Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide

Introduction 1-5
Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/E
The Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/E was designed for use in a server equipped with the
EISA expansion bus. The Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/E, under the control of the operating
system and dedicated device drivers, provides an interface between the EISA bus in the server
and a (FC-AL).
The EISA expansion bus delivers the capabilities required by high-performance, 32-bit
expansion boards, while maintaining compatibility with existing 8- and 16-bit ISA expansion
boards. The Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/E takes advantage of the EISA architecture by
performing 32-bit bus master-burst transfers.
The Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/E requires the installation of a GBIC module, in the
receptacle provided, before the Fibre Channel cable is connected.
Figure 1-4. Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/E