ATTO Technology FC2600, FCSW operation manual Device drivers

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Updating the Windows NT driver

1Click on the Start menu and select Run.

2Type in RDISK.EXE and press ENTER to create an emergency repair disk.

3Double-click My Computer and open the Control Panel.

4Double-click the SCSI Adapter icon.

5Click on the Driver tab and highlight the ATTO ExpressFC driver.

6Click on the Remove button to remove the old driver.

7Click on the Add button and select Have Disk.

8Insert the ATTO ExpressPro-Tools CD-ROM.

9Enter the appropriate path to the drive

10If prompted, select a New installation of the driver. Do not select Current installation.

11Reboot your system.

Device drivers

Mac OS X driver installation/update

New or previous installation

1Download the appropriate version of the device driver from the ATTO web site at www.attotech.com.

2Extract the file to your desktop.

3Double click the installer icon and follow the on screen prompts

4Reboot your system for the changes to take effect.

5Current device driver version can be verified using the ATTO ExpressPCI Configuration Tool. Refer to the ExpressPCI Utilities Operation and Installation Manual for additional information.

Re-flashing firmware

To re-flash firmware in Windows or Mac OS X using the ATTO ExpressPCI Configuration Tool:

1Download the most recent version of the Configuration Tool from the ATTO web site at www.attotech.com.

2Download the proper flash bundle (these are adapter specific) from the ATTO web site

3Extract these files to your desktop and install the Configuration Tool on your system.

4Launch the Configuration Tool.

5In the Device window, select the adapter that needs to be updated.

6In the Flash window, click on the Browse button to find the flash bundle that you previously downloaded to your desktop.

7Click Update to update your flash

8Reboot your system for the firmware changes to take effect

9Refer to the ExpressPCI Utilities Operation and Installation Manual for additional information on using the Configuration Tool

To re-flash firmware on a PC using the BIOS utilities:

1Obtain the latest firmware from the ATTO web site www.attotech.com and extract it to a floppy disk by executing the self-extracting file.

2Reboot the PC.

3During the reboot process, an ATTO Technology banner will announce that the host adapter was detected. Enter Control-Fwhen prompted to begin the set-up utility. This must be done within a few seconds after the banner appears, or you will not be able to enter the utility. If this happens, simply repeat step 3.

4In the utility, select the Upgrade Flash ROM option and insert the disk into the drive slot.

5Follow the on-screen instructions.

6Remove the disk and reboot your system for the firmware changes to take effect

Note: Firmware must be loaded from a floppy or from the internal hard drive because the CD-ROM drivers are not loaded at this point in the system boot process.

Linux and Sun Solaris driver installation

ATTO offers Linux and Sun Solaris drivers which

the ExpressPro-Tools CD-ROM or directly from

are compatible with ExpressPCI host adapters. A

the ATTO web site. Please refer to these

complete download package, including all

documents for installation instructions.

necessary installation instructions, is available on

 

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Contents Atto Technology, Inc Atto ExpressPCI Fcsw Page Contents Accelerated PCI bus management Environmental and physical specificationsAdvanced Scsi support MHz only Term Definition Fibre Channel is a key technology for storageGlossary Fibre Channel address Hardware installation and initial configurationInstallation System requirementsConfiguration Windows 2000/XP driver installation Installing/updating device drivers and firmwareDevice drivers Windows NT TroubleshootingGeneral suggestions Windows 2000/XPMacintosh FCC Standards Radio and Television Interference Appendix a Standards and compliancesAppendix B Fibre Channel accessories Appendix C Scsi host adapter selection guide Specific featuresAppendix D Contact Atto Technology, Inc

FC2600, FCSW specifications

ATTO Technology has established itself as a leader in providing high-performance storage connectivity solutions, and the FCSW, FC2600 is a key offering in their portfolio. This advanced Fibre Channel switch epitomizes ATTO's commitment to delivering unparalleled reliability and speed in data transmission, making it an ideal choice for enterprises that rely on high-demand storage applications.

One of the main features of the FCSW, FC2600 is its non-blocking architecture, which supports a substantial bandwidth of up to 32 Gbps per port. This ensures that data flows seamlessly across the network, minimizing bottlenecks and allowing for efficient utilization of resources. The switch is designed to handle heavy workloads, making it suitable for environments such as data centers, media production, and large-scale storage deployments.

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In conclusion, the ATTO Technology FCSW, FC2600 Fibre Channel switch is a powerful solution that combines high-speed connectivity, scalability, advanced management capabilities, redundancy, and robust security features. It is designed to meet the demands of modern data environments, empowering organizations to achieve their storage goals efficiently and securely. As data continues to grow exponentially, the FCSW, FC2600 positions itself as a crucial component in any enterprise's storage strategy.