LSI ITI7004G2- User manual

®
DB15-000182-01
2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel
to PCI Host Adapters
USER’S
GUIDE
March 2002
Version 2.0

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Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
LSI Logic 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. The correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment will be
the responsibility of the user.
The LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s Host Adapters, model numbers LSI40919O, LSI40919LO, LSI40919H, LSI40919LH,
LSI44929O, LSI44929LO, LSI44929H, LSI44929LH, and ITI7004G2-LC are tested to comply with FCC standards for
home or office use.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information
Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may
cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
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This document contains proprietary information of LSI Logic Corporation. The
information contained herein is not to be used by or disclosed to third parties
without the express written permission of an officer of 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.
The host adapter(s) referred to in this User's Guide contain one or more
transceivers that are certified as Class 1 laser products that conform to the
requirements contained in the US Food and Drug Administration - Center for
Devices and Radiological Health (FDA/CDRH) regulation 21 CFR 1040,
Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products and 21 CFR 1010,
Performance Standards for Electronic Products: General.
Internationally, these transceivers are certified as Class 1 laser products that
conform to the requirements contained in the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) standard 825-1 (1993). Class 1 laser products are not
considered to be hazardous based upon current medical knowledge. This class
includes all lasers or laser systems which cannot emit levels of optical radiation
above the exposure limits for the eye under any exposure conditions inherent in
the design of the laser product. The design of the transceivers on this host
adapter is such that access to laser radiation above a Class 1 emission level
during operation, user maintenance, or service conditions is prevented. However,
there may be a laser embedded in the enclosure of the Class 1 laser that is more
hazardous, but harmful radiation cannot escape the intact enclosure. With any
laser, the following precautions should be followed to prevent accidental exposure
to any levels of optical radiation.
CAUTION: Do not look into the transceiver ports, do not view the transceiver
ports with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
The following certification information is permanently affixed to or inscribed on
the transceiver product so as to be legible and readily accessible to view when
the transceiver is fully assembled for use.
•Laser Manufacturer
•Model #
•Serial #

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Document DB15-000182-01, Second Edition (March 2002)
This document describes LSI Logic Corporation’s family of 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel
to PCI Host Adapter boards and will remain the official reference source for all
revisions/releases of these products until rescinded by an update.
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Preface
This book is the primary reference and user’s guide for the LSI Logic
family of 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI Host Adapter boards. It contains
a complete functional description for each of these boards as well as
complete physical and electrical specifications.
Audience
This document assumes that you have some familiarity with Fibre
Channel protocol and related support devices and will benefit persons
installing and using these boards.
Organization
This document has the following chapters and appendix:
•Chapter 1, Installing the 2 Gbit/s Host Adapters, describes the
installation procedures for the 2 Gbit/s host adapters.
•Chapter 2, 2 Gbit/s Host Adapter Characteristics, defines the
interfaces and characteristics of the 2 Gbit/s host adapters and
describes their physical and operational environments.
•Chapter 3, Firmware Installation Procedure, describes the
installation procedures for the Fusion-MPT and Fibre Channel
drivers.
•Chapter 4, BIOS Features, describes the installation procedures for
the Fibre Channel BIOS and Configuration Utility.
•Appendix A, Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations, provides
definitions of various terminology that is referenced throughout this
user’s guide.

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Related Publications
LSIFC929 Dual Channel Fibre Channel I/O Processor Technical Manual,
August 2001 (LSI Order # S14073)
LSIFC919 Single Channel Fibre Channel I/O Processor Technical
Manual, October 2001 (LSI Order # DB15-000151-01)
Fusion-MPT™ Device Management User’s Guide, September 2001
(LSI Order # DB15-000186-00)
Revision Record
Revision Date Remarks
1.0 06/01 First printing.
2.0 03/02 Final printing. Changes throughout, including addition of section covering
Manual Selection of Fibre Channel Topology, correction of Interrupt Coa-
lescing timeout and depth values, addition of tables in Chapter 2 for Link
Activity and Link Fault LEDs, and addition of reference in Chapter 2 (and in
the Preface) to Fusion-MPT Device Management User’s Guide.

