ATTO Technology FC-41ES Hardware installation, System requirements, Fibre Channel address

4 Hardware installation

You need a basic understanding of Fibre Channel before installing the Celerity FC host adapter. Please refer to Fibre Channel is a key technology for storage on page 9 for a list of related websites.

CAUTION

Back up your system data before changing or installing any hardware.

WWN 0 all adapters

WWN 1: 44ES, 42ES, 42XS WWN 2 44ES

WWN 3 44ES

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 (0). Sequential WWNs apply for additional channels.

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 Installing and updating drivers on page 11.

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, 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 16 and drawings of boards begin on page 18.

Note

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

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

If you have trouble seating your adapter in a 32- bit PCI bus computer, check to make sure the connector can accommodate 64-bit host adapters.

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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