Installing and Configuring the Linux Host with the QLogic Driver
Refer to the latest EMC Support Matrix for specific qualified kernel versions and distributions.
Note: The support stated in the EMC Support Matrix supersedes versions listed in this document.
Installation instructions for the out of kernel QLogic driver
This section contains the following information for installing the out of kernel QLogic driver:
◆“Downloading the QLogic
◆“Preinstallation instructions for the QLogic v7.xx.xx/v8.xx.xx driver” on page 62
◆“Method 1: Installing the QLogic v7.xx.xx/v8.xx.xx driver via the QLogic DKMS RPM” on page 63
◆“Method 2: Installing the QLogic v7.xx.xx/v8.xx.xx driver via the QLogic installation script” on page 65
◆“Method 3: Installing the QLogic v7.xx.xx driver via the QLogic RPM” on page 75
Downloading the QLogic
Use the following procedure to download the
1.Use a web browser to access the
http://www.qlogic.com
2.Depending upon the EMC storage array being used, select the appropriate link from one of the two following categories:
•EMC VNX series, CLARiiON, Symmetrix, and Celerra® supported software
•EMC CLARiiON AX100 supported software
3.After selecting a category, find the adapter model being used and select the link to be transferred to the page of resources for that adapter.
Fibre Channel and FCoE out of kernel driver versions
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