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ATTO Technology ExpressPCI FC 3300 and FC 3305 Installation and Operation Manual
3 Hardware installation and initial configuration
You will need a basic understanding of Fibre Channel before installing the ATTO ExpressPCI host
adapter. Please refer to Chapter 2 for a list of Fibre Channel-related web sites.
WARNING
Remember to back up your system data
before changing or installing hardware.
System requirements
The ATTO Express PCI host adapter package
contains the host adapter, the ATTO Express Pro-
Tools 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 ATTO ExpressPCI Fibre
Channel adapter you will need:
❖
A computer with an available 32- or 64-bit
PCI expansion slot.
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The complete ATTO ExpressPCI FC host
adapter package.
Fibre Channel address
ATTO ExpressPCI host 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, which is
stored in the Flash ROM on the ATTO
ExpressPCI host adapter, allows the system to
recognize it 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 below.
WWN:_______________________
Installation
WARNING
ATTO ExpressPCI host adapters contain
components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
(ESD). ESD can cause damage to the ExpressPCI host
adapter. Please follow standard methods to avoid ESD.
1
Power down the computer and unplug the
computer from all power sources.
2
Open the case.
3
Ins
tall the ATTO ExpressPCI host adapter in
any open PCI expansion slot. If you have
questions about how to install an expansion
card in your system, consult your
computer’s documentation.
If you have difficulty seating the ATTO ExpressPCI
host adapter in 32-bit PCI bus computers, check to
make sure the connector can accommodate 64-bit
host adapters.
4
Connect Fibre Channel devices by inserting
a Fibre Channel cable to the connector on
the ATTO ExpressPCI host adapter until you
hear a click. Refer to Exhibit 3-1 when
selecting cables.
The ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3300 has an embedded
duplex LC optical connector and uses a short wave
laser. A multimode cable must be used with short
wave lasers. See Exhibit 3-1 for cable type and
maximum distances.
The ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3305 has an embedded
copper HSSDC connector. See Exhibit 3-1 for
recommended cable types.
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Close the case on the computer and power
it up.
Cabling
Fibre Channel technology offers a variety of
cabling options including standard copper,
equalized copper, and fiber optic depending on
the requirements of your environment.
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