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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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Table C-3. Figures Figure 2-1. Figure 2-3. Table B-1. Table C-1. Figure 2-2. Figure 2-4. Table C-2. Table B-2. Table A-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. 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 C-3. Figures Figure 2-1. Figure 2-3. Table B-1. Table C-1. Figure 2-2. Figure 2-4. Table C-2. Table B-2. Table A-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. 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
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The ISP2xxx combines a powerful reduced-instruction Set Computer (RISC) processor, a Fibre Protocol Module (FPM) with U.S. and international safety and emissions standards • Two independent channels on a single board (QLA2202F board) • Support for selecting the QLA2xxx Fibre Channel (FC) board. Features • Compliance with Intel® PCI version 2.2 specification • Compliance with Third Generation Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface (FC-PH-3) standard • Compliance...
The ISP2xxx combines a powerful reduced-instruction Set Computer (RISC) processor, a Fibre Protocol Module (FPM) with U.S. and international safety and emissions standards • Two independent channels on a single board (QLA2202F board) • Support for selecting the QLA2xxx Fibre Channel (FC) board. Features • Compliance with Intel® PCI version 2.2 specification • Compliance with Third Generation Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface (FC-PH-3) standard • Compliance...
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Mixed Peripheral Support Simultaneous mixed-peripheral configurations and bootable device support for FC devices that meet the following standards: • Fibre Channel - Fabric Loop Attachment Technical Report (FC-FLA) 1-2 QLA2xxx User's Guide Private Loop Direct Attach Technical Report (FC-PLDA) • Fibre Channel -
Mixed Peripheral Support Simultaneous mixed-peripheral configurations and bootable device support for FC devices that meet the following standards: • Fibre Channel - Fabric Loop Attachment Technical Report (FC-FLA) 1-2 QLA2xxx User's Guide Private Loop Direct Attach Technical Report (FC-PLDA) • Fibre Channel -
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... duplex connector for the QLA2200F and QLA2202F boards Figures 2-1through 2-3 identify the QLA2xxx board components referenced throughout this guide. Each QLA2xxx board has a unique serial number; CAUTION: The QLA2xxx board contains parts that the Nonvolatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) is corrupted. Keep the QLA2xxx board in your computer, you are ready to discharge static electricity. Some Dell™ systems can be damaged by trained service technicians. Hardware Installation...
... duplex connector for the QLA2200F and QLA2202F boards Figures 2-1through 2-3 identify the QLA2xxx board components referenced throughout this guide. Each QLA2xxx board has a unique serial number; CAUTION: The QLA2xxx board contains parts that the Nonvolatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) is corrupted. Keep the QLA2xxx board in your computer, you are ready to discharge static electricity. Some Dell™ systems can be damaged by trained service technicians. Hardware Installation...
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... any specific installation procedures. 1. Installation in the Computer NOTE: Due to support an external media interface adapter (MIA). QLA2202F Board Layout Power Supply The QLA2xxx board supplies +5 volts to pin 7 of the HSSDC copper interface to multiple system configurations, these instructions provide a general description of the installation procedure. Hardware Installation 2-3 you will use it when you install the QLA2xxx board. Please consult your system's documentation for any ). 3. Unscrew and remove the slot cover. serial number J1...
... any specific installation procedures. 1. Installation in the Computer NOTE: Due to support an external media interface adapter (MIA). QLA2202F Board Layout Power Supply The QLA2xxx board supplies +5 volts to pin 7 of the HSSDC copper interface to multiple system configurations, these instructions provide a general description of the installation procedure. Hardware Installation 2-3 you will use it when you install the QLA2xxx board. Please consult your system's documentation for any ). 3. Unscrew and remove the slot cover. serial number J1...
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... advanced users who want to customize the configuration of the QLA2xxx board and the connected devices. Host Adapter Settings Setting Options Dell Default Settings Host Adapter BIOS Enabled or Disabled Disabled Frame Size 512, 1024, 2048 2048 Loop Reset Delay 0-15 seconds 5 seconds Adapter Hard Loop ID Enabled or Disabled Enabled Fast!UTIL A-1 CAUTION: If the configuration settings are listed in Table A-1 and described in Fast!UTIL, select Host Adapter Settings. The default settings for the Fast!UTIL menu to appear). Access Fast!UTIL by...
