ATTO Technology FC-41EL Manuale Utente
15 ATTO Technology Inc. Celerity FC Host Adapters Installation and Operation Manual
4 Hardware installation
You need a basic understanding of Fibre Channel before installing the Celerity FC host adapter. Please
refer to
refer to
Fibre Channel is a key technology for storage
on page 9 for a list of related websites.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Back up your system data before changing
or installing any hardware.
or installing any hardware.
System requirements
The Celerity FC host adapter package contains the
host adapter, the ATTO Utilities CD and a
warranty and registration card. If any of these
items are missing, contact your ATTO authorized
sales representative.
To install and use the Celerity Fibre Channel host
adapter you need
The Celerity FC host adapter package contains the
host adapter, the ATTO Utilities CD and a
warranty and registration card. If any of these
items are missing, contact your ATTO authorized
sales representative.
To install and use the Celerity Fibre Channel host
adapter you need
• A computer with an available PCI, PCI-X or PCI
Express expansion slot
• The complete Celerity FC host adapter package
Fibre Channel address
Celerity FC adapters are configured with a unique
address designated by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers. The WorldWide Port
Name (WWN) and Node Name are the two
components of the address assigned to Fibre
Channel products. This address, stored in flash
memory, allows the system to recognize the
Celerity host adapter as a unique part of your
configuration. The address is clearly marked on
the back of the board for easy identification.
Please keep a reference copy of the number in a
safe place or write in the space provided on this
page.
Celerity FC host adapter WWNs are assigned for
each channel. The WWN listed on your host
adapter is assigned to the first channel (0).
Sequential WWNs apply for additional channels.
Celerity FC adapters are configured with a unique
address designated by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers. The WorldWide Port
Name (WWN) and Node Name are the two
components of the address assigned to Fibre
Channel products. This address, stored in flash
memory, allows the system to recognize the
Celerity host adapter as a unique part of your
configuration. The address is clearly marked on
the back of the board for easy identification.
Please keep a reference copy of the number in a
safe place or write in the space provided on this
page.
Celerity FC host adapter WWNs are assigned for
each channel. The WWN listed on your host
adapter is assigned to the first channel (0).
Sequential WWNs apply for additional channels.
Installation
CAUTION
CAUTION
Celerity FC host adapters contain
components that are sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can
cause damage to the Celerity FC host
adapter. Please follow standard methods to
avoid ESD.
components that are sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can
cause damage to the Celerity FC host
adapter. Please follow standard methods to
avoid ESD.
1
Install the latest drivers. Refer to
2
Power down the computer and unplug the
computer from all power sources.
computer from all power sources.
3
Open the case.
4
Ins
tall the Celerity FC host adapter in any open
PCI, PCI-X or PCI Express expansion slot. If
you have questions about how to install an
expansion card in your system, consult your
computer’s documentation.
Drawings of Celerity brackets begin on page 16
and drawings of boards begin on page 18.
you have questions about how to install an
expansion card in your system, consult your
computer’s documentation.
Drawings of Celerity brackets begin on page 16
and drawings of boards begin on page 18.
Note
The Celerity FC-41XS, and FC-42XS host
adapters only fit in 3.3V slots.
adapters only fit in 3.3V slots.
The Celerity FC-42ES, FC-41ES and FC-41EL
fit into x4, x8, or x16 mechanical PCI Express
slots.
If you have trouble seating your adapter in a 32-
bit PCI bus computer, check to make sure the
connector can accommodate 64-bit host
adapters.
fit into x4, x8, or x16 mechanical PCI Express
slots.
If you have trouble seating your adapter in a 32-
bit PCI bus computer, check to make sure the
connector can accommodate 64-bit host
adapters.
5
Connect Fibre Channel devices by inserting a
Fibre Channel cable from the devices to the
connectors on the Celerity FC host adapter until
you hear a click.
Fibre Channel cable from the devices to the
connectors on the Celerity FC host adapter until
you hear a click.
6
Close the case on the computer and power it
up.
up.
WWN 0 all adapters
WWN 1: 44ES, 42ES, 42XS
WWN 2 44ES
WWN 3 44ES
WWN 3 44ES