NEC Express5800/320Ma Manual
NEC Express5800/320Ma Manual

NEC Express5800/320Ma Manual

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PCI Adapter Guide

NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
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  • Page 1: Pci Adapter Guide

    Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide NEC Solutions (America), Inc. NR461...
  • Page 2 Software described in NEC (a) is the property of NEC and/or its licensees, (b) is furnished only under license, and (c) may be copied or used only as expressly permitted under the terms of the license.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface 1. Overview of PCI Adapters PCI Adapters Available with Express5800/320Ma Systems System Configurations and PCI Slot Availability PCI Slot Numbering, Reservations, and Performance Paired PCI Slots and Duplex Operation of PCI Adapters General References 2. Ethernet PCI Adapters...
  • Page 4 Configuring Optical Fibre Channel PCI Adapters Installing Optical Fibre Channel PCI Adapters Updating the Driver for Optical Fibre Channel PCI Adapters Troubleshooting Optical Fibre Channel PCI Adapters Appendix A. Converting Adapters for Low- and High-Profile PCI Slots Index Index-1 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 5 2-40 Figure 2-26. PROSet Diagnostics 2-42 Figure 3-1. Faceplate of an Optical Fibre Channel PCI Adapter Figure 3-2. LC Connector of a Fibre Channel Optical Cable Figure A-1. Removing and Installing Low- and High-Profile Faceplates A-1 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 6 Table 2-12. Status LEDs on the U575 PCI Adapter 2-37 Table 3-1. Optical Fibre Channel PCI Adapters Features and Requirements Summary Table 3-2. Maximum Numbers of Optical Fibre Channel PCI Adapters Table 3-3. Status LEDs on the Optical Fibre Channel PCI Adapter Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Purpose of This Manual The Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide describes the PCI adapters used in Express5800/320Ma systems. The guide contains information specific to each adapter, including hardware and software requirements, cabling specifications, and configuration and troubleshooting guidelines. Audience This manual is intended for anyone who installs, configures, replaces, or troubleshoots PCI adapters on Express5800/320Ma systems.
  • Page 8: Getting Help

    For example: #include <iostream.h> The operation completed successfully. Getting Help If you have a technical question about Express5800/320Ma hardware or software, try these online resources first: • Online support from NEC Technical Support. You can find the latest technical...
  • Page 9 Preface If you are unable to resolve your questions with the help available at these online sites, and the Express5800/320Ma system is covered by a service agreement, please contact NEC Technical Support (866-269-1239). Notices • All regulatory notices are provided in the site planning guide for your system.
  • Page 10 Preface Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 11: Overview Of Pci Adapters

    Table 1-1 lists the PCI adapters that NEC Solutions (America), Inc. supports for Express5800/320Ma systems, the vendor name and part numbers for each adapter, and the chapter that provides a detailed description for the adapter. The chapters present the following information about the PCI adapters: •...
  • Page 12: Table 1-1. Supported Pci Adapters

    PCI Adapters Available with Express5800/320Ma Systems Table 1-1. Supported PCI Adapters Vendor Adapter Name PCI Adapter (Vendor Part Number) Part Number Reference U463 Virtual Technician Module NEC Solutions AA-U46300 See Notes, (VTM) (America), Inc. this section. U463 Virtual Technician Module ®...
  • Page 13: System Configurations And Pci Slot Availability

    PCI slot that is physically labeled 1. ftSMC displays this slot as PCI Slot Info - 9. In Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz systems, you can optionally install an AK533 attachment kit to add two full-height slots, providing the same configuration as Express5800/320Ma 3.6 GHz and Dual-Core systems.
  • Page 14: Paired Pci Slots And Duplex Operation Of Pci Adapters

    Conversely, if one of the adapters in the pair is missing, or if one of the adapters fails, the remaining adapter is marked as simplexed in ftSMC, meaning that the adapter is not fault tolerant, and it is unsafe to pull. Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 15: General References

    LED states for an I/O enclosure as well as an entire system. For more information about using ftSMC to determine whether your PCI adapters or I/O enclosures are operating in duplex mode, see the Express5800/320Ma: System Administrator’s Guide. For information about using status LEDs to determine the PCI...
  • Page 16 General References Table 1-2. General Reference Information for PCI Adapters (Continued) Topic Reference Document(s) Status LEDs for I/O enclosures and PCI slots Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance General troubleshooting procedures Guide General maintenance information CRU replacement procedures Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 17: Ethernet Pci Adapters

