Q-Logic 3100, 3000 manual Flash Update QLogic Adapter Flash Update-Windows Server

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B–Flash Update

QLogic Adapter Flash Update—Windows Server

Here is an example of the Windows Server nxflash --alloutput for local area connection 8:

C:\netxen\4.0.223\utils>nxflash -i "Local Area Connection 8" --all

NETXEN Port is Port 0 Verifying flash...Done. 0/9 - Init

*** Currently in flash ***

Board Type

: Quad Gig LP

Firmware Version : 4.0.222

MAC Address 0

: 00:0E:1E:00:7F:24

MAC Address 1

: 00:0E:1E:00:7F:25

MAC Address 2

: 00:0E:1E:00:7F:26

MAC Address 3

: 00:0E:1E:00:7F:27

Serial Number

: QG88BK0130

NIC binary romimage found in C:\netxen\4.0.223\utils

Rom

Image

:

C:\netxen\4.0.223\utils\lp_qg_cut_thru_b1_romimage

1/9

- Extracting

Romimage

Firmware version

From Board: 4.0.222

Firmware version

From Romimage: 4.0.223

WARNING: This operation will take the NIC off line.

Do you wish to upgrade? (Y/N) y

5.Reboot the system.

6.Type the following command to verify that the Flash has been updated (n is the number of the port being Flashed):

nxflash.exe -i “Local Area Connection n--info (The quotation marks are required.)

