Q-Logic 3000, 3100 manual QLogic Adapter Configuration, Network Connections Window

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7–Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2008 R2 Driver Configuration QLogic Adapter Configuration

The Information tab contains information about the firmware version, BIOS version, driver version, and other QLogic adapter properties.

The Diagnostics tab tests the QLogic adapter’s Flash, LED, and other functions.

The Statistics tab displays information about the QLogic adapter.

The Flash update tab displays the current firmware version on the QLogic adapter. You can update the firmware (if required).

The Driver tab displays driver information. From this tab, you can update, uninstall, or restore a previous version of the QLogic adapter driver.

The Details tab displays detailed information about the QLogic adapter.

The Resources tab displays the resource settings for the QLogic adapter.

QLogic Adapter Configuration

To enable the connections to the QLogic adapter:

1.Open the Network Connections window in the Control Panel, or directly from the desktop if the icon exists (Figure 7-2).

Figure 7-2. Network Connections Window

If an IP address has not been assigned, the QLogic adapter entry says

Limited or no connectivity.

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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 11-2 Troubleshooting Tools in Linux List of Tables11-3 QLogic Adapter Device IDs 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/netxenTraining Contact InformationKnowledge Database 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 LinuxWindows Server Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2Nx3fwct.bin Nx3fwmn.bin Linux Driver Installation Install the Driver RPMRed Hat 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 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 VerificationUninstall the NIC Driver Delete the following files from the corresponding directoryFile Directory Windows 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 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 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 Locate the Driver File Enable the Inbox Kernel GPL and Commercial DriversVerify the Firmware Version Verify the Driver Version and Module InformationCheck 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 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  phantomcoreP3Modprobe Command Optional Parameters Parameter Description Default RangeParameters are listed in Table Uninstall the Commercial GPL Driver and Tools Package Configure the QLogic Adapter on LinuxDiagnostic Tests for the QLogic Adapter Nxudiag -i ethn commandLinux 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 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 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 Interface A-1,B-4,B-8--IntLB A-1ipconfig Lacprate parameter 9-5--LED A-1List B-8 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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