LSI Network Card 7102XP LC User Manual

USER’S

GUIDE

2 Gbit/s Fibre Channel

Host Adapters

LSI7102XP-LC, LSI7102LXP-LC

LSI7202XP-LC, LSI7202LXP-LC

LSI7402XP-LC

LSI7202EP-LC, LSI7202EP

LSI7402EP-LC, LSI7402EP

Au g u s t 2 0 0 5

Version 2.1

DB15-000264-02

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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 host adapter boards. It contains a

complete functional description of these boards as well as complete

physical and electrical speciﬁcations. LSI Logic uses Class 1 transceivers

on the host adapter boards contained in this user’s guide.

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:

•

Chapter 1, Installation Procedures, provides both quick and detailed

installation instructions.

Chapter 2, 2 Gbit/s FC Host Adapter Characteristics , describes the

physical and operational environments of the host adapters.

Chapter 3, Firmware Installation Procedure, describes the

installation and conﬁguration 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.

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Related Publications

LSIFC929X Dual Channel Fibre Channel I/O Processor Technical

Manual, Document No. DB14-000202-01

LSIFC919X Single Channel Fibre Channel I/O Processor Technical

Manual, Document No. DB15-000225-01

Fusion-MPT™ Device Management User’s Guide, Volume 1.2,

Document No. DB15-000186-01

PCI Local Bus Speciﬁcation, Rev. 2.2

PCI-X/133 Local Bus Speciﬁcation, Rev. 1.0a

PCI Express Base Speciﬁcation, Rev. 1.0a

Revision Record

Revision

Date

Remarks

1.0

2.0

2.1

10/02

04/03

08/05

Preliminary release

Final release

Updated to add the LSI7102LXP-LC, LSI7202LXP-LC, LSI7202EP,

LSI7202EP-LC, LSI7402EP, and LSI7402EP-LC.

Preface

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Contents

Chapter 1

Installation Procedures

1.1

1.2

1.3

General Description

1-1

1-2

1-3

Quick Installation Procedure

Detailed Installation Procedure

1.3.1

1.3.2

Before You Start

Installing the Host Adapter

Chapter 2

2 Gbit/s FC

Host Adapter Characteristics

2.1

2.2

General Description

2-7

2-8

2-9

Features

2.2.1

PCI-X Interface

PCI Express Interface

FC Interface

2.2.2

2.2.3

2.3

2.4

Physical Environment

2.3.1

2.3.2

2.3.3

2.3.4

Electrical Characteristics

Thermal, Atmospheric Characteristics

Electromagnetic Compliance

Safety Characteristics

Operational Environment

2.4.1

2.4.2

2.4.3

2.4.4

PCI-X Interface

PCI Express Interface

FC Interface

FC Link Activity/Link Fault LED

2.5

2.6

2.7

PCI System ID Values

PCI Subsystem ID Values

Unique World Wide Name

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2.8

Physical Characteristics

2-9

2.8.1

2.8.2

2.8.3

2.8.4

2.8.5

2.8.6

2.8.7

2.8.8

2.8.9

LSI7102XP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7102XP-LC Connector and Indicator LED

LSI7102LXP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7102LXP-LC Connector and Indicator LED

LSI7202XP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7202XP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

LSI7202LXP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7202LXP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs 2-17

LSI7202EP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

2-23

2-24

2-25

2-26

2-27

2.8.10 LSI7202EP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

2.8.11 LSI7202EP Host Adapter Conﬁguration

2.8.12 LSI7202EP Connectors and Indicator LEDs

2.8.13 LSI7402XP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

2.8.14 LSI7402XP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

2.8.15 LSI7402EP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

2.8.16 LSI7402EP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

2.8.17 LSI7402EP Host Adapter Conﬁguration

2.8.18 LSI7402EP Connectors and Indicator LEDs

Chapter 3

Firmware Installation Procedure

3.1

FC Firmware

3-2

3-3

3-4

3.1.1

3.1.2

Features

Description

3.2

3.3

Download New FC Firmware

Update the FC Firmware

3.3.1

3.3.2

GUI Update Tool for Windows and Linux Platforms 3-4

Command Line Update T o ol for Solaris, Linux, and

Windows

3-4

3-7

3.3.3

Command Line Update Tool for DOS

3.4

3.5

Advanced User: Adjusting Default Firmware Settings

3-8

3.4.1

3.4.2

Adjusting Link Speed

3-9

Adjusting Interrupt Coalescing

3-10

3-12

Troubleshooting

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Chapter 4

BIOS Features

4.1

LSI Logic Boot BIOS

4-2

4.1.1

4.1.2

4.1.3

LSI Logic Boot BIOS Features

BIOS Overview

4-2

LSI Logic BIOS Boot Speciﬁcation (BBS)

4-2

4.2

4.3

4.4

Starting the LSI Logic Boot BIOS Conﬁguration Utility

Using the LSI Logic Boot BIOS CU

Main Menu

4-3

4.4.1

4.4.2

4.4.3

4.4.4

4.4.5

Adapter Properties Menu

Persistent ID Menu

4-4

Device Properties Menu

Boot Adapter List Menu

Global Properties Menu

4-5

4-6

4.5

4.6

4.7

Exiting the LSI Logic Boot BIOS Conﬁguration Utility

Troubleshooting

4-6

OpenBoot BIOS

4-7

4.7.1

4.7.2

4.7.3

4.7.4

4.7.5

4.7.6

4.7.7

4.7.8

OpenBoot BIOS Features

Identifying the FC Devices

Verifying Installation

4-7

4-8

4-9

Adapter-Speciﬁc Settings

Interrupt Coalescing

4-10

4-13

4-14

4-15

4-17

Set FC Link Speed

Persistent Device Naming

Manual Selection of FC Topology

Customer Feedback

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Figures

1.1

1.2

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

2.9

Hardware Connections for the LSI Logic Host Adapter

Inserting the LSI Logic Host Adapter

1-4

1-5

LSI7102XP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7102XP-LC Connector and Indicator LED

LSI7102LXP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7102LXP-LC Connector and Indicator LED

LSI7202XP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7202XP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

LSI7202LXP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7202LXP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

LSI7202EP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

2.10 LSI7202EP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

2.11 LSI7202EP Host Adapter Conﬁguration

2.12 LSI7202EP Connectors and Indicator LEDs

2.13 LSI7402XP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

2.14 LSI7402XP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

2.15 LSI7402EP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

2.16 LSI7402EP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

2.17 LSI7402EP Host Adapter Conﬁguration

2.18 LSI7402EP Connectors and Indicator LEDs

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

LSIUtil Device Selection

LSIUtil Download Options

LSIUtil File Download

3-6

MPTUtil Device Selection

MPTUtil Options

3-7

3-8

Interrupt Coalescing Values

Select Controller

3-11

4-15

4-16

Select Device

Inserting Disk Name in Command Line

Setting Device 0 as Persistent

Clearing Persistent Device Map

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Tables

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

2.9

LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s FC Host Adapter Descriptions

Hardware and Software Requirements

Maximum Power Requirements

2-2

2-3

2-5

LED Appearance to Represent Link Status

PCI System ID Values

2-7

2-8

PCI Subsystem ID Values

2-8

LSI7102XP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

LSI7102LXP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

LSI7202XP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

2-19

2-21

2-23

2-25

2-27

2.10 LSI7202LXP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

2.11 LSI7202EP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

2.12 LSI7202EP Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

2.13 LSI7402XP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

2.14 LSI7402EP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

2.15 LSI7402EP Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

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Chapter 1

Installation Procedures

This chapter contains general information about the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s

family of Fibre Channel (FC) host adapters. It also provides host adapter

installation instructions. This chapter describes these topics in the

following sections:

•

Section 1.1, “General Description”

Section 1.2, “Quick Installation Procedure”

Section 1.3, “Detailed Installation Procedure”

1.1 General Description

LSI Logic provides high-performance, cost-effective 2 Gbit/s FC

controllers and host adapters. The LSI Logic controllers and their

associated host adapters that support 2 Gbit/s FC contained in this

User’s Guide are as follows:

Controller

Host Adapter

LSIFC919X LSI7102XP-LC, LSI7102LXP-LC

LSIFC929X LSI7202XP-LC, LSI7202LXP-LC, LSI7202EP-LC, LSI7202EP,

LSI7402XP-LC, LSI7402EP-LC, LSI7402EP

Installing these host adapters into your PCI-X system allows you to

connect FC devices. You can use these FC boards in computer systems

with a standard bracket type or with a low proﬁle bracket

(LSI7102LXP-LC or LSI7202LXP-LC).

For specific information about the FC controllers, refer to LSIFC929X Dual

Channel Fibre Channel I/O Processor Technical Manual and LSIFC919X

Single Channel Fibre Channel I/O Processor Technical Manual.

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1.2 Quick 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 describe the procedure sufﬁciently. If

you prefer more detailed guidance for installing the host adapter, proceed

to Section 1.3, “Detailed Installation Procedure.”

For safe and proper installation, refer to the user’s manual supplied with

your computer and perform the following steps:

Step 1. Ground yourself before removing this host adapter board.

Step 2. Remove the host adapter from the packaging and check that it

is not damaged.

Figure 1.1 on page 1-4 illustrates an example of this host

adapter board. Also refer to Chapter 2, “2 Gbit/s FC Host

Adapter Characteristics,” to see more detailed drawings of the

2 Gbit/s host adapter boards.

Step 3. Open your PC cabinet and select an appropriate open PCI slot.

Step 4. Insert the host adapter board.

Step 5. Make any conﬁguration changes.

