Adaptec 9210LP User manual

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INSTALLATION
GUIDE
ADAPTEC FIBRE CARD 9210LP
2 GIGABIT FIBRE CHANNEL HOST BUS ADAPTER
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The Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP provides a 2 gigabit interface
between a server and a Fibre Channel storage system and installs
into a standard PCI slot. The Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP optical
and Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LPC copper adapters supports a
high-performance 64-bit and 66 MHz PCI bus (backward
compatible to 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 BusMastering slot that
conforms to the PCI Local Bus Specifications, version 2.2 or
previous versions.
INTRODUCTION
SFP
Receptacle
TachyonXL2
ASIC
Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP With Optical SFP Connector
Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LPC With Copper HSSDC Connector
HSSDC
Connector
Tachyon
XL2 ASIC
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Installation Guide
This installation guide explains how to:
•Install the Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP/9210LPC
•Change bracketson the Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP/9210LPC
•Install the Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) (on the
Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP only)
•Connect Fibre Channel cables
•Verify the adapter and cable installation
•Install Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP/9210LPC device drivers
Discharge any static electricity build-up before handling the
Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP bytouching a grounded metal object
(such as the exposed metal parts on the back of your computer).
After you turn OFF your computer and unplug the power cord,
remove the cover from the computer.
INSTALLING THE ADAPTEC FIBRE CARD 9210LP
STEP 1
Turn OFF power to the computer and disconnect
the power cord.
WARNING
STEP 2
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Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP
Locate an unused 64-bit PCI expansion slot and remove the
expansion slot cover. If the computerdoes not have a 64-bit slot,
you can install the card in a 32-bit PCI slot.
Select a PCI expansionslot. Savethe slotcover screw for use in
Step 4.
Computers may have vertical or horizontal expansion slots.
Refer to your computer manual to locate the PCI slots. If your
computer is a tower model, place it on its side to make it easier to
install the Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP.
STEP 3
Be careful when inserting the Adaptec Fibre Card
9210LP into a PCI slot. Some older 32-bit slots do not
accommodate 64-bit cards, and the card or slot may break if
you use force.
64-bit PCI Slot
32-bit PCI Slot
Slot Cover
Expansion
Slot Cover
Screw
WARNING
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Insert the Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP into the PCI expansion
slot. Press down firmly until the card clicks into place; then
replace the slot cover screw. When installed properly, the card
should appear level with the expansion slot, as shown below.
Vertical Installation Horizontal Installation
STEP 4
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Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP
Your Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP comes with a low profile
bracket. If you need to attach a standard height bracket, follow
these steps:
Unscrew the two screws located on the face of your Fibre
Channel adapter near your bracket. Set the screws aside.
Remove the bracket.
Attachthe new bracket by lining up the bracket mounting tabs
with the matching holes in your Fibre Channel adapter. Fasten
thetwoscrewsyousetasideinStep1bytwistingsecurelyintothe
holes.
CHANGING THE BRACKET ON YOUR ADAPTER
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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Installation Guide
The Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP optical interface requires the
installation of a Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) module for
the external connector interface before connecting the external
Fibre Channel cables. For more information about the SFP, see
the Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP User’s Reference.
Install the SFP into the receptacle on the adapter.
Make sure the SFP fits securely into the receptacle.
INSTALLING THE SFP
STEP 1
STEP 2
You can only install the SFP one way, as the SFP and
guide rails inside the adapter receptacle are keyed.
NOTE
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Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP
Select the correct cable that matches the Adaptec Fibre Card
9210LP you have installed.
Install the endconnectors of your cable into your computer. The
SFP and Fibre Channel cable are keyed, so they can only fit one
way.
CONNECTING CABLES
STEP 1
Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP
Optical (LC) Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LPC
Copper (HSSDC)
STEP 2
For optical Fibre Channel cables, support the cable
so that you do not have a bend radius of less than 3 inches.
For optical and copper Fibre Channel cables,
support and route the cable to prevent damage from sharp
edges or from being crushed by nearby equipment.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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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. 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 one second intervals
•LNK LED is on if the link is up
VERIFYING THE ADAPTER
PWR/ACT
LNK
Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP and Adaptec Fibre Card
9210LPC With Low Profile and Standard Height
Brackets
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Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP
Installing the Driver When Installing Windows NT 4.0
The Adaptec Fibre Card 9210LP driver is not embedded on the
Windows NT 4.0 installation disks (or CD-ROM) and must be
added during Windows NTinstallation. See your operating
system documentation for instructions.
Completing a Fresh Windows NT 4.0 Installation
From Floppy Disk
Start your system with the Windows NT 4.0 Boot Disk in the
floppy disk drive.
When prompted, insert disk #2 into your floppy disk drive. After
a few moments you will see a blue screen.To set up WindowsNT
now, press Enter.
Press Sto skip auto-detection of devices in your system.
Press Sagain to specify an additional device.
Press Enter to select Others; insert the Adaptec Fibre Channel
Drivers disk in your floppy disk drive.
Using the arrow keys, select the following driver and press Enter:
Adaptec 1Gb/2Gb Family PCI Fibre Channel Controller
(NT 4.0)
INSTALLING THE ADAPTEC FIBRE CARD 9210LP
DEVICE DRIVER FOR WINDOWS NT 4.0
In order to boot the operating system from a drive
attachedtotheAdaptecFibreCard 9210LP,theAdaptecFibre
Card 9210LP must be connected to a drive without a Fibre
Channel switch attached.
NOTE
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
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