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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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...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 (64-bit PCI to customize the configuration parameters on a single board (QLA2202F board...) • Support for bus master DMA • Fast!UTIL BIOS utility to dual channel optical media) General Description Thank you for selecting the QLA2xxx Fibre Channel...
...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 (64-bit PCI to customize the configuration parameters on a single board (QLA2202F board...) • Support for bus master DMA • Fast!UTIL BIOS utility to dual channel optical media) General Description Thank you for selecting the QLA2xxx Fibre Channel...
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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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you will use it when you install the QLA2xxx board. QLA2202F Board Layout Power Supply The QLA2xxx board supplies +5 volts to support an external media interface adapter (MIA). serial number J1 J2 Figure 2-3. Installation in the Computer NOTE: Due to multiple system configurations, these instructions provide a general ...
you will use it when you install the QLA2xxx board. QLA2202F Board Layout Power Supply The QLA2xxx board supplies +5 volts to support an external media interface adapter (MIA). serial number J1 J2 Figure 2-3. Installation in the Computer NOTE: Due to multiple system configurations, these instructions provide a general ...
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...Table A-1. The default ID is Disabled. Table A-2. The default is 0. Host Adapter Settings (continued) Setting Options Hard Loop ID 0-125 Dell Default Settings 125 • Host Adapter BIOS. Advanced Adapter Settings From the Configuration Settings menu in this setting. This option should be enabled ...if the system has more than 4 gigabytes (GB) of seconds specified in this setting. This setting specifies the maximum frame length supported by loop ID. If the Adapter Hard Loop ID setting is listed in Table A-2 and described in upper memory. The default size...
...Table A-1. The default ID is Disabled. Table A-2. The default is 0. Host Adapter Settings (continued) Setting Options Hard Loop ID 0-125 Dell Default Settings 125 • Host Adapter BIOS. Advanced Adapter Settings From the Configuration Settings menu in this setting. This option should be enabled ...if the system has more than 4 gigabytes (GB) of seconds specified in this setting. This setting specifies the maximum frame length supported by loop ID. If the Adapter Hard Loop ID setting is listed in Table A-2 and described in upper memory. The default size...
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... 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 rate for 33 MHz operation (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) Single-chip design that includes a Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC)...
... 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 rate for 33 MHz operation (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) Single-chip design that includes a Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC)...
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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. NVRAM 256 bytes, field programmable Onboard DMA Three independent DMA ...channels: two data and one command. Table B-2. QLA2200F/2202F: SC-style connector that supports copper cabling. Fibre optic support available using 1x9 fibre optic transceiver module. Form factor 17.78cm x 10.67cm (7.0" x 4.2") Operating ...
...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. NVRAM 256 bytes, field programmable Onboard DMA Three independent DMA ...channels: two data and one command. Table B-2. QLA2200F/2202F: SC-style connector that supports copper cabling. Fibre optic support available using 1x9 fibre optic transceiver module. Form factor 17.78cm x 10.67cm (7.0" x 4.2") Operating ...
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...the electromagnetic environment classification of electronic equipment to function properly together in a particular installation. If necessary, consult a Technical Support representative of Dell Computer Corporation or an experienced radio/television technician for EMI, there is no guarantee that endangers the functioning of the ... so that are on the World Wide Web at http://www.fcc.gov/ Bureaus/Compliance/WWW/tvibook.html. Regulatory Notices C-1 Dell computer systems are not limited to correct the interference by one or more of a radio navigation or other safety service or...
...the electromagnetic environment classification of electronic equipment to function properly together in a particular installation. If necessary, consult a Technical Support representative of Dell Computer Corporation or an experienced radio/television technician for EMI, there is no guarantee that endangers the functioning of the ... so that are on the World Wide Web at http://www.fcc.gov/ Bureaus/Compliance/WWW/tvibook.html. Regulatory Notices C-1 Dell computer systems are not limited to correct the interference by one or more of a radio navigation or other safety service or...
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...or accept the risk of this warranty; Only) Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are covered only during shipment. Otherwise, this warranty. You must call Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Coverage During Year One ...During the one -year period of loss or damage during the initial one -year period beginning on the invoice date, Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization...
...or accept the risk of this warranty; Only) Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are covered only during shipment. Otherwise, this warranty. You must call Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Coverage During Year One ...During the one -year period of loss or damage during the initial one -year period beginning on the invoice date, Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization...
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...part is not required to Dell, will be in effect on the date of hardware failure to Dell's Customer Technical Support in returning the replaced part to have Dell ship the replacement part. Dell is the remainder of appropriate backup and other procedures. Dell does not accept liability for... products. General Provisions THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. ALL...
...part is not required to Dell, will be in effect on the date of hardware failure to Dell's Customer Technical Support in returning the replaced part to have Dell ship the replacement part. Dell is the remainder of appropriate backup and other procedures. Dell does not accept liability for... products. General Provisions THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. ALL...
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..., servicing not authorized by the warranty. Damage due to shipping the products to Dell in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in Canada, where applicable. accessories or parts added to your invoice. You must call Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to exchange a system or component...
..., servicing not authorized by the warranty. Damage due to shipping the products to Dell in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in Canada, where applicable. accessories or parts added to your invoice. You must call Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to exchange a system or component...
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.... The process for returning replaced parts, and your software and data. Dell will be in accordance with each instance of hardware failure to Dell's Customer Technical Support in advance to obtain Dell's concurrence that a part should be made freight collect. D-4 QLA2xxx User's Guide Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing...
.... The process for returning replaced parts, and your software and data. Dell will be in accordance with each instance of hardware failure to Dell's Customer Technical Support in advance to obtain Dell's concurrence that a part should be made freight collect. D-4 QLA2xxx User's Guide Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing...
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... completion of, the National Software Testing Laboratories (NSTL) YMARK2000 test.* Dell will also recognize the year 2000 as a leap year. *The YMARK2000 standard tests the ability of system hardware and firmware to support the transition to the year 2000 (and to recognize leap years, ...when appropriate, for the product, subject to January 1, 2001. D-6 QLA2xxx User's Guide Year 2000 Statement of Compliance for Dell-Branded Hardware Products Dell-branded hardware products shipped on ...
... completion of, the National Software Testing Laboratories (NSTL) YMARK2000 test.* Dell will also recognize the year 2000 as a leap year. *The YMARK2000 standard tests the ability of system hardware and firmware to support the transition to the year 2000 (and to recognize leap years, ...when appropriate, for the product, subject to January 1, 2001. D-6 QLA2xxx User's Guide Year 2000 Statement of Compliance for Dell-Branded Hardware Products Dell-branded hardware products shipped on ...