Emulex LP10000ExDC Manual de usuario

Emulex Driver for Linux Download ManualVersion 2.01gTable of Contents Supported FeaturesNew Features in this ReleasePrerequisitesCompatibilityThings

hbaapi.hDriver source filelpfc_cfgparm.hDriver source filelpfc_core.cDriver source filelpfc_crtn.hDriver source filelpfc_diag.hDriver source filelpfc_

FC Boot Using the lputil utility you can:● Update x86 BootBios● Enable x86 BootBios● Update EFI Boot● Boot the EFI SystemEmulex Docume

Update x86 BootBIOSPrerequisites: ● The driver for Linux (including lputil, which is used in this procedure) is installed properly.● The boot

Enable x86 BootBIOSPrerequisites: ● The Emulex driver for Linux (including lputil, which is used in this procedure) is installed properly.● Th

Update EFIBootPrerequisites:● One of the following drivers installed properly:❍ Driver for Linux IA-64, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 ❍ Dri

Boot the EFI SystemNoteIf you do not have the most recent firmware, it is suggested that you update the firmware first. Go to the firmware section for

Configuring the DriverYou can configure the driver using HBAnyware or lpfc.confEmulex Documentation, Drivers and Software105

Set Driver Parameters Using HBAnywareThe Driver Parameters tab allows you to modify driver parameters either for an individual adapter or for all adap

NoteThe illustration above is an example. The driver parameters you see may be different, depending on the installed driver. View Driver Parameters f

NoteThe illustration above is an example. The driver parameters you see may be different, depending on the installed driver. Change a Parameter'

5. To apply your changes, click Apply.Restore All Parameters to Their Earlier ValuesIf you have made changes to parameters and have not saved them by

Utilities RPM FileFile NameDescriptionHBAnyware-[version].[platform]-[pkg_inst].rpm RPM install package for the HBAnyware applicationHBAnywareSSC-[ver

Configuration MethodsThere are four ways to configure the driver: ● Permanently (global)● Permanently (per adapter)● Temporary (global)●

Example of Permanent Global ConfigurationYou want to set lun_queue_depth to 20 (default is 30) for all host bus adapters in your system.1. Locate the

Example of Permanent Per Adapter ConfigurationYou want to set lun_queue_depth to 20 (default is 30) for host bus adapter #1.1. Locate the following p

Example of Temporary Per Adapter ConfigurationYou want to temporarily set lun_queue_depth to 20 (default is 30) for host bus adapter #1. Load the driv

Set Up LUN SupportBy default, the Linux kernel does not support multiple LUNs. To support multiple LUNs, edit /etc/lilo.conf and append the following

Dynamically Add LUNs and TargetsUsing a script, the Emulex driver for Linux enables you to dynamically add LUNs and targets without unloading or reloa

Configuring IP NetworkingWhen configuring for IP service you must supply the name of the host machine that Linux should use for a particular network i

Understand Device NumberingThere are two levels of device numbering. The first level of device numbering is the driver instance number. This is the nu

Download PCI ConfigurationNoteSelect this option only if you are familiar with PCI configuration registers. To download the PCI configuration data, fo

The Configuration File (lpfc.conf)The lpfc.conf file contains all the variables that control driver initialization.NoteUtilities such as HBAnyware exp

Verifying the Dragonfly Chip VersionThere are three methods for determining the Dragonfly chip version: Looking at the Host Bus Adapter, running the D

The table below describing the lpfc.conf parameters is color-coded based on the effect of the parameter. A clear row indicates that the parameter affe

VariableDefault Min Max Dynamic Commentslpfc_ack0 0 0 1 NoUse ACK0 for class 2.lpfc_automap 1 0 1 NoAutomatically assign SCSI IDs to FCP targets dete

lpfc_dqfull_throttle_up_inc 1 0 128 YesAmount to increment LUN queue depth each time.lpfc_dqfull_throttle_up_time 1 0 30 YesTime interval, in seconds,

lpfc_fcp_class 3 2 3 YesFibre Channel class for FCP data transmission.lpfc_fdmi_on 0 0 2 NoFalse (0) if disabled. (1) or (2) if enabled depending on t

lpfc_lun_queue_depth 30 1 128 NoDefault max commands sent to a single logical unit (disk).lpfc_max_lun 127 0 127 YesSpecifies the maximum number of LU

lpfc_nodev_holdio 0Boolean0=false, 1=trueYesHold I/O err if device disappears.lpfc_no_device_delay 1 0 30 YesDelay to fail back an I/O in seconds.lpfc

lpfc_topology 0 N/A N/A NoFibre Channel link topology (defaults to loop, if it fails attempts point-to-point mode).lpfc_use_adisc 0Boolean0=false, 1=t

Load an Updated Version of Boot CodeUsing the Emulex Utility for LinuxPrerequisites: ● The driver for Linux (including lputil, which is used in th

Enable BootBIOSPrerequisites: ● The Emulex driver for Linux (including lputil, which is used in this procedure) is installed properly.● The Op

Using the 'devlabel' ToolThe devlabel tool provided by Red Hat for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 manages persistent names for Fibre Channel and

5. Select 3, Adapter Revision Levels . If there are multiple host adapters,specify a list of numbers from 1 – 3 separated by spaces, or use a '–

To show persistent names:Type:# devlabel statusThis command displays all persistent names in the system.Emulex Documentation, Drivers and Software130

View Target Mapping and Set Up Persistent BindingThe Target Mapping tab in HBAnyware enables you to view current target mapping and to set up persiste

Set Up Persistent BindingTo set up persistent binding, do the following:1. Start HBAnyware.2. In the directory tree, click the host bus adapter (HB

target mappings) or Automapping setting, click Change Settings. Select the Active Bind Type (WWPN, WWNN or D_ID), and set Automapping to Enabled or Di

NoteAutomapped targets will have entries only in the second column of the Targets Table. Persistently bound targets will have entries in the second an

HBAnyware Security OverviewAfter the base HBAnyware software, which includes the HBAnyware utility and remote server, is installed on a group of syste

Start the HBAnyware Security ConfiguratorBefore you start the Configurator, you must make sure that all of the systems that are part of, or will be pa

Run the Configurator for the First Time/Create the ACGWhen the HBAnyware Security software is installed on a system and the HBAnyware Security Configu

4. Click the left arrow to add the servers to the Access Control Group Servers list.5. Click OK or Apply.Emulex Documentation, Drivers and Software

Designate an MSCThe first time you run the HBAnyware Security Configurator on any system in a Fibre Channel network, that system becomes the MSC. See

Using the UNIX-based Utility1. Enter the appropriate command to start the lputil utility:The main menu is displayed. 2. Select 2, Adapter Informatio

Access Control Groups - IntroductionThe Access Control Group tab shows the systems that are part of a client's Access Control Group (ACG) and, fr

ACG IconsDepending on the configured security topology, a system can be a server in one or more ACGs. It can also be a client to an ACG. The followin

Run the Configurator for the First Time/Create the ACGWhen the HBAnyware Security software is installed on a system and the HBAnyware Security Configu

4. Click the left arrow to add the servers to the Access Control Group Servers list.5. Click OK or Apply.Emulex Documentation, Drivers and Software

Add a Server to the ACGAfter you create the initial Access Control Group (ACG) on the Master Security Client (MSC), you may want to add unsecured serv

Delete a Server from the ACGTo delete a server from the Access Control Group (ACG), do the following:1. Start the HBAnyware Security Configurator.2.

