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USER'S
GUIDE
LSI7202CP CompactPCI
Dual Channel
2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel
Host Adapter
F e b r u a r y 2 0 0 2
Version 1.0
®
DB15-000228-00

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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE LSI7202CP CompactPCI Dual Channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel Host Adapter F e b r u a r y 2 0 0 2 Version 1.0 ® DB15-000228-00...

  • Page 2: Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices

    LSI Logic Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by LSI Logic Corporation.
  • Page 3 LSI Logic Corporation. LSI Logic products are not intended for use in life-support appliances, devices, or systems. Use of any LSI Logic product in such applications without written consent of the appropriate LSI Logic officer is prohibited.
  • Page 4 LSI Logic; nor does the purchase or use of a product from LSI Logic convey a license under any patent rights, copyrights, trademark rights, or any other of the intellectual property rights of LSI Logic or third parties.
  • Page 5 Preface This book is the user’s guide for the LSI Logic LSI7202CP CompactPCI Dual Channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel Host Adapter. It includes instructions for installing this adapter with regard to cold and hot installations and provides this adapter’s specifications.
  • Page 6 When an underscore appears in an italicized string next to a command, enter a user-supplied item of the type called for with no spaces. Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    BIOS Features BIOS Features 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5 Troubleshooting LSI7202CP CompactPCI Dual Channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel Host Adapter vii Cold Installation Preparation Hot Installation Preparation Installation Cold Environment Extraction Hot Environment Extraction Features Hardware and Software Support Fibre Channel Cable Assemblies Bus Interfaces Technical Specifications...
  • Page 8 Specifications Power Requirements Error Messages viii Contents nonvolatileMethod 1 – Using the show-devs Command Method 2 - Using the probe-scsi-all Command Installing the itmpt Sun SPARC Solaris Driver Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. 4-10...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Installing/Extracting The Lsi7202Cp Host Adapter

    Step 3. Press the power switch on the system’s status panel to power Step 4. Verify that the system’s power LED is OFF, which indicates that LSI7202CP Compact PCI Dual Channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel Host Adapter 1-1 system’s service manual, to shut down and halt the system.

  • Page 10: Hot Installation Preparation

    Step 2. Refer to the system’s documentation for instructions on how to Step 3. Remove the filler panel from the slot you selected. Step 4. Push on the red release button and open the LSI7202CP card’s Step 5. Pull back the ejection lever and slide the card into the Step 6.

  • Page 11: Extracting The Lsi7202Cp

    1.2 Extracting the LSI7202CP The LSI7202CP is a component that you can extract from a hot-swap compliant system without interrupting the operation of the system. You can also extract the adapter if installing it in a cold environment after you power down the system.
  • Page 12 Installing/Extracting the LSI7202CP Host Adapter Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 13: Host Adapter Characteristics

    Section 2.1, “General Description,” page 2-1 Section 2.2, “Technical Characteristics,” page 2-3 2.1 General Description The LSI7202CP is a CompactPCI dual channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel host adapter. The following sections describe the features of and the hardware and software support for the LSI7202CP.

  • Page 14: Fibre Channel Cable Assemblies

    Before you use the LSI7202CP, make sure your system meets the specific hardware and software requirements as shown in Table 2.1 Component For Solaris SPARC hardware environments Hardware Software Firmware For Intel IA-32 or IA-64 hardware environments Hardware Software Firmware 2.1.3 Fibre Channel Cable Assemblies...

  • Page 15: Technical Characteristics

    2.2 Technical Characteristics This section provides information about the CompactPCI, PCI, and Fibre Channel interfaces on the LSI7202CP. It also includes information about the physical, electrical, and the thermal/atmospheric characteristics of the LSI7202CP. Figure 2.1 Figure 2.1 Port 0 and Port 1...
  • Page 16 2.2.1.3 Fibre Channel Interface The Fibre Channel interface for the LSI7202CP is also contained within the LSIFC929 Dual Channel Fibre Channel I/O Controller. The LSIFC929 controller provides a direct interface to Fibre Channel. This controller generates timing and protocol in compliance with the Fibre Channel standard.