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Contents
Chapter 1
Installing the 2 Gbit/s Host Adapters
1.1 General Description 1-1
1.2 Obtaining Windows NT/Windows 2000 Drivers 1-2
1.3 Quick Host Adapter Installation Procedure 1-2
1.4 Detailed Installation Procedure 1-3
1.4.1 Before You Start 1-3
1.4.2 Inserting the Host Adapter 1-3
Chapter 2
2 Gbit/s Host Adapter Characteristics
2.1 General Description 2-1
2.1.1 Hardware and Software Support 2-2
2.2 Features 2-3
2.2.1 PCI Interface 2-3
2.2.2 FC Interface 2-4
2.3 Physical Environment 2-4
2.3.1 Electrical Characteristics 2-5
2.3.2 Thermal, Atmospheric Characteristics 2-5
2.3.3 Electromagnetic Compliance 2-6
2.3.4 Safety Characteristics 2-6
2.4 Operational Environment 2-6
2.4.1 The PCI Interface 2-6
2.4.2 The FC Interface 2-7
2.4.3 The FC Link Activity/Link Fault LED 2-7
2.5 IEEE Unique Address 2-7
2.6 Physical Characteristics 2-7
2.6.1 LSI40919O Host Adapter Configuration 2-8
2.6.2 LSI40919O Connector and Indicator LED 2-9

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2.6.3 LSI40919LO Host Adapter Configuration 2-10
2.6.4 LSI40919LO Connector and Indicator LED 2-11
2.6.5 LSI40919H Host Adapter Configuration 2-12
2.6.6 LSI40919H Connector 2-13
2.6.7 LSI40919LH Host Adapter Configuration 2-14
2.6.8 LSI40919LH Connector 2-15
2.6.9 LSI44929O Host Adapter Configuration 2-16
2.6.10 LSI44929O Connector and Indicator LED 2-17
2.6.11 LSI44929LO Host Adapter Configuration 2-18
2.6.12 LSI44929LO Connector and Indicator LED 2-19
2.6.13 LSI44929H Host Adapter Configuration 2-20
2.6.14 LSI44929H Connectors 2-21
2.6.15 LSI44929LH Host Adapter Configuration 2-22
2.6.16 LSI44929LH Connectors 2-23
2.6.17 ITI7004G2-LC Host Adapter Configuration 2-24
2.6.18 ITI7004G2-LC Connector and Indicator LED 2-25
Chapter 3
Firmware Installation Procedure
3.1 Introduction 3-1
3.2 FC Firmware 3-1
3.2.1 Features 3-2
3.2.2 Description 3-2
3.3 Installing the Firmware 3-3
3.3.1 Installing the FcUtil Program 3-3
3.4 Configuring the Firmware 3-4
3.4.1 Link Speed 3-4
3.4.2 Interrupt Coalescing 3-5
3.5 Troubleshooting 3-7
Chapter 4
BIOS Features 4.1 Introduction 4-1
4.2 Intel BIOS 4-2
4.2.1 Intel BIOS Features 4-2
4.2.2 BIOS Overview 4-2
4.2.3 Intel BIOS Boot Specification (BBS) 4-2

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4.3 Starting the Intel BIOS Configuration Utility 4-3
4.4 Using the Intel BIOS Configuration Utility 4-3
4.5 Main Menu 4-3
4.5.1 Adapter Properties Menu 4-4
4.5.2 Persistent IDs Menu 4-4
4.5.3 Device Properties Menu 4-5
4.5.4 Boot Adapter List Menu 4-5
4.5.5 Global Properties Menu 4-6
4.6 Exiting the Intel BIOS Configuration Utility 4-6
4.7 Troubleshooting 4-6
4.8 Open Boot BIOS 4-7
4.8.1 Open Boot BIOS Features 4-7
4.8.2 Identifying the Fibre Channel Disks 4-8
4.8.3 Verifying Correct Installation 4-9
4.8.4 Adapter-Specific Settings 4-10
4.8.5 Interrupt Coalescing 4-12
4.8.6 Set Fibre Channel Link Speed 4-13
4.8.7 Persistent Device Naming 4-14
4.8.8 Manual Selection of Fibre Channel Topology 4-15
Appendix A
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Customer Feedback
Figures 1.1 Hardware Connections for the LSI Logic Host Adapter 1-5
1.2 Inserting the Host Adapter 1-6
2.1 LSI40919O Host Adapter Configuration 2-8
2.2 LSI40919O Connector and Indicator LED 2-9
2.3 LSI40919LO Host Adapter Configuration 2-10
2.4 LSI40919LO Connector and Indicator LED 2-11
2.5 LSI40919H Host Adapter Configuration 2-12
2.6 LSI40919H Connector 2-13
2.7 LSI40919LH Host Adapter Configuration 2-14
2.8 LSI40919LH Connector 2-15
2.9 LSI44929O Host Adapter Configuration 2-16