Remove Security from all Servers in the ACGYou can remove security from all systems only from the Master Security Client (MSC). Removing the entire se

3. Click Yes. Security is removed from all servers in the ACG. Emulex Documentation, Drivers and Software147

Generate New Security KeysYou can generate new security keys only from a Master Security Client (MSC). After the new security keys are generated, they

Restore the ACG to Its Last Saved ConfigurationYou can restore the ACG to its last saved configuration, if there are unsaved changes to the ACG, only

3. Select 2, Adapter Revision Levels. If there are multiple host adapters, a list is displayed and you need to select an adapter. The following type

Access a SwitchYou can enable switch access only on a Master Security Client (MSC). Switch access grants the client access rights to a switch to remot

Access Sub-Groups - IntroductionThe Access Sub-Group tab allows you to create multiple Access Sub-Groups (ASGs) and multiple levels (tiers) in the sec

The system is a server in the ASG and a client to a child ASG. You cannot remove it from the ASG until you remove it as a client from the child ASG (b

Create an ASGYou create a new Access Sub-Group (ASG) by selecting one system from the Access Control Group (ACG) to be the client, and some or all of

4. Enter the ASG information:❍ Access Sub-Group Name: Enter the name of the ASG. The ASG name is for identification purposes only. It does not pr

Reserved Indices - ExamplesA particular security installation can support the creation of several hundred access groups (ACGs and ASGs). When you crea

Add a Server to an ASGTo add a server to an ASG:1. Start the HBAnyware Security Configurator.2. Click the Access Sub-Group tab. 3. The name of the

Deleting an ASGOnly a leaf node ASG may be deleted (i.e. not ASGs underneath it in the tree). If an ASG has at least one child ASG, those child ASGs m

Restore an ASG to Its Last Saved ConfigurationYou can restore an Access Sub-Group (ASG) to its last saved configuration if there are unsaved changes t

Edit an ASGYou can change the name, client system or reserved indices of an Access Sub-Group (ASG).To edit an ASG, do the following:1. Start the HBAn

Emulex Driver for Linux Installation ManualVersion 2.01gTable of Contents Prerequisites Compatibility Device Driver Installation Updating The Drive

5. Change the ASG information:❍ Access Sub-Group Name: Change the name of the ASG. The ASG name is for identification purposes only. It does not

About Offline ASGsSometimes a client system may not be online when the HBAnyware Security Configurator is running. In this case, the Access Sub-Group

Backup Masters - IntroductionA Backup Master mirrors the security data of the Master Security Client (MSC) in case it has to take over as the MSC if t

Because a Backup Master system receives all the updates that the MSC makes to the security configuration, it is very important that the Backup Master

Create a Backup MasterTo create a Backup Master, do the following:1. On the Master Security Client (MSC), start the HBAnyware Security Configurator.2

Reassign a Backup Master as the New MSC from the Old MSCBecause a Backup Master may have to take over as the Master Security Client (MSC), it should b

Reassign a Backup Master as the New MSC from the Backup MasterWarningUse this method only if the MSC cannot relinquish control to a Backup Master. For

Emulex Driver for Linux Troubleshooting ManualVersion 2.01gTable of Contents Introduction Cannot Install the Security Configurator Operating Error Oc

Not All Servers Are Available to an ASG Backup Master Cannot Create a Backup Master Cannot Modify the Security Configuration No Backup Master

FCP Target Mode Events Miscellaneous Events Link Events SLI Events IOCTL Events Emulex Documentation, Drivers and Software169

Install the HBAnyware Security ConfiguratorEmulex Documentation, Drivers and Software17

IntroductionThere are several circumstances in which your system may operate in an unexpected manner. The Troubleshooting manual explains many of thes

Cannot Install the Security ConfiguratorSituation:The HBAnyware Security Configurator software package will not install. An error message states that

Operating Error Occurs When Attempting to Run HBAnywareSituation: When you attempt to run HBAnyware, an operating system error may occur. The computer

Cannot See Other HBAs or HostsSituation:Although HBAnyware is installed, only local host bus adapters (HBAs) are visible. The other HBAs and hosts in

Cannot See Multiple Zones from the Management ServerSituation:Cannot see multiple zones on the same screen of my management server running HBAnyware.R

SAN Management WorkstationDoes Not Havea Fibre Channel ConnectionSituation:The SAN management workstation does not have a physical Fibre Channel conne

Cannot See New LUNSSituation:Although new LUNS were created on the storage array, they do not appear in HBAnyware.Resolution:Refresh the screen.Emulex

HBAnyware Appears on Remote Servers in the SANSituation:HBAnyware appears on remote servers in the SAN.Resolution:To prevent HBAnyware from appearing

Cannot Access Formerly Accessible Servers Via the HBAnyware Security Configurator or the HBAnyware UtilitySituation:Cannot Access Formerly Accessible

All Servers Are Not DisplayedSituation:When I run the HBAnyware Security Configurator on the MSC, I do not see all of the systems in Available Servers

Driver InformationPrerequisitesThis device driver is appropriate for the following architectures:32-bit Intel Architecture, 64-bit Itanium Processor F

Cannot Add or Remove a ServerSituation:The HBAnyware Security Configurator shows only a list of the systems in this system's ACG. I cannot add or

HBAnyware Utility Shows Non-ACG ServersSituation:The HBAnyware utility shows servers that are part of the ACG and that are not part of the ACG.Resolut

ASG Appears to Be Non-HierarchicalSituation:It is possible from a higher-level client (such as the MSC) to create an ASG 1 with system A as the client

the ASG on the MSC (or a higher-level parent) where the clients and servers do not cross over into other ASGs like in the picture. Then let the set up