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Contents User’s Guide Document Revision History Table of Contents Hardware Installation Windows Server 2003 Driver InstallationWindows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Driver Installation Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2008 R2 Driver ConfigurationLinux Driver Installation and Configuration Linux Configuration for Bonding Mode and Virtual LAN VlanFirmware Management Troubleshooting GuidelinesDiagnostic Utility Commands Flash Update Glossary Index List of Figures 11-3 QLogic Adapter Device IDs 11-2 Troubleshooting Tools in LinuxList of Tables  Check the QLogic Web site for updates PrefaceIntended Audience Related MaterialsTechnical Support Availability nx3fwct.bin  C\WINDOWS\system32\drivers  /lib/modules/kernel-version/kernel/net/netxenKnowledge Database TrainingContact Information Preface Technical Support Xii NE0154601-00 C Overview Obtaining the Latest Software Release InformationQLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters QLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet AdaptersPage Cable Specifications Cable Specifications-OpticalSystem Requirements Hardware RequirementsCable Specifications-Copper Supported QLogic AdaptersSFP+ Optical Module Requirements Product Cable Type Network Cable LengthQLogic Adapter Installation and Verification Pre-installation ChecklistQLogic Adapter Installation Quick StartWindows Server Driver Installation Verify the QLogic Adapter InstallationOn Linux systems, execute the following command LinuxNx3fwct.bin Nx3fwmn.bin Windows ServerWindows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Linux Driver Installation Install the Driver RPMRed Hat Download the driver package from the QLogic Web siteType the following command to install the binary RPM SuseQLogic Adapter Configuration Hardware Installation QLE3044 InstallationEthernet Port Mapping QLE3044 Status LEDsQLE3044 LED Definitions Port Number PCI Function Ethernet InterfaceQLE3044 Bracket Removal and Replacement QLE3044 Bracket RemovalQLE3142 Installation QLE3142SFP+ Optical Module SFP+ OpticalQLE3142 Bracket Removal and Replacement QLE3142 Status LEDsQLE3142 Bracket Replacement Firmware ROM Image Location Windows Server Driver InstallationDriver Checklist Windows Server NIC Driver Installation and Verification Windows Server 2003 NIC Driver InstallationWindows Server 2003-NIC Driver Location Information Windows Server 2003-Browse for Folder Windows Server 2003 NIC Driver Installation Verification Click FinishUninstall the NIC Driver File DirectoryWindows Server 2008 2008 R2 Driver Installation Click Next Windows Server 2008 NIC Driver InstallationSetup Wizard dialog box opens see Figure Windows Server 2008 Installation Options Windows Server 2008-License AgreementSelect Installation Folder dialog box opens see Figure Click Next to begin the installationWindows Server 2008 NIC Driver Installation Verification Click Close to complete the installationWindows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Teaming Driver Installation Windows Server 2008-Installation OptionsClick Repair QLogic Advanced Network Config Service Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Teaming Driver Configuration NE0154601-00 C Right-click Teams, and then click Create Team Figure For more help, see the information in the Status box13. Windows Server 2008 Teaming-Create Team Window Windows Server 2008 NIC Driver Uninstall Previous Version For more help, see the information in the How-toboxWindows Server 2008 NIC and Teaming Driver Uninstall 16. Windows Server 2008 Teaming Uninstall ProcedurePage Windows Server 2008, and 2008 R2 Driver Configuration NIC Driver Properties and ConfigurationAdapter Properties-General Tab Advanced Properties Parameters Parameter DescriptionAdvanced Properties Parameters Advanced Properties Parameters Advanced Properties Parameters Advanced Properties Parameters Vlan ID QLogic Adapter Configuration Network Connections WindowLocal Area Connection Properties Dialog Box QLogic Adapter Diagnostic Tests Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties dialog box opens FigureAdapter Properties-Diagnostics Tab Performance Testing the QLogic Adapter with ntttcp Windows Server 2003 PerformanceNtttcp Overview Run ntttcpCommand Default Ntttcps and ntttcpr Command Line OptionsNtttcps and ntttcpr Command Line Options Tcp1323Opts Data Type Range a ValueHex Value Meaning RangeModifying the Tcp1323Opts Parameter CurrentControlSet Services Tcpip Parameters Creating the Tcp1323Opts Parameter10. Registry Editor-Parameter Directory Setting the TcpWindowSize Parameter 13. Edit Dword Value Window-Tcp1323OptsParameter14. Modifying the TcpWindowSize Parameter 15. Edit Dword Value Window TcpWindowSize ParameterPage Locate the Firmware ROM Image Linux Driver Installation ConfigurationLinux Driver Checklist Enable the Inbox Kernel GPL and Commercial Drivers Locate the Driver FileVerify the Firmware Version Verify the Driver Version and Module InformationLib/modules/uname -r/kernel/drivers/net/netxen directory Check for MSI-X SupportRemove or rename the netxennic.ko file from Some older Linux kernel versions may not support MSI-X Output of this command is similar to the followingInbox Kernel GPL Driver and Blacklisting Preparing for QLogic Adapter Driver Installation QLogic Adapter Driver Installation RPM FormatInstall the Linux Driver Source in RPM Format Install the BinaryInstall the QLogic Tools Type the following command to install the toolsLinux QLogic Adapter Driver Options  nxflash  nxudiag  phantomcoreP3Parameters are listed in Table Modprobe Command Optional ParametersParameter Description Default Range Configure the QLogic Adapter on Linux Uninstall the Commercial GPL Driver and Tools PackageDiagnostic Tests for the QLogic Adapter Nxudiag -i ethn commandPerformance Tools Linux Performance TuningUsing the iperf Tool Here is an example of iperf from the client side OptimizationHere is an example of iperf from the server side Type the following command to bring down the bond Linux Configuration for Bonding Mode and Virtual LAN VlanLinux Bonding Mode Active-Backup or Mode=1 Output for this command isAfter 50 seconds, the dmesg command will print Following message is displayedRound-Robin or Mode=0 ========= down stateDmesg command output is Bonding Driver OptionsBonding Driver Parameters  miimon or arpinterval  arpiptargetQLogic Adapter Bonding Modes Under Linux ArpintervalMode Mode Name Description Bonding modes are described in TableConfiguring Virtual LAN Vlan Under Linux Type the following command if the driver has not been loadedPage Firmware Management Windows Server Dynamic Firmware DownloadLinux Dynamic Firmware Download Check for the following entryFirmware Management Linux Dynamic Firmware Download Troubleshooting Guidelines Additional Configuration for Windows Server 2008 Teaming Troubleshooting ToolsWhat is Provides Windows Server ToolsLinux Tools Tool What it ProvidesCheck for System Errors CaveatsLinux MSI-X Interrupts for LinuxPCI Express Slot QLogic Adapter Device IDsYou should see a message similar to Product Device ID DescriptionC0 10 00 02 00 02 80 00 00 00 10 0b 00 82 04 00 Command Description Diagnostic Utility CommandsTable A-1. Diagnostic Utility Commands NoCRegs Flash Update Options Flash UpdateFlash Update and Tool Guidelines NX Live CD NX Live USBHere is an example of the NX Live menu options QLogic Adapter Flash Update-Windows ServerNX Live Menu Options Command Definition Description Using the Flash UtilityTable B-1. Flash Utility Commands-Windows Server Flash Update Procedure Name.xmlFlash Update QLogic Adapter Flash Update-Windows Server Updating the Flash on Multiple Standalone QLogic Adapters When invoking the nxflash utility, use the following syntax QLogic Adapter Flash Update-LinuxTable B-2. Flash Utility Commands-Linux Tmp Cd/opt/netxen Here is an example of a Linux nxflash output Page Glossary Receive side scaling Preboot execution environmentSoftware package file format Symbols IndexHw A-1 ExtLB A-2Flash --FLASH A-1 Interface A-1,B-4,B-8--IntLB A-1ipconfig Command B-1, B-4, B-8nxudiag Glossary-1Lacprate parameter 9-5--LED A-1 List B-8Pxe-off B-5,B-9 Pxe-on B-4,B-9 SFP+ Glossary-2Version A-2,B-5,B-9VLAN Glossary-2VLAN configuration Page Page Corporate Headquarters QLogic Corporation
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