3 hardware installation, System requirements, Fibre channel address – ATTO Technology Celerity FC host adapters FC-44ES 4-Gb User Manual

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11 ATTO Technology Inc. Celerity FC Host Adapters Installation and Operation Manual

3 Hardware installation

You need a basic understanding of Fibre Channel before installing the Celerity FC host adapter. Please
refer to

Fibre Channel is a key technology for storage

on page 9 for a list of related web sites.

CAUTION

CAUTION

Back up your system data before
changing 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

• 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.

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.

1

Power down the computer and unplug the
computer from all power sources.

2

Open the case.

3

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.

Note

The Celerity FC-24XL, FC-41XS, and FC-
42XS host adapters only fit in 3.3V slots.

The Celerity FC-44ES and FC-42ES (non
RoHS) fit in 8x or 16x mechanical PCI
Express slots.
The Celerity FC-42ES (RoHS) and FC-41ES
fit into 4x, 8x, or 16x 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.

4

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.

5

Close the case on the computer and power it
up.

WWN 0

all adapters

WWN 1:

44ES, 42ES, 42XS, 24XL

WWN 2

44ES, 24XL

WWN 3

44ES, 24XL

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