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2.10 LSI44929O Connectors and Indicator LEDs 2-17
2.11 LSI44929LO Host Adapter Configuration 2-18
2.12 LSI44929LO Connectors and Indicator LEDs 2-19
2.13 LSI44929H Host Adapter Configuration 2-20
2.14 LSI44929H Connectors 2-21
2.15 LSI44929LH Host Adapter Configuration 2-22
2.16 LSI44929LH Connectors 2-23
2.17 ITI7004G2-LC Host Adapter Configuration 2-24
2.18 ITI7004G2-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs 2-25
Tables 1.1 LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s Controllers and Associated Host Adapters 1-1
2.1 LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s FC Host Adapter Descriptions 2-2
2.2 Hardware and Software Requirements 2-3
2.3 Maximum Power Requirements 2-5
2.4 Appearance of LED to Represent Link Status 2-7
2.5 Link Activity/Link Fault LED - LSI40919O 2-9
2.6 Link Activity/Link Fault LED - LSI40919LO 2-11
2.7 Link Activity/Link Fault LED - LSI44929O 2-17
2.8 Link Activity/Link Fault LED - LSI44929LO 2-19
2.9 Link Activity/Link Fault LED - ITI7004G2-LC 2-25

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Chapter 1
Installing the 2 Gbit/s
Host Adapters
This chapter contains general information about the LSI Logic family of
2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel (FC) to PCI host adapters. It also provides host
adapter installation instructions and quick installation instructions for
Windows NT or Windows 2000 device drivers. This chapter describes
these topics:
•Section 1.1, “General Description,” page 1-1
•Section 1.2, “Obtaining Windows NT/Windows 2000 Drivers,” page 1-
2
•Section 1.3, “Quick Host Adapter Installation Procedure,” page 1-2
•Section 1.4, “Detailed Installation Procedure,” page 1-3
1.1 General Description
LSI Logic provides high-performance, cost-effective 2 Gbit/s Fibre
Channel to PCI controllers and host adapters. The LSI Logic controllers
and their associated host adapters that support 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel
are:
Installing any of these adapters into your PCI system allows you to
connect Fibre Channel devices. You can use the 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel
Table 1.1 LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s Controllers and Associated Host
Adapters
Controller Host Adapter
LSIFC919 LSI40919O, LSI40919LO, LSI40919H, LSI40919LH
LSIFC929 LSI44929O, LSI44929LO, LSI44929H, LSI44929LH,
ITI7004G2-LC

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to PCI boards in PCI computer systems with either a standard or Low
Profile PCI (LPPCI) bracket type.
1.2 Obtaining Windows NT/Windows 2000 Drivers
Before you begin the 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI host adapter
installation, create a Windows NT or Windows 2000 driver diskette by
copying the driver files from either the LSI Logic SDMS CD-ROM or from
the LSI Logic web site at http://www.lsilogic.com. If you obtain
the driver software from the LSI Logic web site, the zipped package that
you download contains the appropriate files. To obtain the driver software
from the Fusion-MPT™ (Message Passing Technology) Software Device
Drivers and Utilities CD-ROM, copy all the files starting from the I386
subdirectory through the MINIPORT subdirectory
(I386/WINNT/MINIPORT) to the root directory of a clean diskette. You
will use the driver diskette during installation process.
Contact the LSI Logic technical support team for LSI Logic Storage I/O
Components if you have any questions. In the U.S., customers may
contact us at [phone].
1.3 Quick Host Adapter Installation Procedure
This section provides an overview of the installation procedure. If you are
an experienced computer user with prior host adapter installation and FC
setup experience, this section may sufficiently describe the procedure for
you. If you prefer more detailed instructions for installing the host
adapter, proceed to Section 1.4, “Detailed Installation Procedure.”
For safe and proper installation, check the user’s manual supplied with
your computer and perform the following steps.
Step 1. Ground yourself before removing this host adapter board from
the packaging.
Step 2. Remove the host adapter from the packaging and check that it
is not damaged.

