Q-Logic 3100, 3000 manual QLogic Adapter Configuration

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3–Quick Start

Linux Driver Installation

QLogic Adapter Configuration

To configure the QLogic adapter:

1.Type the following command to identify the Ethernet interface: cat /proc/net/nx_nic/dev0/stats

2.Type the following command to assign an IP address: ifconfig eth[n] [ip address]

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Contents NE0154601-00 B Document Revision History Table of Contents Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Driver Installation Hardware InstallationWindows Server 2003 Driver Installation Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2008 R2 Driver ConfigurationLinux Driver Installation and Configuration Diagnostic Utility Commands Flash Update Linux Configuration for Bonding Mode and Virtual LAN VlanTroubleshooting Guidelines Firmware ManagementGlossary Index List of Figures List of Tables 11-2 Troubleshooting Tools in Linux11-3 QLogic Adapter Device IDs Intended Audience  Check the QLogic Web site for updatesPreface Related Materials nx3fwct.bin  C\WINDOWS\system32\drivers Technical SupportAvailability  /lib/modules/kernel-version/kernel/net/netxenContact Information TrainingKnowledge Database Preface Technical Support Xii NE0154601-00 B Products in -1are supported in this document OverviewQLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters Product Product Definition Transfer iSCSI Boot Setup, part number IS0051404-00 Application NotesSystem Requirements Cable SpecificationsCable Specifications-Optical Hardware RequirementsSFP+ Optical Module Requirements Cable Specifications-CopperSupported QLogic Adapters Product Cable Type Network Cable LengthQLogic Adapter Installation QLogic Adapter Installation and VerificationPre-installation Checklist Quick StartOn Linux systems, execute the following command Windows Server Driver InstallationVerify the QLogic Adapter Installation LinuxWindows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Windows ServerNx3fwct.bin Nx3fwmn.bin Install the Driver RPM Linux Driver InstallationRed Hat Type the following command to install the binary RPM SuseQLogic Adapter Configuration Hardware Installation QLE3044 InstallationQLE3044 LED Definitions Ethernet Port MappingQLE3044 Status LEDs Port Number PCI Function Ethernet InterfaceQLE3044 Bracket Removal and Replacement QLE3044 Bracket RemovalSFP+ Optical QLE3142 InstallationQLE3142 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 FinishDelete the following files from the corresponding directory Uninstall the NIC DriverFile Directory Windows 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 B 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 Verify the Firmware Version Enable the Inbox Kernel GPL and Commercial DriversLocate the Driver File 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 Install the Linux Driver Source in RPM Format Preparing for QLogic Adapter Driver InstallationQLogic Adapter Driver Installation RPM Format Install the BinaryLinux QLogic Adapter Driver Options Install the QLogic ToolsType the following command to install the tools  nxflash  nxudiag  phantomcoreP3Parameter Description Default Range Modprobe Command Optional ParametersParameters are listed in Table Diagnostic Tests for the QLogic Adapter Configure the QLogic Adapter on LinuxUninstall the Commercial GPL Driver and Tools Package 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 After 50 seconds, the dmesg command will print Active-Backup or Mode=1Output for this command is Following message is displayedRound-Robin or Mode=0 ========= down stateBonding Driver Parameters Dmesg command output isBonding Driver Options  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 Linux Dynamic Firmware Download Firmware ManagementWindows Server Dynamic Firmware Download Check for the following entryFirmware Management Linux Dynamic Firmware Download Troubleshooting Guidelines Additional Configuration for Windows Server 2008 Teaming Troubleshooting ToolsLinux Tools What is ProvidesWindows Server Tools Tool What it ProvidesLinux Check for System ErrorsCaveats MSI-X Interrupts for LinuxYou should see a message similar to PCI Express SlotQLogic Adapter Device IDs 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 Lacprate parameter 9-5--LED A-1 Interface A-1,B-4,B-8--IntLB A-1ipconfigList B-8 Pxe-off B-5,B-9 Pxe-on B-4,B-9 SFP+ Glossary-2Version A-2,B-5,B-9VLAN Glossary-2VLAN configuration Page
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