Step 6. Close your PC cabinet cover.

Step 7. Connect the FC cable to the host adapter.

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1.3 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 1.2, “Quick Installation Procedure.”

1.3.1 Before You Start

Before starting, look through the following task list to get an overall idea of

the steps you will perform. 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 a host for up

to 126 Arbitrated Loop FC devices, not including the adapter itself. Follow

the detailed instructions in Section 1.3.2, “Installing the Host Adapter,”

to install your host adapter board successfully.

1.3.2 Installing the Host Adapter

For safe and proper installation, refer to the user’s manual supplied with

your computer and perform the following steps to install the host adapter.

Step 1. Ground yourself before removing this host adapter board.

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, “2 Gbit/s FC Host Adapter

Characteristics,” to see more detailed drawings of the 2 Gbit/s

host adapter boards.

Step 3. Switch off the computer and unplug the power cords for all

components in your system.

Step 4. Remove the cover from your computer according to 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

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connector contacts. LSI Logic recommends using a static

ground strap.

Step 5. Locate the slots for PCI plug-in board installation.

Refer to the user’s manual supplied with your computer 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 opposite the bracket remains uninserted.

Refer to Table 1.2 for details.

Note:

For this host adapter to function as a 64-bit device, it must

be inserted into a 64-bit PCI slot. If the host adapter is

inserted into a 32-bit PCI slot, it functions 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.

Figure 1.1 Hardware Connections for the LSI Logic Host Adapter

Fibre Channel

Link Activity/

Link Fault LED

SFP

Transceiver

LSI Logic Host Adapter

PCI Bus Edge Connector J1

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Step 7. Carefully insert PCI Bus 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 the Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP)

transceiver cages should fit where you removed the blank panel.

Figure 1.2 Inserting the LSI Logic Host Adapter

Bracket Screw

32-Bit PCI Slots

64-Bit PCI Slots

Step 8. Secure the board with the bracket screw (see Figure 1.2), then

make the external FC link connection.

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Chapter 2

2 Gbit/s FC

Host Adapter

Characteristics

This chapter provides speciﬁc details about the physical environment

associated with the 2 Gbit/s family of FC host adapters. This chapter

includes the following sections:

•

Section 2.1, “General Description”

Section 2.2, “Features”

Section 2.3, “Physical Environment”

Section 2.4, “Operational Environment”

Section 2.5, “PCI System ID Values”

Section 2.6, “PCI Subsystem ID Values”

Section 2.7, “Unique World Wide Name”

Section 2.8, “Physical Characteristics”

2.1 General Description

The LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s family of FC host adapters makes use of state-of-

the-art, 2 Gbit/s FC technology to provide the highest possible

performance and most ﬂexible storage conﬁguration available. These

LSI Logic host adapters support 1 Gbit/s or 2 Gbit/s FC speeds, and

detect and correctly set the speed of operation automatically. LSI Logic

host adapters are available with LC optical interfaces using optical

SFP transceivers.

These LSI Logic FC host adapters offer the highest degree of integration

available for your PCI-X or PCI Express based computer system,

allowing for maximum performance, optimized use of system resources,

and true Plug and Play installation.

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This manual serves as a step-by-step guide during the installation of your

LSI Logic host adapter.

Table 2.1 lists the 2 Gbit/s FC host adapters discussed in this User’s

Guide.

Table 2.1

Adapter

LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s FC Host Adapter Descriptions

Description

LSI7102XP-LC 2 Gbit/s, PCI-X, single-port, standard height bracket, optical

LSI7102LXP-LC 2 Gbit/s, PCI-X, single-port, low-proﬁle bracket, optical

LSI7202XP-LC 2 Gbit/s, PCI-X, dual-port, standard height bracket, optical

LSI7202LXP-LC 2 Gbit/s, PCI-X, dual-port, low-proﬁle bracket, optical

2 Gbit/s, PCI Express, dual-port, standard height bracket,

LSI7202EP-LC

optical

2 Gbit/s, PCI Express, dual-port, standard height bracket, no

LSI7202EP

optics

LSI7402XP-LC 2 Gbit/s, PCI-X, quad-port, standard height bracket, optical

2 Gbit/s, PCI Express, quad-port, standard height bracket,

LSI7402EP-LC

optical

2 Gbit/s, PCI Express, quad-port, standard height bracket, no

LSI7402EP

optics

Hardware and Software Support – The LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s family of FC

host adapter supports most major software operating systems, such as

Sun Solaris (2.6 and greater), Windows Server (NT 4.0, 2000, XP, 2003),

Linux (RedHat, Suse, Caldera, Turbo), NetWare, and UnixWare. These

host adapters use 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 FC devices and other

bus architectures. Refer to the Fusion-MPT Device Management User’s

Guide for details regarding software support for this family of host

adapters.

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

2 Gbit/s FC Host Adapter Characteristics

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Table 2.2

Hardware and Software Requirements

Component Requirements

For Solaris SPARC hardware environments

Hardware

Software

Firmware

Any Sun Microsystems computer with a 3.3 V PCI slot

Solaris 8 operating environment

OpenBoot PROM, version 2.1 or greater

For Intel IA-32 or IA-64 hardware environments

Hardware

Software

Firmware

Any Intel-compatible system with 3.3 V PCI slots

Windows Server (NT 4.0, 2000, XP, 2003)

Linux (Red Hat, Suse, Caldera, Turbo),

NetWare, and UnixWare.

Any Intel-compatible BIOS system

2.2 Features

This section provides an overview of the PCI-X Interface, the PCI

Express Interface, and the FC Interface for the 2 Gbit/s family of host

adapters.

2.2.1 PCI-X Interface

PCI-X interfaces I/O components to the processor and memory

subsystems in equipment ranging from PCs to servers. The PCI-X interface

operates as a 64-bit DMA bus master capable of 64-bit addressing.

The PCI-X interface includes the following features:

•

Full 64-bit DMA bus master

LSIFC929X/LSIFC919X functionality:

–

Zero wait-state bus master data bursts up to 1 Kbyte

Host adapters comply with PCI Local Bus Speciﬁcation, Rev. 2.2

3.3 V interface

•

Serial EEPROM conﬁguration storage

Host adapters comply with PCI-X/133 Local Bus Speciﬁcation,

Rev. 1.0a

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2.2.2 PCI Express Interface

The PCI Express (launched in 2002) interface is a new serial I/O

interface standard being used in next generation computer, storage and

communications platforms. This scalable interface allows vendors to

choose the number of 2.5 Gbit serial lanes (two to 16) most suitable to

their product design and application need.

The PCI Express interface featured on the LSI Logic Fibre to PCI

Express boards includes:

•

8 serial I/O lanes, 2.5 GHz, full duplex

Fully PCI-compatible software model

Serial EEPROM conﬁguration storage

2.2.3 FC Interface

The LSIFC929X and LSIFC919X processors contain the FC functionality

for all the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s FC host adapters. The LSIFC929X and

LSIFC919X processors generate signal timing and link protocol in

compliance with FC standards.

The FC interface includes these features:

•

2 Gbit/s serial link

LSIFC929X and LSIFC919X processor functionality:

–

Class 3, Arbitrated Loop (AL), Fabric, Point-to-Point

2 Kbyte frame payloads

Multiframe buffering

•

Link activity/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 family of FC host

adapters. Additionally, these boards are compliant with FCC

electromagnetic standards.

2-4

2 Gbit/s FC Host Adapter Characteristics

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2.3.1 Electrical Characteristics

Table 2.3 lists the maximum power requirements and includes all of the

LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s FC host adapter boards under normal operation.

Table 2.3

Maximum Power Requirements

Host Adapter

PCI +3.3 V

Over the Operating Range

LSI7102XP-LC

4.7 W @ 3.6 V

0 ˚C to 55 ˚C

LSI7102LXP-LC 4.7 W @ 3.6 V

LSI7202XP-LC 6.5 W @ 3.6 V

LSI7202LXP-LC 6.5 W @ 3.6 V

LSI7202EP-LC

11.5 W @ 12.6 V

10.7 W @ 12.6 V

plus SFP power, if any

LSI7202EP

0 ˚C to 55 ˚C

14.7 W @ 3.6 V

plus 4.2 W @ 5.25 V

LSI7402XP-LC

LSI7402EP-LC

LSI7402EP

0 ˚C to 55 ˚C

16.0 W @ 12.6 V

14.4 W @ 12.6 V

plus SFP power, if any

2.3.2 Thermal, Atmospheric Characteristics

The thermal, atmospheric characteristics of the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s family

of FC host adapters are:

•

Temperature range: 0 °C to 55 °C (dry bulb), 100 linear feet per

minute (LFPM) airﬂow minimum

•

Relative humidity range: 5% to 90% noncondensing

Maximum dew point temperature: 32 °C

The following parameters deﬁne the storage and transit environment for

the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s family of FC host adapters:

•

Storage Temperature: −45 °C to +85 °C (dry bulb)

Relative Humidity Range: 0% to 95%, noncondensing

Physical Environment

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2.3.3 Electromagnetic Compliance

These boards are designed and implemented to minimize susceptibility

to electromagnetic emissions, and the effects of electromagnetic

discharge. The boards are tested to comply with Class B and carry

markings for CE, VCCI, Canada, C-Tick, and the FCC.

2.3.4 Safety Characteristics

The bare boards meet the requirements of ﬂammability rating UL 94 V-0.

The bare boards are also marked with the supplier name or trademark,

type, and UL ﬂammability rating. Because these boards are installed in

a PCI bus slot, all voltages are below the SELV 42.4 V limit.