Cannot Add or Remove a ServerSituation:You cannot add or remove a server.Resolution:When all of the systems in an ACG are running on a single fabric,

The Label in the ASG Display Shows"- ASG (Client Offline) -"Situation:In the ASG tree of the Access Sub-Groups tab, one or more of the names

Not All Servers Are Available to an ASGSituation:When you create a new ASG or modify an existing ASG, not all of the servers in the ACG are available

Cannot Create a Backup MasterSituation:You cannot create a Backup Master.Resolution:You select a system (or group of systems) from the MSC to be the B

Cannot Modify the Security ConfigurationSituation:You cannot modify the security configuration.Resolution:You select a system (or group of systems) fr

No Backup Master and the MSC Is No Longer AvailableSituation:I do not have a Backup Master and the MSC system is no longer available. The servers are

● Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 Update 2 with kernel 2.4.21-15.EL● SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 SP3 with 2.4.21-112 kernel Additional storage

The Backup Master Tab Is Not AvailableSituation:The Backup Master tab is not available.Resolution:The Backup Master tab is displayed only when the HBA

Error Message Appears When Creating an ASGSituation:The following error message appears when I create an ASG: Resolution:You entered a duplicate ASG n

Error Message Appears When Deleting an ASGSituation:The following message appears when I delete an ASG: Resolution:The offline ASG entry serves as a p

Error Message Appears When Starting the HBAnyware Security ConfiguratorSituation:The following message appears when I start the Configurator: Resoluti

Error Message States "No Backup Master Client Assigned"Situation:The following error message appears when I start the Configurator: Resoluti

Error Message States "Utility is Running on an Unsecure System"Situation:The first time the HBAnyware Security Configurator is started in an

Error Message States "System is a Backup Master Client System"Situation:When I start the HBAnyware Security Configurator on a Backup Master

The MSC Is No Longer Bootable or Able to Connect to the FC NetworkSituation:The MSC is no longer bootable or able to connect to the FC network.Resolut

New Keys Were Generated While Servers Were OfflineSituation:A "Generate New Keys" operation was performed while one or more of the servers w

Security Removed While Servers Were OfflineSituation:Security was removed while one or more servers were offline. I can no longer access those servers

Supported Features● Driver installation as loadable module (recommended) or in kernel ● Topology support: FC-AL, point to point, fabric with a

Install the DriverNoteThe Emulex 2.01g driver adds several new configuration parameters and renames a couple of previous parameters. Do NOT replace th

Cannot Run the Configurator on a System that Is Configured for Only Secure AccessSituation:I cannot run the HBAnyware Security Configurator on a syste

IntroductionLog messages are organized into logical groups based on code functionality within the Fibre Channel driver. Each group consists of a block

Message Log TableLOG Message Verbose Mask DefinitionPreamble StringFrom To Verbose BitVerbose DescriptionLOG_ELS ELx 0100 0199 0x1 ELS eventsLOG_DIS

● lpfc0 identifies the LOG message as coming from EMULEX HBA0.● 0234 identifies the LOG message number.● DIi identifies the LOG message as

ELS Events (0100 - 0199)elx_mes0100: FLOGI failureDESCRIPTION: An ELS FLOGI command that was sent to the fabric failed.DATA: (1) ulpStatus (2) ulpWord

elx_mes0102: PLOGI completes to NPort <nlp_DID>DESCRIPTION: The HBA performed a PLOGI into a remote NPort.DATA: (1) ulpStatus (2) ulpWord[4] (3)

elx_mes0104: ADISC completes to NPort <nlp_DID>DESCRIPTION: The HBA performed a ADISC into a remote NPort.DATA: (1) ulpStatus (2) ulpWord[4] (3)

elx_mes0106: ELS cmd tag <ulpIoTag> completesDESCRIPTION: The specific ELS command was completed by the firmware.DATA: (1) ulpStatus (2) ulpWord

elx_mes0108: No retry ELS command <elsCmd> to remote NPORT <did> DESCRIPTION: The driver decided not to retry the specific ELS command tha

elx_mes0110: ELS response tag <ulpIoTag> completesDESCRIPTION: The specific ELS response was completed by the firmware.DATA: (1) ulpStatus (2) u

Updating The Driver from a Previous VersionNoteThis section describes how to update a previous installation of an earlier driver with the 2.01g driver

elx_mes0112: ELS command <elsCmd> received from NPORT <did> DESCRIPTION: Received the specific ELS command from a remote NPort.DATA: (1) f

elx_mes0114: PLOGI chkparm OKDESCRIPTION: Received a PLOGI from a remote NPORT and its Fibre Channel service parameters match this HBA. Request can be

elx_mes0116: Xmit ELS command <elsCmd> to remote NPORT <did>DESCRIPTION: Xmit ELS command to remote NPORT.DATA: (1) icmd->ulpIoTag (2)

elx_mes0118: Xmit CT response on exchange <xid>DESCRIPTION: Xmit a CT response on the appropriate exchange.DATA: (1) ulpIoTag (2) fc_ffstateSEVE

elx_mes0120: PLOGI chkparm OKDESCRIPTION: Received a PLOGI from a remote NPORT and its Fibre Channel service parameters match this HBA. Request can be

elx_mes0122: PLOGI chkparm OKDESCRIPTION: Received a PLOGI from a remote NPORT and its Fibre Channel service parameters match this HBA. Request can be

elx_mes0124:PLOGI chkparm OKDESCRIPTION: Received a PLOGI from a remote NPORT and its Fibre Channel service parameters match this HBA. Request can be

elx_mes0126: PLOGI chkparm OKDESCRIPTION: Received a PLOGI from a remote NPORT and its Fibre Channel service parameters match this HBA. Request can be

Link Discovery Events (0200 - 0299)elx_mes0200: CONFIG_LINK bad hba state <hba_state>DESCRIPTION: A CONFIG_LINK mbox command completed and the d

elx_mes0202: Start Discovery hba state <hba_state>DESCRIPTION: Device discovery / rediscovery after FLOGI, FAN or RSCN has started.DATA: (1) tmo

