Dell PowerVault MD3620f Configuring Fibre Channel With Dell MD3600f Series - Page 7

Installing Supported Fibre Channel HBAs The storage array supports a specific set of Fibre Channel HBAs, each requiring a unique driver and firmware level. See the Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals for a list of supported HBAs with the software patches, knowledge bases, drivers, firmware, and BIOS versions. If an HBA is already installed on your host server, verify that it is supported in the Support Matrix and is operating at the driver and/or firmware level specified. If the HBA is not listed in the Support Matrix, it should not be used to connect to the storage array. CAUTION: Connecting the storage array to a non-supported host server HBA or installing non-qualified HBA drivers or firmware can cause instability or loss of access to your data. Installing Fibre Channel HBA on Your Host Server For instructions about physically installing an HBA in your host server and loading supported drivers and firmware, see the documentation supplied with your HBA hardware. Customizing HBA Drivers and Firmware Settings In most cases, the default manufacturer HBA driver and firmware settings are sufficient to support Fibre Channel communication with the storage array. However, in the case of certain HBA manufacturers, the Support Matrix may contain information about specific driver and firmware settings necessary to optimize storage array. Review the Support Matrix to ensure that you are aware of any customized settings that may affect the performance of your HBA. NOTE: Most Fibre Channel HBAs require a link timeout and node timeout value of 10 seconds. This value can be set using the HBA manufacturer's management utilities, such as Emulex's OneCommand Manager and QLogic's Enterprise Fabric Suite. Configuring Fibre Channel 7