Adaptec 9210LP Service manual

USER’S
REFERENCE
ADAPTEC FIBRE CARD 9210LP
2 GIGABIT FIBRE CHANNEL HOST BUS ADAPTER

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Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP
User’s Reference

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Contents
Overview 1
Features 2
Contents of Kit 4
Optical Single 4
Optical Kit 4
Copper Kit 4
System Requirements 5
For All Systems 5
For Windows NT Systems 5
For Windows 2000 Systems 5
For Novell NetWare 5
For SCO UnixWare 5
For Sun Solaris 5
Cable Requirements 6
Installing the Hardware 6
Installing the Adapter in the PCI Slot 6
Changing the Bracket on Your Adapter 7
SFP Overview 8
Removing the SFP From the Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP 9
Verifying the Adapter 10
Upon Power-up 10
During Card Initialization by the Host OS 10
Once the Card has been Initialized by the Host
OS 10
PCI Hot Plug Support 11
Troubleshooting 12

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Using FCSelect and Disk Utilities 14
Starting FCSelect 14
Exiting FCSelect 15
Using FCSelect Settings 15
FCSelect Device Configuration 15
FCSelect Settings 16
Using FCSelect Disk Utilities 17
Fibre Channel Cable Assemblies 18
HSSDC-to-HSSDC Cable Assembly (2 gigabit Operations)
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HSSDC-to-DB9 Cable Assembly (2 Gigabit Operations) 18
Multimode Optical Cable LC-LC Duplex 50/125
(2 gigabit Operations) 19
Multimode Optical Cable LC-SC Duplex 50/125
(2 gigabit Operations) 19

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In this book:
Overview
The Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP is a reliable, high-performance
serial I/O storage interface for servers. The serial nature of Fibre
Channel brings the flexibility and ease of Local Area Network
(LAN) connectivity to storage attachment, introducing the idea of
Storage Area Networks (SAN). Fibre Channel simplifies the physical
configuration issues related to the I/O channel. Peripherals may be
positioned at considerable distances from the server (depending on
cabling media) for convenience or for data security. More reliable in
data transfer than conventional LAN, Fibre Channel offers 2 gigabit
performance and greater device connectivity than parallel SCSI. The
Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP provides the I/O channel scalability
required for continuous growth in storage capacity and availability
needs.
Overview 1
Installing the Hardware 6
PCI Hot Plug Support 11
Troubleshooting 12
Using FCSelect and Disk Utilities 14
Fibre Channel Cable Assemblies 18

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The Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP is a PCI-to-Fibre Channel controller
card that provides a 2 gigabit serial interface between a server and a
Fibre Channel storage system. The cabling between the storage
system and the interface card can be either fiber optic or copper.
Features
The Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP features an optical (AFC-9210LP) or
copper (AFC-9210LPC) external connector interface. The optical
interface requires the installation of a Small Form Factor Pluggable
(SFP) module before connecting the Fibre Channel cables. The SFP is
connected to an SFP receptacle on the adapter. See SFP Overview on
page 8.
The copper connector interface uses the High Speed Serial Data
Connector (HSSDC). For a list of cable assemblies, see Fibre Channel
Cable Assemblies on page 18.
The Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP supports Point-to-Point, Arbitrated
Loop, and Fabric topologies, Class 2 and Class 3 services, and
hardware assists for the SCSI FCP protocol.
The Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP installs into a standard PCI
(Peripheral Component Interconnect) slot. This adapter supports a
high-performance 64-bit and 66 MHz PCI bus (backward compatible
with 32-bit and 33 MHz). The PCI bus provides a high-speed (up to
528 MBps) path between the system board and the Fibre Channel
Adapter. The Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP is a PCI Bus Master device
and requires a PCI Bus Mastering slot that conforms to the PCI Local
Bus Specifications, version 2.2 or previous versions.
The Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP provides flexibility to place Fibre
Channel in full size or lower profile servers by coming with both
low profile and standard height brackets.

