Installation Instructions, System Requirements

Quick Start Guide

Installation Instructions

This Quick Start Guide describes how to install and configure your new QLogic SANblade® host bus adapter and SANsurfer iSCSI HBA Manager application in four simple steps:

❑Step 1. Verify the package contents.

❑Step 2. Install the host bus adapter hardware.

❑Step 3. Install the host bus adapter driver.

❑Step 4. Install the SANsurfer iSCSI HBA Manager application.

	Keep the host bus adapter in the antistatic bag until installation. The host bus adapter contains parts that can be
	damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before handling the host bus adapter, use standard methods to discharge
CAUTION!	static electricity. Place the host bus adapter on the bag when examining it. Retain the bag for future use.

System Requirements

Your system must have the functionality described in the following sections to support the QLogic SANblade host bus adapter.

Minimum Software Requirements

❑Windows® 2000: Service Pack (SP) 4 or later (QLA405x host bus adapters)

❑Windows® Server™ 2003 SP 1 or SP 2

❑Windows XP Pro SP 1 or SP 2

❑Windows PE 2.0, 2004, 2005

❑Windows Vista (Business and Enterprise)

❑Linux™ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 3.0 Update 7 or later (QLA405x host bus adapters), Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 Update 3 or later (QLA405x and QLE406xC host bus adapters)

❑Novell SUSE Linux: SLES 8 Update 3 or later (QLA405x host bus adapters), SLES 9 Update 2 or later (QLA405x and QLE406xC host bus adapters), SLES 10 (QLA405x and QLE406xC host bus adapters)

❑Solaris: Solaris 9 or later for Solaris SPARC and x86 (IA32 and x64)

❑VMware® 3.0.1 (QLA405x host bus adapters)

NOTE: The operating systems listed above are applicable to all host bus adapter models unless otherwise noted.

Minimum Hardware Requirements

❑Empty PCI-X 32-bit or PCI-X 64-bit slot (QLA405x host bus adapters), 2.5-GHz PCI Express x4 slot (QLE406xC host bus adapters)

❑PCI-X: 3.3-volt signaling (QLA4050 host bus adapters); 3.3V or 5-volt signaling (QLA4050/4052C host bus adapters)

❑The correct media:

❑QLA4050: 62.5/125-µM multimode fiber

❑QLA4050C/4052C, QLE4060C/4062C: UTP copper (Cat5E or Cat6)

4 0 5 0 C, QLE4060C, 4 0 5 2 C, 4 0 6 2 C, QLA4050 specifications

Q-Logic, a leader in intelligent networking solutions, has made significant strides with its line of Fibre Channel host bus adapters, including the QLA4050, QLA4060C, and QLE4060C. These products are designed for high-performance storage networking, ensuring optimum data transport for enterprise environments.

The QLA4050, designed specifically for integrated server systems, is known for its ability to provide robust connectivity using a single port, supporting speeds up to 4 Gbps. This adapter delivers high reliability and performance, ideal for businesses that need to ensure speed and reliability for their data storage solutions.

In contrast, the QLA4060C brings a significant upgrade to conventional networking with dual-port capabilities that also support 4 Gbps speeds. This feature allows users to harness the benefits of load balancing and failover for increased fault tolerance, making it a preferred choice for enterprises requiring additional redundancy and performance. With integrated support for iSCSI and FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet), the QLA4060C offers versatility in deploying both traditional and modern storage architectures.

The QLE4060C pushes the envelope further by delivering even higher performance expectations. This adapter operates at 8 Gbps, offering advanced capabilities like automatic protocol upgrade features and support for multiple virtual LANs. Its high bandwidth allows for better performance in data-intensive applications, making it suitable for environments that handle large databases, virtualization, and cloud computing solutions.

Each adapter comes equipped with features such as advanced error detection and correction, ensuring data integrity over long distances. They also support various operating systems, providing users with flexibility during deployment. Moreover, their compatibility with major storage devices is an added advantage, simplifying integration into existing IT infrastructures.

The power management technologies employed in these adapters contribute to energy efficiency, reducing operational costs while maintaining high performance. With their cutting-edge designs and robust features, Q-Logic's range of Fibre Channel host bus adapters stands out as critical components for modern data center architectures, ultimately driving business success through enhanced connectivity and reliability.

In conclusion, the QLA4050, QLA4060C, and QLE4060C collectively reflect Q-Logic's commitment to innovation, offering advanced features that meet the demands of contemporary data handling and storage requirements.