❍ lpfc_scan_down can only have 0 or 1 values in 2.01g drivers. If you have a value other than 0 or 1 for lpfc_scan_down in the prior installation,

elx_mes0204: Create SCSI Target <tgt>DESCRIPTION: A mapped FCP target was discovered and the driver has allocated resources for it.DATA: NoneSEV

elx_mes0206: Report Lun completes on NPort <nlp_DID>DESCRIPTION: The driver issued a REPORT_LUN SCSI command to a FCP target and it completed.DA

elx_mes0208: Failmask change on NPort <nlp_DID>DESCRIPTION: An event was processed that indicates the driver may not be able to communicate with

elx_mes0210: Continue discovery with <num_disc_nodes> ADISCs to goDESCRIPTION: A device discovery is in progress.DATA: (1) fc_adisc_cnt (2) fc_f

elx_mes0212: DSM out state <rc> on NPort <nlp_DID>DESCRIPTION: The driver Discovery State Machine completed processing an event.DATA: (1)

elx_mes0214: RSCN receivedDESCRIPTION: An RSCN ELS command was received from a fabric.DATA: (1) fc_flag (2) i (3) *lp (4) fc_rscn_id_cntSEVERITY: Info

elx_mes0216: Assign scandown scsi id <sid> to NPort <nlp_DID>DESCRIPTION: A scsi id is assigned due to BIND_ALPA.DATA: ((1) nlp_bind_type

elx_mes0218: FDMI RequestDESCRIPTION: The driver is sending an FDMI request to the fabric.DATA: (1) fc_flag (2) hba_state (3) cmdcodeSEVERITY: Informa

elx_mes0220: FDMI rsp failedDESCRIPTION: An error response was received to FDMI request.DATA:(1) SWAP_DATA16(fdmi_cmd)SEVERITY: InformationLOG: LOG_DI

elx_mes0222: Initial FLOGI timeoutDESCRIPTION:The driver sent the initial FLOGI to fabric and never got a response back.DATA: NoneSEVERITY: ErrorLOG:

Removing a Previous Version of the DriverNoteThis section describes how to remove a previous installation of an earlier driver. The Emulex 2.01g drive

elx_mes0224: NameServer Query timeoutDESCRIPTION: Node authentication timeout, node Discovery timeout. A NameServer Query to the Fabric or discovery o

elx_mes0226: Device discovery completion errorDESCRIPTION: This indicates that an uncorrectable error was encountered during device (re)discovery afte

elx_mes0228: CLEAR LA timeoutDESCRIPTION: The driver issued a CLEAR_LA that never completed.DATA: NoneSEVERITY: ErrorLOG: AlwaysACTION: None required.

elx_mes0230: Cannot assign scsi ID on NPort <nlp_DID>DESCRIPTION: The driver cannot assign a scsi id to a discovered mapped FCP target.DATA: (1)

elx_mes0232: Continue discovery with <num_disc_nodes> PLOGIs to goDESCRIPTION: Device discovery is in progress.DATA: (1) fc_plogi_cnt (2) fc_fla

elx_mes0235: Deferred RSCNDESCRIPTION: The driver has received multiple RSCNs and has deferred the processing of the most recent RSCN.DATA: (1) fc_def

elx_mes0237: Pending Link Event during DiscoveryDESCRIPTION: Received link event during discovery. Causes discovery restart.DATA: (1) hba_state (2) ul

elx_mes0239: NameServer RspDESCRIPTION: The driver received a NameServer response.DATA: (1) Did (2) ndlp (3) fc_flag (4) fc_rscn_id_cntSEVERITY: Infor

elx_mes0241: NameServer rsp errorDESCRIPTION: The driver received a NameServer response containing a status error.DATA: (1) CommandResponse.bits.CmdRs

elx_mes0244: Issue FDMI request failedDESCRIPTION: Cannot issue an FDMI request to the HBA.DATA: (1) cmdcodeSEVERITY: InformationLOG: LOG_Discovery ve

If the lpfc and lpfndd driver is installed into the kernel source tree, use the following procedure to remove the lpfc driver from the kernel source t

elx_mes0246: RegLogin failed DESCRIPTION: The firmware returned a failure for the specified RegLogin.DATA: Did, mbxStatus, hbaStateSEVERITY: ErrorLOG:

elx_mes0248: Cancel Discovery Timer state <hba_state>DESCRIPTION: Cancel the device discovery / RSCN rescue timer.DATA: (1) fc_flag (2) rc (3) f

Mailbox Events (0300 - 0399)elx_mes0300: READ_LA: no buffersDESCRIPTION: The driver attempted to issue a READ_LA mailbox command to the HBA, but there

elx_mes0302: REG_LOGIN: no buffersDESCRIPTION: The driver attempted to issue a REG_LOGIN mailbox command to the HBA, but there were no buffers availab

elx_mes0305: Mbox cmd cmpl error - RETRYingDESCRIPTION: A mailbox command completed with an error status that causes the driver to reissue the mailbox

elx_mes0307: Mailbox Cmpl, wd0 <pmbox> wd1 <varWord> wd2 <varWord> cmpl <mbox_cmpl)DESCRIPTION: A mailbox command completed.DATA:

elx_mes0309: Mailbox cmd <cmd> issueDESCRIPTION: The driver is in the process of issuing a mailbox command.DATA: (1) hba_state (2) sli_flag (3)

elx_mes0311: Mailbox command <cmd> cannot issueDESCRIPTION: The driver is in the wrong state to issue the specified command.DATA: (1) hba_state

elx_mes0313: Ring <ringno> handler: unexpected Rctl <Rctl> Type <Type> received DESCRIPTION:The Rctl/Type of a received frame did no

elx_mes0315: Ring <ringno> issue: portCmdGet <portCmdGet> is bigger then cmd ring <portCmdMax> DESCRIPTION: The port cmd ring get in

2. If the driver is installed from an rpm, execute the following commands to remove files installed by the rpm install.rpm -e <rpm-name> 3. If

elx_mes0317: Rsp ring <ringno> get: iotag <iotag> greater then configured max <fast_iotag> wd0 <irsp> DESCRIPTION: The assigne

elx_mes0319: The driver issued a READ_SPARAM mbox command to the HBA that failed. DESCRIPTION: The driver issued a READ_SPARAM mbox command to the HBA

elx_mes0321: Unknown IOCB command DESCRIPTION: Received an unknown IOCB command completion.DATA: (1) ulpCommand (2) ulpStatus (3) ulpIoTag (4) ulpCont

elx_mes0323: Unknown Mailbox command <cmd> Cmpl DESCRIPTION: A unknown mailbox command completed.DATA: (1) Mailbox CommandSEVERITY: ErrorLOG: Al

Initialization Events (0400 - 0499)elx_mes400: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AMODULE: N/AACTION: N/AEmulex Documentation, Drivers an

elx_mes401: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AMODULE: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes402: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AMODULE

elx_mes403: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AMODULE: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes404: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AMODULE

elx_mes0405: Service Level Interface (SLI) 2 selectedDESCRIPTION: A CONFIG_PORT (SLI2) mailbox command was issued. DATA: NoneSEVERITY: InformationLOG:

elx_mes0407: Memory Buffer Pool is at upper limit.DESCRIPTION: A memory buffer pool cannot add more buffers because it is at its himem value.DATA: (1)

elx_mes0409: Memory Buffer Pool is out of buffersDESCRIPTION: A driver memory buffer pool is exhausted.DATA: (1) seg (2) fc_free (3) fc_mbox.q_cnt (4)

