Q-Logic 8100 SERIES manual QConvergeConsole CLI, Offline Utilities

2–Management Tools QConvergeConsole CLI

QConvergeConsole CLI

The QConvergeConsole CLI is a unified CLI that manages Ethernet and Fibre Channel functions on QLogic adapters. The QConvergeConsole CLI non-interactive mode starts, performs the functions defined by the list of parameters provided, and then terminates. Use the noninteractive mode to run the QConvergeConsole CLI from a script file or when you want to perform a single operation.

You can automate management and monitoring tasks using scripts. You must install the CLI on the host in which the QLogic adapter is installed. The CLI manages only the host on which it is installed. The CLI is also available as a menu interface.

The QConvergeConsole CLI lets you manage and monitor both FCoE and Ethernet (NIC) port functions on QLogic 8100 Series Adapters.

For information about obtaining, installing, configuring, and using the QConvergeConsole CLI, refer to the QConvergeConsole CLI User’s Guide for your adapter model and target operating system version at http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com.

Offline Utilities

The QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network Adapter can be managed with the QConvergeConsole web management GUI or QConvergeConsole CLI, when the adapter is online, and transacting data or control operations. These management tools are operating-system specific and typically require the installation of one or more components on the server.

QLogic offers offline utilities that are bundled with the adapter firmware/boot code. These utilities are recommended only for experienced users who are managing and configuring adapters that are offline.

There are separate offline utilities for BIOS servers and UEFI servers. The offline utilities for BIOS servers are as follows:

Fast!UTIL—This utility is standard on all QLogic Converged Network Adapters as part of the multi-boot image. Fast!UTIL configures advanced adapter features, including boot-from-SAN.

FlasUTIL—This utility installs the multi-boot image (including firmware) on the QLogic Converged Network Adapter.

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