Q-Logic 3100, 3000 manual Advanced Properties Parameters

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7–Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2008 R2 Driver Configuration NIC Driver Properties and Configuration

Table 7-1. Advanced Properties Parameters (Continued)

Parameter

Description

 

 

Large Receive Offload (LRO)

This parameter specifies the large receive

 

offload—enable/disable options.

 

Registry Key: LRO

 

Default: Enabled

 

Values: Enabled/Disabled

 

 

Large Send Offload V1 IPv4

This parameter specifies the large send

 

offload—enable/disable options.

 

Registry Key: LsoV1IPv4

 

Default: Enabled

 

Values: Enabled/Disabled

 

Size of LSO: 64K maximum

 

 

Large Send Offload V2 IPv4 a

This parameter specifies the large send

 

offload—enable/disable options.

 

Registry Key: LsoV2IPv4

 

Default: Enabled

 

Values: Enabled/Disabled

 

Size of LSO: 64K maximum

 

 

Large Send Offload V2 IPv6 a

This parameter specifies the large send

 

offload—enable/disable options.

 

Registry Key: LsoV2IPv6

 

Default: Enabled

 

Values: Enabled/Disabled

 

Size of LSO: 64K maximum

 

 

Locally Administered Address This is the locally administered address (LAA) that users/administrators can set on this interface to over- ride the permanent address of the QLogic adapter (that may have been Flashed into the hardware).

Registry Key: NetworkAddress

Format: Hex

Options: Value. (A value is required—enter the 12 hex bytes of the MAC address to be used, or not present.)

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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 VlanDiagnostic Utility Commands Flash Update Troubleshooting GuidelinesFirmware Management Glossary Index List of Figures List of Tables 11-2 Troubleshooting Tools in Linux11-3 QLogic Adapter Device IDs  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/netxenContact Information TrainingKnowledge Database 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 LinuxWindows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Windows ServerNx3fwct.bin Nx3fwmn.bin 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 Driver Checklist Windows Server Driver InstallationFirmware ROM Image Location 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 Setup Wizard dialog box opens see Figure Windows Server 2008 NIC Driver InstallationClick Next 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 ntttcpNtttcps and ntttcpr Command Line Options Ntttcps and ntttcpr Command Line OptionsCommand Default Tcp1323Opts Data Type Range a ValueModifying the Tcp1323Opts Parameter RangeHex Value Meaning 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 Linux Driver Checklist Linux Driver Installation ConfigurationLocate the Firmware ROM Image Enable the Inbox Kernel GPL and Commercial Drivers Locate the Driver FileVerify the Firmware Version Verify the Driver Version and Module InformationRemove or rename the netxennic.ko file from Check for MSI-X SupportLib/modules/uname -r/kernel/drivers/net/netxen directory Inbox Kernel GPL Driver and Blacklisting Output of this command is similar to the followingSome older Linux kernel versions may not support MSI-X 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  phantomcoreP3Parameter Description Default Range Modprobe Command Optional ParametersParameters are listed in Table Configure the QLogic Adapter on Linux Uninstall the Commercial GPL Driver and Tools PackageDiagnostic Tests for the QLogic Adapter Nxudiag -i ethn commandUsing the iperf Tool Linux Performance TuningPerformance Tools Here is an example of iperf from the server side OptimizationHere is an example of iperf from the client side Linux Bonding Mode Linux Configuration for Bonding Mode and Virtual LAN VlanType the following command to bring down the bond 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 Table A-1. Diagnostic Utility Commands Diagnostic Utility CommandsCommand Description NoCRegs Flash Update and Tool Guidelines Flash UpdateFlash Update Options NX Live CD NX Live USBNX Live Menu Options QLogic Adapter Flash Update-Windows ServerHere is an example of the NX Live menu options Table B-1. Flash Utility Commands-Windows Server Using the Flash UtilityCommand Definition Description Flash Update Procedure Name.xmlFlash Update QLogic Adapter Flash Update-Windows Server Updating the Flash on Multiple Standalone QLogic Adapters Table B-2. Flash Utility Commands-Linux QLogic Adapter Flash Update-LinuxWhen invoking the nxflash utility, use the following syntax Tmp Cd/opt/netxen Here is an example of a Linux nxflash output Page Glossary Software package file format Preboot execution environmentReceive side scaling Symbols IndexFlash --FLASH A-1 ExtLB A-2Hw 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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