Install the Driver Source Files (General)NoteDriver installation or removal does not save the configuration files (i.e. lpfc.conf, lpfc.conf.c or lpfc

elx_mes0411: fcp_bind_method is 4 with Persistent binding - ignoring fcp_bind_methodDESCRIPTION: The configuration parameter for fcp_bind_method confl

elx_mes0413: Configuration parameter out of range, resetting to default valueDESCRIPTION: User is attempting to set a configuration parameter to a val

elx_mes0415: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: alwaysACTION: N/Aelx_mes0416: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AE

elx_mes0417: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AMODULE: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0418: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTI

elx_mes0419: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0420: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AEmul

elx_mes0421: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0422: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AEmul

elx_mes0423: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AMODULE: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0424: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTI

elx_mes0425: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0426: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AEmul

elx_mes0427: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0428: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AEmul

elx_mes0429: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AMODULE: N/AACTION: N/AEmulex Documentation, Drivers and Software269

Install the Driver Source Files (SuSE)NoteDriver installation or removal does not save the configuration files (i.e. lpfc.conf, lpfc.conf.c or lpfc.co

elx_mes0430: WWPN binding entry <num>: syntax error code <code>DESCRIPTION: A syntax error occured while parsing WWPN binding configuraion

elx_mes0431: WWNN binding entry <num>: syntax error code <code>DESCRIPTION: A syntax error occured while parsing WWNN binding configuratio

elx_mes0432: WWPN binding entry: node table fullDESCRIPTION: More bindings entries were configured than the driver can handle.DATA: NoneSEVERITY: Erro

elx_mes0434: DID binding entry <num>: syntax error code <code>DESCRIPTION: A syntax error occured while parsing DID binding configuration

elx_mes0435: DID binding entry: node table fullDESCRIPTION: More bindings entries were configured than the driver can handle.DATA: NoneSEVERITY: Error

elx_mes0437: Adapter failed to init, chipset, status reg <status>DESCRIPTION: The adapter failed during powerup diagnostics after it was reset.D

elx_mes0439: Adapter failed to init, mbxCmd <cmd> READ_REV, mbxStatus <status>DESCRIPTION: Adapter initialization failed when issuing a RE

elx_mes0441: VPD not present on adapter, mbxCmd <cmd> DUMP VPD, mbxStatus <status>DESCRIPTION: The DUMP_VPD mailbox command failed.DATA: N

elx_mes0443: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: (1) N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0444: N/A DESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/

elx_mes0445: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: errorLOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0446: Adapter failed to init, mbxCmd <cmd> CFG_RING, mbxStatus

Install the Driver Using a Tar FileNoteDriver installation or removal does not save the configuration files (i.e. lpfc.conf, lpfc.conf.c or lpfc.conf.

elx_mes0447: Adapter failed init, mbxCmd <cmd> CONFIG_LINK mbxStatus <status>DESCRIPTION: Adapter initialization failed when issuing a CON

elx_mes0449: WorldWide PortName type <type> doesn't conform to IP ProfileDESCRIPTION: In order to run IP, the WorldWide PortName must be of

elx_mes0451: Enable interrupt handler failedDESCRIPTION: The driver attempted to register the HBA interrupt service routine with the host operating sy

elx_mes0453: Adapter failed to init, mbxCmd <cmd> READ_CONFIG, mbxStatus <status>DESCRIPTION: Adapter initialization failed when issuing a

elx_mes0455: Vital ProductDESCRIPTION: Vital product data (VPD) contained in the HBA flash.DATA: (1) vpd[0] (2) vpd[1] (3) vpd[2] (4) vpd[3]SEVERITY:

elx_mes0457: Adapter Hardware ErrorDESCRIPTION: The driver received an interrupt indicting a possible hardware problem.Data: (1) status (2) status1 (3

elx_mes0459: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0460: Bring adapter offlineDESCRIPTION: The FC driver has received a

elx_mes0461: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0462: Too many cmd / rsp ring entries in SLI2 SLIMDESCRIPTION: The con

Log Messages - IP Traffic History (0600 - 0699)elx_mes0600: FARP-RSP received from DID <did>DESCRIPTION: A FARP ELS command response was receive

elx_mes0602: IP Response ring <num> out of posted buffersDESCRIPTION: The IP ring returned all posted buffers to the driver and is waiting for t

Install the Driver Using an RPM FileNoteDriver installation or removal does not save the configuration files (i.e. lpfc.conf, lpfc.conf.c or lpfc.conf

elx_mes0604: Post buffer for IP ring <num> failedDESCRIPTION: The driver cannot allocate a buffer to post to the IP ring. This usually means tha

elx_mes0606: XRI Create for IP traffic to DID <did>DESCRIPTION: The lpfc driver is missing an exchange resource identifier (XRI) for this node a

elx_mes0608: IP packet timed out DESCRIPTION: An IP IOCB command was posted to a ring and did not complete within the timeout seconds.DATA: (1) Did SE

elx_mes0610: FARP Request sent to remote DIDDESCRIPTION: A send to a remote IP address has no node in the driver's nodelists. Send a FARP request

FCP Traffic History (0700 - 0799)elx_mes0700: Start nodev timerDESCRIPTION: A target disappeared from the Fibre Channel network. If the target does no

elx_mes0702: Issue Target Reset to TGT <num>DESCRIPTION: The SCSI layer detected that it needs to abort all I/O to a specific target. This resul

elx_mes0706: Start nodev timerDESCRIPTION: A target disappeared from the Fibre Channel network. If the target does not return within nodev-tmo timeout

elx_mes0712: SCSI layer issued abort deviceDESCRIPTION: The SCSI layer is requesting the driver to abort I/O to a specific device.DATA: (1) target (2)

elx_mes0714: SCSI layer issued bus resetDESCRIPTION: The SCSI layer is requesting the driver to abort all I/Os to all targets on this HBA.DATA: None S

elx_mes0717: FCP command <cmd> residual underrun converted to errorDESCRIPTION: The driver converted this underrun condition to an error based o

New Features in this ReleaseLinux version 2.01g:● Is an Open Source Compliant driver. ● Supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 (32-bit and 64-bit

