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7 – SANblade Control iX Configuring the QLA40xx HBA

7.5.5

HBA Information Tabbed Page

The HBA Information tabbed page is for information only. It provides code versions, etc. (see figure 7-14).

Figure 7-14. HBA Information Tabbed Page

The Statistics tabbed page is reserved for future use.

7.6

Configuring the QLA40xx HBA

The first step in using SANblade Control iX is to configure the QLA40xx HBA. After starting SANblade Control iX (see section 7.2), double-click the name of your host PC (left side of the screen), then highlight the QLA40xx HBA’s iSCSI name.

The selection tabs are displayed. Click the HBA Options tab, then follow these steps:

1.Insert the desired IP address in the top section of the screen.

2.Insert the subnet mask:

a.From the Select Options list, click Network (see figure 7-15).

b.Enter the subnet mask.

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Q-Logic 4000 SERIES manual HBA Information Tabbed, Configuring the QLA40xx HBA

4000 SERIES specifications

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