Emulex LP21000 Installation guide

Brand: Emulex

Model: LP21000

Category: Networking cards

Type: Installation guide

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Emulex LP21000 is a multi-protocol PCI-Express Converged Network Adapter (CNA) offering advanced networking and storage connectivity in a single device. It combines 10 Gigabit Enhanced Ethernet (EE) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capabilities, allowing for the convergence of network and storage traffic onto a unified 10 Gigabit EE fabric. With its high-performance 10G networking interface and support for both optical and copper media, the LP21000 provides versatile connectivity options for demanding enterprise environments.

LP21000 and LP21002 CNA

Installation Manual

Last updated September 19, 2008 Critical Connectivity Solutions

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Table of Contents

Introduction................................................................................................................................................... 1

Major Features ................................................................................................................................1

Compatibility ....................................................................................................................................2

Prerequisites.................................................................................................................................... 2

Installing the Converged Network Adapter ................................................................................................... 3

Attaching Media............................................................................................................................................4

Applying Power.............................................................................................................................................5

Viewing the LEDs ............................................................................................................................5

POST Conditions and Results .........................................................................................................5

Typical EE Configuration Diagram 1-2 CNAs ..............................................................................................7

Server Requirements....................................................................................................................... 7

References ...................................................................................................................................................8

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................8

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Introduction

This manual describes Emulex

LP21000 and LP21002, multi-protocol PCI-Express Converged

Network Adapters (CNAs) for a 10 Gigabit Enhanced Ethernet (EE) fabric. Emulex CNAs provide both

traditional networking interface card (NIC) functionality and host-bus-adapter (HBA) functionality, as well

as Fibre Channel over Ethernet(FCoE) functionality for convergence of Fibre Channel traffic onto 10

Gigabit EE fabric.

Emulex CNAs combine four major functional components: a 10G networking MAC, a Fibre Channel IOC,

a PCI-express-switch (to bridge between the MAC and IOC), and a bridge chip that interconnects the

10G MAC and Fibre Channel IOC and interfaces with a unified lossless Ethernet switch. The CNA

serves as a common interface for both storage and IP traffic retaining familiar Fibre Channel and

networking software stacks, OS drivers, and management. The supported PCIe connector is x8 or

higher. Each CNA is compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification 1.1.

Major Features

• Available in four different models:

• LP21000-M single port with Optics

• LP21002-M dual port with Optics

• LP21000-C single port with Copper

• LP21002-C dual port with Copper

• Single 8-lane standard Gen 1, PCIe interface shared by the Fibre Channel and MAC controllers

through an IDT 3-port PCIe switch.

• Standard PCIe form factor PCBA; full height, 9.1" long.

• 10 GbE Network interface connections using optics or copper.

• On-board flash memory: 8M bytes for Fibre Channel controller program storage, 1M byte for

FCoE Bridge program storage, and 128K bytes for PXE Ethernet boot.

• On-board configuration EEPROM for the Ethernet MAC and FCoE Bridge.

• Uses standard Emulex SLI drivers.

• Interoperates with existing Fibre Channel SAN infrastructures - switches, arrays, SRM tools

(including Emulex utilities), SAN practices, etc.

• Unified Ethernet to Fibre Channel SAN connectivity provided by FCoE switch.

• Provides 10G MAC features such as MSI-X support, Jumbo frames support (16K bytes), VLAN

tagging (802.1Q, PER priority pause / priority flow control), and advance packet filtering.

• No host operating system changes required - i.e. NIC and HBA functionality (including device

management, utilities, etc.) transparent to the host operating system.

• Target Systems: Tier-1 OEM rack servers of all form-factors (with PCI-Express)

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Compatibility

Note: Support for Solaris (Leadville) is provided for FCoE only. The Ethernet drivers will be made available as soon

as they are supported by Solaris.

Prerequisites

• PCI-Express 1.0a compliant systems: x8 lane transfer link interface at 2.5-Gb/s per lane.

• Single 8-lane standard Gen1, PCIe slot is required for operation.

Table 1. Software and Hardware Environments

Software Environments Win2003, Win2008, RHEL5, SLES10/ 11, RHEL4, SLES9, VMware, Solaris

(Leadville)

Hardware Environments Single 8 lane PCI-Express 1.1 compliant systems

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Installing the Converged Network Adapter

The Emulex LP21000 and LP21002 converged network adapters (CNAs) use removable optical

transceivers. If you need to change the bracket for CNA installation, you must first remove the

transceivers from the housing (cage). This document explains how to install the CNA and, if necessary,

how to remove the transceivers and bracket safely.

To install a CNA:

1. Each CNA is shipped with a unique 64-bit identifier called the IEEE address. The Fibre Channel

industry uses a World Wide Name (WWN) derived from the IEEE address, and this number is

needed for Fibre Channel connectivity. A CNA can have one or two 10 Gigabit physical ports.

