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■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 HBA 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 HBA BIOS. The default is Enabled.

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—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.

Disable Database Load—When enabled, the device database is read from the Registry during driver initialization. When disabled, the device database is created dynamically during driver initialization. The default is No.

IOCB Allocation—This setting specifies the maximum number of buffers from the firmware’s buffer pool that are allocated to any one port. The default is 256 buffers.

Extended Error Logging—This setting provides additional error and debug information to the operating system. When Enabled, events are logged into the Windows NT/Windows 2000 Event Viewer. The default is Disabled.

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Contents For Linux, NetWare, and Windows Hp StorageWorks FCA2214/FCA2214DC PCI-X Host Bus AdaptersPage Contents Installing the NetWare Driver Figures Contents About this Guide Related Documentation OverviewIntended Audience Document conventions Text symbolsConventions Equipment symbols About this Guide HP storage web site HP authorized reseller Getting helpHP technical support Adapter Features Adapter Features Adapter Specifications Environmental SpecificationsType Specification Refer to your host documentation for installing the HBA Installing the AdapterAdapter Components Installation PrerequisitesLED Indicators Jumpers Before You Begin InstallationInstalling the Adapter Installation Considerations Installing the Linux Driver Building a Driver from the Sources Installing the DriverBuilding a Multiprocessor Version of the Driver Loading the Driver Installing the Driver on the Boot DriveFor example Loading and Unloading the qla2300 Driver Manually Append=maxscsiluns=128 System Driver Parameter maxscsilunsProc Filesystem Support Driver Command Line ParametersInstalling the Windows Driver Following message displays Installing a New Windows DriverFollowing message displays Updating an Existing Windows Driver Choose Start Settings Control Panel SystemNetWare Driver Files and Parameters, Installing the Driver, Installing the NetWare DriverParameter Description NetWare Driver Files and ParametersChoose Configure disk and storage device drivers Load QL2300.HAM Load NWASPI.CDM Troubleshooting6 Hardware Problem Checklist Fibre Channel Problem Checklist System Configuration ProblemsTroubleshooting Fast!UTIL Host Adapter Settings Configuration SettingsRaw Nvram Data Selectable Boot SettingsRestore Default Settings Advanced Adapter SettingsSetting Options Default Fast!UTIL Firmware Settings. lists the default settings for the HBA Extended Firmware SettingsConnection Options Type of Connection Select Host Adapter Scan Fibre Channel DevicesFibre Disk Utility Regulatory Compliance Notices Class a Equipment Federal Communications Commission NoticeCanadian Notice Avis Canadien ModificationsNetwork and Serial Cables Japanese Notice Japanese Class a Notice Class a EquipmentCompliance with International Regulations Laser Safety WarningsLaser Devices Compliance with Cdrh RegulationsRegulatory Compliance Notices Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods Index Index Index Index