    Your system may also contain dedicated Ethernet ports for U463 Virtual Technician Modules, but these Ethernet ports are intended for a local maintenance network. For more information, see the Express5800/320Ma Virtual Technician Module User’s Guide. The following sections provide detailed information about Ethernet PCI adapters: •...
  • Page 18: Embedded Ethernet Pci Adapters

    , 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core Required/Optional Optional 3.2 GHz Slot Assignment Any slot; slot 2 or 3 in Express5800/320Ma , 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core systems for best performance Cable Requirements Two UTP Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connectors, minimum Category 5 (customer-supplied) Figure 2-1.
  • Page 19: Hardware Requirements Of Ethernet Pci Adapters

    CPUs in each CPU enclosure. For best performance, install multi-port Ethernet PCI adapters in slot 2 or 3.2 GHz slot 3. (To add slots 2 and 3 in an Express5800/320Ma system, install the AK533 attachment kit. See the Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide for more information.)
  • Page 20: Software Requirements Of Ethernet Pci Adapters

    † Each dual-port Ethernet PCI adapter appears as two adapters in PROSet, Device Manager, and My Network Places. 3.2 GHz ‡ If you install the AK533 attachment kit in an Express5800/320Ma system , the maximum number of Ethernet PCI adapters will be the same as 3.6 GHz...
  • Page 21: Cabling Requirements Of Ethernet Pci Adapters

    Cabling Requirements of Ethernet PCI Adapters Cabling Requirements of Ethernet PCI Adapters The following sections describe the cabling requirements of the following Ethernet PCI adapters: • “Cabling U575 and Embedded Ethernet PCI Adapters” on page 2-5 N O T E Label each cable that you attach to a PCI adapter, noting the host name, I/O element number, PCI slot number, and port number (if applicable) to which the cable connector...
  • Page 22: Configuring Ethernet Pci Adapters

    Manage a team by removing or adding adapters, or removing the team (see “Managing Ethernet Teams” on page 2-27). • Modify the advanced settings of an individual Ethernet PCI adapter, a team, or a VLAN (see the PROSet online help). Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 23: Starting Proset

    2. For fault tolerance, configure your Ethernet PCI adapters into teams. Although Express5800/320Ma systems support unteamed Ethernet PCI adapters, an unteamed Ethernet PCI adapter is a single point of failure that can cause the loss of a network connection.
  • Page 24: Figure 2-3. Initial Proset Dialog Box

    If you need to start PROSet remotely, you can use Windows Remote Desktop to access PROSet (and the system’s desktop). You can then create or modify a team if it is not carrying your connection to the system. Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 25: Types Of Fault-Tolerant Ethernet Teams

    Typically, the permanent Media Access Control (MAC) address of the primary Ethernet PCI adapter becomes the current MAC address for all Ethernet PCI adapters in one team. (The MAC address is the PROSet Ethernet Address.) Express5800/320Ma systems support the following types of Ethernet fault-tolerant teams: •...
  • Page 26: Adapter Fault Tolerant Teams

    Configuring Ethernet PCI Adapters You can assign any Ethernet PCI adapter supplied by NEC Solutions (America), Inc. to any type of team, with some exceptions for static link aggregation teams. See “Static Link Aggregation Teams” on page 2-11 for details.
  • Page 27: Static Link Aggregation Teams

    Configuring Ethernet PCI Adapters address of the new primary adapter. As a result, some packets are dropped until the new primary adapter can reestablish connections using the new Ethernet address (possibly a 30-second or more delay). To disable receive load balancing and to improve fault tolerance, you must manually set the value of the Receive Load Balancing property to Off in the Advanced tab for the ALB team.
  • Page 28: Fault-Tolerant Ethernet Teams And Ip Multicasting

    (in which case, there is also an extended interruption). For more information about IP multicasting, see the documentation for your switch, or contact your network administrator. 2-12 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 29: Virtual Lans

    You can add a Virtual LAN (VLAN) to any type of Ethernet team. N O T E NEC Solutions (America), Inc. supports VLANs only over Ethernet teams, not over individual adapters. An unteamed adapter is a single point of failure that can cause the loss of a network connection.
  • Page 30: Configuring Ethernet Teams

    PROSet to locate Ethernet PCI adapters.) • NEC Solutions (America), Inc. does not support the creation of Express Teams. PROSet Express Teams provide a quick way of teaming all ports of a multiport Ethernet PCI adapter. Because the ports are in the same adapter and I/O element, an Express Team is a single point of failure.
  • Page 31: Locating Ethernet Pci Adapters

