Q-Logic 8100 SERIES manual Installation in a VMware Environment

5 Installation in a VMware Environment

Overview

This section describes how to install a QLogic 8100 Series Adapter in VMware® ESX/ESXi environments including, hardware installation, driver installation, and software installation.

Installing Hardware

CAUTION!

To minimize the risk of ESD damage, use a workstation anti-static mat and an ESD wrist strap.

Leave the adapter in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it in the server.

Hold the adapter by the edge of the PCB or mounting bracket, not the connectors.

Place the adapter on a properly grounded antistatic work surface pad when it is out of its protective anti-static bag.

To install the adapter:

1.Record the adapter model number, which can be found on the bar code label on the adapter.

2.Determine whether the server requires a full-height or a half-height adapter bracket. The QLogic 8100 Series Adapter ships with a full-height bracket installed and a spare half-height (low profile) bracket.

To install the half-height bracket:

a.Using the bail handle of the SFP+ transceivers, pull out the SFP+ modules.

b.Remove the two screws that hold the full-height bracket using a Phillips #1 screw driver.

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