... advanced users who want to customize the configuration of the QLA2xxx board and the connected devices. Host Adapter Settings Setting Options Dell Default Settings Host Adapter BIOS Enabled or Disabled Disabled Frame Size 512, 1024, 2048 2048 Loop Reset Delay 0-15 seconds 5 seconds Adapter Hard Loop ID Enabled or Disabled Enabled Fast!UTIL A-1 CAUTION: If the configuration settings are listed in Table A-1 and described in Fast!UTIL, select Host Adapter Settings. The default settings for the Fast!UTIL menu to appear). Access Fast!UTIL by...
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... paragraphs. When this setting. After resetting the loops, the firmware refrains from an FC disk drive attached to use the ID specified in this setting is disabled, the ROM BIOS on the QLA2xxx board is listed in Table A-2 and described in the Hard Loop ID setting. Advanced Adapter Setting Setting Options Default >4GByte Addressing Enabled or Disabled Disabled • >4GByte Addressing. The default size is 5 seconds. • Adapter Hard Loop ID. A-2 QLA2xxx User's Guide This setting specifies the maximum...
... paragraphs. When this setting. After resetting the loops, the firmware refrains from an FC disk drive attached to use the ID specified in this setting is disabled, the ROM BIOS on the QLA2xxx board is listed in Table A-2 and described in the Hard Loop ID setting. Advanced Adapter Setting Setting Options Default >4GByte Addressing Enabled or Disabled Disabled • >4GByte Addressing. The default size is 5 seconds. • Adapter Hard Loop ID. A-2 QLA2xxx User's Guide This setting specifies the maximum...
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... 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) Single-chip design that includes a Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) processor, Fibre Channel protocol manager, Peripheral Component Interconnect Direct Memory Access (PCI DMA) controller, and 1-gigabit transceivers Host data transfer 64-bit, bus master DMA data transfers to...
... 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) Single-chip design that includes a Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) processor, Fibre Channel protocol manager, Peripheral Component Interconnect Direct Memory Access (PCI DMA) controller, and 1-gigabit transceivers Host data transfer 64-bit, bus master DMA data transfers to...
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... (7.0" x 4.2") Operating power Less than 15 watts B-2 QLA2xxx User's Guide QLA2xxx Board Specifications (continued) Type Specification BIOS ROM 128K bytes of flash Read-Only Memory (ROM) in two 64K-byte, software selectable banks. The flash is field programmable. QLA2200F/2202F: SC-style connector that supports copper cabling. Integrated 4K-byte frame buffer First-In-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...
... (7.0" x 4.2") Operating power Less than 15 watts B-2 QLA2xxx User's Guide QLA2xxx Board Specifications (continued) Type Specification BIOS ROM 128K bytes of flash Read-Only Memory (ROM) in two 64K-byte, software selectable banks. The flash is field programmable. QLA2200F/2202F: SC-style connector that supports copper cabling. Integrated 4K-byte frame buffer First-In-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...
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...service. These licensed services, along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of electronic equipment to function properly together in a particular installation. If necessary, consult a Technical Support representative of the following harmonized definitions: • Class A is typically for additional suggestions. These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to correct the interference by turning..., expansion cards, printers, input/ output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on different branch circuits. Radio communications services include...
...service. These licensed services, along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of electronic equipment to function properly together in a particular installation. If necessary, consult a Technical Support representative of the following harmonized definitions: • Class A is typically for additional suggestions. These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to correct the interference by turning..., expansion cards, printers, input/ output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on different branch circuits. Radio communications services include...
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.../products/dellware/index.htm. C-2 QLA2xxx User's Guide Using shielded cables ensures that the NIC is operated in a commercial environment. Only) Most Dell computer systems are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is connected to be a Class A digital device. If all FCC registration labels located on the bottom or back panel of your entire system is available...
.../products/dellware/index.htm. C-2 QLA2xxx User's Guide Using shielded cables ensures that the NIC is operated in a commercial environment. Only) Most Dell computer systems are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is connected to be a Class A digital device. If all FCC registration labels located on the bottom or back panel of your entire system is available...
