and click the Device Manager button. -
Page 21: System Registry Parameters
3 – Windows 2000 Driver Installation System Registry Parameters NOTE: You do not have to use the Device Manager or the Hardware Wizard to uninstall the QLA4000-DEV. After you have removed the QLA4000-DEV and restarted your computer, Windows 2000 recognizes that it has been removed. -
Page 22: Numberofrequests
3 – Windows 2000 Driver Installation System Registry Parameters 3.6.2 NumberofRequests Windows 2000 supports the NumberOfRequests registry parameter to specify the maximum number of outstanding requests per HBA. When the QLogic driver is installed, the registry is automatically updated with this parameter set to a value of 150 (96h). -
Page 23: Windows Nt Driver Installation
Section 4 Windows NT Driver Installation (QL4000.SYS) Supported Features The Windows NT driver (QL4000.sys) supports the iSCSI features provided by the QLogic QLA4000-DEV iSCSI PCI HBA. This driver works with the Windows NT (x86) release with SP6. Earlier versions of Windows NT and SP are not supported. Driver Files The following files are provided for installation of the Windows NT driver: \NT4\QLOGIC—Diskette identification file... -
Page 24: Initial Os Installation With The Qla4000-Dev As An Add-On Device
4 – Windows NT Driver Installation Installing the Driver 4.4.1 Initial OS Installation with the QLA4000-DEV as an Add-on Device NOTE: The system cannot boot from a device attached to the QLA4000; consequently, the OS cannot be installed on the device attached to the QLA4000. -
Page 25: Updating The Existing Driver
4 – Windows NT Driver Installation System Registry Parameters 4.4.3 Updating the Existing Driver Perform the following steps if the QL4000.SYS driver is already installed and you want to install an updated version of the driver: 1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, then click Command Prompt. 2. -
Page 26: Maximumsglist
4 – Windows NT Driver Installation System Registry Parameters 4.6.1 MaximumSGList Windows NT includes enhanced scatter/gather list support for doing large SCSI I/O transfers. Windows NT supports up to 256 scatter/gather segments of 4096 bytes each, allowing transfers up to 1,048,576 bytes. NOTE: The OEMSETUP.INF file automatically updates the registry to support 33 scatter/gather segments. -
Page 27: Largeluns
4 – Windows NT Driver Installation Additional Notes 4.6.3 LargeLuns Windows NT with service pack 4 or higher supports 255 LUNs. Through the SCSI Miniport driver, set the LargeLuns parameter in the registry. The QLogic OEMSETUP.INF file has this registry enabled. Additional Notes To ensure correct driver function, the driver changes some of the system-related registry entries in the OEMSETUP.INF file during driver installation, for example,... - Page 28 4 – Windows NT Driver Installation Additional Notes IS0053301-00 A...
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Page 29: Sanblade Control Ix
Part III SANblade Control IX This part of the SANblade 4000 Series User’s Guide describes the SANblade Control IX GUI, a stand-alone application for configuring your QLA4000 HBA, referred to as HBA or adapter. Section 5 contains the following information:... - Page 30 III – SANblade Control IX III-2 IS0053301-00 A...
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Page 31: Sanblade Control Ix
Section 5 SANblade Control IX Introduction The QLA4000-DEV includes the SANblade Control IX GUI. The SANblade Control IX GUI interface runs on the Windows NT and Windows 2000 operating systems. SANblade Control IX configures the QLA4000-DEV that resides in the host PC and allows you to: Set the QLA4000-DEV’s basic configuration (IP address, iSCSI name, etc.) Enter iSCSI target information (IP addresses of targets to which you want... -
Page 32: Selection Tabs
5 – SANblade Control IX Operation 5.3.1 Selection Tabs The SANblade Control IX selection tabs are summarized in the following paragraphs. Use the HBA Options tabbed page first to set basic QLA4000-DEV information, such as IP address, iSCSI alias, etc. You can also view firmware configuration values and upgrade the firmware (see figure 5-1). -
Page 33: Target Settings Tabbed Page
5 – SANblade Control IX Operation Target Settings is the primary tabbed page for interactive use. Use this page to select iSCSI targets (see figure 5-2). Figure 5-2. Target Settings Tabbed Page IS0053301-00 A... -
Page 34: Target Information Tabbed Page
5 – SANblade Control IX Operation The Target Information tabbed page provides information about iSCSI targets (you cannot configure iSCSI targets on this page) (see figure 5-3). Figure 5-3. Target Information Tabbed Page IS0053301-00 A... -
Page 35: Hba Information Tabbed Page
5 – SANblade Control IX Operation The HBA Information tabbed page is for information only. It provides code versions, etc. (see figure 5-4). Figure 5-4. HBA Information Tabbed Page The Statistics tabbed page is reserved for future use. IS0053301-00 A... -
Page 36: Configuring The Qla4000-Dev
5 – SANblade Control IX Operation 5.3.2 Configuring the QLA4000-DEV The first step in using SANblade Control IX is to configure the QLA4000-DEV. After starting SANblade Control IX (see step 5 section 5.2), double-click the name of your host PC (left side of the screen), then highlight the QLA4000-DEV’s iSCSI name (see figure 5-5). -
Page 37: Hba Options With Network Tabbed Page
5 – SANblade Control IX Operation Figure 5-6. HBA Options with Network Tabbed Page Entering the following information in the HBA Options tabbed page is optional: Gateway information iSCSI alias (the default is none) iSCSI name (the default is per the iSCSI standard, you can change it). Firmware configuration settings (viewing): From the Select Options list, click Firmware. -
Page 38: Configuring Targets
5 – SANblade Control IX Operation 5.3.3 Configuring Targets After configuring the QLA4000-DEV, you can enter iSCSI targets you want to discover. Start SANblade Control IX (see step 5 section 5.2), select your host and HBA, then click the Target Settings tab. When the QLA4000-DEV arrives from the factory, there are no targets listed. -
Page 39: Firmware Upgrade
5 – SANblade Control IX Operation 3. Enter the IP address of the target to which you want to connect. This target must support the SendTargets command. 4. Leave the iSCSI Name field blank. 5. Click Save. The QLA4000-DEV does the following: a. -
Page 40: Update Firmware Dialog Boxes
5 – SANblade Control IX Operation To upgrade the firmware, follow these steps: 1. Start SANblade Control IX: click Start, select Programs, select the install group (the default is QLogic), then click SANblade Control IX. 2. Select your HBA. 3. Click the HBA Options tab. 4. -
Page 41: Default Parameters
5 – SANblade Control IX Operation 5.3.5 Default Parameters Table 5-1 lists the initial login parameters sent during discovery session login. Table 5-1. Initial Login Parameters, Discovery Session Parameter Setting InitiatorName Inq-2000-04.com.qlogic.qla-4000.snXXXXXXXX SessionType discovery InitiatorAlias theConfiguredAlias Table 5-2 lists the initial login parameters sent during normal session login. Table 5-2. - Page 42 5 – SANblade Control IX Operation 5-12 IS0053301-00 A...