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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 General Description 1-1 Features 1-1 Mixed Peripheral Support 1-2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2-1 Preinstallation Procedures 2-1 What You Need for Installation 2-1 Power Supply 2-3 Installation in the Computer 2-3 Appendix A Fast!UTIL A-1 Introduction A-1 Configuration Settings A-1 Host Adapter Settings A-1 Advanced Adapter Settings A-2 Scan Fibre Channel Devices A-2 Select Host Adapter A-2 Appendix B Specifications B-1 iii
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 General Description 1-1 Features 1-1 Mixed Peripheral Support 1-2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2-1 Preinstallation Procedures 2-1 What You Need for Installation 2-1 Power Supply 2-3 Installation in the Computer 2-3 Appendix A Fast!UTIL A-1 Introduction A-1 Configuration Settings A-1 Host Adapter Settings A-1 Advanced Adapter Settings A-2 Scan Fibre Channel Devices A-2 Select Host Adapter A-2 Appendix B Specifications B-1 iii
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QLA2200 Board Layout 2-2 QLA2200F Board Layout 2-2 QLA2202F Board Layout 2-3 Installing the QLA2xxx Boards 2-4 Tables Table A-1. Table B-2. Table C-2. Table C-3. Figures Figure 2-1. Host Adapter Settings A-1 Advanced Adapter Setting A-2 QLA2xxx Board Operating Environment B-1 QLA2xxx Board Specifications B-1 QLA2200 C-3 QLA2200F C-3 QLA2202F C-4 v Table B-1. Figure 2-3. Table A-2. Table C-1. Figure 2-4. Figure 2-2.
QLA2200 Board Layout 2-2 QLA2200F Board Layout 2-2 QLA2202F Board Layout 2-3 Installing the QLA2xxx Boards 2-4 Tables Table A-1. Table B-2. Table C-2. Table C-3. Figures Figure 2-1. Host Adapter Settings A-1 Advanced Adapter Setting A-2 QLA2xxx Board Operating Environment B-1 QLA2xxx Board Specifications B-1 QLA2200 C-3 QLA2200F C-3 QLA2202F C-4 v Table B-1. Figure 2-3. Table A-2. Table C-1. Figure 2-4. Figure 2-2.
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... • Support for highend systems. The intelligence and performance are collectively referred to as the QLA2xxx board unless otherwise noted: • QLA2200 (64-bit PCI to Fibre Channel copper media) • QLA2200F (64-bit PCI to Fibre Channel optical media) • QLA2202F ...from the ISP2xxx chips, making the QLA2xxx board a leading-edge host adapter. Features • Compliance with Intel® PCI version 2.2 specification • Compliance with Third Generation Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface (FC-PH-3) standard • Compliance with Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop ...
... • Support for highend systems. The intelligence and performance are collectively referred to as the QLA2xxx board unless otherwise noted: • QLA2200 (64-bit PCI to Fibre Channel copper media) • QLA2200F (64-bit PCI to Fibre Channel optical media) • QLA2202F ...from the ISP2xxx chips, making the QLA2xxx board a leading-edge host adapter. Features • Compliance with Intel® PCI version 2.2 specification • Compliance with Third Generation Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface (FC-PH-3) standard • Compliance with Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop ...
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...the following: • A screwdriver (usually a Phillips #1) • A High-Speed, Serial Data Connector (HSSDC) cable for the QLA2200 board • An optical, multimode cable with an SC-style duplex connector for the QLA2xxx serial number. its location on the bag ...parts that the Nonvolatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) is corrupted, you examine or configure it . Retain the bag for specific safety guidelines. Some Dell™ systems can be damaged by trained service technicians. CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation Preinstallation Procedures Before installing your QLA2xxx board...
...the following: • A screwdriver (usually a Phillips #1) • A High-Speed, Serial Data Connector (HSSDC) cable for the QLA2200 board • An optical, multimode cable with an SC-style duplex connector for the QLA2xxx serial number. its location on the bag ...parts that the Nonvolatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) is corrupted, you examine or configure it . Retain the bag for specific safety guidelines. Some Dell™ systems can be damaged by trained service technicians. CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation Preinstallation Procedures Before installing your QLA2xxx board...
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... cover. Power down the peripherals, and then turn off the computer. 2. Remove the computer cover, if necessary, and save the screws (if there are any specific installation procedures. 1. serial number J1 J2 Figure 2-3. QLA2202F Board Layout Power Supply The QLA2xxx board supplies +5 volts to support an external media interface adapter (MIA...
... cover. Power down the peripherals, and then turn off the computer. 2. Remove the computer cover, if necessary, and save the screws (if there are any specific installation procedures. 1. serial number J1 J2 Figure 2-3. QLA2202F Board Layout Power Supply The QLA2xxx board supplies +5 volts to support an external media interface adapter (MIA...
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...for the QLA2xxx host adapter board is Disabled. • Frame Size. Host Adapter Settings (continued) Setting Options Hard Loop ID 0-125 Dell Default Settings 125 • Host Adapter BIOS. Do not disable this setting if you have multiple QLA2xxx boards in the Hard Loop ...• >4GByte Addressing. The default size is 0. Select Host Adapter Use this setting. This setting forces the adapter to select a specific QLA2xxx board if you are booting from initiating any loop activity for example, vendor name, product name, and revision. Advanced Adapter Settings ...
...for the QLA2xxx host adapter board is Disabled. • Frame Size. Host Adapter Settings (continued) Setting Options Hard Loop ID 0-125 Dell Default Settings 125 • Host Adapter BIOS. Do not disable this setting if you have multiple QLA2xxx boards in the Hard Loop ...• >4GByte Addressing. The default size is 0. Select Host Adapter Use this setting. This setting forces the adapter to select a specific QLA2xxx board if you are booting from initiating any loop activity for example, vendor name, product name, and revision. Advanced Adapter Settings ...