Build the Driver as a ModuleOnce you have installed the source file, you can build the driver as a module.NoteWe recommend building the driver as a mo

elx_mes0723: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0724: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AEm

elx_mes0725: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0726: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AMODULE: N/AAC

elx_mes0727: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0728: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AEm

elx_mes0729: FCP cmd <cmnd> failed <target>/<lun>DESCRIPTION: The specifed device failed an FCP command. DATA: (1) status (2) result

elx_mes0731: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0732: Retry FCP command due to 29,00 check conditionDESCRIPTION: The

elx_mes0733: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0734: FCP read check errorDESCRIPTION: The issued FCP command returne

elx_mes0735: FCP read check error with check conditionDESCRIPTION: The issued FCP command returned a read check error and a check condition.DATA: (1)

elx_mes0737: <ASC ASCQ> Check condition receivedDESCRIPTION: The issued FCP command resulted in a check condition.DATA: (1) CFG_CHK_COND_ERR (2)

elx_mes0739: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0740: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AEm

elx_mes0741: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0742: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AEm

Load the DriverBefore attempting to load the driver you can test the driver.To test the driver type:# insmod lpfcdd# insmod lpfndd❍ lpfcdd - main

elx_mes0743: N/ADESCRIPTION:N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0744: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AEmu

elx_mes0745: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0746: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AEm

elx_mes0747: Cmpl target resetDESCRIPTION: A driver-initiated target reset completed.DATA: (1) scsi_id (2) lun_id (3) statLocalError (4) *cmd + WD7 SE

elx_mes0749: Cmpl abort task setDESCRIPTION: A driver-initiated abort task set completed.DATA: (1) scsi_id (2) lun_id (3) statLocalError (4) *cmd + WD

elx_mes0751: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0752: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AEm

elx_mes0753: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/A SEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0754: SCSI timeout DESCRIPTION: An FCP IOCB command was posted to a r

Node Table Events (0900 - 0999)elx_mes0900: Cleanup node for NPort <nlp_DID>DESCRIPTION: The driver node table entry for a remote NPort was remo

elx_mes0902: FIND node DID mappedDESCRIPTION: The driver is searching for a node table entry, on the mapped node list, based on DID.DATA: (1) nlp (2)

elx_mes0904: Add NPort <did> to PLOGI listDESCRIPTION: The driver is putting the node table entry on the plogi list.DATA: (1) plogi_cnt (2) blp

elx_mes0906: Add NPort <did> to UNMAP listDESCRIPTION: The driver is putting the node table entry on the unmap list.DATA: (1) unmap_cnt (2) blp

An example of this file:DEVICE=lpfn0IPADDR=138.239.40.6BROADCAST=138.239.40.255NETWORK=138.239.40.0NETMASK=255.255.255.0ONBOOT=yes6. Edit /etc/grub.c

elx_mes0908: FIND node DID bindDESCRIPTION: The driver is searching for a node table entry, on the binding list, based on DID.DATA: (1) nlp (2) nlp_DI

elx_mes0910: FIND node DID unmappedDESCRIPTION: The driver is searching for a node table entry on the unmapped node list, based on the SCSI ID.DATA: (

elx_mes0912: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/AN/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AMODULE: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0913: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AMODULE: N/

elx_mes0914: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AMODULE: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0915: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AMODU

elx_mes0916: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0917: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AEmulex Docume

elx_mes0918: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0919: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AEmul

elx_mes0920: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0921: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AEmul

elx_mes0922: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0923: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AEmul

elx_mes0924: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0925: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/AEmul

elx_mes0926: N/ADESCRIPTION: N/ADATA: N/ASEVERITY: N/ALOG: N/AACTION: N/Aelx_mes0927: GET nodelistDESCRIPTION: The driver is allocating a buffer to ho

❍ Verify if SCSI functionality is loaded as a module by using the following command:lsmod If scsi_mod and sd_mod are listed in the output, ad

elx_mes0928: PUT nodelistDESCRIPTION: The driver is freeing a node table entry buffer.DATA: (1) bp (2) fc_freeSEVERITY: InformationLOG: LOG_NODE verbo

elx_mes0930: FIND node DID mappedDESCRIPTION: The driver is searching for a node table entry, on the mapped node list, based on DID.DATA: (1) nlp (2)

elx_mes0932: FIND node did <did> NOT FOUNDDESCRIPTION: The driver was searching for a node table entry based on the DID and the entry was not fo

FCP Target Mode Events (1100 - 1199)1100 TMi message: LUN <lunNum> RDY blk <blkCnt> byt <byteCnt>DESCRIPTION: Display TGTM LUN Ready

1101 TMi message: Line <num> HBA <num> has <num> LUNs cfg'dDESCRIPTION: The number of LUNs that were successfully configured by

1103 TMc message: Config line <num> starting LUN number <num> should be oddDESCRIPTION: The starting LUN number on the specified configura

1105 TMc message: Config line <num> has illegal The LUN sequence mode.DESCRIPTION: The specified configuration line has an illegal LUN sequence

1107 TMi message: HBA <num> LUN info array failed to allocate.DESCRIPTION: The main LUN information array for the specified HBA failed to alloca

1108 TMc message: Config line <num> starting LUN <num> > max LUN <num>.DESCRIPTION: The starting LUN number on the specified conf

1110 TMc message: Config line <num> has illegal LUN count <cnt> < 1DESCRIPTION: The LUN count on the specified configuration line is l

Install The Driver into Ramdisk (Red Hat)Follow these instructions to add the driver module into the initial RAM disk image for Red Hat systems. 1. B

1112 TMc message: Config line <num> has illegal The LUN sequence mode <mode>DESCRIPTION: The specified configuration line has an illegal T

1114 TMc message: Config line <num> starting LUN <num> was prev cfg'd by line <num>DESCRIPTION: The starting LUN number on the

1115 TMe message: LUN <num> failed to allocate info bufferDESCRIPTION: The specified LUN failed to allocate an information buffer.DATA: noneSEVE

1116 TMe message: LUN <num> mem alloc error during LUN populationDESCRIPTION: While attempting to populate the specified LUN, host memory resour

1117 TMi message: HBA <num> LUNs Ready <total> last LUN <num>DESCRIPTION: Display the number of LUNs ready and the last LUN number f

1119 TMe message: LUN <num> disk resource alloc errorDESCRIPTION: While attempting to populate the disk of the specified LUN, there was a resour

1120 TMe message: LUN <num> SCSI WriteBuf resource alloc errorDESCRIPTION: While attempting to populate the SCSI write buffer of the specified L

1121 TMe message: LUN <num> alloc error, unknown retStatusDESCRIPTION: During LUN population, an unknown function return status was received.DAT

1123 TMw message: Temporary lack of resources, no BPL full BDE bufDESCRIPTION: Attempting to set up IOCB but there were no BPL full BDE buffers availa

1125 TMw message: RcvRing <ringNum> is temporary out of posted bufsDESCRIPTION: The specified receive ring is temporarily out of posted buffers.