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Overview
Figure 1. Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP With Optical SFP Connector
Figure 2. Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LPC With Copper HSSDC Connector
SFP
Receptacle
Tachyon
XL2 ASIC
HSSDC
Receptacle Tachyon
XL2 ASIC

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Contents of Kit
The contents in the kits are:
Optical Single
■2 gigabit Adaptec Fibre Card (AFC-9210LP) with low profile
bracket
■Standard height bracket
■Floppy disks containing the adapter drivers
■Printed Installation Guide
■CD with Installation Guide and User’s Reference
Optical Kit
■2 gigabit Adaptec Fibre Card (AFC-9210LP) with low profile
bracket
■Optical SFP LC
■Standard height bracket
■Floppy disks containing the adapter drivers
■10 m optical cable LC-LC
■Printed Installation Guide
■CD with Installation Guide and User’s Reference
Copper Kit
■2 gigabit Adaptec Fibre Card (AFC-9210LPC) with low profile
bracket
■Standard height bracket
■Floppy disks containing the adapter drivers
■3 m copper cable HSSDC-to-HSSDC
■Printed Installation Guide
■CD with Installation Guide and User’s Reference

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Overview
System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for the Adaptec Fibre Card
9210LP are:
For All Systems
■A Pentium or higher system that is PCI 2.2 or previous version
compliant
For Windows NT Systems
■Windows NT®4.0 installed with at least service pack 4
■Minimum recommended system memory is 32 MB
For Windows 2000 Systems
■Windows 2000®installed
■Minimum recommended system memory is 64 MB, 128 MB
preferred
For Novell NetWare
■Novell NetWare 5.1 installed
■Minimum recommended system memory is 64 MB, 128 MB
preferred
For SCO UnixWare
■UnixWare 7.1.x installed
■Minimum recommended system memory is 64 MB
For Sun Solaris
■Solaris 8.0 (x86) installed
■Minimum recommended system memory is 64 MB

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Cable Requirements
For a list of cable assemblies, see Fibre Channel Cable Assemblies on
page 18.
Installing the Hardware
Before installing the Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP into your server or
workstation, make sure that the system is powered down. If your
system supports hot plug PCI, see PCI Hot Plug Support on page 11.
For information on installing the device drivers for your Operating
System, see the Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP Installation Guide.
Installing the Adapter in the PCI Slot
Install the Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP in any Bus Mastering PCI
slot. The following generalized installation steps pertain to most PCI
installations. Most system chassis are either vertical or horizontal
orientated; therefore, you should install your card depending on the
orientation of your system. See Figure 3 on page 7. Consult your
server or workstation manual for PCI card installation.
1Turn OFF power to your system.
2Discharge any static electricity build-up before handling the
Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP by touching a grounded metal
object (such as the exposed metal parts on the back of your
computer).
3Remove the cover from your computer.
4Locate an empty 64-bit PCI expansion slot in your system. If
the computer does not have a 64-bit slot, you can install the
card in a 32-bit PCI slot.
5Remove the expansion slot cover. (Save the slot cover screw.)
6Insert the Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP into the slot until it is
firmly and evenly seated in the PCI connector.

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Installing the Hardware
WARNING: Be careful when inserting the Adaptec Fibre Card
9210LP into a PCI slot. Some older 32-bit slots do not
accomodate 64-bit cards, and the card or slot may break if
you use force.
Figure 3. Installing the Adapter
7Replace the slot cover screw.
Changing the Bracket on Your Adapter
Your Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP comes with a low profile bracket. If
you need to attach a standard height bracket, follow these steps:
1Unscrew the two screws located on the face of your Fibre
Channel adapter near your bracket. Set the screws aside.
2Remove the bracket.
3Attach the new bracket by lining up the bracket mounting tabs
with the matching holes in your Fibre Channel adapter. Fasten
Vertical Installation Horizontal Installation

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the two screws you set aside in Step 1 by twisting securely into
the holes.
Figure 4. Changing the Bracket
SFP Overview
An SFP converts internal electrical signals to external optical signals
for transmission across the Fibre Channel media. The Fibre Channel
cable inserts into the connector of the SFP module.
There are several types of SFP modules currently available that can
be used in the Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP. SFPs are hot pluggable,
which means they can be plugged into, or pulled out of the adapter
while the power is applied. SFPs are available from qualified third-
party vendors.
WARNING: If you switch SFPs while the system is powered
up, make sure the adapter is secured in the PCI slot. If the
adapter is not secured in the PCI slot, damage may occur to
the adapter and possibly the system’s logic board.
The Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP comes with a multimode short
wave optical SFP that enables data transfer over short to medium
distances. For data transfer over longer distances, a single-mode
long wave optical SFP is available.