2.4 Operational Environment

Use the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s family of FC host adapters in PCI-X or PCI

Express computer systems with an Industry Standard

Architecture/Extended Industry Standard Architecture (ISA/EISA) bracket

type. The LSI Logic-supplied FC BIOS and ﬁrmware operate the host

adapters. An on-board ﬂash memory device and a serial EEPROM are

provided to allow BIOS code and OpenBoot code support over the PCI

bus.

2.4.1 PCI-X Interface

The PCI-X interface operates as a 64-bit DMA bus master. The edge

connector makes the PCI-X connection, which provides connections on

both the front and back of the board. The signal deﬁnitions and pin

numbers conform to the PCI-X/133 Speciﬁcation, Revision 1.0a. Refer to

that speciﬁcation for details regarding the signal assignments.

2.4.2 PCI Express Interface

The LSI Logic PCI Express interface operates as a x8 lane DMA bus

master. The narrow edge connector makes the PCI Express connection,

which provides connections on both the front and back of the board. The

signal deﬁnitions and pin numbers conform to the PCI Express base

Speciﬁcation, Revision 1.0a. Refer to that speciﬁcation for details

regarding the signal assignments.

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2.4.3 FC Interface

The FC interface varies, depending on which LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s host

adapter you have selected. Refer to Section 2.8, “Physical

Characteristics,” page 2-9 for details.

2.4.4 FC Link Activity/Link Fault LED

The LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s host adapters provide dual-purpose LEDs that

indicate activity on the FC link. These LEDs (one per port) are visible

near the ports on the bracket. Figure 2.4 shows the appearance of the

Link Activity/Link Fault LED that represents the given link status for each

of the LSI Logic host adapters.

Table 2.4

LED Appearance to Represent Link Status

Adapter

Link

Off

Activity

Fault

LSI7102XP-LC

LSI7102LXP-LC

LSI7202XP-LC

LSI7202LXP-LC

LSI7202EP-LC

LSI7202EP

Green Blinking

Yellow

LSI7402XP-LC

LSI7402EP-LC

LSI7402EP

2.5 PCI System ID Values

All LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s host adapters share common PCI Vendor ID (VID)

values and are assigned device ID (DID) values to allow drivers and

BIOS to recognize them as 2 Gbit/s capable FC products. Table 2.1

provides the VID and DID for all LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s FC host adapters.

PCI System ID Values

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Table 2.5

PCI System ID Values

Host Adapter

VID Number

DID Number

0x0628

0x0626

LSI7102XP-LC

0x1000

LSI7102LXP-LC

LSI7202XP-LC

LSI7202LXP-LC

LSI7402XP-LC

LSI7202EP-LC

LSI7202EP

0x1000

LSI7402EP-LC

LSI7402EP

2.6 PCI Subsystem ID Values

All LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s host adapters are assigned PCI Subsystem Vendor

IDs (SVIDs) and Subsystem IDs (SSIDs) to allow drivers and BIOS to

differentiate the individual host adapter variants. The SVID and SSID are

listed below. Table 2.6 provides the SVID and SSID for all the LSI Logic

2 Gbit/s FC host adapters discussed in this user’s guide.

Table 2.6

PCI Subsystem ID Values

Host Adapter

SVID Number

SSID Number

0x0530

0x1010

0x1020

0x1180

0x1170

0x1090

0x1190

LSI7102XP-LC

0x1000

LSI7102LXP-LC

LSI7202XP-LC

LSI7202LXP-LC

LSI7402XP-LC

LSI7202EP-LC

LSI7202EP

0x1000

LSI7402EP-LC

LSI7402EP

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2.7 Unique World Wide Name

Each LSI Logic FC host adapter is provided with a unique World Wide

Name, speciﬁed by IEEE. The last 12 hexadecimal characters of this

address appear on a host adapter label. This address is stored in the

host adapter serial EEPROM.

2.8 Physical Characteristics

The LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s family of FC host adapters includes one to four

external FC connectors, depending on the host adapter you have

chosen. The host adapters are all available with optical or copper

interconnects. No host adapter conﬁguration is necessary.

2.8.1 LSI7102XP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

The LSI Logic LSI7102XP-LC is a single channel 2 Gbit/s FC adapter.

One LC optical connector is used for I/O, which is accessible through the

module bracket. The LSI7102XP-LC host adapter uses the LSIFC919X

processor, providing one Fusion-MPT channel.

The LSI7102XP-LC is a PCI short card; the dimensions are

6.625 inches x 2.53 inches. The external FC connections are made

through a 2 Gbit/s SFP optical module.

The component height on the top and bottom of the board conforms to

the PCI-X/133 Speciﬁcation, Revision 1.0a. Figure 2.1 illustrates the

major components on the LSI7102XP-LC.

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Figure 2.1 LSI7102XP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7102XP-LC

Flash

(Back)

LSIFC919X

Osc.

Voltage

Regulator

SRAM (X2)

Port 0, SFP

J1_T

2.8.2 LSI7102XP-LC Connector and Indicator LED

The LSI7102XP-LC I/O bracket is conﬁgured as shown in Figure 2.2. The

LC connector provides the connection from the adapter channel to the

FC subsystem. The indicator LED indicates link status, activity, and link

fault.

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Figure 2.2 LSI7102XP-LC Connector and Indicator LED

Port 0

Port 0 LED

Table 2.7 describes the LSI7102XP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LED

appearance that indicates a valid link, presence of link activity, or a fault

on the link.

Table 2.7

LSI7102XP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

Link

Activity

Fault

LED Appearance

Off

Green Blinking

Yellow

Physical Characteristics

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2.8.3 LSI7102LXP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

The LSI Logic LSI7102LXP-LC is a single channel 2 Gbit/s FC adapter.

One LC optical connector is used for I/O, which is accessible through the

module bracket. The LSI7102LXP-LC host adapter uses the LSIFC919X

processor, providing one Fusion-MPT channel.

The LSI7102LXP-LC is a PCI short card; the dimensions are

6.625 inches x 2.53 inches. The external FC connections are made

through a 2 Gbit/s SFP optical module.

The component height on the top and bottom of the board conforms to

the PCI-X/133 Speciﬁcation, Revision 1.0a. Figure 2.3 illustrates the

major components on the LSI7102LXP-LC.

Figure 2.3 LSI7102LXP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7102XP-LC

Flash

(Back)

LSIFC919X

Osc.

Voltage

Regulator

SRAM (X2)

Port 0, SFP

J1_T

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2.8.4 LSI7102LXP-LC Connector and Indicator LED

The LSI7102LXP-LC I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.4.

The LC connector provides the connection from the adapter channel to

the FC subsystem. The indicator LED indicates link status, activity, and

link fault.

Figure 2.4 LSI7102LXP-LC Connector and Indicator LED

Port 0

Port 0 LED

Table 2.8 describes the LSI7102LXP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LED

appearance that indicates a valid link, presence of link activity, or a fault

on the link.

Table 2.8

LSI7102LXP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

Link

Activity

Fault

LED Appearance

Off

Green Blinking

Yellow

Physical Characteristics

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2.8.5 LSI7202XP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

The LSI Logic LSI7202XP-LC is a dual-channel, 2 Gbit/s FC adapter.

Two LC optical connectors, used for I/O, are accessible through the

module bracket. The LSI7202XP-LC uses the LSIFC929X, providing two

Fusion-MPT channels.

The LSI7202XP-LC is a PCI short card; the dimensions are 6.625 inches

x 2.53 inches. The external FC connections are made through the

2 Gbit/s SFP optical modules.

The component height on the top and bottom of the board conforms to

the PCI-X/133 Speciﬁcation, Revision 1.0a. Figure 2.5 illustrates the

major components on the LSI7202XP-LC.

Figure 2.5 LSI7202XP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7202XP-LC

Flash

(Back)

Port 1, SFP

LSIFC929X

Osc.

Voltage

SRAM (X2)

Regulator

Port 0, SFP

J1_T

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2.8.6 LSI7202XP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

The LSI7202XP-LC I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.6. The

LC connectors provide the connections from the adapter channels to the

FC subsystem. The indicator LEDs indicate link status, activity, and link

fault.

Figure 2.6 LSI7202XP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

Port 1 LED

Port 1

Port 0

Port 0 LED

Table 2.9 describes the LSI7202XP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LED

appearance that indicates a valid link, presence of link activity, or a fault

on the link.

Table 2.9

LSI7202XP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

Link

Activity

Fault

LED Appearance

Off

Green Blinking

Yellow

Physical Characteristics

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2.8.7 LSI7202LXP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

The LSI Logic LSI7202LXP-LC is a dual-channel, 2 Gbit/s FC adapter.

Two LC optical connectors, used for I/O, are accessible through the

module bracket. The LSI7202LXP-LC uses the LSIFC929X, providing

two Fusion-MPT channels.

The LSI7202LXP-LC is a PCI short card; the dimensions are

6.625 inches x 2.53 inches. The external FC connections are made

through the 2 Gbit/s SFP optical modules.

The component height on the top and bottom of the board conforms to

the PCI-X/133 Speciﬁcation, Revision 1.0a. Figure 2.7 illustrates the

major components on the LSI7202LXP-LC.

Figure 2.7 LSI7202LXP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7202XP-LC

Flash

(Back)

Port 1, SFP

LSIFC929X

Osc.

Voltage

SRAM (X2)

Regulator

Port 0, SFP

J1_T

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2.8.8 LSI7202LXP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

The LSI7202LXP-LC I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.8.

The LC connectors provide the connections from the adapter channels to

the FC subsystem. The indicator LEDs indicate link status, activity, and

link fault.