    Adapter feature of PROSet, which flashes a status LED in a specific Ethernet port on demand so you can visually identify it. This feature is compatible with all Express5800/320Ma Ethernet PCI adapters, including embedded Ethernet PCI adapters. N O T E To determine which LED on the Ethernet port will flash, “Checking Status LEDs”...
  • Page 32: Configuring Link Speed And Duplex Mode

    1 gigabit per second (Gbps), rely on autonegotiation. Do not manually configure 1-Gbps operation. 2. Express5800/320Ma systems support 1-Gbps line speed only in full-duplex mode. When you manually set these values, make sure that the values are identical for the Ethernet port and the link partner to which it connects, and that the settings for all Ethernet ports in one team are the same.
  • Page 33: Figure 2-5. Setting The Link Speed And Duplex Mode

    Configuring Ethernet PCI Adapters To set the link speed and duplex mode 1. Start the PROSet utility if you have not already done so (see “Starting PROSet” on page 2-7). 2. In the left pane of the Intel(R) PROSet for Wired Connections dialog box, click an adapter.
  • Page 34: Creating Ethernet Teams

    (for example, Adapter Fault Tolerance), and then click Next. Depending on the teaming mode you select, PROSet might display another dialog box with information about the restrictions for that mode. Click Next to continue. 2-18 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 35: Figure 2-7. Selecting The Type Of Team

    Configuring Ethernet PCI Adapters Figure 2-7. Selecting the Type of Team 4. In the next dialog box of the Teaming Wizard, select the Ethernet PCI adapters for the team by clicking the check boxes next to each adapter. As you select adapters for a team, follow the cautions and notes listed at the beginning of this section (“Configuring Ethernet Teams”...
  • Page 36: Figure 2-8. Selecting Ethernet Pci Adapters For A Team

    Figure 2-9 shows an example of specifying the primary adapter in a team of U575 PCI adapters. c. Right-click the Ethernet PCI adapter you want as the secondary adapter, and select Preferred Secondary from the menu. 2-20 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 37: Figure 2-9. Assigning Priorities To Ethernet Pci Adapters

    Configuring Ethernet PCI Adapters Figure 2-9. Assigning Priorities to Ethernet PCI Adapters N O T E You can select only one primary adapter and only one secondary adapter for a team. If you select another primary or secondary adapter, it overrides your initial selection.
  • Page 38: Configuring Virtual Lans Over A Team

    2-11). Figure 2-10. Adding a VLAN to a Team 3. In the Add New VLAN dialog box (Figure 2-11), enter the VLAN ID. The VLAN ID must match the VLAN ID configured on the switch. 2-22 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 39: Verifying The Configuration Of Teams And Vlans

    Configuring Ethernet PCI Adapters Figure 2-11. Specifying a VLAN ID and Name 4. In the same dialog box, enter a Name for the VLAN. The name is only for identification, and it does not need to match the name of VLAN on other network devices.
  • Page 40: Assigning An Ip Address To A Team Or Vlan

    1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and double-click Network Connections. 2. In the Network Connections control panel (see Figure 2-12 for an example), right-click the appropriate Team #n or VLAN Name, ID: n icon, and then click Properties. 2-24 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 41: Figure 2-12. Network Connections Window

    Configuring Ethernet PCI Adapters Figure 2-12. Network Connections Window 3. In the Team #n Properties or VLAN Name, ID: n Properties dialog box (see Figure 2-13), click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties. Ethernet PCI Adapters 2-25...
  • Page 42: Figure 2-13. Ethernet Team Properties

    VLAN is connected. Select Obtain an IP address automatically only if the network supports it. If you select it and the network does not support it, the Ethernet PCI adapter may be unusable. 2-26 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 43: Managing Ethernet Teams

    Configuring Ethernet PCI Adapters Figure 2-14. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 5. Click OK to accept the changes. 6. In the Team #n Properties or VLAN Name, ID: n Properties dialog box, click Close to process the new TCP/IP settings and to close the dialog box. 7.
  • Page 44: Removing Ethernet Pci Adapters From A Team

    Remove from Team, click Cancel to cancel the changes and to close PROSet, then restart PROSet and start the procedure again. If you apply the changes, use Scan for Hardware Changes in Device Manager to reinstate the adapter. 2-28 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 45: Figure 2-15. Removing An Ethernet Pci Adapter From A Team

    Configuring Ethernet PCI Adapters Figure 2-15. Removing an Ethernet PCI Adapter from a Team 4. A confirmation message appears. If there are only two Ethernet PCI adapters in the team, PROSet warns you about leaving the team with only one adapter (Figure 2-16).
  • Page 46: Figure 2-17. Icon For A Missing (Removed) Adapter