Install The Driver into Ramdisk (SuSE SLES-8)Follow these instructions to add the driver module into the initial RAM disk image for SuSE Linux Enterpr

1127 TMw message: Config line <num> starting LUN number <num> should be evenDESCRIPTION: The starting LUN number on the specified config l

Miscellaneous Events (1200 - 1299)elx_mes1200: Cannot unload driver while lpfcdiag interface is active DESCRIPTION: An attempt was made to unload the

elx_mes1202: linux_kmalloc: Bad sizeDESCRIPTION: The driver manages its own memory for internal use. This error indicates that a problem occurred in t

elx_mes1204: lpfc_kmalloc: bad virtual addrDESCRIPTION: The driver manages its own memory for internal use. This error indicates that a problem occurr

elx_mes1206: linux_kfree: Bad phbaDESCRIPTION: The driver manages its own memory for internal usage. This error indicates a problem occurred in the dr

elx_mes1208: C_CT request errorDESCRIPTION: The CT response returned more data than the user buffer could hold.DATA: (1) dfc_flag (2) 4096SEVERITY: In

elx_mes1210: Convert ASC to hex. Input byte cnt <1 DESCRIPTION: ASCII string to hexadecimal conversion failed. The input byte count is greater than

elx_mes1212: Convert ASC to hex. Output buffer to small DESCRIPTION: ASCII string to hexadecimal conversion failed. The output buffer byte size is les

Link Events (1300 - 1399)elx_mes1300: Re-establishing Link, timer expiredDESCRIPTION: The driver detected a condition where it had to re-initialize th

elx_mes1302: Reset link speed to auto. 1G HBA cfg'd for 2GDESCRIPTION: The driver is reinitializing the link speed to auto-detect.DATA: (1) curre

Build the Driver Into the KernelConfigure SCSI Functionality Once you have installed the source files, you can build the driver into the kernel. NoteW

elx_mes1304: Link Up Event ALPA mapDESCRIPTION: A link up event was received.DATA: (1) wd1 (2) wd2 (3) wd3 (4) wd4SEVERITY: WarningLOG: LOG_LINK_EVENT

elx_mes1306: Link Down timeoutDESCRIPTION: The link was down for greater than the configuration parameter (lpfc_linkdown_tmo) in seconds. All I/O asso

SLI Events (1400 - 1499)1400 SLe message: Unknown IOCB commandDESCRIPTION: Received an unknown IOCB command completion.DATA: (1) ulpCommand (2) ulpSta

1402 SLe message: Command ring <num> timeoutDESCRIPTION: An IOCB command was posted to a ring and did not complete within a timeout based on R_A

Log Messages - IOCTL Events (1600 - 1699)elx_mes1600: dfc_ioctl entryDESCRIPTION: The entry point for processing diagnostic ioctl.DATA:(1) c_cmd (2) c

elx_mes1602: dfc_data_allocDESCRIPTION: Allocating data buffer to process dfc ioct.DATA: (1) fc_dataout (2) fc_outsz SEVERITY: InformationLOG: LOG_IOC

elx_mes1604: lpfc_ioctl:errorDESCRIPTION: The SCSI send request buffer size limit was exceeded.DATA: (1) error number index SEVERITY: ErrorLOG: Always

should be invoked BEFORE the scsi Makefile. Edit the following lines:subdir-$ (CONFIG_IDE) += idesubdir-$ (CONFIG_SCSI) += scsiAdd the following line:

8. Edit Makefile and add (with other CONFIG_SCSI_devices) a check for $(CONFIG_SCSI_LPFC). Add the following linesobj-$(config_SCSI_LPFC) += lpfcdd.o

Build the Driver Into the KernelNoteDriver installation or removal does not save the configuration files (i.e. lpfc.conf, lpfc.conf.c or lpfc.conf.def

● Contains additional lpfc.conf parameters. ● Uses writel/readl in all architectures.● Supports extended dma addressing for Red Hat Enterp

#ifdef CONFIG_NET_FCstatic int fcif_probe(struct net_device *dev){if (dev->base_addr == -1)return 1;if (1#ifdef CONFIG_IPHASE5526&& iph5526

4. Add this text after #ifdef CONFIG_NET_FC:extern int lpfn_probe (void);static int lpfnif_probe(struct net_device *dev){ lpfn_probe(); return 1;}#en

The edited lines should look like the following:#ifdef CONFIG_NET_FCstatic struct net_device fc1_dev = {"fc1", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, NE

Build the Kernel and ModulesNoteDriver installation or removal does not save the configuration files (i.e. lpfc.conf, lpfc.conf.c or lpfc.conf.defs) f

alias scsi_hostadapter lpfcdd Add the following line to add an IP module:alias lpfnX lpfndd where X is the interface number, 0 through 7.NoteIf you wa

Using lpfcdd as the Boot DeviceIt is possible to use a device, connected to the lpfcdd driver, as the boot device. The only restriction is you must be

4. Copy the file system from the running system (you can use any other procedure to copy the system). Type:cd /tar cf - ./bin ./dev/ ./etc ./lib ./m

7. Modify /etc/grub.conf as follows:boot=/dev/sdXmap=/boot/mapinstall=boot/boot.bprompttimeout=50default=linuximage=/boot/vmlinuz-2.2.12-20 <=

Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux onto a Fibre Channel Boot Disk Please follow these instructions if you want to install Red Hat Enterprise Linux onto

Red Hat will print a message indicating it is loading the lpfc driver. You can then install RedHat following the standard installation directions from

Driver InformationPrerequisitesThis device driver is appropriate for the following architectures:32-bit Intel Architecture, 64-bit Itanium Processor F

Install SuSE Enterprise Server 8.0 (SuSE SLES-8) onto a Fibre Channel Boot Disk Please follow these instructions if you want to install SuSE Enterpris

Install the Utilities Please follow these instructions to install HBAnyware and lputil on your system. For ease of installation, HBAnyware and lputil

3. Type:rpm -U <HBAnyware_version>.rpmNoteThe utilities require the java runtime binaries and libraries, so their path must be included in the

Install the HBAnyware Security ConfiguratorPlease follow these instructions to install the HBAnyware Security Configurator on your system.Prerequisite

