readme1st_NEW.txt Driver File Contents (Emulex_20driver.zip)

11/04/02

-Emulex LP8000/LP9002L Driver 2.11a2 Release Notes-

Affected adapters: 

FCH20111-P64 (Emulex LP8000-D1, copper for ES2000/5000)
FCH20113-P64 (Emulex LP8000-F1, optical for ES2000/5000) 
FCH720111-P64 (Emulex LP8000-D1, copper for ES7000)
FCH720113-P64 (Emulex LP8000-F1, optical for ES7000)
FCH732213-P64 (Emulex LP9002L-F2, optical for ES7000)

Starting with the release of Emulex Port driver 2.11a2, you MUST
configure the adapter for specific disk/tape setups using the new Emulex
Configuration Tool (GUI) as per the instructions below, otherwise you may not be
able access your drives!! Note that the previously released command-line utility
(EMCCFG.EXE) is not to be used anymore and should be discarded.

EMULEX/EMC CONFIGURATION TOOL v1.41a4 INSTRUCTIONS (NEW):

A newer version of the Emulex Configuration Tool v1.41a4 has been released for driver 2.11a2.
This Tool allows the new EMC PowerPath 3.0 or legacy Clariion ATF to be used (but not simutaneously
on the same host). In addition, the fibre baud rate is now automatically set correctly for EMC
subsystems. In most cases, only one "pre-defined" option button needs to be clicked to properly
configure the entire adapter. You must run the Emulex Configuration Tool (from the Start >
Programs Menu) after you install the driver.

Once you've installed driver 2.11a2 (which automatically installs old Tool v1.41a2), you should
update to the new Tool v1.41a4 if you have an EMC subsystem. You can do this by executing
"Tool_Update.cmd" which is now found on the root directory of the W2K_2.11a2_1.41a4.exe zip file.

Please refer to your specific configuration:

EMC SYMMETRIX/CLARiiON -

After you execute "Tool_Update.cmd" ensure that the EMC RAID subsystem is physically connected
and the target is online to the Emulex adapter. Then run the Emulex Configuration
Tool (elxcfg.exe --emc) and click on the adapter which is connected to the EMC RAID. Then
from the top menu bar, click Configuration > Set > and click on one of the
following: "EMC Arbitrated Loop with (or without) EMC PowerPath/ATF" or "EMC Fabric with
(or without) EMC PowerPath/ATF". Then from the top menu bar, click on File > Apply.
Repeat the above steps for any other adapters connected to EMC RAID. You must then reboot the
server for the changes to take effect.

HITACHI RAID -

Do not update to Tool v1.41a4. Ensure that the Hitachi RAID subsystem is physically connected
and the target is online to the Emulex adapter. Then run the Emulex Configuration
Tool (elxcfg.exe) and click on the adapter which is connected to the Hitachi. From the top menu
bar, click on Tuning > Link Control > then select Arbitrated Loop or Point to Point. Then refer
to the main menu and verify the following options are set (the rest of the options
should be disabled): 

	Automatically Map SCSI Devices
	Query Name Server for all N-Ports
	Allow Multiple paths to SCSI targets
	Register for State Change
	Use Report LUNs
	Use Name Server after RSCN (Enable for Fabric, disable for Arb Loop)
	Scan in Device ID Order
	Report Unknown SCSI Devices
	Enable FCP-2 Recovery
	Maximum Number of LUNs = 255
	Maximum Queue Depth = 128

Then go to the top menu bar and click Tuning > Timers. Verify the following option is
set (use defaults for all other timers on the main menu):

	Wait Ready Timer = -1

Then from the top menu bar, click on File > Apply. Repeat the above steps for any other
adapters connected to Hitachi.

Finally, you must then manually edit the Windows registry. Execute regedt32 from the Start >
Run menu. Locate the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE,SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\elxsli2

Under the root for elxsli2, add entry "NameServerDelay". Set its value to 800 (decimal).
Under the root for elxsli2, add entry "QuickFail". Set its value to 1.
Under each adapter instance, add entry "QuickFail". Set its value to 1 as well.

Exit regedt32. You must then reboot the server for the changes to take
effect.

TAPE DRIVES or JBOD DISKS -  

Ensure that the tape/JBOD unit is physically connected and the target is online to
the Emulex adapter. Then run the Emulex Configuration Tool (elxcfg.exe)
and click on the adapter which is connected to the tape/JBOD unit. From the top menu
bar, click on Tuning > Link Control > then select Arbitrated Loop or Point to Point. Then refer
to the main menu and verify the following options are set (the rest of the options
should be disabled): 

	Automatically Map SCSI Devices
	Allow Multiple paths to SCSI targets
	Register for State Change
	Use Report LUNs
	Use Name Server after RSCN
	Scan in Device ID Order
	Report Unknown SCSI Devices
	Maximum Number of LUNs = 255
	Maximum Queue Depth = 32

Then from the top menu bar, click on File > Apply. Repeat the above steps for any other
adapters connected to tape/JBOD units. You must then reboot the server for the changes to
take effect.



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How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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