    Remove Adapter. When you are finished, click Apply to process the changes. Figure 2-17. Icon for a Missing (Removed) Adapter 6. Add the new Ethernet PCI adapters to the team, as “Adding Ethernet PCI Adapters to a Team” describes. 2-30 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 47: Adding Ethernet Pci Adapters To A Team

    Configuring Ethernet PCI Adapters Adding Ethernet PCI Adapters to a Team N O T E Add Ethernet PCI adapters to only one team at a time. Complete the procedure before adding an adapter to another team. 1. Start the PROSet utility if you have not already done so (see “Starting PROSet”...
  • Page 48: Updating A Team's Ethernet Address

    2. To obtain the current Ethernet address of a team, click the appropriate team in the left pane of the Intel(R) PROSet for Wired Connections dialog box, then click the Team Configuration tab. Note the value of Ethernet Address under Team Information (Figure 2-19). 2-32 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 49: Figure 2-19. Obtaining The Ethernet Address For A Team

    Configuring Ethernet PCI Adapters Figure 2-19. Obtaining the Ethernet Address for a Team 3. To obtain the permanent Ethernet address of each Ethernet PCI adapter, click the adapter in the device tree, click the General tab, and click Adapter Details. Note the value of Permanent Ethernet Address (Figure 2-20).
  • Page 50: Removing An Ethernet Team

    1. Start the PROSet utility if you have not already done so (see “Starting PROSet” on page 2-7). 2. In the left pane of the Intel(R) PROSet for Wired Connections dialog box, right-click the appropriate team. In the menu that appears, click Remove Team (see Figure 2-21). 2-34 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting Ethernet Pci Adapters

    Table 1-2, and the Express5800/320Ma: System Administrator’s Guide. General procedures include viewing the status of system components in ftSMC and checking for error messages in the event logs. For information about troubleshooting Ethernet PCI adapters, see the following...
  • Page 52: Checking Status Leds

    Ethernet port status LEDs on the systems. Figure 2-23. Status LEDs on Embedded Ethernet Ports asys029 ACT/LINK (Green) LED of the embedded 10/100/1000-Mbps Ethernet port 10/100/1000 (Green/Amber) LED of the embedded 10/100/1000-Mbps Ethernet port 2-36 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 53: Table 2-10. Status Leds On Embedded Ethernet Ports

    Troubleshooting Ethernet PCI Adapters Table 2-10. Status LEDs on Embedded Ethernet Ports Color and State Meaning ACT/LINK Unlit Link not present (Left) Green, steady Link present Green, flashing Ethernet activity 10/100/1000 Unlit 10-Mbps connection (Right) Green, steady 100-Mbps connection Amber, steady 1000-Mbps connection Amber, blinking Identifies the PCI adapter when you...
  • Page 54: Checking Cables Of Ethernet Pci Adapters

    Look for the network statistics in the Network Driver tab of a particular adapter or team in the PROSet utility (Figure 2-24). 2-38 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 55: Figure 2-24. Network Statistics In Proset

    Troubleshooting Ethernet PCI Adapters Figure 2-24. Network Statistics in PROSet You can also find network statistics for unteamed adapters in ftSMC. The statistics are located in Performance Counters under the Ethernet Controller node (Figure 2-25). Ethernet PCI Adapters 2-39...
  • Page 56: Figure 2-25. Network Statistics In Ftsmc

    Troubleshooting Ethernet PCI Adapters Figure 2-25. Network Statistics in ftSMC If PROSet or ftSMC indicate high error counts, try running diagnostic tests in PROSet to locate the problem. 2-40 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 57: Using Proset Utility Diagnostics

    Troubleshooting Ethernet PCI Adapters Using PROSet Utility Diagnostics Use the PROSet utility to run diagnostic tests on Ethernet connections, cables, and hardware. N O T E S 1. Running Hardware diagnostic tests on the primary adapter in an AFT or SFT team stops network traffic until the secondary PCI adapter takes over.
  • Page 58: Figure 2-26. Proset Diagnostics

    Troubleshooting Ethernet PCI Adapters Figure 2-26. PROSet Diagnostics If network connectivity problems persist, try replacing the associated Ethernet PCI adapter(s). If that does not correct the problem, contact your authorized Service Representative. 2-42 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 59: U525 And U526 Optical Fibre Channel Pci Adapters

    Fibre Channel PCI Adapter, which supports the EMC CLARiiON AX100 Storage System, see Attaching an EMC CLARiiON AX100 Storage System to an Express5800/320Ma System. For a summary of the general features and requirements of optical Fibre Channel PCI adapters, see Table 3-1.
  • Page 60: Table 3-1. Optical Fibre Channel Pci Adapters Features And Requirements Summary