3. Type:rpm -U <HBAnywareSSC_version>.rpmEmulex Documentation, Drivers and Software54

Emulex Driver for Linux Configuration ManualVersion 2.01gTable of Contents Introduction Start HBAnyware Use HBAnyware Use HBAnyware Command-Lin

View Target Attributes View LUN Attributes View General HBA Attributes View Detailed HBA Attributes View Port Attributes View

Access Control Groups Introduction Create the ACG Add a Server to the ACG Delete a Server from the ACG Remove Security from All

IntroductionThe Emulex driver for Linux has many options that can be modified to provide for different behavior. You can change these options using th

Start HBAnyware for LinuxTo start HBAnyware for Linux:1. su to root.2. Run the script:/usr/sbin/hbanyware/hbanyware To start the HBAnyware Security

● Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 Update 2 with kernel 2.4.21-15.EL● SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 SP3 with 2.4.21-112 kernel Additional storage

Use HBAnywareThe HBAnyware window contains five basic components: the menu bar, the toolbar, the discovery tree, the property tabs and the status bar.

The ToolbarThe toolbar contains buttons that enable you to refresh the discovery tree view, reset the selected host bus adapter and sort the discovery

❍ If there are targets present, they are sorted by world wide port name. Multiple HBAs can reference the same target.❍ If there are LUNs prese

Discovery Tree IconsDiscovery tree icons represent the following: The local host. Other hosts connected to the system. A green HBA icon with black

Property TabsThe property tabs display configuration, statistical and status information for network elements. The set of available tabs is context-se

Use HBAnyware Command-Line InterfaceThe CLI (command-line interface) Client component of HBAnyware provides access to the capabilities of the Remote M

List HBAs Syntax./hbacmd LISTHBAS Description A list of the discovered manageable Emulex HBAs and their World Wide Node Names. Parameters N/ADispl

Server Attributes Syntax./hbacmd ServerAttrib <nodename> Description A list of attributes for the specified server. Parameters nodename The

Start lputilThe LightPulse Utility (lputil) is loaded automatically when the driver utilities kit is installed.Start the utility by entering the compl

Discover HBAs - IntroductionYou can discover adapters using either HBAnyware or lputil.● HBAnyware allows you to discover both local and remote ad

Things to Know Before You Download● Select a device driver download if you are updating an existing driver on your hard drive, or you want to inst

Discover HBAs Using HBAnywareLocal and remote host bus adapters (HBAs) are discovered automatically when you launch HBAnyware.NoteHBAnyware must be in

List Adapters using lputilWhen you start the LightPulse Utility (lputil), all adapters are listed with information such as the host adapter number, in

Reset Adapter - IntroductionYou can reset adapters using either HBAnyware or lputil.● HBAnyware allows you to reset remote and local adapters.●

Reset HBAs Using HBAnywareTo reset a host bus adapter, do the following:1. Start HBAnyware.2. In the directory tree, click the HBA you want to reset

Reset AdapterThe LightPulse utility (lputil) allows you to reset the adapter. Once you start the utility, the Main menu is displayed. If you have mult

View HBA Information - IntroductionYou can view adapter information using either HBAnyware or lputil.● HBAnyware allows you to view remote and loc

View HBA Information using HBAnywareUsing HBAnyware you can sort the way HBA's are displayed and view information about hosts, targets, fabrics,

Sort HBAsUsing HBAnyware, you can sort the way discovered adapters are displayed. You can sort adapters by host name, fabric addresses or local HBAs.

Sort by Fabric Address● Initially sorts by fabric ID.● Within each fabric ID, sorts by HBA model.● If multiple HBAs have the same model nu

View Discovered ElementsThe Discovered Elements tab in HBAnyware contains a general summary of the discovered elements. The Discovered Elements node i

Known Issues● FCP – Discovering Disk Drives. To list all the SCSI devices discovered at boot time, enter this command:cat /proc/scsi/scsi● Alt

View Host AttributesThe Host Attributes tab in HBAnyware contains information specific to the selected host.To view the host attributes, do the follow

View Fabric AttributesThe Fabric Attributes tab in HBAnyware contains information specific to the selected fabric.To view the fabric attributes, do th

View Target AttributesThe Target Attributes tab in HBAnyware contains information specific to the selected target.To view target attributes, do the fo

SCSI Target Number - the target's identifier on the SCSI bus.Node WWN - the unique 64-bit number, in hexadecimal, for the target (N_PORT or NL_PO

View LUN AttributesThe LUN Attributes tab in HBAnyware contains information specific to the selected logical unit number (LUN).To view the LUN attribu

Revision - the vendor-specific revision number for the logical unit.Mapping InformationFCP LUN - the Fibre Channel identifier used by the host bus ada

View General HBA AttributesThe General tab in HBAnyware contains general attributes associated with the selected host bus adapter (HBA).To view genera

Driver Version - the driver version number and the HBA application programming interface (HBA API) version number.Firmware Version - the version of Em

View Detailed HBA AttributesThe Details tab in HBAnyware contains detailed attributes associated with the selected HBA.To view the detailed attributes

● Description - a formal description of the HBA, including model number, bus type and link speed.● Driver Name - an executable file image name

Files Included in this ReleaseThis kit includes the following files:File NameDescriptionREADME Release notes for Linux driver Version 2.01g.MakefileUs

View Port AttributesThe Port Attributes tab in HBAnyware contains information about the port on the selected host bus adapter (HBA).To view port attri

Port Symbolic Name - the name registered by the HBA with a name server. This field is recessed, indicating that the information in this field may exce

View Port StatisticsThe Port Statistics tab in HBAnyware provides cumulative totals for various error events and statistics on the port. Statistics ar

LIP count - the number of loop initialization primitive (LIP) events that have occurred for the port. This field is not supported if the topology is n

View Adapter InformationThe LightPulse Utility (lputil) allows you to view information for a selected adapter. Once you start lputil, the Main menu op

Wakeup Parameters - Displays BIOS status and version, as well as SLI (service level interface). IEEEE Address - Displays the adapter board address. Lo

Update Firmware - IntroductionYou can update firmware using either HBAnyware or lputil. ● HBAnyware allows you to update firmware on remote and lo

Load Firmware Using HBAnywarePrerequisites● One of the following drivers is installed properly: ❍ SCSIport Miniport driver for Windows Server

4. On the Firmware tab, click the Browse button. The Select Firmware File browse window is displayed.5. Browse to the Emulex Repository. Select the

Update FirmwarePrerequisites: ● The driver for Linux (including lputil) is installed properly.● The firmware file has been downloaded to a loc