  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    2.2.2.2 Physical Characteristics The LSI7202CP fits the 3U Eurocard form factor of 160.00 mm x 100.00 mm, as defined in the CompactPCI Specification, Revision 3.0. The component height on the top and bottom of the LSI7202CP follows Revision 3.0 of the CompactPCI Specification, Revision 2.2 of the PCI...
  • Page 18 The design of the LSI7202CP minimizes electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge. The LSI7202CP carries the BSMI, CE mark, FCC Self- Certification log, Canadian Compliance Statement, VCCI, and meets the requirements of FCC Class A.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Bios Features

    3.1.1.1 Intel BIOS Features The LSI Logic FC Intel BIOS features support: Selection and configuration for up to 256 adapters LSI7202CP CompactPCI Dual Channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel Host Adapter 3-1 Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 20: Starting The Intel Bios Configuration Utility

    3.1.2 Starting the Intel BIOS Configuration Utility The LSI Logic Intel BIOS allows you to change the default configuration of your host adapters, using the embedded BIOS Configuration Utility. When the BIOS loads, the following message appears on your monitor: Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility...

  • Page 21: Using The Intel Bios Configuration Utility

    This area provides static general help text information. 3.1.3.1 Main Menu When you invoke the LSI Logic Intel BIOS Configuration Utility, the Main menu appears. This screen displays a scrolling list of up to 256 host adapters in the system and information about each of them.
  • Page 22 Home/End keys to scroll to columns cur- rently not displayed. The scroll indicator on the bottom of the menu shows where the cursor is relative to the first and last columns. Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 23: Exiting The Intel Bios Configuration Utility

    The Boot Adapter List menu specifies the order in which adapters boot when more than one LSI Logic host adapter is in a system. You can select up to four of the total adapters in a system as bootable; however, you can use only one of the four “active”...

  • Page 24: Fcode

    This returns you to the Main menu. This option exits the configuration and automatically reboots your system. If you reboot the system without properly exiting from this utility, some changes may not take effect. Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 25 /pci@8,700000/scsi@6 Target 6 Unit 0 Removable Read Only device PLEXTOR CD-ROM PX-20TS If the Fibre Channel devices on your LSI Logic adapter are not identified by your system, check the following: 1. Is the Fibre Channel enclosure powered ON? BIOS Features Copyright ©...
  • Page 26 /SUNW,UltraSPARC-III@0,0 /virtual-memory /memory@m0,0 /aliases /options /openprom /chosen /packages /upa@8,480000/SUNW,ffb@0,0 /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@2 /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1,1 /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1 /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@2/disk /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@2/tape /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1,1/disk /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1,1/tape /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1/disk /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1/tape /pci@8,700000/scsi@6,1/tape /pci@8,700000/scsi@6,1/disk Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 27 /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1 identifies the first Fibre Channel interface on an LSI Logic LSIFC929- based adapter /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1,1 identifies the second Fibre Channel interface on an LSI Logic LSIFC929-based adapter An LSI Logic LSIFC909-based adapter shows only one such Fibre Channel device Note: If these devices are not listed, check that the adapter is correctly installed, and re-seat the adapter if necessary.
  • Page 28 02001030 00000000 00000000 00000000 00100000 1.00.16 scsi-2 IntraServer,fc 00000000 00000001 00010000 00000001 00000040 00000010 00000008 0000001e 00000621 000013e9 00000001 00000621 00001000 Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. 6615 6258 6258...
  • Page 29 I/Os processed by the chip, unless 160 microseconds has passed since the host was last interrupted. Although LSI Logic has determined that these settings are optimal for a wide variety of situations, your own I/O load may benefit from a deeper queue or a longer timeout.
  • Page 30 It is not sufficient to execute the reset-all command. <- command with no arguments prints help The system must be power cycled for the changes to take effect. It is not sufficient to execute the reset-all command. Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 31 Under certain configurations, such as when the Fibre Channel disk is the boot device of a system, it may be preferable to lock a target disk to a unit number. LSI Logic Fcode allows the system administrator to write a nonvolatile map of IDs to the Fibre Channel controller.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Entry 1 has been deleted from the table, and the table is now empty. 3.2 Troubleshooting The LSI Logic Intel BIOS Configuration Utility is a powerful tool. If, while using it, you somehow disable all of your controllers, pressing Ctrl-A or Ctrl-E after memory initialization during reboot allows you to re-enable and reconfigure.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Solaris Software Requirements

    Section 4.3, “itmpt Device Driver,” page 4-4 4.1 Device Driver Software Requirements To support the device drivers for the LSI7202CP, you must have the itmpt driver for your operating system installed. After they are installed, the boards have device paths similar to this...

  • Page 34: Nonvolatilemethod 1 - Using The Show-Devs Command

    Step 1. Access the ok prompt. Step 2. The system displays output similar to this: /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1 identifies the first Fibre Channel interface on an LSI Logic LSIFC929- based adapter. /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1,1 identifies the second Fibre Channel interface on an LSI Logic...

