IBM Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Guide

Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter
2-Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter
Installation and Using Guide
SA23-2550-02

Third Edition (September 2001)
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“Appendix B. Notices” on page 37.
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Contents
Safety Information.......................v
Laser Safety Information .....................v
Laser Compliance ......................v
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices.................vii
About This Book .......................ix
ISO 9000 ..........................ix
Related Publications ......................ix
Trademarks .........................ix
Chapter 1. Overview ......................1
Adapter Features .......................1
Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter (Type 4-S).............1
2-Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter (Type 4-W) ............2
Software Requirements .....................2
Environmental Requirements ...................2
Chapter 2. Preparing to Install a Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter .....3
Checking Prerequisites .....................3
Chapter 3. Installing Device Driver Software .............5
Installing the Software ......................5
Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter (Type 4-S).............5
2-Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter (Type 4-W) ............6
Chapter 4. Installing the Device Driver on the RS/6000 SP System......9
SP Device Driver Installation for Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter (Type 4-S). . . 9
Checking System Prerequisites..................9
Installing Software on the Control Workstation ............12
Installing Device Drivers on the SP Nodes..............13
SP Device Driver Installation for 2-Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter (Type 4-W) 14
Checking System Prerequisites .................14
Installing Software on the Control Workstation ............17
Installing Device Drivers on the SP Nodes..............18
Chapter 5. Installing the Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter .......21
Installing the Adapter......................21
Verifying the Installation .....................21
Verifying Hardware Installation .................21
Verify AIX Software Installation .................22
Using SMIT to Configure Options for AIX 4.3.3 and AIX 5.1 .........23
Gigabit Fibre Channel Adapter Configuration .............23
Fibre Channel SCSI Protocol Driver Configuration ...........25
Chapter 6. Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter Interface .........27
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Adapter LEDs ........................27
Product Descriptions ......................27
Product Summaries ......................27
Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter (Type 4-S) ............27
2-Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter (Type 4-W) ...........28
Cables ..........................28
Multimode 50 micron LC to LC Cables ...............28
Multimode 50 micron LC to SC Cables ...............29
Appendix A. Communications Compliance Summary ..........31
Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter (Type 4-S) Communications Statements . . . 31
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .........31
European Union (EU) Statement .................32
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement ........32
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements ........32
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada 32
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement ......33
VCCI Statement ......................33
Radio Protection for Germany ..................33
2-Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter (Type 4-W) Communications Statements . . 33
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .........33
European Union (EU) Statement .................34
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement ........34
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements ........34
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada 35
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement ......35
VCCI Statement ......................35
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Taiwan .........35
Radio Protection for Germany ..................35
Appendix B. Notices .....................37
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Safety Information
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage
on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the
responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and
grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for
the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system,
ensure that the power cables for those devices are unplugged before the
signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the
existing system before you add a device.
Use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables to
prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical
potentials.
During an electrical storm, do not connect cables for display stations, printers,
telephones, or station protectors for communication lines.
Laser Safety Information
Laser Compliance
All Lasers are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR
Subchapter J for class 1 laser products. Outside the U.S., they are certified to be in
compliance with the IEC 825 (first edition 1984) as a class 1 laser product. Consult the
label on each part for laser certification numbers and approval information.
CAUTION:
All IBM laser modules are designed so that there is never any human access to
laser radiation above a class 1 level during normal operation, user maintenance,
or prescribed service conditions. Data processing environments can contain
equipment transmitting on system links with laser modules that operate at
greater than class 1 power levels. For this reason, never look into the end of an
optical fiber cable or open receptacle. Only trained service personnel should
perform the inspection or repair of optical fiber cable assemblies and receptacles.
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Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage this device and your system unit. To avoid
damage, keep this device in its anti-static protective bag until you are ready to install it.
To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, follow the precautions listed below:
vLimit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.
vHandle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
vDo not touch solder joints, pins, or other printed circuitry.
vDo not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device.
vWhile the device is still in its anti-static package, touch it to an unpainted metal part
of the system unit for at least two seconds. (This drains static electricity from the
package and from your body).
vRemove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit
without setting it down. If it is necessary to set the device down, place it on its
static-protective package. (If your device is an adapter, place it component-side up).
Do not place the device on your system unit cover or on a metal table.
vTake additional care when handling devices during cold weather, as heating reduces
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
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About This Book
This book provides information about installing the Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter
(Type 4-S) and the 2-Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI Adapter (Type 4-W). Use this book with
your specific system unit and operating system documentation.
ISO 9000
ISO 9000 registered quality systems were used in the development and manufacturing
of this product.
Related Publications
The following publications contain related information:
vSystem unit documentation for information specific to your hardware configuration
vOperating system documentation for information specific to your software
configuration
v
PCI Adapter Placement Reference , SA38-0538 (for the latest version, you may need
to contact your marketing representative)
v
Fibre Channel Storage Manager Installation and User’s Guide , SC26-7290 (for the
latest version, you may need to contact your marketing representative)
Trademarks
The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in
the United States, other countries, or both:
vAIX
vRS/6000
vSP
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of
others.
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