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4 – Windows NT Driver Installation Removing the Driver

4.Click Have Disk. Insert the driver disk created in section 4.3 in an appropriate drive.

5.In the Copy manufacturer’s files from dialog box, type the path to the QLogic driver directory on the CD and click OK. For example:

A:\NT

6.Select QLogic QLA4000 PCI iSCSI Adapter, then click OK.

7.Click Yes to restart system.

4.4.3

Updating the Existing Driver

Perform the following steps if the QL4000.SYS driver is already installed and you want to install an updated version of the driver:

1.Click the Start button, point to Programs, then click Command Prompt.

2.Change the current directory to the Windows NT driver directory:

CD %SystemRoot%\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS

3. Make a backup copy of the old driver:

COPY QL4000.SYS QL4000.SAV

4.Insert the driver disk created in section 4.3 in an appropriate drive. Type one of the following commands, which will copy the new driver over the old driver:

COPY A:\NT\QL4000.SYS

5. Power down, then restart the system to use the updated driver.

4.5

Removing the Driver

Perform the following steps to uninstall the QL4000.SYS driver from Windows NT:

1.Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.

2.Double-click the SCSI Adapters icon.

3.Click the Drivers tab, then click QLogic QLA4000 PCI iSCSI Adapter.

4.Click Remove.

5.Click Yes to restart system.

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Q-Logic 4000 SERIES manual Updating the Existing Driver, Select QLogic QLA4000 PCI iSCSI Adapter, then click OK

4000 SERIES specifications

The Q-Logic 4000 Series represents a significant advancement in storage networking solutions, particularly designed to meet the high demands of modern data centers. As businesses continue to accumulate vast amounts of data, the need for efficient, high-performance storage solutions becomes more pronounced. This series shines in delivering flexibility, scalability, and high availability.

One of the standout features of the Q-Logic 4000 Series is its support for advanced protocols such as Fibre Channel and Ethernet. This versatile capability enables seamless integration within diverse environments, whether organizations are operating on traditional storage area networks (SANs) or transitioning to more cost-effective, high-speed Ethernet-based storage solutions. The flexibility in protocol support allows businesses to tailor their infrastructure to their specific needs without being tied to a single technology.

The Q-Logic 4000 Series also boasts a robust performance, featuring high IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) capabilities that cater to I/O-intensive applications and large-scale virtualized environments. This efficiency is crucial for workloads such as database management, big data analytics, and mission-critical applications. Additionally, the series employs advanced technologies such as hardware offload and flow control mechanisms, resulting in reduced CPU usage and improved overall system performance.

High availability is another critical characteristic of the Q-Logic 4000 Series. The products are engineered with redundancy and failover mechanisms that ensure continuous operation, thereby reducing downtime and bolstering business continuity. Built-in features such as link aggregation and adaptive load balancing further enhance reliability and performance, allowing organizations to maintain optimal operations even amidst traffic fluctuations.

Scalability is a central theme in the design of the Q-Logic 4000 Series. The architecture supports linear scaling, enabling users to grow their networking capabilities in alignment with their expanding data needs. This characteristic is particularly beneficial for companies anticipating growth, as it allows them to invest in the system incrementally.

Security features within the Q-Logic 4000 Series also receive significant attention. The implementation of encryption technologies and secure access protocols ensures that sensitive data remains protected from unauthorized access and cyber threats.

In summary, the Q-Logic 4000 Series positions itself as a cutting-edge solution in the storage networking landscape, combining advanced technologies, high performance, and robust security features. Whether for a growing enterprise or an established data center, these products deliver a compelling solution for modern storage challenges.