Preface Thank you for purchasing the N8403-018 Fibre Channel Controller. This guide describes the safe and proper use of the N8403-018 Fibre Channel Controller (hereafter referred to as the product). Be sure to read this guide before handling this controller.
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(2)The content of this document may be changed without prior notice. (3)No part of this document may be revised or reproduced without the permission of NEC Corporation. (4)Although great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this document, please contact the dealer you purchased this controller from if you have any questions or find mistakes or omissions.
Keep this manual handy for quick reference when necessary. Be sure to read the "Safety Precautions" and "Precautions on Use." Safety Precautions - Read carefully - The following includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the product. Safety Symbols Follow all instructions in this User's Guide to ensure the safe operation of this controller This guide explains what areas pose a danger, what may result from not following safety instructions, and how to avoid danger.
NEC assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if this product has been used in the above conditions.
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CAUTION Avoid installation in extreme temperature conditions. Immediately after the server is powered off, its internal components such as hard disks are very hot. Leave the server until its internal components fully cool down before installing/removing any component. Connect firmly. Please connect the product to the computer firmly.
使用上のご注意 ~本製品を正しく動作させるために~ 本製品を使用するときに注意していただきたいことを次に示します。これらの注意を無視して、本 製品を使用した場合、資産(データやその他の装置)が破壊されるおそれがありますので必ずお守り ください。 本製品は大変静電気に弱い電子部品です。ブレード収納ユニットの金属フレーム部分などに触 れて身体の静電気を逃がしてから取り扱ってください。また、本製品の端子部分や部品を素手 で触ったり、直接机の上に置いたりしないでください。 本製品を落としたり物にぶつけたりしないでください、誤動作や故障するおそれがあります。 本書及び CPU ブレードのユーザーズガイドに記載されている説明をよくお読みになり、正しく 取り扱ってください。 CPU ブレードのメザニン拡張スロットにうまく本製品を取り付けられないときは、いったん本 製品を取り外してから取り付けなおしてください。過度の力を加えると破損するおそれがあり ますので注意してください。 Precautions on Use - Operating this product properly - The following precautions must be observed when using this controller. Ignoring these precautions while using this controller will result in the destruction of assets (data and other devices).
About This Manual This manual explains how to set up and use the N8403-018 Fibre Channel Controller correctly. Be sure to read this manual before using the product and keep it in a safe place after reading it. If the product is transferred to a third party, please transfer this manual along with it.
Packing Box Contents There are other accessories included in the packing box besides this controller. Please refer to the packing list in the box to make sure that all parts are included. Contact the dealer that you bought this controller from if any parts are missing or damaged.
4-1.本製品の取り付け 次に示す手順に従って本製品を CPU ブレードに取り付けます。 注 意 高温に注意する CPU ブレードの電源を OFF にした直後は、装置内の部品が高温になっています。十分に冷めたこ とを確認してから取り付け/取り外しを行ってください。 確実に接続する CPU ブレードに取り付ける際は確実に接続してください。中途半端に取り付けると接触不良を起 こし、発煙や発火の原因となるおそれがあります。 1. 本製品を取り付ける CPU ブレードの電源が OFF(POWER ランプ消灯)になっていることを確認し ます。 CPU ブレードの電源が ON(POWER ランプ点灯)になっている場合は、各オペレー ティングシステムの電源 OFF の処理を行った後、CPU ブレードの電源を OFF に 重要 してください。 2. CPU ブレードの説明書に従ってブレード収納ユニットから本製品を取り付ける CPU ブレードを 取り出します。...
Humidity 5 - 95 % 1-2. Features The N8403-018 Fibre Channel Controller is a Fibre Channel host bus adapter card. Do not connect this product to a CPU Blade or Fibre Channel device that is not recommended by NEC Corporation. If the product is connected to a CPU Blade or...
2. Components Please confirm that the following components are included with the product. If you find any of them are missing or damaged, please contact the retailer you bought the product from. 3. Names and Functions (1) Fixing screw (2) IEEE address (port0) (2) IEEE address (port1) (3) Mezzanine connector - 29 -...
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(1) Fixing screw Screw to secure this product to the spacer of the CPU Blade. (2)IEEE Address (Port0/Port1) The IEEE Address of the product is displayed on this label. The IEEE address corresponds to the last 12 characters of the Worldwide Name(WWN) of the product Hint (3) Mezzanine connector...
4. Setup Please follow the steps described below to set up this product: Explained in this User's Guide Install the card -> Page 31 Install this product in the CPU Blade. Label WWPN address -> Page 32 Label the WWPN address on the Blade management sheet. Install the CPU Blade ->...
4-1. Install the Card Install this product in the CPU Blade by following the steps below. CAUTION Avoid installation in extreme temperature conditions. Immediately after the CPU Blade is powered off, its internal components such as hard disks are very hot. Leave the server until its internal components fully cool down before installing/removing any component.
4-2. Label WWPN address Label the WWPN address and write in “N8403-018” on the Blade management sheet as illustrated below. Before you label, confirm that the last 12 characters of the Worldwide Name (WWN) match the IEEE address. Important...
5. Troubleshooting 5-1. Troubleshooting Error message is displayed at boot Refer to the user's manual of the CPU Blade for details of error messages. If you feel the Mezzanine slot where this product is installed is the cause of the error, please check the following items;...
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Fibre Channel Device missing Confirm the following if the Fibre Channel device connected to this product is not detected by the operating system or is inaccessible after rebooting the CPU Blade. Also, refer to the User’s Guide that came with the Fibre Channel device and other manuals of applications you use. <For Windows Server 2003 >...
Appendix Boot from Fibre Channel device You can install and start up an operating system on the connected Fibre Channel device from this product. You need to change this product’s BIOS settings to enable this feature. Follow the instructions below to configure the correct settings.
Change BIOS settings When you have done all of the above-mentioned preparations, follow the instructions below to change this product’s BIOS settings (registering Boot device and enabling Boot BIOS). 16> Confirm that the CPU Blade system is properly connected to the Fiber Channel device. Then, turn on the CPU Blade.
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19> When the menu is displayed, select the number corresponding to the port connected to the Fibre Channel device. Then, you will see the following information window: Adapter 01: PCI Bus #:07 PCI Device #:00 LPe1105-N I/O Base: 4000 Firmware Version: ZS2.50A8 Port Name: 10000000 C92B6B74 Node Name: 20000000 C92B6B74 Topology: Auto Topology: Loop first (Default)
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22> Select a Boot device. Make sure to select LUN 0 device for the Boot device. Important When you have selected a device, you will see a window to enter a starting number for the device’s LUN: ALPA:EF(00) WWPN:21000000 4C123456 Enter two digits of starting LUN (HEX):_ <Esc>...
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25> Enter 1(via WWPN). Then, you will see the Boot device’s settings window again. Confirm that the top item on the list is “USED.” Adapter 01: S_ID:000001 PCI Bus #:07 PCI Device #:00 The Boot Device is: DID: 000000 WWPN:20000000 4C123456 LUN:00 List of Saved Boot Devices: 9.
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28> Select “1.” Then, the following window is displayed that indicates whether the BIOS is currently enabled or disabled: Adapter 01: PCI Bus #:07 PCI Device #:00 The BIOS is Disabled!! Enable Press 1, Disabled Press 2:_ Enter <x> to Exit <Esc>...