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...humidity (noncondensing) 5% Maximum 55°C/131°F 70°C/158°F 90% 95% Table B-2. QLA2xxx Board Specifications Type Specification Host bus Conforms to PCI Local Bus Specification, revision 2.1 PCI signaling environment 3.3 V and 5.0 V busses supported PCI transfer rate 264 Mbytes/sec maximum burst...(ISP2200 chip) 528 Mbytes/sec maximum burst rate for 66 MHz operation (ISP2200A chip) Fibre Channel specifications Bus type: copper media, twisted pair (QLA2200) fibre optic media (QLA2200F/QLA2202F) Bus transfer rate: 100 Mbytes/sec maximum Central processing unit (CPU...
...humidity (noncondensing) 5% Maximum 55°C/131°F 70°C/158°F 90% 95% Table B-2. QLA2xxx Board Specifications Type Specification Host bus Conforms to PCI Local Bus Specification, revision 2.1 PCI signaling environment 3.3 V and 5.0 V busses supported PCI transfer rate 264 Mbytes/sec maximum burst...(ISP2200 chip) 528 Mbytes/sec maximum burst rate for 66 MHz operation (ISP2200A chip) Fibre Channel specifications Bus type: copper media, twisted pair (QLA2200) fibre optic media (QLA2200F/QLA2202F) Bus transfer rate: 100 Mbytes/sec maximum Central processing unit (CPU...
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...-First-Out (FIFO) for each data channel Connectors (external) QLA2200: High-Speed, Serial Data Connector (HSSDC) connector that supports non-OFC, multimode fibre optic cabling using an external MIA. QLA2200F/2202F: SC-style connector that supports copper cabling. QLA2xxx Board Specifications (continued) Type Specification BIOS ROM 128K bytes of flash Read-Only Memory...
...-First-Out (FIFO) for each data channel Connectors (external) QLA2200: High-Speed, Serial Data Connector (HSSDC) connector that supports non-OFC, multimode fibre optic cabling using an external MIA. QLA2200F/2202F: SC-style connector that supports copper cabling. QLA2xxx Board Specifications (continued) Type Specification BIOS ROM 128K bytes of flash Read-Only Memory...
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... a network, your system is considered to be required to correct the interference at http://www.dell.com/products/dellware/index.htm. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information. A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is available from Dell Computer Corporation on the bottom or back panel of some configurations to the following sections specific for Class B environments. Operation of interference with radio communications. However, the...
... a network, your system is considered to be required to correct the interference at http://www.dell.com/products/dellware/index.htm. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information. A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is available from Dell Computer Corporation on the bottom or back panel of some configurations to the following sections specific for Class B environments. Operation of interference with radio communications. However, the...
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This Dell device is classified for use in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a Class A device on file at ...to take all steps necessary to telecommunication or other devices. The user of the device is on the specification label. Regulatory Notices C-5 The following applies to devices in Class A of EN 55022 (radius of ...Conformity" in accordance with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J applicable at Dell Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. A "Declaration of protection up to Class B devices as described in a typical Class...
This Dell device is classified for use in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a Class A device on file at ...to take all steps necessary to telecommunication or other devices. The user of the device is on the specification label. Regulatory Notices C-5 The following applies to devices in Class A of EN 55022 (radius of ...Conformity" in accordance with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J applicable at Dell Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. A "Declaration of protection up to Class B devices as described in a typical Class...
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...computers are new or equivalent to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by Dell. accessories or parts that are included on the date of invoice, as specifically noted); Batteries for obtaining customer assistance. To request warranty service, you is ...required, Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. You must call Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Shipments to...
...computers are new or equivalent to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by Dell. accessories or parts that are included on the date of invoice, as specifically noted); Batteries for obtaining customer assistance. To request warranty service, you is ...required, Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. You must call Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Shipments to...
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... provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when supplying parts to Dell's Exchange Policy in the continental U.S., where applicable. General Provisions THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). Dell does not accept liability for returning replaced parts, and your software and data. Replacement...
... provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when supplying parts to Dell's Exchange Policy in the continental U.S., where applicable. General Provisions THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). Dell does not accept liability for returning replaced parts, and your software and data. Replacement...
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... the date of Compliance D-3 Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of invoice, as specifically noted); In any instance in order for portable computers are new or equivalent to you freight prepaid if you is required, Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to new in Canada, where applicable. Otherwise, this...
... the date of Compliance D-3 Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of invoice, as specifically noted); In any instance in order for portable computers are new or equivalent to you freight prepaid if you is required, Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to new in Canada, where applicable. Otherwise, this...
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... all parts removed from repaired products. The process for returning replaced parts, and your obligation to pay Dell for your software and data. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO ...JURISDICTION). You must report each replacement part for replacement parts if the replaced part is not extended. DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND...
... all parts removed from repaired products. The process for returning replaced parts, and your obligation to pay Dell for your software and data. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO ...JURISDICTION). You must report each replacement part for replacement parts if the replaced part is not extended. DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND...
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...software manufacturer's year 2000 Web site for updates to their products. Dell recommends that of options, operating systems, or applications software. D-6 QLA2xxx User's Guide Software Dell specifically excludes all other hardware, operating systems, and applications software. Although... these Web sites can be year 2000-compliant. Links to : Dell Computer Corporation P.O. All software run on or after January...
...software manufacturer's year 2000 Web site for updates to their products. Dell recommends that of options, operating systems, or applications software. D-6 QLA2xxx User's Guide Software Dell specifically excludes all other hardware, operating systems, and applications software. Although... these Web sites can be year 2000-compliant. Links to : Dell Computer Corporation P.O. All software run on or after January...