Figure 2.8 LSI7202LXP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

Port 1 LED

Port 1

Port 0

Port 0 LED

Table 2.10 describes the LSI7202LXP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LED

appearance that indicates a valid link, presence of link activity, or a fault

on the link.

Table 2.10 LSI7202LXP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

Link

Activity

Fault

LED Appearance

Off

Green Blinking

Yellow

Physical Characteristics

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2.8.9 LSI7202EP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

The LSI Logic LSI7202EP-LC is a dual-channel, 2 Gbit/s FC adapter.

Two LC optical connectors, used for I/O, are accessible through the

module bracket. The LSI7202EP-LC uses the LSIFC929X, providing two

Fusion-MPT channels.

The LSI7202EP-LC is a PCI short card; the dimensions are 6.875 inches

x 4.2 inches. The external FC connections are made through the 2 Gbit/s

SFP optical modules.

The component height on the top and bottom of the board conforms to

the PCI Express Speciﬁcation, Revision 1.0a. Figure 2.9 illustrates the

major components on the LSI7202EP-LC.

Figure 2.9 LSI7202EP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7202EP-LC

Flash

(Back)

SRAM

(X2)

LSIFC929X

Flash

(Back)

Port 1, SFP

Port 0, SFP

PCI Express

Bridge

Osc.

Voltage

Regulator

SRAM (X2)

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2.8.10 LSI7202EP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

The LSI7202EP-LC I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.10.

The Port 0 and Port 1 connectors provide the connections from the

adapter channels to the FC subsystem. The indicator LEDs indicate link

status, activity, and link fault.

Figure 2.10 LSI7202EP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

Port 1 LED

Port 1

Port 0

Port 0 LED

Table 2.11 describes the LSI7202EP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LED

appearance that indicates a valid link, presence of link activity, or a fault

on the link.

Table 2.11 LSI7202EP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

Link

Activity

Fault

LED Appearance

Off

Green Blinking

Yellow

Physical Characteristics

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2.8.11 LSI7202EP Host Adapter Conﬁguration

The LSI Logic LSI7202EP is a dual-channel, 2 Gbit/s FC adapter. Two

connectors, used for I/O, are accessible through the module bracket. The

LSI7202EP uses the LSIFC929X, providing two Fusion-MPT channels.

The LSI7202EP is a PCI short card; the dimensions are 6.875 inches

x 4.2 inches. The external FC connections are made through the 2 Gbit/s

SFP optical modules.

The component height on the top and bottom of the board conforms to

the PCI Express Speciﬁcation, Revision 1.0a. Figure 2.11 illustrates the

major components on the LSI7202EP.

Figure 2.11 LSI7202EP Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7202EP

Flash

(Back)

SRAM

(X2)

LSIFC929X

Flash

(Back)

Port 1, SFP

Port 0, SFP

PCI Express

Bridge

Osc.

Voltage

Regulator

SRAM (X2)

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2.8.12 LSI7202EP Connectors and Indicator LEDs

The LSI7202EP I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.12. The

Port 0 and Port 1 connectors provide the connections from the adapter

channels to the FC subsystem. The indicator LEDs indicate link status,

activity, and link fault.

Figure 2.12 LSI7202EP Connectors and Indicator LEDs

Port 1 LED

Port 1

Port 0

Port 0 LED

Table 2.12 describes the LSI7202EP Link Activity/Link Fault LED

appearance that indicates a valid link, presence of link activity, or a fault

on the link.

Table 2.12 LSI7202EP Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

Link

Activity

Fault

LED Appearance

Off

Green Blinking

Yellow

Physical Characteristics

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2.8.13 LSI7402XP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

The LSI Logic LSI7402XP-LC is a quad-channel, 2 Gbit/s FC adapter.

Four LC optical connectors, used for I/O, are accessible through the

module bracket. The LSI7402XP-LC uses two LSIFC929X devices,

providing four Fusion-MPT channels.

The LSI7402XP-LC is a PCI short card; the dimensions are

6.875 inches x 4.2 inches. The external FC connections are made

through the 2 Gbit/s SFP optical modules.

The component height on the top and bottom of the board conforms to

the PCI-X/133 Speciﬁcation, Revision 1.0a. Figure 2.13 illustrates the

major components on the LSI7402XP-LC.

Figure 2.13 LSI7402XP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7402XP-LC

Flash

(Back)

SRAM

(X2)

LSIFC929X

Port 3, SFP

LSIFC929X

Port 2, SFP

Flash

(Back)

Port 1, SFP

Port 0, SFP

PCI-X Bridge

Osc.

Voltage

Regulator

SRAM (X2)

J1_T

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2.8.14 LSI7402XP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

The LSI7402XP-LC I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.14.

The LC connector provides the connection from the adapter channel to

the FC subsystem. The indicator LEDs indicate link status, activity, and

link fault.

Figure 2.14 LSI7402XP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

Port 3

Port 2

Port 1

Port 0

Port 2 LED

Port 0 LED

Port 3 LED

Port 1 LED

Table 2.13 describes the LSI7402XP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LED

appearance that indicates a valid link, presence of link activity, or a fault

on the link.

Table 2.13 LSI7402XP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

Link

Activity

Fault

LED Appearance

Off

Green Blinking

Yellow

Physical Characteristics

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2.8.15 LSI7402EP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

The LSI Logic LSI7402EP-LC is a quad-channel, 2 Gbit/s FC adapter.

Four LC optical connectors, used for I/O, are accessible through the

module bracket. The LSI7402EP-LC uses two LSIFC929X devices,

providing four Fusion-MPT channels.

The LSI7402EP-LC is a PCI short card; the dimensions are

6.875 inches x 4.2 inches. The external FC connections are made

through the 2 Gbit/s SFP optical modules.

The component height on the top and bottom of the board conforms to

the PCI Express Speciﬁcation, Revision 1.0a. Figure 2.15 illustrates the

major components on the LSI7402EP-LC.

Figure 2.15 LSI7402EP-LC Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7402EP

Flash

(Back)

SRAM

(X2)

LSIFC929X

Port 3, SFP

LSIFC929X

Port 2, SFP

Flash

(Back)

Port 1, SFP

Port 0, SFP

PCI Express

Bridge

Osc.

Voltage

Regulator

SRAM (X2)

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2.8.16 LSI7402EP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

The LSI7402EP-LC I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.16.

The LC connectors provide the connections from the adapter channels to

the FC subsystem. The indicator LEDs indicate link status, activity, and

link fault.

Figure 2.16 LSI7402EP-LC Connectors and Indicator LEDs

Port 3

Port 2

Port 1

Port 0

Port 2 LED

Port 0 LED

Port 3 LED

Port 1 LED

Table 2.14 describes the LSI7402EP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LED

appearance that indicates a valid link, presence of link activity, or a fault

on the link.

Table 2.14 LSI7402EP-LC Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

Link

Activity

Fault

LED Appearance

Off

Green Blinking

Yellow

Physical Characteristics

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2.8.17 LSI7402EP Host Adapter Conﬁguration

The LSI Logic LSI7402EP is a quad-channel, 2 Gbit/s FC adapter. Four

connectors, used for I/O, are accessible through the module bracket. The

LSI7402EP uses two LSIFC929X devices, providing four Fusion-MPT

channels.

The LSI7402EP is a PCI short card; the dimensions are

6.875 inches x 4.2 inches. The external FC connections are made

through the 2 Gbit/s SFP optical modules.

The component height on the top and bottom of the board conforms to

the PCI Express Speciﬁcation, Revision 1.0a. Figure 2.17 illustrates the

major components on the LSI7402EP.

Figure 2.17 LSI7402EP Host Adapter Conﬁguration

LSI7402EP

Flash

(Back)

SRAM

(X2)

LSIFC929X

Port 3, SFP

LSIFC929X

Port 2, SFP

Flash

(Back)

Port 1, SFP

Port 0, SFP

PCI Express

Bridge

Osc.

Voltage

Regulator

SRAM (X2)

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2.8.18 LSI7402EP Connectors and Indicator LEDs

The LSI7402EP I/O bracket is configured as shown in Figure 2.18. The

Port 0, Port 1, Port 2, and Port 3 connectors provide the connections from

the adapter channels to the FC subsystem. The indicator LEDs indicate

link status, activity, and link fault.

Figure 2.18 LSI7402EP Connectors and Indicator LEDs

Port 3

Port 2

Port 1

Port 0

Port 2 LED

Port 0 LED

Port 3 LED

Port 1 LED

Table 2.15 describes the LSI7402EP Link Activity/Link Fault LED

appearance that indicates a valid link, presence of link activity, or a fault

on the link.

Table 2.15 LSI7402EP Link Activity/Link Fault LEDs

Link

Activity

Fault

LED Appearance

Off

Green Blinking

Yellow

Physical Characteristics

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Chapter 3

Firmware Installation

Procedure

This chapter provides information about installing and conﬁguring FC

ﬁrmware and includes the following sections:

•

Section 3.1, “FC Firmware”

Section 3.2, “Download New FC Firmware”

Section 3.3, “Update the FC Firmware”

Section 3.4, “Advanced User: Adjusting Default Firmware Settings”

Section 3.5, “Troubleshooting”

The LSI Logic FC chips and host adapters contain ﬁrmware that presents

a multiprotocol service layer based on the Fusion-MPT architecture. The

FC ﬁrmware provides FCP (SCSI-3 over FC) Initiator, FCP Target, and

LAN interface services to the host system.

