EMC Fibre-Down Servers, With Embedded, QLogic HBAs, Updating, Firmware/BIOS, Applying Nvram

Models: QLogic

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Installing and Configuring the HBA Driver

Ignore any steps that pertain to multiple adapters.

4. Shut down the server.

5. Before powering up the server, restore power to the PCI Chassis:

 

 

• For Stratus ftServer 3200 systems, tighten the Phillips-head

 

 

screw that you loosened on the top right of the chassis.

 

 

• For Stratus ftServer 5200 systems, power up the chassis.

 

 

6. Power up the server and proceed to Installing the HBA Driver on

 

 

page 2-14.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fibre-Down Servers

 

Fibre-Down servers have a vendor-specific firmware utility and

with Embedded

 

package that is posted on the QLogic website, in the EMC section. Be

QLogic HBAs

 

sure to use the firmware utility and package that matches your server

 

 

model. You can check for updated firmware on the QLogic website.

 

 

Follow the steps under Downloading QLogic Drivers and Firmware on

 

 

page 2-2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Updating

 

You can update the HBA firmware/BIOS and NVRAM settings either

Firmware/BIOS and

 

from within a running Windows installation or by booting the server

Applying NVRAM

 

to a DOS command prompt and running the procedure described in

Settings

 

this section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current 64-bit systems can be updated only from within Windows 2003 using

 

 

the SANSurfer SANBlade Manager. Refer to QLogic SANSurfer SANBlade

 

 

Manager on page A-2 for instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SANSurfer 2.0.25 cannot be used to upgrade to BIOS 1.4x. Until a later

 

 

SANSurfer is available, you need to use the procedure Updating Using a DOS

 

 

Boot Diskette on page 2-11 to perform this upgrade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CAUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not flash embedded HBAs using the HBA utilities noted in this

 

 

section. (Refer to Fibre-Down Servers with Embedded QLogic

 

 

HBAs).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EMC manual Fibre-Down Servers, With Embedded, QLogic HBAs, Updating, Firmware/BIOS, Applying Nvram

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.