EMC QLogic manual Installing the HBA Driver, Windows 2003 STORPort Updates

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Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA (TOE)

Installing the HBA Driver

To use EMC storage array disks with a Windows host, you need an EMC-qualified HBA driver. The HBA kit includes an EMC-approved driver, which must be installed and configured prior to partitioning the storage array disks. You should also check the QLogic website for the latest EMC-approved version. To ease installation of the driver, unzip the driver file onto a blank diskette or temporary folder on the hard disk.

Windows 2003 STORPort Updates

Installation Procedure for Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Hosts

Currently, the shipping version of Windows 2003 requires post-RTM hotfixes to resolve some known issues. For all Windows 2003 STOR- Port installations, you should obtain the current Microsoft QFE hotfix listed in the EMC Support Matrix with the HBA driver revisions.

Install this hotfix before installing the HBA driver.

To install the driver into a Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 host, fol- low these steps:

1.Boot the host with Windows 2000 or Windows 2003.

2.From the Windows taskbar, select Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, Computer Management.

3.In the left pane of the Computer Management dialog, click the Device Manager icon.

4.If Windows Plug-n-Play does not detect your QLA4010 HBA model, it will be listed as Unknown or as a Network Controller under the Other Devices icon in the right pane.

Windows 2000 configurations with Service Pack 4 or higher and Windows 2003 configurations may be able to detect QLA4010 HBAs. If this occurs, the HBA will already be listed under SCSI Devices; instead of proceeding with these installation steps, follow the instructions under Updating the HBA Driver in a Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 Host on page ?

5.Double-click the first instance of Unknown or Network Controller under Other Devices.

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Contents REV A07 Copyright 2001-2005 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved Trademark InformationContents Chapter Configuring an EMC Boot Device Appendix B Troubleshooting Chapter Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSIAppendix a Third-Party Software Problem Index Damage to the system or equipment. The caution may apply to EMC uses the following conventions for notes, cautions,Hardware or software Palatino Related Documentation Typographical ConventionsBold Introduction Understanding Persistent Binding in a Fabric Environment Understanding Persistent Binding in a Fabric Environment HBA Installing Configuring the HBA Driver Introduction Downloading QLogic Drivers Firmware Verifying DocumentationInstalling an HBA Check for an Updated HBA Driver Reconfigure the HBA Jumper Move the jumpers, onto pins 1-2 if not already thereSet the HBA FC-AL Loop ID Installing an HBA EMC HBA Settings Pre-ConfiguredSettings Settings menusConfiguring Nvram for Stratus ftServers Firmware/BIOS Fibre-Down ServersWith Embedded QLogic HBAsUpdating While Running Windows Press the Down Arrow until you select Data Rate then press EMC HBA Settings Installing the HBA Driver Driver Revision History Where to Find the DriverWindows 2003 STORPort Updates Extended Error Logging by QLogic DriversInstallation Procedure for Windows NT Hosts Select have DiskAdministrative Tools, Computer Management Installing the HBA Driver Double-click the Scsi & RAID Controllers icon Installing and Configuring the HBA Driver Upgrading to Windows 2003 from Windows 2000 or Windows NT Replacing an HBA EMC Symmetrix Masking EnabledArrays with Device Powermt restore powermt display Installing and Configuring the HBA Driver Configuring an EMC Boot Device Boot-from-SAN Configuration Restrictions Risks of Booting from the Storage ArrayHow to Determine I/O Latency and Load on the Boot LUN Boot Crashdump Save to Disk Behavior Boot-from-SAN with MscsConfiguring a Symmetrix Boot Device Configuring the Boot BiosFrom the Configuration Settings menu, select Host Adapter From the Host Adapter Settings menu, select Host AdapterSelect Current Boot Node Name and press Enter Configuration Settings menuInstalling the Windows OS onto the Boot Device Installing EFI boot code onto the HBA Unload 5D Configuring an EMC Boot Device Configurable Components Drv5DCtrl60Langeng Configuring an EMC Boot Device Configuring a Symmetrix Boot Device Procedure Configuring a CLARiiON Boot DeviceFlowchart Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device Requirements Configurations, Revisions Hardware Software RequirementsTopologies Preparing the Storage System Refer to Downloading QLogic Drivers and Firmware onSetting Up the HBA Bios Preparing the Fabric Configuring an EMC Boot Device Node Name What Next?Preparing the Server Configuring the HBA Boot BiosConfiguring an EMC Boot Device When the QLogic Bios banner shown in appears, press Windows Licensing Agreement appears Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device Verifying HBA Driver and Digital Signature Installation Installing Multipath and Failover Software Assigning a Permanent Boot Drive Letter for Windows NTWhat Next? From here Installing Additional Navisphere Host Agent Software Storagegroupname y/n? Configuring an EMC Boot Device Trespassing the Boot LUN Using atftrespass On the Computer Management window, click Disk ManagementBoot Time and LUN Availability Starting a Fresh InstallationBoot Time and LUN Availability Replacing a Boot HBA EMC Symmetrix EMC CLARiiONHow a Server Responds to Failure in the Boot LUN Path Explanations of EntriesKnown Issues Ntosknl BsodHBA TOE Windows 2003 STORPort Updates Next dialog, click ReInstall Driver, and then, click Next Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA TOE Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA TOE Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA TOE Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA TOE Configuring iSNS settings for QLA4010 Configuring iSNS settings for QLA4010 Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA TOE Configuring iSNS settings for QLA4010 Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA TOE Configuring iSNS settings for QLA4010 Installing Boot Bios on the QLA4010 iSCSI HBA from DOS Select Configuration Settings from the menu Select iSCSI Boot SettingsSelect iSCSI Boot Settings, and press Enter Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA TOE Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA TOE Third-Party Software QLogic SANSurfer SANBlade Manager SANSurfer Version History SANSurfer versions include Initial ReleaseVeritas Volume Manager 3.x for Windows Veritas Volume ManagerVeritas Volume Manager 3.1 and Veritas DMP Veritas Foundation SuiteThird-Party Software Troubleshooting Problem Problems and SolutionsSolution Later already contain this correction Flasutil Index Nvram

QLogic specifications

EMC QLogic is a leading provider of advanced networking solutions, primarily known for its high-performance storage area network (SAN) technologies. It specializes in Fibre Channel and Ethernet networking products, offering robust solutions that are essential for modern data center environments.

One of the key features of EMC QLogic is its exceptional performance in high-speed data transfer. QLogic's Fibre Channel products, such as switches and host bus adapters (HBAs), support speeds of up to 32 Gbps, ensuring ultra-fast communication between storage devices and servers. This high throughput is crucial for applications demanding high IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second), particularly in virtualized environments and databases.

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