The FC929X.ROMﬁle contains the ﬁrmware to operate the LSIFC929X or

LSIFC919X controllers used on the associated 2 Gbit/s LSI Logic host

adapters. When updates are necessary, LSI Logic releases new ﬁrmware

to improve the functionality or performance of these host adapters. You

may download the latest ﬁrmware from the LSI Logic web site at:

http://drivers.lsilogic.com.

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3.1 FC Firmware

This section includes the features, description, installation, and

conﬁguration of the FC ﬁrmware. The installation method varies

depending on the operating system. LSI Logic provides ﬁrmware

installation tools for the Windows, Linux, and Solaris operating systems.

3.1.1 Features

The FC ﬁrmware for the LSI Logic FC chips supports the

following features:

•

1 Gbit/s and 2 Gbit/s FC transfers, with AutoNegotiation

(select 1 Gbit/s, 2 Gbit/s, or Auto)

•

64-bit/66 MHz host PCI bus and 133 MHz PCI-X bus

(backward-compatible with 32-bit/33 MHz)

Transaction performance capability of > 70,000 I/Os per second

(both channels)

Throughput capability of ~400 Mbytes/s, across 64-bit/66 MHz PCI

(both channels)

•

Low host CPU utilization

Interrupt coalescing, tunable to system requirements

Auto Topology Detection for Arbitrated Loop, Fabric Loop, or

Direct Fabric attachment (user selects N_Port, NL_Port, or Auto)

•

FC Class 3 support

FC-Tape/FC-AL2 Class 3 conﬁrmed delivery support

Fusion-MPT common software interface

Initiator, Target, and FC LAN capability

3.1.2 Description

The LSIFC929X and LSIFC919X controllers operate in an environment

where one or more host drivers serve as the interface layer between the

operating system and the Fusion-MPT services provided by the

LSI Logic FC ﬁrmware. The host driver is responsible for initializing the

controller, building request message frames, issuing request message

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frames to the controller, and processing reply message frames received

from the controller.

The LSI Logic firmware translates Fusion-MPT message frames into

FC-specific sequences, frames, and primitives that are delivered to the

FC transmit and receive physical interfaces. The firmware-based

Link Services library transparently provides all link service support that the

host uses for all FC topologies. The firmware also manages all link

exceptions, which isolates the host driver from FC-unique exceptions. With

the Fusion-MPT architecture, parallel SCSI host drivers can be used with

the LSI Logic FC controllers with little or no additional functionality for FC.

3.2 Download New FC Firmware

To begin, you must ﬁrst download new host adapter ﬁrmware

component(s) from the LSI Logic web site (www.lsilogic.com). Type the

following address into your preferred browser:

http://drivers.lsilogic.com

The web page presents three drop-down menus under Find Speciﬁc

Products. Make the following selections:

Step 1. Select Storage Adapters.

Step 2. Select Fibre Channel HBAs.

Step 3. Select LSI7202XP-LC (or other 2 Gbit/s LSI Logic host

adapter).

Step 4. Check the box next to BIOS/Firmware. Then click the Go

button.

This search locates the latest BIOS/Firmware available for your host

adapter. Save the ﬁle to your hard drive. You may have to unzip this ﬁle.

Typically, the download will contain three separate ﬁles:

FC929X.ROM —LSI Logic Firmware update

MPTBIOS.ROM —LSI Logic Boot BIOS update

LSI9x9f.ROM —LSI Logic Fcode update

Download New FC Firmware

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These ﬁles represent updated code that you may store on your LSI Logic

host adapter using one of the methods described in the next sections.

3.3 Update the FC Firmware

The process of updating the FC ﬁrmware varies slightly, depending on

the operating system.

3.3.1 GUI Update Tool for Windows and Linux Platforms

With the MyStorage™ management software installed on either Windows

or Linux operating systems, you can use the MyStorage software to

update LSI Logic host adapters with new ﬁrmware (Section 3.2,

“Download New FC Firmware”). The CD-ROM media distributed with

many LSI Logic host adapter kits contains the MyStorage software;

alternatively, users can download the MyStorage software from the

LSI Logic web site (www.lsilogic.com).

Refer to LSI Logic MyStorage Management Software User’s Guide for

detailed usage instructions.

3.3.2 Command Line Update Tool for Solaris, Linux, and Windows

LSI Logic provides a FC Flash command line utility called LSIUtil to

update LSI Logic host adapters with new ﬁrmware (Section 3.2). The

software is available for the Windows, Linux, and Solaris operating

systems. This section provides the procedure for operating this program.

Note:

The LSIUtil program will not operate properly unless an

LSI Logic OS driver is also installed.

Running the LSIUtil Program – The LSIUtil program may be used to

update the LSI Logic FC ﬁrmware of any 2 Gbit/s host adapter. Locate

and copy the LSIUtil.exe program and the FC929X.ROM code ﬁles

to a directory on your hard drive. To update the ﬁrmware, complete the

following steps:

Step 1. Ensure that the host adapter is properly installed in the system

PCI/PCI-X or PCI Express slot.

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Step 2. Open a terminal window, and open the directory containing the

LSIUtil program.

Step 3. Execute the LSIUtil program.

Step 4. Select a device to update (Figure 3.1).

Figure 3.1 LSIUtil Device Selection

[root]# lsiutil

LSI Logic MPT Configuration Utility, Version 1.28, November 12,

2004

2 MPT Ports found

Port Name

1. /proc/mpt/ioc0

2. /proc/mpt/ioc1

Chip Vendor/Type

LSI Logic FC929X

MPT Rev

103

Firmware Rev

01021200

Select a device: [1-2 or 0 to quit]

Step 5. From the subsequent displayed list, select option menu 2 or 4

as shown (Figure 3.2).

Update the FC Firmware

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Figure 3.2 LSIUtil Download Options

Step 6. When prompted, type the ﬁrmware ﬁle name.

Step 7. Type Yes, when asked to continue (Figure 3.3).

Figure 3.3 LSIUtil File Download

Enter firmware name: FC929X.ROM

Do you want to continue? [Yes or No, default is No] Y

Downloading image...

Download succeeded

The update process requires about 20–30 seconds. Upon completion,

the system should display this message: “download succeeded”.

Step 8. Reset the adapter using option 99, or reboot to begin running

the new ﬁrmware.

Step 9. Enter 0 to quit the program.

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3.3.3 Command Line Update Tool for DOS

Using a DOS bootable ﬂoppy, users can use a FC Flash Utility called

MPTUtilto update LSI Logic adapters with new ﬁrmware (Section 3.2,

“Download New FC Firmware,” page 3-3). This section provides the

procedure for operating this program.

Note:

The MPTUtil program will not operate properly from a

windows command window. It must be run from a DOS

ﬂoppy.

Running the MPTUtil Program – Use the MPTUtil program to

update the LSI Logic FC ﬁrmware on any 4 Gbit/s host adapter. Locate

the MPTUtil.exe program and FC929X.ROM code on your

distribution media, as well as the DOS4GW.exe ﬁle. Copy these ﬁles to

a blank, formatted diskette. Label it “FC Firmware diskette.”

To update the ﬁrmware, complete the following steps:

Step 1. Ensure that the host adapter is properly installed in the system

PCI slot.

Step 2. Insert the LSI Logic FC ﬁrmware diskette into drive A.

Step 3. Boot the system to the DOS prompt A:\>.

Step 4. Execute the MPTUtil program directly from the DOS command

line by typing at the prompt:

A:\ MPTutil

The MPTUtil program identiﬁes all LSI Logic host adapters in the system,

and it allows you to select which adapter to update (Figure 3.4).

Figure 3.4 MPTUtil Device Selection

LSIMPTUTIL 1.00.00

Vendor Device

Choice ID

Bus Device

------ ------ ------ --- ----------

Adapter

1000h

0626h

28h LSI 929X Fibre Channel Host

Refresh

Which chip (0 to quit)? __

Update the FC Firmware

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Step 5. The MPTUtil program displays a menu of options (Figure 3.5).

To update the ﬁrmware, select option a - Update Firmware.

Figure 3.5 MPTUtil Options

LSI Logic Corp. FC/SAS Serial EEPROM / FLASH Utility.

LSIMPTUTIL 1.00.00

*******************************************************************

Currents

Port 0

Port 1

0x100000062B092449

0x200000062B092449

World Wide P/N... 0x100000062B092448

World Wide P/N... 0x200000062B092448

Topology......... Auto

Speed............ Auto

Device Pathing... All Paths to a device

Protocol Support. INIT TARG LAN

Firmware: LSIFC929X 1.02.12 (2005.06.15)

********************************************************************

a - Update Firmware

b - Update BIOS & Firmware

c - Upload current firmware to a file

d - Upload current BIOS to a file

f - Toggle Board Speed on Function 0

g - Toggle Board Speed on Finction 1

f - Toggle Topologies on Function 0

g - Toggle Topologies on Finction 1

l - Change Interrupt Coalescing Values on Port 0

m - Change Interrupt Coalescing Values on Port 1

x - Erase BIOS

y - Change Protocol Support

z - Change Adapters

q - Quit

Selection:

Step 6. When prompted, type the ﬁlename of the BIOS/Fcode update.

The update process commences and completes in about 20–

30 seconds.

Step 7. Exit the MPTUtil utility using the menu option q - Quit.

3.4 Advanced User: Adjusting Default Firmware Settings

Occasionally, a user may ﬁnd it necessary to adjust default ﬁrmware

parameters set by LSI Logic during the original manufacturing process.

Adjustments to these parameters will affect future behavior of the

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LSI Logic Adapter, and should be reserved for advanced users who fully

understand the implications of such changes.