  • Page 35: Method 2 - Using The Probe-Scsi-All Command

    Verifying the Installation Type the probe-scsi-all command: Disk DDRS-34560D Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. DC1B 6615 6258 6258 6258 6258...

  • Page 36: Itmpt Device Driver

    If the Fibre Channel disks on your LSI Logic adapter are not identified by your system, check the following: 1. Is the Fibre Channel enclosure powered ON? 2. Does the LED on the adapter indicate LINK? (note that LINK is only valid after the device is probed) 3.
  • Page 37 2 package pathnames are already properly installed. ## Verifying disk space requirements. ## Checking for conflicts with packages already installed. ## Checking for setuid/setgid programs. itmpt Device Driver Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. Figure 4.1...
  • Page 38 If you change the disk drive configuration of your machine, it may be necessary to issue the command: touch /reconfigure and then reboot the system to allow the system to detect and correctly install your new disks. Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 39 4.3.1.2 Network Installation Procedure If you are using your LSI Logic adapter to support your Sparc Solaris system disk, you must install the Solaris operating system using a network install. This section describes a complete installation of the Solaris operating system to a client system using LSI Logic adapters for the system disk.
  • Page 40 Notes: Running the install.sh script this way copies and installs the LSI Logic drivers into the Tools/Boot/ area of the boot files and allows LSI Logic adapters to be booted for installation using the bootserver. Adding Clients to Your Boot/Install Server – For each machine that...
  • Page 41 This script copies and installs the drivers from the boot server to the newly created Solaris installation. After this script is run, the LSI Logic device driver installation is complete and the system can be rebooted.

  • Page 42: Error Messages

    This is a fatal error that is not recoverable. Please report this error to technical support. The adapter is not a valid LSI Logic adapter licensed for use with Solaris systems. Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 43 The driver was unable to allocate the memory needed during initialization. You may have run out of available memory. The driver had a problem when attempting to unload itself. This is a fatal error. Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. – – 4-11...
  • Page 44 4-12 Solaris Software Requirements Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 45: Appendix A Glossary Of Terms And Abbreviations

    Channel A point-to-point link, the main task of which is to transport data from one point to another. LSI7202CP CompactPCI Dual Channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel Host Adapter A-1 Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 46 Lowest level of the FC Physical standard, covering the physical characteristics of the interface and media. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 34.5 pc Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. 4.333 pc 48.583 p 52.5 pc...
  • Page 47 HIPPI High Performance Parallel Interface, an 800 Mbits/s interface to supercomputer networks (formerly known as high speed channel) developed by ANSI. 34.5 pc Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. 4.333 pc 48.583 p 52.5 pc...
  • Page 48 “Node” port, a FC defined hardware entity at the node end of a link. NL_Port An N_Port that contains arbitrated loop functions. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 34.5 pc Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. 4.333 pc 48.583 p 52.5 pc...
  • Page 49 CPU. Information can be written to and read from RAM. The contents of RAM are lost when the computer is turned off. 34.5 pc Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. 4.333 pc 48.583 p 52.5 pc...
  • Page 50 Synchronous data transfers are negotiated between the SCSI host adapter and each SCSI device. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 34.5 pc Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. 4.333 pc 48.583 p 52.5 pc...
  • Page 51 A technical committee of the Accredited Standards Committee X3, titled X3T9 I/O Interfaces. It is tasked with developing standards for moving data in and out of central computers. 34.5 pc Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. 4.333 pc 48.583 p 52.5 pc...
  • Page 52 3.75 pc 10.25 pc 11.25 pc 38.25 pc 34.5 pc 4.333 pc 44.25 pc 48.583 p Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. 52.5 pc...
  • Page 53 FCC Class A FCC Self-Certification log LSI7202CP CompactPCI Dual Channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel Host Adapter floppy disk installation itmpt device driver form factor Fusion-MPT heat sink host adapter installation...
  • Page 54 UL flammability rating UnixWare VCCI volcheck IX-2 Index Copyright © 2001, 2002 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 55: Customer Feedback

    Please include your name, phone number, fax number, and company address so that we may contact you directly for clarification or additional information. Thank you for your help in improving the quality of our documents. LSI7202CP CompactPCI Dual Channel 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel Host Adapter...
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  • Page 58 You can find a current list of our U.S. distributors, international distributors, and sales offices and design resource centers on our web site at http://www.lsilogic.com/contacts/na_salesoffices.html...

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