ATTO Technology FC-82EN Hardware Installation, System requirements, Fibre Channel address

3 Hardware Installation

You need a basic understanding of Fibre Channel before installing the Celerity FC host adapter. Please refer to Appendix A for a list of related websites.

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 (1). Sequential WWNs apply for additional channels.

WWN 1: all adapters

WWN 2: 44ES, 42ES, 42XS, 82EN, 84EN

WWN 3: 44ES, 84EN

WWN 4: 44ES, 84EN

Installation

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.

1Install the latest drivers. Refer to Install Drivers on page 12.

2Power down the computer and unplug the computer from all power sources.

3Open the case.

4Install the Celerity FC host adapter in any open 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 19 and drawings of boards begin on page 21.

Note

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

The Celerity FC-42ES and FC-41ES fit into x4, x8, or x16 mechanical PCI Express slots.

5Connect 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.

6Close the case on the computer and power it up.

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