Emulex Adapters manual Firmware Updates

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Drivers for Linux

The driver for Linux supports kernels for Open Source drivers.

The driver download includes the base driver, and if it is not included in the applications kit, the application helper module install script.

The applications kit includes the HBAnyware utility and the application helper module.

The SMI-S Provider kit for RedHat includes the SMI-S adapter Provider, compliant with the SMI-S 1.0.2 specification and certified against the SNIA-CTP v1.0.2.23 suite.

The SMI-S Provider kit for SLES-8 is pre-packaged with OpenPegasus CIMOM v2.3.2, as a turnkey SMI-S agent for ease of installation and deployment.

Drivers for Solaris

The lpfc driver for Solaris supports several versions of 32-bit and 64-bit OSs. The driver kit includes the lpfc base driver and the HBAnyware utility. Links to the Solaris’ SFS FCA drivers are provided as well.

Drivers for HP-UX

The driver for HP-UX supports PA-RISC and the 64-bit Itanium processor family. The driver kit download includes the base driver and the lputil utility.

Drivers for Netware

The driver for NetWare supports several versions of NetWare. The downloads include the base driver only (no utilities).

AutoPilot Installer

If applicable, instructions for AutoPilot Installer are in the quick installation manual and the driver manual.

Firmware Updates

Download the latest Emulex firmware from the Emulex Web site. Click Support to go to the Support page, then click the link for your adapter model. A page appears with downloads for firmware, boot code, drivers and utilities. Download the firmware, and then use the HBAnyware utility to update the firmware on the adapter.

Note: The LP21000 features an Intel 10Gb Media Access Control (MAC) device. You must ensure that the correct driver version is loaded for the device to function properly. You must load the Intel driver separately from the other software drivers and packages. See the Intel Web site for Intel drivers.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Manual for LightPulse Adapters

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Contents Troubleshooting and Maintenance Manual Page Can Not See Devices or Drives Overview Driver UpdatesBe Informed, Stay Informed, Stay Current Drivers for WindowsFirmware Updates How Emulex Device Driver Configuration Parameters Work Emulex Configuration ParametersImportance of Compatibility Emulex Utility ApplicationsObserving the Problem TroubleshootingServer Components Isolating the ProblemSAN Components Connectivity Checklist ChecklistsPage Upgrade Checklist Installation ChecklistConfiguration Checklist Driver Tools Tools to Collect DataHBAnyware Utility Other ways to Collect DataLink Down Common ProblemsHardware Issues Out-of-Date Driver Version Can Not See Devices or DrivesLP21000 Checklist LP21000 ProblemsLP21000 Symptoms Out-of-Date Firmware VersionWhen to Contact Emulex Emulex Support Emulex Web Site and Emulex SupportPage Europe Contact Emulex AfterHours, Weekends or HolidaysFirmware Operation and Port Activity LEDs LED Reference InformationCommon LED States Normal Link UpLP21000 LEDs Link-Down or adapter waitingHeart-beat indication LED Reference Table LED Table