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Installing the Hardware
Removing the SFP From the Adaptec Fibre Card
9210LP
To remove the SFP, follow these steps:
1Remove the Fibre Channel cable.
2Pull the module out of the receptacle.
3Reinsert the dust plug.
Figure 5. Removing the Optical SFP Module
Dust Plugs SFP Receptacle
Cable
Optical
SFP

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Verifying the Adapter
You can verify the adapter and cable installation by powering up the
system and looking at the two LEDs on the bulkhead of the adapter.
See Figure 6 on page 10. Under normal operation, the LEDs operate
as follows:
Upon Power-up
■PWR/ACT LED is on
■LNK LED is off
During Card Initialization by the Host OS
■PWR/ACT LED will flash as Fibre Channel devices are
identified
■LNK LED is off
Once the Card has been Initialized by the Host OS
■PWR/ACT LED will flash at approximately one second
intervals
■LNK LED is on if the adapter is operating properly
Figure 6. Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP and Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LPC
With Low Profile and Standard Height Brackets
PWR/ACT
LNK

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PCI Hot Plug Support
PCI Hot Plug Support
PCI Hot Plug involves the insertion and removal of PCI adapters
from a system without interrupting the normal operation or
powering down the whole system. PCI Hot Plug functions by
disabling power to PCI slots where PCI Hot Plug capable adapters
will be inserted or removed. To provide PCI Hot Plug functionality,
the installed operating system, the motherboard, and the device
driver for the PCI adapter must all support the PCI Hot Plug
capability.
The Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP device drivers support the PCI hot
swap/replacement capability on system platforms that support PCI
Hot Plug. Check your system documentation to determine if PCI
Hot Plug is supported.
Caution: Do not insert or remove the Adaptec Fibre Card
9210LP from PCI slots when power is enabled to the PCI
slot. If PCI Hot Plug support is provided by your system
hardware and software, then follow the procedures for
insertion and removal of Hot Plug capable PCI adapters as
defined by your system documentation.
Note: See the Readme file for individual drivers on PCI Hot
Plug capabilities.
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Troubleshooting
The following tips are general troubleshooting procedures:
■Check that the card is seated evenly all the way into the PCI
slot.
■Check motherboard system documentation to ensure that Bus
Mastering support is provided and enabled for the PCI slot
containing the Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP.
■Check that the SFP is seated correctly into the adapter.
■Check that the cable is inserted all the way into the SFP.
■Check that the cable is inserted all the way into the HSSDC.
■Check that all peripherals are connected correctly throughout
the loop. Peripherals with intermittent connections can cause
long OS initialization during power on. Remove suspect
peripheral from loop.
■Check the LED lights. The PWR/ACT LED turns on at power
up, and flashes after the card is initialized. The LNK LED
indicates that the link is up. For more information on verifying
the adapter card, see Verifying the Adapter on page 10.
■If using cascading hubs, use the same hub vendor.
■Verify that at least one device in the loop is powered up if you
are not using a hub or switch. Hubs or switches detect devices
that are not powered up and automatically do a port bypass.
■Check that a switch is not attached to the channel port with the
intended Boot device. If a switch is present and attached, the
BIOS will not boot.
■Check the troubleshooting section of your operating system
user manual.

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Troubleshooting
■If a problem occurs while loading the Windows NT or
Windows 2000 driver or when you try to access a storage
device, check the Event Log. The Event Log lists events that
have been logged by various software components. As an
example, if the driver failed to initialize, the log should have an
event listed as Driver failed to initialize.
To get to the Event Log on Windows NT, click the Start button,
select Programs—Administrative Tools, then click Event
Viewer.
To get to the Event Log on Windows 2000, click the Start
button, select Programs—Administrative Tools, then click
Event Viewer. Select the System Log at the left side of the
Event Window.
■For event viewing in Sun Solaris, there is a utility called dmesg
and a facility called syslogd that can be used to view messages
and logging information. You should refer to the man pages of
your system to determine how to configure and use these
commands.
Note: A possible cause of driver or device failure could be
that the loop is not complete, or in other words, devices are
not connected in series to form a loop. This does not apply if
you are using a hub or switch.

