EMC QLA22xx, QLA23xx manual Upgrading to Windows 2003 from Windows 2000 or Windows NT

Installing and Configuring the HBA Driver

Upgrading to Windows 2003 from Windows 2000 or

Windows NT 4.0

Note the following if upgrading to Windows 2003:

◆Upgrading from Windows NT 4.0 — The Windows NT4 drivers will not be preserved while upgrading to Windows 2003. You should obtain the correct Windows 2003 drivers (refer to Downloading QLogic Drivers and Firmware on page 2-2) and reinstall the drivers after the upgrade is complete.

◆Upgrading from Windows 2000 — The Windows 2000 drivers may be preserved while upgrading to Windows 2003. These SCSIPort drivers (including the native Windows 2003 SCSIPort drivers) are not supported by EMC for Windows 2003. You should obtain the correct Windows 2003 drivers (refer to Downloading QLogic Drivers and Firmware on page 2-2) and reinstall the drivers after the upgrade is complete.

You may wish to disconnect your storage during the Windows upgrade, and reconnect it after the approved Windows 2003 drivers have been installed.

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