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How this book is organized

Chapter 1, “Preparing and installing the IBM System Storage DS4000 FC 4Gbps PCI-X Single/Dual Port HBA,” on page 1 describes the IBM System Storage DS4000 FC 4Gbps PCI-X Single/Dual Port HBA. This chapter includes an overview of the IBM System Storage DS4000 FC 4Gbps PCI-X Single/Dual Port HBA features and contains the information and instructions needed to prepare and install the IBM System Storage DS4000 FC 4Gbps PCI-X Single/Dual Port HBA.

Chapter 2, “Installing the FC 4Gbps PCI-X Adapter device drivers and updating the BIOS code,” on page 9 provides information for updating the IBM System Storage DS4000 FC 4Gbps PCI-X Single/Dual Port HBA BIOS code.

Chapter 3, “Configuring the FC 4Gbps PCI-X Adapter with Fast!UTIL,” on page 23 provides detailed configuration information for users who want to customize the configuration of the IBM System Storage DS4000 FC 4Gbps PCI-X Single/Dual Port HBA and connected Fibre Channel devices.

Chapter 4, “FC 4Gbps PCI-X Adapter operating environment and specifications,” on page 29 contains the IBM System Storage DS4000 FC 4Gbps PCI-X Single/Dual Port HBA operating environment and specification information.

Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” on page 31 covers the types of installation problems that can cause the IBM System Storage DS4000 FC 4Gbps PCI-X Single/Dual Port HBA to function incorrectly.

Appendix A, “Accessibility,” on page 33 provides information about alternate keyboard navigation, which is a DS4000 Storage Manager accessibility feature. Accessibility features help a user who has a physical disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use software products successfully.

Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 35 provides product notices.

Appendix C, “European Directive About Product Recycling and Disposal,” on page 39 provides information about European standards for recycling and disposal.

Appendix D, “Battery Return Program,” on page 41 provides information about the proper disposal and/or recycling of batteries.

Appendix E, “Cable Warning,” on page 43 discloses the possible hazards associated with handling cables for this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product.

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Contents Installation and User’s Guide Page Installation and User’s Guide Page Contents Configuring the FC 4Gbps PCI-X Adapter with Fast!UTIL Contents Page Figures Page Tables Page Safety Statement Safety Page FAStT product renaming About this documentWho should read this document DS4000 Storage Subsystem installation tasks General overview About this document Before you call Getting information, help, and serviceWeb sites Using the documentationFire suppression systems Software service and supportHardware service and support How to send your commentsHow this book is organized Page About this document Page Fibre Channel defined OverviewPreinstallation procedures FC 4Gbps PCI-X Adapter featuresFC 4Gbps PCI-X Adapter serial number label Handling static-sensitive devicesFC 4Gbps PCI-X Adapter components What you need for the installationYellow LED Green LED Amber LED Activity Description Installing the FC 4Gbps PCI-X Adapter Page Dual port adapter Installing the FC 4Gbps PCI-X Adapter device drivers Installing on Windows and Novell NetWare platforms GUI installation Installing on the Linux platformPage QLogic SANsurfer Pro Utility overview Using the QLogic SANsurfer Pro UtilitySANsurfer Pro Utility features SANsurfer Pro utilities BiosNvram Using the flasutil command prompt Flasutil /i /l xxxx /n NVRAMfile.DAT Command-line options Press ″Enter.″ Following command-line options display Using the flasutil Bios Update Utility menu For Microsoft Windows 2000 or Server Creating the disketteUnmount /mnt Starting Fast!UTIL Configuring the FC 4Gbps PCI-X Adapter with Fast!UTILAccessing HBA settings through Fast!UTIL Bios address Host bus adapter settingsFC 4Gbps PCI-X Adapter hard loop ID Advanced FC 4Gbps PCI-X Adapter SettingsEnable LIP Reset Selectable boot settingsFibre-channel disk utility Restore default settingsRaw Nvram data Scan fibre-channel devicesExitFast!UTIL Environment Minimum Maximum RAM System configuration problems TroubleshootingHardware problems Software problemsFibre Channel problems Action Appendix A. AccessibilityShort cut Action Edition notice Appendix B. NoticesImportant notes TrademarksFederal Communications Commission FCC statement Electronic emission notices Class a statementsEuropean Union EMC Directive conformance statement Copyright IBM Corp Page Please recycle batteries Appendix D. Battery Return ProgramPage Appendix E. Cable Warning Page DS4000 Storage Manager Version 9 library Appendix F. Additional DS4000 documentationDS4800 Storage Subsystem library DS4700 Storage Subsystem library DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server library DS4400 Fibre Channel Storage Server library DS4300 Fibre Channel Storage Server library DS4100 Sata Storage Server library DS4000 Storage Expansion Enclosure documents Other DS4000 and DS4000-related documents Page Index PCI/PCI-X Page Part Number 39M5599