Q-Logic 3000, 3100 manual Windows Server 2008, and 2008 R2 Driver Configuration

7 Windows Server 2003,

2008, and 2008 R2 Driver

Configuration

This section describes how to program your QLogic adapter and maximize its performance in the Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2008 R2 OSs. Topics include:

“NIC Driver Properties and Configuration” on page 7-1

“QLogic Adapter Configuration” on page 7-9

“QLogic Adapter Diagnostic Tests” on page 7-11

“Windows Server 2003 Performance” on page 7-13

NIC Driver Properties and Configuration

The QLogic adapter NIC driver can be configured through the adapter properties in Device Manager.

To access the Device Manager:

1.Click the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click Device Manager. A list of devices appears in the right side of the window.

2.Under Network Adapters, right-click the QLogic adapter, and then select Properties.

The advanced properties window opens.

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