    Cable Requirements Fibre Channel optical cable (provided by EMC) † To provide the necessary full-height PCI slots in an Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz system, you must install the AK533 attachment kit. See the Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide for more information.
  • Page 61: Hardware Requirements Of Optical Fibre Channel Pci Adapters

    Dual-Core You can install full-height PCI adapters only in slot 2 or slot 3. (To provide the necessary slots in an Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz system, you must install the AK533 attachment kit. See the Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide for more information.)
  • Page 62: Software Requirements Of Optical Fibre Channel Pci Adapters

    • Go to the EMC Web site to determine the latest adapter driver and other required software updates approved and qualified by EMC for Express5800/320Ma systems. • Download the adapter driver and extract it from the compressed archive file.
  • Page 63: Cabling Requirements Of Optical Fibre Channel Pci Adapters

    QLogic product name for the adapter. 2. If you need to upgrade the NVRAM (nonvolatile RAM) on the optical Fibre Channel PCI adapter, contact NEC Technical Support or your authorized Service Representative. Cabling Requirements of Optical Fibre Channel PCI Adapters Each optical Fibre Channel PCI adapter requires a Fibre Channel optical cable, which is supplied with the storage system.
  • Page 64: Configuring Optical Fibre Channel Pci Adapters

    EMC PowerPath Software and any applicable software updates. To install the adapters 1. Install any applicable Microsoft hotfix software updates required by the storage system. 2. Shut down the system. Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 65: Updating The Driver For Optical Fibre Channel Pci Adapters

    To allow the Optical Fibre Channel PCI adapters for your EMC Symmetrix RAID storage system to duplex under Express5800/320Ma System Software Release 3.0.0 or higher, you must enable the CBIT (Common Serial Number) on the Symmetrix director ports connected to your system.
  • Page 66 10. Reboot the system. 11. In either Device Manager or ftSMC, verify that the driver is loaded. For information about ftSMC, see the Express5800/320Ma: System Administrator’s Guide. To check the driver using Device Manager 1. Access Device Manager. For example: a.
  • Page 67: Troubleshooting Optical Fibre Channel Pci Adapters

    “Cabling Requirements of Optical Fibre Channel PCI Adapters” on page 3-5. If the problem persists when the cable is properly attached, replace the cable. If replacing the cable does not fix the problem, contact NEC Technical Support or your authorized Service Representative. •...
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting Optical Fibre Channel PCI Adapters 3-10 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 69: Appendix A. Converting Adapters For Low- And High-Profile Pci Slots

    Appendix A Converting Adapters for Low- and High-Profile PCI Slots If you order and receive certain PCI adapters separately from the system, you may need to convert them from a low-profile adapter to a high-profile adapter, or from a high-profile adapter to a low-profile adapter. The following procedure describes how to perform the conversion.
  • Page 70 Converting Adapters for Low- and High-Profile PCI Slots Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...
  • Page 71: Index

    Index Index- fault-tolerant teams, 2-9 LEDs on ports, 2-36, 2-37 Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) teams, 2-10 teaming ports in same enclosure, 2-14 adapters. See PCI adapters troubleshooting, 2-35 Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) teams, 2-10 EMC storage systems, 1-2, 3-1, 3-2 AK533 attachment kit, 1-3 Ethernet address, 2-9 using for U525 or U526 adapters, 3-3...
  • Page 72 Ethernet teams. See Ethernet PCI adapter teams hardware requirements of PCI adapters explicit VLANs, 2-13 U525 and U526 PCI adapters, 3-3 Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz and 3.6 GHz U574 and U575 PCI adapters, 2-3 systems high-profile PCI slots adding PCI slots to Express5800/320Ma converting adapters for, A-1 3.2 GHz, 1-3...
  • Page 73 U525 and U526 PCI adapters, 3-4 U575 PCI adapters, 2-1 U575 PCI adapters, 2-4 PCI slots sragbe.sys driver, 2-4 Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz and 3.6 GHz Static Link Aggregation teams, 2-11 systems, 1-3 storage systems Express5800/320Ma Dual-Core EMC CLARiiON, 1-2, 3-1, 3-2...
  • Page 74 2-14 troubleshooting, 2-35 Virtual LANs. See VLANs VLANs, 2-13 assigning IP address, 2-24 configuring in PROSet, 2-22 explicit, 2-13 GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP), 2-13 implicit, 2-13 verifying configuration, 2-23 VLAN ID, 2-13, 2-22 Index-4 Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide...

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