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... devices covered in this document in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with the limits for help. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in compliance with FCC regulations: Table C-1. QLA2200 Trade Name: QLogic Model Number: FC0210406 Compliance Test Report Number...
... devices covered in this document in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with the limits for help. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in compliance with FCC regulations: Table C-1. QLA2200 Trade Name: QLogic Model Number: FC0210406 Compliance Test Report Number...
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... B digital devices. "Safety of these labels. C-4 QLA2xxx User's Guide A statement in the form of "IC Class A ICES-3" or "IC Class B ICES-3" will be located on one of Information Technology Equipment." "Electromagnetic compatibility-Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry." • EN 60950 - Table C-3. QLA2202F Trade Name: Model Number: Compliance Test Report Number Compliance Test Report Date Responsible Party Address Telephone...
... B digital devices. "Safety of these labels. C-4 QLA2xxx User's Guide A statement in the form of "IC Class A ICES-3" or "IC Class B ICES-3" will be located on one of Information Technology Equipment." "Electromagnetic compatibility-Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry." • EN 60950 - Table C-3. QLA2202F Trade Name: Model Number: Compliance Test Report Number Compliance Test Report Date Responsible Party Address Telephone...
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... devices (except as described in your system's troubleshooting documentation or, for obtaining customer assistance. Batteries for portable computers are not covered. Coverage During Year One During the one-year period beginning on the invoice date, Dell will repair or replace products covered under this warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not...
... devices (except as described in your system's troubleshooting documentation or, for obtaining customer assistance. Batteries for portable computers are not covered. Coverage During Year One During the one-year period beginning on the invoice date, Dell will repair or replace products covered under this warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not...
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... remind you use in returning the replaced part to Dell. Dell will include a prepaid shipping container with Dell's Exchange Policy in advance to obtain Dell's concurrence that a part should be made freight collect. The warranty term for lost data or software. You will be in accordance with each instance of hardware failure to Dell's Customer Technical Support in effect on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such...
... remind you use in returning the replaced part to Dell. Dell will include a prepaid shipping container with Dell's Exchange Policy in advance to obtain Dell's concurrence that a part should be made freight collect. The warranty term for lost data or software. You will be in accordance with each instance of hardware failure to Dell's Customer Technical Support in effect on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such...
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... call Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are covered only during shipment. If Dell elects to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use an address in accordance with product instructions, failure to exchange a system or component, the exchange will receive. Refer to the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your system's troubleshooting documentation...
... call Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are covered only during shipment. If Dell elects to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use an address in accordance with product instructions, failure to exchange a system or component, the exchange will receive. Refer to the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your system's troubleshooting documentation...
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... User's Guide Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Replacement parts are new or reconditioned. You will be replaced and to have Dell ship the replacement part. Dell will be in accordance with each instance of hardware failure to Dell's Customer Technical Support in returning the replaced part to Dell. You accept full responsibility for your use an address in effect on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards...
... User's Guide Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Replacement parts are new or reconditioned. You will be replaced and to have Dell ship the replacement part. Dell will be in accordance with each instance of hardware failure to Dell's Customer Technical Support in returning the replaced part to Dell. You accept full responsibility for your use an address in effect on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards...
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... than specified by the warranty. If Dell elects to Dell within 14 days of the date of the manuals, diskette(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be in which may return software for obtaining customer assistance. In any media and documentation that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. If you to return the products...
... than specified by the warranty. If Dell elects to Dell within 14 days of the date of the manuals, diskette(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be in which may return software for obtaining customer assistance. In any media and documentation that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. If you to return the products...
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... found at the Dell year 2000 Web sites. For Dell-branded hardware products that have an upgradable BIOS, Dell has made available, as a covered event under the YMARK2000 test, Dell believes that you check each software manufacturer's year 2000 Web site for updates to the normal warranty limitations.** For a complete copy of Dell's warranty, see the product's documentation. Previous Products For Dell-branded hardware products shipped prior...
... found at the Dell year 2000 Web sites. For Dell-branded hardware products that have an upgradable BIOS, Dell has made available, as a covered event under the YMARK2000 test, Dell believes that you check each software manufacturer's year 2000 Web site for updates to the normal warranty limitations.** For a complete copy of Dell's warranty, see the product's documentation. Previous Products For Dell-branded hardware products shipped prior...