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%systemRoot%\windows\stnf\ QLsetup.log 11-3

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-aA-1,B-4,B-8

-a <image file> B-4, B-9Active-backup mode 9-2Adapter properties

Advanced tab 7-3Details tab 7-9Diagnostics tab 7-9, 7-12Driver tab 7-9, 11-3Flash update tab 7-9General tab 7-2Information tab 7-9Resources tab 7-9Statistics tab 7-9

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Advanced tab, adapter properties 7-3--allA-1, B-4, B-8

--all <image file> B-4, B-9Application notes 1-2arp_interval parameter 9-5arp_ip_target parameter 9-5Audience ix

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Binary RPM in Linux 8-5

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driver options 9-4driver parameters 9-4mode 9-1, 9-5

Bracket removal and replacement 4-3, 4-5

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Cable specifications 2-1--CmdifA-2Commercial GPL driver 8-4

enable 8-2uninstall 8-8

Configuration, QLogic adapter 7-9, 8-8Configuration, Windows Server 2008 Teaming

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-d name.xml B-5,B-9dbgview.exe Glossary-1--default A-1

Details tab, adapter properties 7-9Device ID 11-5

Device manager 11-3Diagnostics 7-11, 8-8

Diagnostics tab, adapter properties 7-9, 7-12dmesg Glossary-1

Document conventions ix downdelay parameter 9-5

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Contents NE0154601-00 B Document Revision History Table of Contents Windows Server 2003 Driver Installation Hardware InstallationWindows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Driver Installation Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2008 R2 Driver ConfigurationLinux Driver Installation and Configuration Troubleshooting Guidelines Linux Configuration for Bonding Mode and Virtual LAN VlanDiagnostic Utility Commands Flash Update Firmware ManagementGlossary Index List of Figures 11-3 QLogic Adapter Device IDs 11-2 Troubleshooting Tools in LinuxList of Tables Preface  Check the QLogic Web site for updatesIntended Audience Related MaterialsAvailability Technical Support nx3fwct.bin  C\WINDOWS\system32\drivers  /lib/modules/kernel-version/kernel/net/netxenKnowledge Database TrainingContact Information Preface Technical Support Xii NE0154601-00 B QLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters OverviewProducts in -1are supported in this document Product Product Definition TransferApplication Notes  iSCSI Boot Setup, part number IS0051404-00Cable Specifications-Optical Cable SpecificationsSystem Requirements Hardware RequirementsSupported QLogic Adapters Cable Specifications-CopperSFP+ Optical Module Requirements Product Cable Type Network Cable LengthPre-installation Checklist QLogic Adapter Installation and VerificationQLogic Adapter Installation Quick StartVerify the QLogic Adapter Installation Windows Server Driver InstallationOn Linux systems, execute the following command LinuxNx3fwct.bin Nx3fwmn.bin Windows ServerWindows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Red Hat Linux Driver InstallationInstall the Driver RPM Suse Type the following command to install the binary RPMQLogic Adapter Configuration QLE3044 Installation Hardware InstallationQLE3044 Status LEDs Ethernet Port MappingQLE3044 LED Definitions Port Number PCI Function Ethernet InterfaceQLE3044 Bracket Removal QLE3044 Bracket Removal and ReplacementQLE3142 QLE3142 InstallationSFP+ Optical Module SFP+ OpticalQLE3142 Status LEDs QLE3142 Bracket Removal and ReplacementQLE3142 Bracket Replacement Firmware ROM Image Location Windows Server Driver InstallationDriver Checklist 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 DriverDelete the following files from the corresponding directory Windows Server 2008 2008 R2 Driver Installation Click Next Windows Server 2008 NIC Driver InstallationSetup Wizard dialog box opens see Figure 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 B 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 OverviewCommand Default Ntttcps and ntttcpr Command Line OptionsNtttcps and ntttcpr Command Line Options Data Type Range a Value Tcp1323OptsHex Value Meaning RangeModifying the Tcp1323Opts Parameter 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 Locate the Firmware ROM Image Linux Driver Installation ConfigurationLinux Driver Checklist Locate the Driver File Enable the Inbox Kernel GPL and Commercial DriversVerify 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 QLogic Adapter Driver Installation RPM Format Preparing for QLogic Adapter Driver InstallationInstall the Linux Driver Source in RPM Format Install the BinaryType the following command to install the tools Install the QLogic ToolsLinux QLogic Adapter Driver Options  nxflash  nxudiag  phantomcoreP3Parameters are listed in Table Modprobe Command Optional ParametersParameter Description Default Range Uninstall the Commercial GPL Driver and Tools Package Configure the QLogic Adapter on LinuxDiagnostic 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 Output for this command is Active-Backup or Mode=1After 50 seconds, the dmesg command will print Following message is displayed========= down state Round-Robin or Mode=0Bonding Driver Options Dmesg command output isBonding Driver Parameters  miimon or arpinterval  arpiptargetArpinterval 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 Windows Server Dynamic Firmware Download Firmware ManagementLinux Dynamic Firmware Download Check for the following entryFirmware Management Linux Dynamic Firmware Download Troubleshooting Guidelines Troubleshooting Tools Additional Configuration for Windows Server 2008 TeamingWindows Server Tools What is ProvidesLinux Tools Tool What it ProvidesCaveats Check for System ErrorsLinux MSI-X Interrupts for LinuxQLogic Adapter Device IDs PCI Express SlotYou 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 USB NX Live CDHere 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 Name.xml Flash Update ProcedureFlash 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 Index SymbolsHw A-1 ExtLB A-2Flash --FLASH A-1 List B-8 Interface A-1,B-4,B-8--IntLB A-1ipconfigLacprate parameter 9-5--LED A-1 SFP+ Glossary-2 Pxe-off B-5,B-9 Pxe-on B-4,B-9Version A-2,B-5,B-9VLAN Glossary-2VLAN configuration Page
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3000, 3100 specifications

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