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Figure 1.1 illustrates an example of this host adapter board.
Also refer to Chapter 2 to see more detailed drawings of the
2 Gbit/s host adapter boards.
Step 3. Switch off the computer and unplug power cords for all
components in your system.
Step 4. Open your PC cabinet and select an appropriate open PCI slot.
Step 5. Insert the host adapter board.
Step 6. Make any configuration changes.
Step 7. Close your PC cabinet cover.
Step 8. Connect the FC cable to the host adapter.
Step 9. Reconnect all power cords and boot your PC.
1.4 Detailed Installation Procedure
This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing the host
adapter. If you are experienced in these tasks, you may prefer to use
Section 1.3, “Quick Host Adapter Installation Procedure.”
1.4.1 Before You Start
Before starting, look through the following task list to get an overall idea
of the steps you will be performing. If you are not confident you can
perform the tasks as described here, LSI Logic recommends getting
assistance.
Each FC host adapter channel that you install can act as host for up to
126 Arbitrated Loop FC devices, not including the adapter itself. Follow
the detailed instructions in the next section to successfully install your
host adapter board.
1.4.2 Inserting the Host Adapter
For safe and proper installation, use the user’s manual supplied with your
computer. Perform the following steps to install the host adapter.
Step 1. Ground yourself before removing this host adapter board from
the packaging.

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Step 2. Remove the host adapter from the packaging and check that it
is not damaged.
Figure 1.1 illustrates an example of this host adapter board.
Also refer to Chapter 2 to see more detailed drawings of the
2 Gbit/s host adapter boards.
Step 3. Switch off the computer and unplug power cords for all
components in your system.
Step 4. Remove the cover from your computer per the instructions in
the user’s manual for your system to access the PCI slots.
Caution: Ground yourself by touching a metal surface before
removing the cabinet top. Static charges on your body can
damage electronic components. Handle plug-in boards by
the edge; do not touch board components or gold
connector contacts. The use of a static ground strap is
recommended.
Step 5. Locate the slots for PCI plug-in board installation.
Refer to the computer’s user’s manual to confirm the location of
the PCI slots.
This host adapter requires a 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot that allows
bus master operation. If a 32-bit PCI slot is used, the portion of
the J1 connector farthest from the bracket remains uninserted.
See Figure 1.2.
Note: For this host adapter to function as a 64-bit device, it must
be inserted in a 64-bit PCI slot. If the host adapter is
inserted in a 32-bit PCI slot, it will function as a 32-bit
device.
Step 6. On the back of the computer, remove the blank bracket panel
that is aligned with the PCI slot you intend to use. Save the
bracket screw.

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Figure 1.1 Hardware Connections for the LSI Logic Host Adapter
Step 7. Carefully insert edge connector J1 (see Figure 1.1) of the host
adapter into the PCI slot.
Make sure the edge connector is properly aligned before
pressing the board into place as shown in Figure 1.2. The
bracket around connector J2 should fit where you removed the
blank panel.
SFF Optical
Connector
Fibre Channel
Link Activity/
Link Fault LED
PCI Bus Edge Connector J1
LSI Logic Host Adapter

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Figure 1.2 Inserting the Host Adapter
Step 8. Secure the board with the bracket screw (see Figure 1.2) before
making the external FC link connection.
Step 9. Reconnect all power cords and boot your PC.
Bracket Screw
32-bit PCI Slots
64-bit PCI Slots

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Chapter 2
2 Gbit/s Host Adapter
Characteristics
This chapter provides specific details about the physical environment
associated with the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI host
adapters. This chapter includes these topics:
•Section 2.1, “General Description,” page 2-1
•Section 2.2, “Features,” page 2-3
•Section 2.3, “Physical Environment,” page 2-4
•Section 2.4, “Operational Environment,” page 2-6
•Section 2.5, “IEEE Unique Address,” page 2-7
•Section 2.6, “Physical Characteristics,” page 2-7
2.1 General Description
The LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI host adapter family uses
state-of-the-art 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel technology to provide the highest
possible performance and most flexible storage configuration available.
Adapters are available in single-channel, two-channel, and four-channel
2 Gbit/s variations. The LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s adapters support 1 Gbit/s or
2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel speeds, and automatically detect and correctly
set the speed of operation. LSI Logic adapters are available with copper
or optical interfaces using SFF optics.
These LSI Logic Fibre Channel host adapters offer the highest degree of
integration available for your PCI based computer system, allowing for
maximum performance, optimized use of system resources, and Plug
and Play installation.
This manual will serve as a step by step guide during the installation of
your LSI Logic host adapter.

