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Execution Throttle. This setting specifies the maximum number of commands executing on any one port. When a port’s execution throttle is reached, no new commands are executed until the current command finishes executing. The valid options for this setting are 1–256. The default is 16.

Fast Command Posting. This setting decreases command execution time by minimizing the number of interrupts. The default is Disabled.

>4GByte Addressing. This option should be Enabled if the system has more than 4 GB of memory available. The default is Disabled.

LUNs per Target. This setting specifies the number of LUNs per target. Multiple LUN support is typically for RAID boxes that use LUNs to map drives. The default is 8. If you do not need multiple LUN support, set the number of LUNs to 0.

Enable LIP Reset. This setting determines the type of loop initialization process (LIP) reset that is used when the operating system initiates a bus reset routine. When this setting is Yes, the driver initiates a global LIP reset to clear the target device reservations. When this setting is No, the driver initiates a global LIP reset with full login. The default is No.

Enable LIP Full Login. This setting instructs the ISP chip to re-login to all ports after any LIP. The default is Yes.

Enable Target Reset. This setting enables the drivers to issue a Target Reset command to all devices on the loop when a SCSI Bus Reset command is issued. The default is No.

Login Retry Count. This setting specifies the number of times the software tries to log in to a device. The default is 8 retries.

Port Down Retry Count. This setting specifies the number of times the software retries a command to a port returning port down status. The default is 8 retries.

Drivers Load RISC Code. When this setting is Enabled, the QLA23xx board uses the RISC firmware that is embedded in the software driver. When this setting is Disabled, the software driver loads the RISC firmware that is stored in the QLA23xx board BIOS. The default is Enabled.

NOTE: The driver being loaded must support this setting. If the driver does not support this setting, the result is the same as Disabled regardless of the setting. Leaving this option enabled guaranties a certified combination of software driver and RISC firmware.

Enable Database Updates. When enabled, this setting allows the software to save the loop configuration information in flash memory when the system powers down. The default is No.

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Contents Hardware Installation Guide for QLA2300 Board Family QLA2310FL QLogic Corporation FC2251101-00 D Page Table of Contents Figures Introduction What is Fibre Channel?General Description Features What You Need for Installation Hardware InstallationPreinstallation Procedures QLA23xx Board ComponentsQLA2300/2310 Board Layout QLA2310FL Board Layout QLA2312F Board Layout LEDs QLA2300/2300F/2310/2310F/2310FL Board LED ActivityInstallation in the Computer Power DistributionJumpers Hardware Installation Installation in the Computer Installation Help Hardware Problem Checklist TroubleshootingProblems After Installation System Configuration Problem ChecklistFibre Channel Problem Checklist Configuration Settings IntroductionSelectable Boot Settings Host Adapter SettingsTable A-1. Host Adapter Settings Table A-2. Advanced Adapter Settings Restore Default SettingsAdvanced Adapter Settings Raw Nvram DataConfiguration Settings Fast!UTIL Extended Firmware Settings Table A-3. Extended Firmware SettingsTable A-4. RIO Operation Modes Table A-5. Connection OptionsFibre Disk Utility Scan Fibre Channel DevicesSelect Host Adapter Select Host Adapter Fast!UTIL FC2251101-00 D Table B-2. QLA23xx Board Specifications SpecificationsTable B-1. QLA23xx Board Operating Environment Nvram Label Label FC2251101-00 D