The LSI Logic ﬁrmware supports several conﬁguration options, deﬁned

individually in Section 3.4.1, “Adjusting Link Speed,” and Section 3.4.2,

“Adjusting Interrupt Coalescing.” These options may be conﬁgured using

the MPTUtil utility menu, as described in the subsection entitled

“Running the MPTUtil Program”.

3.4.1 Adjusting Link Speed

The link speed of the LSI Logic host adapters is conﬁgurable. By default,

the link speed is set to Auto. This means the host adapter automatically

detects the link speed of all other nodes on the link and automatically

adjusts itself to work with those nodes. If this automatic operation fails

(for example, other nodes on a loop do not support AutoNegotiation), the

LSI Logic host adapters may be conﬁgured speciﬁcally to either the 2

Gbit/s or 1 Gbit/s speed.

Note:

The LSI7202XP-LC, LSI7202EP-LC, and LSI7202EP each

have two FC ports and the LSI7402XP-LC, LSI7402XP-LC,

and LSI7402XP-LC each have four FC ports, so the link

speed must be conﬁgured for each port. The

LSI7102XP-LC has only one port.

Conﬁgure the link speed of the host adapter by following these steps:

Step 1. To set the link speed of the host adapter, execute this command

from the DOS command line:

A:\ MPTutil

The MPTUtil program identiﬁes all LSI Logic host adapters in

the system, and allows you to select which adapter to update

(Figure 3.4).

Step 2. The MPTUtil program displays a menu of options. (Figure 3.5).

To change the link speed on the LSI7202XP-LC Port 0 (lower

port, near the PCI connector), select the following menu option:

f - Toggle Board Speed on Function 0

To change the link speed on the LSI7202XP-LC Port 1 (upper

port from the PCI connector), select the following menu option:

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g - Toggle Board Speed on Function 1

Successively pressing the F key (for Function 0) or the G key

(for Function 1) toggles the PORT speed setting between these

three modes:

•

AUTO

1 Gbit/s

2 Gbit/s

Step 3. Exit the FCUtil utility using the menu option q - Quit.

3.4.2 Adjusting Interrupt Coalescing

The LSI Logic host adapters can complete multiple I/O requests per host

interrupt. Interrupt coalescing is used to reduce CPU interrupts by

pooling multiple disk command completions (I/O) into one interrupt. This

feature may be enabled or disabled.

Important: LSI Logic has performed signiﬁcant testing under multiple

I/O conditions and has determined that interrupt coalescing

can be very valuable for small transfer lengths or random,

transaction-oriented I/O workloads. For this type of

workload, LSI Logic recommends that the Interrupt

Coalescing values be set to a queue depth of 9, with a

timeout of 1280 (0x500) µs. This means that the host is

interrupted only once for 9 I/Os processed by the chip,

unless 1280 µs have passed since the host was last

interrupted. If the workload is of a large transfer length and

sequential, LSI Logic recommends that interrupt coalescing

be disabled to prevent performance degradation.

Note:

The LSI7202XP-LC, LSI7202EP-LC, and LSI7202EP each

have two FC ports and the LSI7402XP-LC, LSI7402XP-LC,

and LSI7402XP-LC each have four FC ports, so Interrupt

Coalescing must be conﬁgured for each port. The

LSI7102XP-LC has only one port.

Use the following procedure to adjust Interrupt Coalescing depth and

timeout values:

Step 1. To set the link speed of the host adapter, execute this command

from the DOS command line:

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A:\ Mptutil

The MPTUtil program identiﬁes all LSI Logic host adapters in

the system, and allows you to select which adapter to update.

(See Figure 3.4.)

Step 2. The MPTUtil program displays a menu of options. (See

Figure 3.5.)

To change Interrupt Coalescing on the LSI7202XP-LC Port 0,

select the following menu option:

1- Change Interrupt Coalescing Values on Port 0

The current values are displayed within a submenu that allows the values

to be changed (Figure 3.6).

Figure 3.6 Interrupt Coalescing Values

Flags – By default, the host adapter has Interrupt Coalescing enabled,

as indicated by the Flags value of 0x0001. If you want to disable Interrupt

Coalescing, enter a value of 0x0000 for Flags. Interrupt Coalescing

should only be disabled to resolve issues in unique system

conﬁgurations. Consult LSI Logic Host Adapter Support to verify the

need to disable Interrupt Coalescing for speciﬁc system conﬁgurations.

When enabled, two parameters are relevant for interrupt coalescing:

Coalescing Depth – Speciﬁes the number of I/Os that must complete

before a host interrupt is generated. For example, if set to 4, then the

adapter waits until four I/Os complete before notifying the host CPU via

the interrupt mechanism. You can decrease this value to improve system

performance if the system contains lower performance servers and/or

peripherals.

Coalescing Timeout – This is failsafe time period that speciﬁes the

maximum amount of time (in milliseconds) to interrupt regardless of

Coalescing depth.

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3.5 Troubleshooting

Some potential problems and their suggested solutions are as follows:

The ﬁrmware and BIOS revisions typically must be in sync for

proper operation.

Check with LSI Logic Technical Support to make sure that the Firmware

is the correct version to use with your BIOS. If the ﬁrmware revision is

not in sync with the BIOS revision, system failures may occur.

How do you identify the version number of the ﬁrmware?

The UNIX-compatible WHAT.EXE program for DOS included on your

distribution media can identify the ROM ﬁles on the diskette(s).

Examples:

what *.*

what *.* nt/*.*

Many types of errors are reported through the LED on the LSI Logic

Host Adapter boards.

When these errors occur, the LED ﬂashes a four-digit sequence, which

is the error code. These types of errors should be reported to LSI Logic

Technical Support. The technical support representative will ask for

additional system conﬁguration information, including the type of system

used, the FC conﬁguration and type of peripherals (including version

numbers), and the sequence of events when the error occurred.

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Chapter 4

BIOS Features

This chapter describes the Fibre Channel (FC) BIOS and

Conﬁguration Utility and includes the following sections:

•

Section 4.1, “LSI Logic Boot BIOS”

Section 4.2, “Starting the LSI Logic Boot BIOS Conﬁguration Utility”

Section 4.3, “Using the LSI Logic Boot BIOS CU”

Section 4.4, “Main Menu”

Section 4.5, “Exiting the LSI Logic Boot BIOS Conﬁguration Utility”

Section 4.6, “Troubleshooting”

Section 4.7, “OpenBoot BIOS”

A BIOS is the ROM code that the system loads to facilitate booting from

FC drives. The BIOS also contains an embedded conﬁguration manager,

with which you conﬁgure options provided by the ﬁrmware. The LSI Logic

BIOS integrates with a standard system BIOS, extending the standard

disk service routine provided through INT13h.

Two types of BIOS are available for the LSI Logic host adapters:

•

LSI Logic FC boot BIOS for Intel/AMD-based platforms, and

LSI Logic FC OpenBoot BIOS for Solaris SPARC platforms.

Both the LSI Logic boot BIOS and OpenBoot BIOS are stored on the FC

host adapter boards.

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4.1 LSI Logic Boot BIOS

This section provides the features, description, and installation of the

LSI Logic FC boot BIOS.

4.1.1 LSI Logic Boot BIOS Features

The LSI Logic FC boot BIOS supports:

•

Selection and conﬁguration for up to 256 adapters

Boot device selection from any four host adapters

Automatic INT13 drive mapping for FC drives

4.1.2 BIOS Overview

If Boot is enabled, the boot BIOS scans for FC Hard disks connected to

the FC host adapter. All discovered disks are enumerated with drive

letters and appended to a master list of disks discovered on the host.

Upon scan completion, the host serially inspects the master list of disks

beginning with drive letter A and attempts to boot from the ﬁrst device it

ﬁnds with a boot record. If boot from FC is desired, you may elect to

remove or disable IDE drives, as these tend to get lower drive letter

assignments than FC devices.

Note:

The Boot feature is disabled by default on all host adapters

shipped from LSI Logic.

4.1.3 LSI Logic BIOS Boot Speciﬁcation (BBS)

The LSI Logic BIOS provides support for the BIOS Boot Speciﬁcation

(BBS), which allows you to choose which device to boot from by

selecting the priority.

To use this feature, the system BIOS must be compatible with the BBS.

If your system supports the BBS, use the system BIOS setup menu to

select the boot and drive order. In the system BIOS setup, the Boot

Connection Devices menu appears with a list of available boot options.

Use that menu to select the device and rearrange the order. Then exit to

continue the boot process.

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4.2 Starting the LSI Logic Boot BIOS Conﬁguration Utility

The LSI Logic boot BIOS allows you to change the default conﬁguration

of your host adapters, using the embedded BIOS Conﬁguration Utility

(CU).

When the BIOS loads, the following message appears on your monitor:

Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility...

This message remains on your screen for about ﬁve seconds, giving you

time to start the utility. After you press CTRL+C, the message changes

to:

Please wait, invoking LSI Logic Configuration Utility...

After a brief pause, your computer monitor displays the Main menu of the

BIOS CU.

Note:

Not all devices detected by the CU can be controlled by the

BIOS. Devices such as tape drives and scanners require

loading a device driver speciﬁc to that peripheral. The BIOS

CU allows parameters to be modiﬁed for these devices.

4.3 Using the LSI Logic Boot BIOS CU

This section provides the menu formats and user inputs available to inform

users about the boot BIOS CU prior to running it. All BIOS CU screens

that display various menus are partitioned into fixed areas. This area

provides static general help text information.

4.4 Main Menu

When you invoke the LSI Logic boot BIOS CU, the Main menu appears.