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Table 2.1 lists the 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI host adapters discussed
in this user’s guide.
2.1.1 Hardware and Software Support
The LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI host adapter family supports
most major software operating systems, such as Sun Solaris (2.6 and
greater), Windows Server (NT 4.0, 2000, XP, .NET), Linux (RedHat,
Suse, Caldera, Turbo), NetWare, UnixWare, HP-UX, and OS/2. These
host adapters utilize the Fusion-MPT architecture for all major operating
systems. Fusion-MPT architecture offers the unique feature of having a
single binary, operating system driver that supports Fibre Channel
devices and other bus architectures. For more information regarding
software support for the 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI host adapter
family, see the Fusion-MPT Device Management User’s Guide.
Table 2.1 LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s FC Host Adapter Descriptions
Adapter Description
LSI40919O 2 Gbit/s, Single-port, standard height bracket, optical
LSI40919LO 2 Gbit/s, Single-port, low-profile bracket, optical
LSI40919H 2 Gbit/s, Single-port, standard height bracket, copper, HSSDC
LSI40919LH 2 Gbit/s, Single-port, low-profile bracket, copper, HSSDC
LSI44929O 2 Gbit/s, Dual-port, standard height bracket, optical
LSI44929LO 2 Gbit/s, Dual-port, low-profile bracket, optical
LSI44929H 2 Gbit/s, Dual-port, standard height bracket, copper, HSSDC
LSI44929LH 2 Gbit/s, Dual-port, low-profile bracket, copper, HSSDC
ITI7004G2-LC 2 Gbit/s, Quad-port, Short-card, optical

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Before you use any of this family of host adapters, make sure your
system meets the specific hardware and software requirements shown in
Table 2.2.
2.2 Features
This section provides an overview of the PCI Interface and the FC
Interface for the 2 Gbit/s host adapter boards.
2.2.1 PCI Interface
PCI interfaces I/O components to the processor and memory
subsystems in equipment ranging from PCs to servers. The PCI interface
operates as a 64-bit DMA bus master capable of 64-bit addressing. The
LSIFC919 (single channel) and the LSIFC929 (dual channel) contain the
PCI functionality for all the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI host
adapters.
The PCI interface includes these features:
•Full 64-bit DMA bus master
•LSIFC919/LSIFC929 functionality:
– Zero wait-state bus master data bursts up to 1 Kbyte
Table 2.2 Hardware and Software Requirements
Component Requirements
For Solaris SPARC hardware environments
Hardware Any Sun Microsystems computer with an avail-
able CompactPCI slot
Software Solaris 8 operating environment
Firmware OpenBoot PROM, version 2.1 or greater
For Intel IA-32 or IA-64 hardware environments
Hardware Any Intel compatible
Software Windows Server (NT 4.0, 2000, XP, .NET)
Linux (RedHat, Suse, Caldera, Turbo)
NetWare, UnixWare, HP-UX, and OS/2
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– Complies with PCI Local Bus Specification, Rev. 2.2
– 3.3 V interface (5.0 V tolerant)
•Serial EEPROM configuration storage
•Card edge keyed as a universal add-in card
2.2.2 FC Interface
The LSIFC919/LSIFC929 contain the FC functionality for all the LSI
Logic 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI host adapters. The
LSIFC919/LSIFC929 generate signal timing and link protocol in
compliance with FC standards.
The FC interface includes these features:
•2 Gbit/s serial link
•LSIFC919/LSIFC929 functionality:
– Class 3, Arbitrated Loop (AL), Fabric, Point-to-Point
– 2 Kbyte frame payloads
– Multiframe buffering
•Link fault LED
2.3 Physical Environment
This section provides information about the physical, electrical, thermal,
and safety characteristics of the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel to PCI
host adapters. Additionally, these boards are compliant with
electromagnetic standards set by the FCC.