IEEE addresses are assigned for each port, and are used when configuring your system. The

serial number is used when communicating with Emulex. All numbers are clearly marked on the

board. We recommend that you record these numbers before installation.

2. Turn off and unplug the computer.

3. Remove the computer case.

4. Remove the blank pane from an empty PCIe bus slot bus slot. Follow steps 5-8 to change the

brackets if they are different sizes. Otherwise, skip to step 9.

5. Remove the mounting bracket screws from the top of the CNA.

6. Remove the bracket and store it for future use.

7. Align the new mounting bracket tabs with the appropriate holes in the CNA.

8. Replace the screws that attach the CNA to the bracket.

9. Insert the CNA into the empty x8 PCIe bus slot. Press firmly until the adapter is seated.

10. Secure the CNA's mounting bracket to the case with panel screw or clip.

11. Replace the computer case and tighten case screws.

The CNA is now installed in the server and is ready for media attachment.

Note: Place the CNA into an empty PCIe x8 slot. Make sure that the adapter is in an

appropriate PCIe slot that does not interfere with other components or case to

prevent damaged to the CNA.

Note: Be careful not to push the bracket past the transceiver housing's grounding tabs.

Make sure the light emitting diodes (LEDs) are properly aligned with the holes in the

bracket.

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Attaching Media

Note: A CNA will not allow normal data transmission on either 10 Gig optical or copper link unless it is connected to

a similar or compatible optical or copper interface connection (that is, multimode to multimode).

Use SR, DCR multimode fiber, or 3m twin-axial copper for interface connections to network that adheres

to the following specifications:

To attach media to the CNA:

1. Connect the cable to the LC connectors on the CNA.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to a Top of Rack (TOR) EE switch. See figure 1.

Figure 1: Connecting Fiber Optic or Copper Cable

After the media is connected to the CNA, you are ready to apply power to the computer.

Table 2. Media Specifications

Fiber Optic Cable Maximum Length Minimum Length Connector

Short Range, LC-LC

Multimode

OM3 - 50/125 Duplex (SFP+)

300 meters (984.25 ft) 1 meter LC

Copper Cable Maximum Length Minimum Length Connector

Twin-Axial Copper (SFP+) 3 meters (9.84 ft) 1 meter LC

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Applying Power

To apply power:

1. Verify that the CNA is securely installed in the computer.

2. Verify that the correct media is attached.

3. Plug in and turn on the computer.

4. Observe LEDs for Power On Self Test (POST) results.

Viewing the LEDs

Green and yellow LEDs can be seen through openings in the CNA's mounting bracket. Each

corresponding LED is summarized below:

10GbE Green (Ethernet Link)

ON Solid = Link up

ON/OFF Intermittent = Activity

OFF = No Link

Yellow (Adapter status; standard Emulex)

Green (Adapter status; standard Emulex)

Figure 2: CNA LED Indicators

POST Conditions and Results

POST (Power on Self Test) conditions and results are summarized in the following table:

Note: For the Fibre Channel Link Rate conditions, there is a 1 Hz pause when the LED is

off between each group of fast blinks (1,2 or 3). You should observe the LED

sequence for several seconds to ensure that the pause is correctly identified.

Table 3. POST Conditions and Results

Yellow LED Green LED State

Off Off Wake-up failure (Dead board)

On Off POST failure (Dead board)

Slow Blink Off Wake-up failure monitor

Fast Blink Off POST failure

Flashing Off POST processing in progress

Off On Failure while functioning

On On Failure while functioning

3 Fast Blinks On 4Gb Link rate-Normal, link up

Off Slow Blink Normal-link down or not started

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Slow Blink Slow Blink Off-line for download

Fast Blink Slow Blink Restricted off-line mode (Waiting for restart)

Flashing Slow Blink Restricted off-line mode (Test active)

Table 3. POST Conditions and Results (Continued)

Yellow LED Green LED State

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Typical EE Configuration Diagram 1-2 CNAs

Figure 3: Typical EE Configuration Diagram 1-2 CNAs

Server Requirements

Visit http://www.emulex.com/support or contact Emulex Corporation with any questions or concerns

about certified servers for LP21000 and LP21002.

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References

Specifications

Table 4. LP21000 and LP21002 Specifications

Parameter Range

Media Interface The EE NIC and Fibre Channel components interface to the physical media

interface through a FCoE bridge chip, and then connect through either single/dual

port 10 Gigabit optical fiber or copper LC connectors to the Enhanced Ethernet.

Physical Dimensions Standard PCIe form factor PCBA; full height, 9.1".

Power Requirements Dual Port: 25 Watts

Single Port: 23 Watts

Airflow 150 lf/min (minimum)

Temperature 0°C to 55°C (+32°F to +131°F)

Humidity 5% to 85% (non-condensing)

40°C, 16 hour dwells at extremes

Agency Approvals for

LP21000 and LP21002

TBD

Vibration, peak

acceleration

0.25g (5 Hz to 500 Hz)

(Sweep Rate = 1 octave/min.)

ROHS Compliance Same as HBAs

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