This screen displays a scrolling list of up to 256 host adapters in the

system and information about each of them.

Use the arrow keys to highlight a host adapter. Then press ENTER to

view and modify the selected host adapter properties (and to gain access

to the attached devices). After selecting an adapter and pressing

Starting the LSI Logic Boot BIOS Conﬁguration Utility

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ENTER, the FC Link bus is scanned and the Adapter Properties screen

appears.

On the Main menu, two selections are the Boot Adapter List and

Global Properties menus.

Boot Adapter List allows selection and ordering of boot adapters. Refer

to Section 4.4.4, “Boot Adapter List Menu,” for details.

Global Properties allows changes to global scope settings. Refer to

Section 4.4.5, “Global Properties Menu,” for details.

Only host adapters with LSI Logic Control enabled can be accessed.

4.4.1 Adapter Properties Menu

The Adapter Properties menu allows you to view and modify adapter

settings. It also provides access to the device settings of a host adapter.

To display this menu, select a device under the Adapter ﬁeld on the

Main menu and press ENTER.

4.4.2 Persistent ID Menu

You can use the Persistent ID menu simply to review the automatic

mapping between a drive World Wide Name (WWN) and its assigned

logical SCSI bus and Target ID. The screen also can force a drive to a

speciﬁc logical Target ID.

Selecting Add WWN at an unused location clears out the associated

WWN/DID ﬁeld and allows you to enter the ﬁrst 16 characters of the

WWN. Pressing ENTER afterwards allows the last 16 characters to be

entered. The Conﬁguration Utility automatically adds any leading zeros,

if necessary. If an entry was put in by mistake, selecting Erase on the

appropriate line removes the entry.

Logical ID selection defaults to be the lowest ID available. This can be

changed by using the PLUS or MINUS keys to cycle the numbers. The

Bus ﬁeld always defaults to 0 and cannot be changed. It is displayed

whenever an outside utility has reserved a different number.

The Next Page and Previous Page options are provided on the persistent

ID screens through the F2 key, which moves the screen forward or back

by 16 entries. However, the CU requires storing any modiﬁcations to the

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current page before new entries may be viewed or modiﬁed. A pop-up

conﬁrmation window asks to store or discard changes, if needed.

4.4.3 Device Properties Menu

The Device Properties menu allows you to view and update individual

device settings for an adapter.

Note:

The number of ﬁelds on the menu requires that you scroll

left/right to view all the information. When accessing this

menu, use the HOME and END keys to scroll to columns

currently not displayed. The scroll indicator on the bottom

of the menu shows the position of the cursor relative to the

ﬁrst and last columns.

4.4.4 Boot Adapter List Menu

The Boot Adapter List menu speciﬁes the order in which adapters boot

when more than one LSI Logic host adapter is in a system. Up to four

adapters in a system can be selected as bootable. Only one of the four

bootable adapters can control a boot volume.

To select this menu:

1. Press F2 while on the Main menu to move the cursor to the menu

area.

2. Move the cursor to Boot Adapter List with the arrow keys.

3. Press ENTER.

Adapters can be added or deleted using this menu. To add an adapter

to the boot list, press the INSERT key while on the Boot Adapter List.

Use the arrow keys to select the desired adapter, and press ENTER to

add it to the end of the Boot Adapter List.

To remove an adapter from the boot list, press the DELETE key while

the desired adapter is selected in the Boot Adapter List. You can also

change the boot order by using the PLUS or MINUS keys. For example,

place the cursor on the adapter that you want to change, and use the

PLUS or MINUS key to raise or lower the boot order, respectively.

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4.4.5 Global Properties Menu

The Global Properties menu allows you to pause if an alert message has

been displayed, to view display boot information, and to set display and

video modes.

4.5 Exiting the LSI Logic Boot BIOS Conﬁguration Utility

The Exit menu for the LSI Logic boot BIOS conﬁguration utility is used

for all six of the menus listed in Section 4.4, “Main Menu,” page 4-3.

However, the available functionality is different for the Main menu and the

ﬁve subordinate menus.

To exit from the Adapter Properties, Persistent ID, Device Properties,

Boot Adapter List, or Global Properties menus, use the following

exit options:

Cancel exit

Returns you to the previous menu.

Save changes then

exit this menu

Implements any changes you made on the previous

menu and returns you to the Main menu.

Discard changes

then exit this menu

Restores the default settings and returns you to the

Main menu.

To exit from the Main menu, use the following exit options:

Cancel exit

Returns you to the Main menu.

Exit the Conﬁguration Exits the conﬁguration and automatically reboots your

Utility system.

Important: If you reboot the system without properly exiting from this

utility, some changes may not take effect.

4.6 Troubleshooting

The LSI Logic boot BIOS Conﬁguration Utility is a powerful tool. If you

disable all of your controllers while using it, pressing CTRL+A or

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CTRL+E after memory initialization during reboot. This allows you to re-

enable and reconﬁgure.

The following messages may appear during the boot process:

• Adapter removed from boot order, parameters will be

updated accordingly!appears when an adapter is removed from

the system or is relocated behind a PCI bridge. This message is for

information only, and no further user action is required.

• Configuration data invalid, saving default configuration!

appears if none of the information in nonvolatile random access

memory (NVRAM) is valid. This message is for information only and

can occur when the BIOS is upgraded or when some external event

has rendered the NVRAM temporarily unreadable.

• Found FC Controller not in following Boot Order List, to

Add: Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Logic Configuration

Utility... appears when fewer than four adapters are in the boot

order and adapters exist in the system that are not in the boot order.

This message is for information only and indicates that more than

four adapters exist in the system. The additional adapters are not

managed by the CU.

4.7 OpenBoot BIOS

LSI Logic Solaris-capable, Fusion-MPT host adapters have Fcode

resident on board, allowing operation under the Sun Microsystems

OpenBoot console. All basic functionality is available in an OpenBoot

environment, including the ability to display devices connected to the

adapter and to boot devices on the adapter.

4.7.1 OpenBoot BIOS Features

The LSI Logic FC OpenBoot BIOS supports the following:

•

Solaris SPARC 2.6, Solaris SPARC 2.7, and Solaris 8 Open Firmware

environments

•

Root Boot device selection from any target device

Standard command line interface, with help query

Conﬁguration options and selection capability for each host adapter

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4.7.2 Identifying the FC Devices

The probe-scsi-all command identiﬁes the FC devices on your Fusion-

MPT adapter.

To show all disks available from the OpenBoot prompt, use the

probe-scsi-all command. Note that this command is used regardless of

whether the disks are FC or SCSI. All disks available on all Fusion-MPT

devices are displayed.

The following example shows the kind of information that is displayed

when you enter this command.

ok probe-scsi-all

/pci@8,600000/SUNW,qlc@4

LiD HA LUN ---Port WWN--- ----Disk description----

1 1 0 2100002037e4d65b SEAGATE ST318304FSUN18G 0726

/pci@8,700000/IntraServer-Ultra160,scsi@3,1

/pci@8,700000/IntraServer-Ultra160,scsi@3

Target 0

Unit 0 Disk IBM DDRS-34560D DC1B

/pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@2

MPT Version 1.00, Firmware Version 1.02.00

Target 0

Unit 0 Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC 6615

WWN 2100002037109d76 Port ID d9

Target 1

Unit 0 Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC 6258

WWN 210000203710565a Port ID 17

Target 2

Unit 0 Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC 6258

WWN 2100002037105212 Port ID 1

Target 3

Unit 0 Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC 6258

WWN 2100002037103da8 Port ID 26

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Target 4

Unit 0 Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC 6258

WWN 210000203710324a Port ID 73

/pci@8,700000/scsi@6

Target 6

Unit 0 Removable Read Only device PLEXTOR CD-ROM PX-20TS

If the FC devices on your IntraServer™ adapter are not identiﬁed by your

system, check the following:

•

Is the FC enclosure powered on?

Does the LED on the adapter indicate Link? (Note that Link is valid

only after the device is probed.)

•

Does the LED on the switch or remote enclosure indicate Link?

Does the Link-SPEED parameter selected by the adapter match that

of the bus (1G, 2G, or Auto)?

If you do not see disks, the following additional debug information may

help to identify the problem.

4.7.3 Verifying Installation

Use the following procedure to verify installation of your Fusion-MPT

adapter in the system:

Step 1. Power-up the system.

Step 2. When the banner is displayed, press the STOP+A keys to

interrupt the boot process and stop at the ok prompt.

Step 3. Use the show-devs command to list the system devices. You

should see an output similar to the following:

ok show-devs

/SUNW,UltraSPARC-III@0,0

/virtual-memory

/memory@m0,0

/aliases

/options

/openprom

/chosen

/packages

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/upa@8,480000/SUNW,ffb@0,0

...

/pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@2

/pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1,1

/pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1

...

/pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@2/disk

/pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@2/tape

/pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1,1/disk

/pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1,1/tape

/pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1/disk

/pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1/tape

/pci@8,700000/scsi@6,1/tape

/pci@8,700000/scsi@6,1/disk

• /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1

identiﬁes the ﬁrst FC interface on an LSIFC929X-based adapter.

• /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1,1

identiﬁes the second FC interface on an LSIFC929X-based adapter.

•

An LSIFC919X-based adapter shows only one such FC device.

Note:

The above listing is an example. The show-devs output

may vary depending on your system and conﬁguration. Use

the corresponding entries on your system, not the ones

given here.

If these devices are not listed, check to assure that the adapter is

correctly installed and reseat the adapter in the PCI slot if necessary.