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Using FCSelect and Disk
Utilities
The Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP has the onboard FCSelect
configuration utility which allows you to change Adaptec Fibre
Card 9210LP options without opening the computer chassis or
handling the card. FCSelect also includes disk utilities to list the
devices connected to the Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP.
The following table lists the available and default settings for each
FCSelect configuration option.
Starting FCSelect
1Turn ON or restart your system.
During the startup process, pay careful attention to the
messages that appear on your screen.
2When the following message appears on your screen, press the
Ctrl-A keys simultaneously (this message appears for only a
few seconds):
Press <Ctrl><A> for FCSelect (TM) Utility!
3From the menu that appears, use the arrow keys to move the
cursor to the option you want to select, (Configure/View FC
Card Settings, or run FC Disk Utilities), then press Enter.
Note: You can return to the previous menu at any time by
pressing Esc.
FCSelect Configuration Options Available Settings Default Setting
FC Card INT 13h support Enabled/Disabled Disabled
FC Card Hard AL_PA All valid AL_PA IDs 0x01
Device Scanning Backward/Forward Backward
Host Adapter Speed Auto Negotiation
2 Gigabit
1 Gigabit 1 Gigabit

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Using FCSelect and Disk Utilities
Exiting FCSelect
1Choose Save Changes and Reboot to save configuration
changes you’ve made and reboot your system
2Choose Discard Changes and Reboot to return to previous
configuration setting and reboot your system.
3Press ESC or choose Return to the Main Menu to continue
using FCSelect.
Using FCSelect Settings
To select an option, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the
option. By pressing the Space Bar key, you can toggle the option.
In some cases, selecting an option displays another menu. You can
return to the previous menu at any time by pressing Esc.
To restore the original FCSelect default values, press F6 from the
main FCSelect screen.
FCSelect Device Configuration
The following are changeable FC card settings:
■FC card INT 13h support—(Default: Disabled) Enables or
disables the FC card BIOS.
■Change this option to Enabled to allow the FC BIOS to scan
and initialize the FC devices on the loop. When the FC BIOS
is enabled, it will provide INT 13 support for the first 8
devices detected.
■Leave this option set to Disabled if the FC devices on the FC
loop are intialized by OS drivers. Use this setting when the
Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP is set up in a multi-initiator
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The following three options have no effect when the FC Card BIOS is
disabled. (The FC Card BIOS is normally Disabled by default.)
■FC card Hard AL_PA—(Default: 0x01) Each port in an FC
Arbitrated Loop is assigned an Arbitrated Loop Physical
Address (AL_PA). FC card will claim selected AL_PA during
initialization. Lower AL_PA will have a higher priority.
■Devices scanning—(Default: Backward) Choose FC device
scanning order.
■Backward—When selected, FC Card will scan the devices
starting from the last valid AL_PA (0xEF) until the first valid
AL_PA (0x01).
■Forward—When selected, FC Card will scan the devices
starting from the first valid AL_PA (0x01) until the last valid
AL_PA (0xEF).
■Host Adapter Speed—(Default: 1 Gigabit) Determines the
maximum data transfer rate that the FC Card supports. The
Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP can perform at 1 Gigabit or
2 Gigabit speeds, or Auto Negotiation, with the default setting
at 1 Gigabit. To operate at full potential in a 2 Gigabit SAN,
change the Host Adapter speed to 2 Gigabit.
FCSelect Settings
The following settings display information about FC Card:
■Tachyon Chip—Indentifies Tachyon chip present on FC Card.
■World Wide Name—Displays World Wide Name for FC Card,
a unique identifier within Fibre Channel domain.
■Interrupt (IRQ) Channel—Displays the IRQ channel used by
FC Card.
■BIOS Segment Address—Displays BIOS Segment Address of
FC BIOS.