ATTO Technology FC 3300, FC 3305 operation manual Installing/updating device drivers and firmware

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4 Installing/updating device drivers and firmware

ExpressPCI FC host adapters require device drivers and firmware for proper operation. Your adapter firmware was properly flashed before shipment, but the firmware may need to be updated as new versions become available, or if the factory-installed version becomes corrupt. Visit the ATTO website, www.attotech.com, to download the latest drivers and firmware.

ATTO recommends using the same device driver and firmware version. To verify the version:

Windows Use the ATTO ExpressPCI Configuration Tool for complete information about the driver and firmware version or use a combination of the adapter boot string (firmware

version) during system boot and the Device Manager (driver version)

Mac OS X Use the ATTO ExpressPCI Configuration Tool (driver and firmware version available) or Apple System Profiler (driver version only)

Windows 2000/XP driver installation

New installation

1After initial devices have been loaded, the installer will prompt the user to Specify Additional Device by using the S option.

2When prompted for vendor’s disk, insert the ATTO ExpressPro-Tools CD-ROM, into the drive and press the ENTER key.

3Select ExpressPCI FC and then press the ENTER key.

4Continue the installation of the operating system. The Windows 2000 installation may request the ExpressPCI driver disk again.

5Reboot the system.

Pre-existing installation

1Boot into Windows 2000/XP. The New Hardware Wizard window will appear.

2Click Next.

3Choose the Search for a suitable driver for my device option.

4Insert the ATTO ExpressPro-Tools CD.

5In next window, be sure the CD-ROM is selected as the source for the driver.

6Once the system finds the driver, click the Next button.

7Click Yes when the system prompts to continue installation.

8Reboot system.

Updating the Windows 2000 driver

1Right-click My Computer and select Properties.

2Select the Hardware tab and select Device Manager.

3Right-click the ATTO ExpressPCI adapter description, located under SCSI and RAID controllers, and select Properties.

4Go to the Driver tab and select Update Driver.

5Select Next.

6Choose the Search for a suitable driver for my device option.

7Choose the appropriate path to the new driver location.

8Once the system finds the driver, click the Next button.

9Click Yes when the system prompts to continue installation.

10Reboot system

Windows NT driver installation

New installation

1Begin the Windows NT installation using the Windows NT Installation floppy diskettes.

2During the installation after initial devices have been loaded, the installer will prompt you to Specify Additional Devices by using the S option.

3When prompted for vendor’s disk, insert the ATTO ExpressPro-ToolsCD-ROM into the drive and press the ENTER key.

4Select ExpressPCI FC and then press the ENTER key.

5Continue the installation of the operating system. The Windows NT installation may request the Express FC driver disk again.

Pre-existing installation

1Enter the Control Panel on the Start Menu under Settings.

2Locate and double click on the SCSI Adapter icon

3Click on the Drivers tab and then the Add button.

4When the Install Driver screen appears, select Have Disk.

5Place the ATTO ExpressPro-Tools CD-ROM into the drive

6Change the path in the Copy Manufacturers files from to the appropriate drive.

7Select ExpressPCI FC and click OK.

8When the driver is finished loading, reboot the system.

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FC 3305, FC 3300 specifications

ATTO Technology has long been synonymous with high-performance network solutions, and its latest offerings, the FC 3300 and FC 3305, are no exception. Designed to enhance storage connectivity, these Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) are engineered to provide exceptional speed, low latency, and enhanced reliability, making them a preferred choice for data centers and businesses that require powerful data management solutions.

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