Q-Logic 3000, 3100 manual Preparing for QLogic Adapter Driver Installation, Create the Binary

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8–Linux Driver Installation and Configuration Preparing for QLogic Adapter Driver Installation

The following sections describe how to install a new driver.

Preparing for QLogic Adapter Driver Installation

Check for prior versions of the QLogic adapter driver and tools. Remove the packages from the system to prepare for installing the new release.

Use RPM to check for prior packages. For example, type:

% rpm -qa grep nx_

Look for output similar to the following:

nx_nic-[prior_version]nx_tools-[prior_version]

Remove each of the prior packages by typing the following commands:

%rpm -e nx_nic-[prior_version]

%rpm -e nx_tools-[prior_version]

QLogic Adapter Driver Installation (RPM Format)

The following sections describe how to install the Linux driver in RPM format, create the binary, install the binary, and install the QLogic tools.

Install the Linux Driver Source in RPM Format

To install the Linux driver source in RPM format:

1.Type the following command to extract the driver:

tar -zxvf qle30xx_qle31xx-src-[version].tar.gz

2.Type the following command to install the Linux driver RPM source:

% rpm -iv nx_nic-[version].src.rpm

Create the Binary

Type the following command to create the binary RPM for Red Hat systems:

%rpmbuild -bb usr/src/redhat/SPECS/nx_nic-[version].spec

Type the following command to create the binary RPM for SUSE systems:

%rpmbuild -bb usr/src/packages/SPECS/nx_nic-[version].spec

Install the Binary

Type the following command to install the binary RPM for Red Hat systems:

% rpm -i usr/src/redhat/RPMS/[arch]/nx_nic-[version].[arch].rpm

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Contents User’s Guide Document Revision History Table of Contents Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2008 R2 Driver Configuration Hardware InstallationWindows Server 2003 Driver Installation Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Driver InstallationLinux Configuration for Bonding Mode and Virtual LAN Vlan Linux Driver Installation and ConfigurationTroubleshooting Guidelines Diagnostic Utility Commands Flash UpdateFirmware Management Glossary Index List of Figures 11-2 Troubleshooting Tools in Linux List of Tables11-3 QLogic Adapter Device IDs Related Materials  Check the QLogic Web site for updatesPreface Intended Audience /lib/modules/kernel-version/kernel/net/netxen Technical SupportAvailability  nx3fwct.bin  C\WINDOWS\system32\driversTraining Contact InformationKnowledge Database Preface Technical Support Xii NE0154601-00 C QLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters OverviewObtaining the Latest Software Release Information QLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet AdaptersPage Hardware Requirements Cable SpecificationsCable Specifications-Optical System RequirementsProduct Cable Type Network Cable Length Cable Specifications-CopperSupported QLogic Adapters SFP+ Optical Module RequirementsQuick Start QLogic Adapter Installation and VerificationPre-installation Checklist QLogic Adapter InstallationLinux Windows Server Driver InstallationVerify the QLogic Adapter Installation On Linux systems, execute the following commandWindows Server Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2Nx3fwct.bin Nx3fwmn.bin Download the driver package from the QLogic Web site Linux Driver InstallationInstall the Driver RPM Red HatSuse Type the following command to install the binary RPMQLogic Adapter Configuration QLE3044 Installation Hardware InstallationPort Number PCI Function Ethernet Interface Ethernet Port MappingQLE3044 Status LEDs QLE3044 LED DefinitionsQLE3044 Bracket Removal QLE3044 Bracket Removal and ReplacementModule SFP+ Optical QLE3142 InstallationQLE3142 SFP+ OpticalQLE3142 Status LEDs QLE3142 Bracket Removal and ReplacementQLE3142 Bracket Replacement Windows Server Driver Installation Driver ChecklistFirmware ROM Image Location Windows Server 2003 NIC Driver Installation Windows Server NIC Driver Installation and VerificationWindows Server 2003-NIC Driver Location Information Windows Server 2003-Browse for Folder Click Finish Windows Server 2003 NIC Driver Installation VerificationFile Directory Uninstall the NIC DriverWindows Server 2008 2008 R2 Driver Installation Windows Server 2008 NIC Driver Installation Setup Wizard dialog box opens see FigureClick Next Windows Server 2008-License Agreement Windows Server 2008 Installation OptionsClick Next to begin the installation Select Installation Folder dialog box opens see FigureClick Close to complete the installation Windows Server 2008 NIC Driver Installation VerificationWindows Server 2008-Installation Options Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Teaming Driver InstallationClick Repair QLogic Advanced Network Config Service Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Teaming Driver Configuration NE0154601-00 C For more help, see the information in the Status box Right-click Teams, and then click Create Team Figure13. Windows Server 2008 Teaming-Create Team Window For more help, see the information in the How-tobox Windows Server 2008 NIC Driver Uninstall Previous Version16. Windows Server 2008 Teaming Uninstall Procedure Windows Server 2008 NIC and Teaming Driver UninstallPage NIC Driver Properties and Configuration Windows Server 2008, and 2008 R2 Driver ConfigurationAdapter Properties-General Tab Parameter Description Advanced Properties ParametersAdvanced Properties Parameters Advanced Properties Parameters Advanced Properties Parameters Advanced Properties Parameters Vlan ID Network Connections Window QLogic Adapter ConfigurationLocal Area Connection Properties Dialog Box Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties dialog box opens Figure QLogic Adapter Diagnostic TestsAdapter Properties-Diagnostics Tab Windows Server 2003 Performance Performance Testing the QLogic Adapter with ntttcpRun ntttcp Ntttcp OverviewNtttcps and ntttcpr Command Line Options Ntttcps and ntttcpr Command Line OptionsCommand Default Data Type Range a Value Tcp1323OptsRange Modifying the Tcp1323Opts ParameterHex Value Meaning Creating the Tcp1323Opts Parameter CurrentControlSet Services Tcpip Parameters10. Registry Editor-Parameter Directory 13. Edit Dword Value Window-Tcp1323OptsParameter Setting the TcpWindowSize Parameter15. Edit Dword Value Window TcpWindowSize Parameter 14. Modifying the TcpWindowSize ParameterPage Linux Driver Installation Configuration Linux Driver ChecklistLocate the Firmware ROM Image Verify the Driver Version and Module Information Enable the Inbox Kernel GPL and Commercial DriversLocate the Driver File Verify the Firmware VersionCheck for MSI-X Support Remove or rename the netxennic.ko file fromLib/modules/uname -r/kernel/drivers/net/netxen directory Output of this command is similar to the following Inbox Kernel GPL Driver and BlacklistingSome older Linux kernel versions may not support MSI-X Install the Binary Preparing for QLogic Adapter Driver InstallationQLogic Adapter Driver Installation RPM Format Install the Linux Driver Source in RPM Format nxflash  nxudiag  phantomcoreP3 Install the QLogic ToolsType the following command to install the tools Linux QLogic Adapter Driver OptionsModprobe Command Optional Parameters Parameter Description Default RangeParameters are listed in Table Nxudiag -i ethn command Configure the QLogic Adapter on LinuxUninstall the Commercial GPL Driver and Tools Package Diagnostic Tests for the QLogic AdapterLinux Performance Tuning Using the iperf ToolPerformance Tools Optimization Here is an example of iperf from the server sideHere is an example of iperf from the client side Linux Configuration for Bonding Mode and Virtual LAN Vlan Linux Bonding ModeType the following command to bring down the bond Following message is displayed Active-Backup or Mode=1Output for this command is After 50 seconds, the dmesg command will print========= down state Round-Robin or Mode=0 miimon or arpinterval  arpiptarget Dmesg command output isBonding Driver Options Bonding Driver ParametersArpinterval QLogic Adapter Bonding Modes Under LinuxBonding modes are described in Table Mode Mode Name DescriptionType the following command if the driver has not been loaded Configuring Virtual LAN Vlan Under LinuxPage Check for the following entry Firmware ManagementWindows Server Dynamic Firmware Download Linux Dynamic Firmware DownloadFirmware Management Linux Dynamic Firmware Download Troubleshooting Guidelines Troubleshooting Tools Additional Configuration for Windows Server 2008 TeamingTool What it Provides What is ProvidesWindows Server Tools Linux ToolsMSI-X Interrupts for Linux Check for System ErrorsCaveats LinuxProduct Device ID Description PCI Express SlotQLogic Adapter Device IDs You should see a message similar toC0 10 00 02 00 02 80 00 00 00 10 0b 00 82 04 00 Diagnostic Utility Commands Table A-1. Diagnostic Utility CommandsCommand Description NoCRegs Flash Update Flash Update and Tool GuidelinesFlash Update Options NX Live USB NX Live CDQLogic Adapter Flash Update-Windows Server NX Live Menu OptionsHere is an example of the NX Live menu options Using the Flash Utility Table B-1. Flash Utility Commands-Windows ServerCommand Definition Description Name.xml Flash Update ProcedureFlash Update QLogic Adapter Flash Update-Windows Server Updating the Flash on Multiple Standalone QLogic Adapters QLogic Adapter Flash Update-Linux Table B-2. Flash Utility Commands-LinuxWhen invoking the nxflash utility, use the following syntax Tmp Cd/opt/netxen Here is an example of a Linux nxflash output Page Glossary Preboot execution environment Software package file formatReceive side scaling Index SymbolsExtLB A-2 Flash --FLASH A-1Hw A-1 List B-8 Interface A-1,B-4,B-8--IntLB A-1ipconfigCommand B-1, B-4, B-8nxudiag Glossary-1 Lacprate parameter 9-5--LED A-1SFP+ Glossary-2 Pxe-off B-5,B-9 Pxe-on B-4,B-9Version A-2,B-5,B-9VLAN Glossary-2VLAN configuration Page Page Corporate Headquarters QLogic Corporation
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