Preface
This guide provides detailed instructions on the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network Adapter for Windows®, Linux®, and VMware®. It also provides details on the use of QLogic adapter features to enhance the value of server virtualization using VMware ESX™/ESXi 4.0. Such features include virtual adapter configuration using N_Port ID virtualization (NPIV) and
What’s in This Guide
This preface covers the intended audience, related materials, document conventions used, license agreements, technical support, and legal notices. The remainder of the guide is organized into the following sections and appendices:
Quick Start describes how to install and configure your new QLogic Converged Network Adapter in four simple steps.
Section 1 provides an overview of the QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network Adapter, including hardware components, software components, and adapter specifications.
Section 2 describes the QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network Adapter management tools, including the QConvergeConsole web management interface, the server agent, QConvergeConsole Command Line Interface (CLI), and CNA Networking CLI.
Section 3 describes how to install a QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network Adapter in a Windows environment, including system requirements, hardware installation, driver installation, and software installation.
Section 4 describes how to install a QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network Adapter in a Linux environment, including system requirements, hardware installation, driver installation, and software installation.
Section 5 describes how to install a QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network Adapter in VMware, including hardware installation, driver installation, and software installation.
Section 6 describes the NIC parameters, management tools, and configuration options for the QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network Adapter for a Windows environment and a Linux environment.
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