FC direct-attached problem

I'm trying to connect my SAN via fibre direct-attached to my media server but I can not see the LUN on my media server.

I'm using 2 Emulex LP9002 HBA cards (FL-AL), no switches.

Are the Emulex LP9002 cards compatible with open-e dss or do I need qlogic hba cards?

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- 24TB @ raid 6
- new FC volume -> block size 512 bytes, Initialize(checked)


- Configuration -> FC Target Manager:

Warning: No Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter found. All Groups and HBAs settings will be saved but will have no functionality until you plug in appropriate HBA card.



- Setup -> Fibre Channel:
Info
No Fibre Channel controllers found


- Status -> Hardware:

Fibre Channel controllers
Emulex Corporation LP9000 Fibre Channel Host Adapter
Emulex Corporation LP9000 Fibre Channel Host Adapter


Model: OEM Storage Server
Version: 5.0.DB44000000.3025
Release date: 2008-02-27
Licensed Storage Capacity: 24 TB
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Thanks

Hi nent -

Why don't you upgrade to the latest version, Ver 46, then go to Boot Options in the console and use the latest Kernel version.

Then go back to your media server and look if the system sees the LUN. If this procedure doesn't work, you may have to go to QLogic for more help.

-Asaph

Thanks for the response..

I'm not using q-logic HBA cards.. I'm using emulex HBA cards..

As open-e dss does not see the emulex cards as "usable".. hence the messages

- No Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter found. All Groups and HBAs settings will be saved but will have no functionality until you plug in appropriate HBA card.

- Info
No Fibre Channel controllers found


But it does see them under Status -> Hardware.


Also where can I get the latest copy of open-e dss? I'm new to open-e.

Thanks again

I updateed to the latest version, but I'm still facing the same problem..

No Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter found. All Groups and HBAs settings will be saved but will have no functionality until you plug in appropriate HBA card.

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Model: OEM Storage Server
Version: 5.0.DB46000000.3084
Release date: 2008-05-05

Emulex LP9002 is supported for initiator mode only.

Try to set the Kernel version to 2.6.25 in the Boot Options from Console Tools - CRTL + ALT + T Then select system architecture. There you will find the 32bit mode TESTING version. Save and reboot. Once rebooted make sure to set the HBA in Setup > Fibre Channel for initiator mode then reboot.

If that does not work send logs to support also make sure to update all firmware from motherboard to HBA - I have seen issues like this before.

Hey Todd,

Thanks for the quick response, I really appreciate it. I will go down to the data center tonight and upgrade all the firmware and do the steps you've provided.

Please excuse my ignorance on this subject.. but bluntly, what is the difference between initiator and target mode? Can initiator mode be used a a 'direct-attach' to my media server via FC-AL?

Thanks again

If you plan on connecting to a SAN storage system to access a LUN for example then set the hba in initiator mode. If you plan on providing Target and LUN set to target mode. You can direct attach but you may have to test with point to point settings.