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Installing and Configuring the HBA Driver

EMC HBA Settings

 

 

EMC requires configuring the QLogic BIOS settings with the

 

 

EMC-approved NVRAM settings file. This file contains all of the

 

 

BIOS settings for the QLogic adapters that have been tested and

 

 

approved for connection to the EMC storage array.

 

 

The QLogic CD-ROM contains the latest EMC-approved BIOS and

 

 

NVRAM settings files at the time of creation of the CD-ROM. If more

 

 

recent files exist, you can find them on the QLogic website. Refer to

 

 

Downloading QLogic Drivers and Firmware on page 2-2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-Configured

 

The following parameters are preconfigured in the EMC-approved

Settings

 

NVRAM settings file. They are also configurable in the Host Adapter

 

 

Settings menus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These menus and selections, when viewed in SANSurfer v2.0.25 and later,

 

 

may appear under different headings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These settings apply to PowerPath®/ATF and non-HA connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parameter

QLogic Default Setting

EMC-Approved Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data Rate

0 (1 Gb/s)

2 (Auto Select)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Execution Throttle

16

256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connection options (topology)

2 (Loop preferred,

2 (Loop preferred,

 

 

 

 

 

otherwise point-to-point)

otherwise point-to-point)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enable LIP Full Login

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enable Target Reset

No

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Port Down Retry Count

8

45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Luns Per Target

8

256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adapter Hard Loop ID

Enabled

Disabled

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hard Loop ID

125

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Descending Search LoopID

0

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment

 

 

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EMC QLogic manual EMC HBA Settings, Pre-Configured, Settings menus

QLogic specifications

EMC QLogic is a leading provider of advanced networking solutions, primarily known for its high-performance storage area network (SAN) technologies. It specializes in Fibre Channel and Ethernet networking products, offering robust solutions that are essential for modern data center environments.

One of the key features of EMC QLogic is its exceptional performance in high-speed data transfer. QLogic's Fibre Channel products, such as switches and host bus adapters (HBAs), support speeds of up to 32 Gbps, ensuring ultra-fast communication between storage devices and servers. This high throughput is crucial for applications demanding high IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second), particularly in virtualized environments and databases.

Another prominent aspect of EMC QLogic's technology is its support for advanced features like Data Center Bridging (DCB). DCB enables the convergence of storage and traditional Ethernet traffic on a single network, streamlining data center management and reducing costs. By allowing both storage and data networking to coexist on the same infrastructure, EMC QLogic enhances efficiency and simplifies network architecture.

Scalability is another characteristic that sets EMC QLogic apart. The architecture is designed to support a wide range of deployment sizes, from small businesses to large enterprise data centers. This scalability ensures that organizations can grow their IT infrastructure without needing to overhaul their existing deployment.

EMC QLogic also places a strong emphasis on reliability and security. Their products are built with redundancy and failover mechanisms, which minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation even in the event of hardware failure. Additionally, security features such as encryption and access controls are integrated to protect sensitive data as it travels across the network.

Management and monitoring capabilities are also integral to EMC QLogic's offerings. The company provides advanced software tools for managing network resources, allowing administrators to monitor performance, diagnose issues, and optimize configurations efficiently. This helps organizations maintain peak performance and reduces operational complexity.

In summary, EMC QLogic combines high-speed performance, advanced features, and robust reliability in its networking solutions. With a focus on scalability and security, it provides organizations with the tools necessary to build and manage efficient, modern data centers that can adapt to evolving technological demands. Its commitment to innovation positions EMC QLogic as a trusted partner in the storage networking landscape.