4.7.4 Adapter-Speciﬁc Settings

In certain circumstances, advanced users may want to change settings

for an individual adapter or port, without affecting the other adapters in

the system. Speciﬁc examples of such settings are FC bus speed, host

adapter ID (SCSI only: not applicable to FC), and Interrupt Coalescing.

To select a speciﬁc Fusion-MPT adapter as the current adapter, use the

select command. Selecting a port or adapter brings the port online and

allows you to show or set certain adapter speciﬁc parameters.

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You should use caution while issuing the following commands because

some commands (such as forcing 1 Gbit/s operation on a 2 Gbit/s FC loop)

could render the bus unusable.

4.7.4.1

4.7.4.2

select Command

Use the select OpenBoot command to choose the adapter entry. This

opens the port to bring the port online.

ok select /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1

.properties Command

Use the .properties command to show the adapter properties.

ok .properties

firmware-version 1.02.00

mpt-version

1.00

scsi-initiator-id 00 00 00 0f

assigned-addresses81001010 00000000 00000700 00000000 00000100

83001014 00000000 001a0000 00000000 00020000

8300101c 00000000 00190000 00000000 00010000

82001030 00000000 02000000 00000000 00100000

compatible

model

reg

70 63 69 31 33 65 39 2c 36 32 31 00 70 63 69 31

LSI,929

00001000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000

01001010 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000100

03001014 00000000 00000000 00000000 00020000

0300101c 00000000 00000000 00000000 00010000

02001030 00000000 00000000 00000000 00100000

1.00.16

version

device_type

name

scsi-2

IntraServer,fc

fcode-rom-offset 00000000

66mhz-capable

devsel-speed

class-code

interrupts

latency-timer

cache-line-size

max-latency

min-grant

00000001

00010000

00000001

00000040

00000010

00000008

0000001e

00000621

subsystem-id

subsystem-vendor-id000013e9

revision-id

device-id

vendor-id

00000001

00000621

00001000

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4.7.4.3

show-children Command

While you have the host adapter or port selected, use the show-children

command to display the devices currently connected to this adapter.

First, select the port or adapter shown (use the port name your

system assigns):

ok select /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1

ok show-children

MPT Version 1.00, Firmware Version 1.02.00

Link is ready, port is online

WWN 100000a0b8040353 Port ID ef

Target 0

Unit 0 Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC 6615

WWN 2100002037109d76 Port ID d9

Target 1

Unit 0 Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC 6258

WWN 210000203710565a Port ID 17

Target 2

Unit 0 Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC 6258

WWN 2100002037105212 Port ID 1

Target 3

Unit 0 Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC 6258

WWN 2100002037103da8 Port ID 26

Target 4

Unit 0 Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC 6258

WWN 210000203710324a Port ID 73

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4.7.5 Interrupt Coalescing

The LSI Logic host adapters can complete multiple I/O requests per host

interrupt. Interrupt coalescing is used to reduce CPU interrupts by

pooling multiple disk command completions (I/O) into one interrupt. This

feature may be enabled or disabled.

LSI Logic has performed signiﬁcant testing under multiple I/O conditions

and has determined that interrupt coalescing can be very valuable for

small transfer lengths or random, transaction-oriented I/O workloads. For

this type of workload, LSI Logic recommends that the Interrupt

Coalescing values be set to a queue depth of 9, with a timeout of 1280

(0x500) µs. This means that the host is interrupted only once for 9 I/Os

processed by the chip, unless 1280 µs have passed since the host was

last interrupted. If the workload is of a large transfer length and

sequential, LSI Logic recommends that interrupt coalescing be disabled

to prevent performance degradation.

Although LSI Logic has determined that these settings are optimal for a

wide variety of situations, your own I/O load may beneﬁt from a deeper

queue or a longer timeout. LSI Logic provides a mechanism to modify

these values and write them to the nonvolatile EEPROM on the adapter.

Select the port or adapter shown (use the port name your system assigns):

ok select /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1

Then enter commands as shown in the following example:

ok show-interrupt-coalescing

Interrupt coalescing timeout is 500 (1280 decimal)

microseconds

Interrupt coalescing depth is 9 (9 decimal)

ok set-interrupt-coalescing

Note:

The OpenBoot BIOS provides help when you enter a

command that does contain the proper arguments. In this

case, OpenBoot responds with:

usage is <timeout><depth> set-interrupt-coalescing

ok 100 8 set-interrupt-coalescing

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Interrupt coalescing timeout selected is 100 (256 decimal)

microseconds

Interrupt coalescing depth selected is 8 (8 decimal)

Interrupt coalescing has been set

Change will take effect after system reset

Note:

The system must be power cycled before the changes take

effect. It is not sufﬁcient to execute the reset-all command.

4.7.6 Set FC Link Speed

There are two modes of operation for FC: 1 Gbit/s and 2 Gbit/s. It is

important to match the speed of the port with the speed of the loop or

fabric to which the port is attached.

LSI Logic has implemented autonegotiation on the 2 Gbit/s-capable,

Fusion-MPT devices. If you are experiencing difﬁculty with the

AutoNegotiate algorithm on your fabric or loop, or if you wish to set or

show the link speed for the adapter manually, use the following

procedure:

Select the port or adapter shown (use the port name your system assigns):

ok select /pci@8,700000/IntraServer,fc@1

Then enter commands as shown in the following example:

ok show-link-speed

Link speed selected is 1 Gbaud

Current link speed is 1 Gbaud

ok set-link-speed

Note:

The OpenBoot BIOS provides help when you enter a

command that does contain the proper arguments. In this

case, OpenBoot responds with:

usage is <link-speed> set-link-speed

ok a set-link-speed

Link speed selected is autobaud

Link speed has been set

Change will take effect after system power cycle

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ok show-link-speed

Link speed selected is autobaud

Current link speed is 1 Gbaud

Note:

The system must be power-cycled before the changes take

effect. It is not sufﬁcient to execute the reset-all command.

4.7.7 Persistent Device Naming

One of the most powerful beneﬁts of storage area networks (SANs) is

scalability; the freedom to quickly add or delete storage components. To

facilitate trouble-free SAN reconﬁgurations, you can save a list of devices

currently connected to the host adapter. Later, if certain devices are

powered off, the adapter ensures that the remaining devices appear at

the same mount point. Technically, the LSI Logic host adapter “locks” the

association of an FC target with an alias name reference. The LSI Logic

host adapter manages the details. When you mark a device persistent,

mapping information is saved on the LSI Logic host adapter in a

nonvolatile memory device.

The following is an example of how to save devices in the persistent

device table using LSI Logic Fcode:

Step 1. Select the controller you want to modify, making a selection

from the list as shown in Figure 4.1.

Figure 4.1 Select Controller

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Step 2. From the displayed list, select a device to mark persistent as

shown in Figure 4.2.

Figure 4.2 Select Device

/pci@1f,0/pci@1/IntraServer,fc@2/disk has been selected.

ok select /pci@1f,0/pci@1/IntraServer,fc@2

ok show-children

MPT Firmware Version 1.02.12

Target 0

Unit 0 Disk SEAGATE ST39173FC 6615

WWN 200000203710c4e8 PortID a3

Step 3. Type ^Y (Ctrl-Y) to insert disk name in the command line as

shown in Figure 4.3.

Figure 4.3 Inserting Disk Name in Command Line

Note:

The OpenBoot BIOS (Fcode) provides help when you enter

a command that does contain the proper arguments. In this

case, OpenBoot responds with usage syntax.

Figure 4.4 Setting Device 0 as Persistent

Note:

The command sequence in Figure 4.4 records an entry for

device 0, as item 0 in the persistent device list.

Figure 4.5 Clearing Persistent Device Map

Note:

The command sequence in Figure 4.5 may be used to clear

an entry in the persistent device map.

Entry 1 has been deleted from the table, and the table is now empty.

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4.7.8 Manual Selection of FC Topology

Under certain configurations, you may want to force the selection of FC

topology and disable the auto detect mechanism in the FC adapter. This

can be done on a port-by-port basis by using the following procedure.

Note:

It should not be necessary to change from automatic

detection of topology. Also, ﬁrmware version 1.00.03 is the

earliest version to support this functionality.

The following is an example of how to select a manual topology N_Port

or NL_Port on a selected FC port.

Select the controller you want to modify, as follows:

ok show-disks

a) /pci@1f,0/pci@1/IntraServer,fc@2/disk

b) /pci@1f,0/pci@1/IntraServer,Ultra2-scsi@1/disk

c) /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ide@3/cdrom

d) /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ide@3/disk

e) /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ebus@1/fdthree@14,3203f0

q) NO SELECTION

Enter Selection, q to quit: a

/pci@1f,0/pci@1/IntraServer,fc@2/disk has been selected.

Type ^Y ( Control-Y ) to insert it in the command line.

e.g. ok nvalias mydev ^Y for creating devalias mydev for

/pci@1f,0/pci@1/IntraServer,fc@2/disk

ok select /pci@1f,0/pci@1/IntraServer,fc@2

Then enter commands as shown in the following example:

ok show-topology

Topology selected is auto

Current topology is unknown (no link)

ok set-topology <-Command with no options provides help

usage is <topology> set-topology

topology = 1 NL_Port

topology = 2 N_Port

topology = a auto

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ok 1 set-topology

Topology selected is NL_Port

Topology has been set

Change will take effect after system power cycle

ok 2 set-topology

Topology selected is N_Port

Topology has been set

Change will take effect after system power cycle

ok a set-topology

Topology selected is auto

Topology has been set

Change will take effect after system power cycle

Note:

The system must be power-cycled before the changes take

effect. It is not sufﬁcient to execute the reset-all command.

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