Prerequisites for first-time installation
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Installation Steps
Follow the Downloads > EMC links to your adapter for the
appropriate version.
Linux driver The Linux driver for your HBA or CNA per theEMC Support Matrix
for your supported configuration.
EMC supports both in-kernel and out-of-kernel drivers.
Note: The installation of the in-kernel driver occurs when you install your
Linux distribution of choice.
Refer to the latest EMC Support Matrix for your specific Linux
distribution, kernel version, and driver to determine whether or not
you need to proceed with the following out-of-kernel instructions.
If your installation requires an out of kernel driver, download it from
the EMC-approved section of the QLogic websiteat
http://www.qlogic.com.
Follow the Downloads > EMC links to your adapter for the
appropriate version.