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Q-Logic 8200 manual User’s Guide, Converged Network Adapter, and 3200 Series

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User’s Guide

Converged Network Adapter

8200 and 3200 Series

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Q-Logic 8200 manual User’s Guide, Converged Network Adapter, and 3200 Series

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Converged Network Adapter User’s Guide8200 and 3200 Series Changes Document Revision HistorySections Affected What is an Intelligent Ethernet Adapter? What is a Converged Network Adapter?Preface Quick Start1-12 1-111-13 1-141-20 Configuring NIC1-21 1-222-15 Configuring iSCSI2-19 2-20Deploying the Driver 3-10Configuring FCoE Page A Adapter LEDs Glossary List of Figures2-23 2-242-47 List of Tables2-58 2-10What’s in This Guide Preface Under Notification Options, select the Warning Alarms check box  See “Installation Checklist” on pageIntended Audience Related MaterialsTechnical Support License AgreementsContact Information TrainingKnowledge Database Support HeadquartersLaser Safety WarrantyLegal Notices Agency CertificationCNS 13438 Class A QLE8xxx CE Mark 2004/108/EC EMC Directive complianceMIC Class A 2006/95/EC low voltage directive 8200 and 3200 Series Adapters Product Safety Compliancexviii Preface Legal NoticesSN0054671-00 A Step 1. Verify the Package Contents Installation Instructions Step 1. Verify the Package Contents  Step 2. Install the Adapter HardwareFigure i Illustration of Server Motherboard and Slots Step 2. Install the Adapter HardwareStep 3. Install the Adapter Drivers Additional Resources Step 4. Install QConvergeConsoleWhat is an Intelligent Ethernet Adapter? What is a Converged Network Adapter?Functionality and Features Features Multi-boot capability including  Preboot-eXecution environment PXE Physical Characteristics Adapter SpecificationsStandards Specifications Supported Operating SystemsTable 1-1. Environmental Specifications Environmental SpecificationsCondition OperatingMulti-boot Image for 10Gb CNA-CNA Function Configuration Utility Converged Network Adapter SuperInstaller InstallationQLogic Windows SuperInstaller QLogic Linux SuperInstallerUsing QLflash Converged Network Adapter Function Configuration Package ContentsUpdating the Multi-boot Code QLflash Options QLflash Command Line Options Restore to Non-NIC Partition Settings Adapter Configuration CNA/IEA Function Configuration Utility Exit the CNA Function Configuration Utility  Function  Type  MinBW%  ProtocolFunction Adapter SettingsPrimary/Secondary Target Settings Initiator SettingsType Restore to Non-NIC Partition SettingsMinBW% ProtocolExit the CNA Function Configuration Utility Installing the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in for ESX/ESXi Installing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider  Installing the Flash Utility  Updating the FlashFigure 1-1. vSphere Client Showing QLogic Adapter Tab IntroductionFigure 1-2. vCenter Plug-in Requirements RequirementsESX/ESXi Server http\\driverdownloads.qlogic.comInitial Installation Installing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider Initial Installation  Subsequent Update Installation vCenter ServerStarting the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider Subsequent Update Installation# esxupdate query --vib-view grep qlogic Removing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider# esxupdate remove -b vibID # vihostupdate.pl connoptions --query\Removing the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in Starting the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in1. In the Windows Control Panel, select Add or Remove Programs 3. In the Select Flash File for Update dialog box, click Browse Installing the Flash Utility5. In the Select Flash File for Update dialog box, click Send Updating the Flash Installing Tomcat on Linux  Starting and Stopping Tomcat on Linux Using the vCenter Plug-in on a Tomcat Server Installing Tomcat on Windows http//tomcat.apache.orgInstalling Tomcat on Windows Installing Tomcat on LinuxStarting and Stopping Tomcat on Linux Installing the vCenter Plug-in on Tomcat Plug-in Unregistration from a Manual InstallationStarting and Stopping Tomcat on Windows http//communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-4521http//communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-4530 Launching the Plug-in from vSphere Client1-Product Overview Installing the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in for ESX/ESXi1-24 SN0054671-00 AInstalling NIC in Linux 2 Configuring NICInstalling NIC in ESX Packaging ContentESX OS Support Installing NIC in WindowsWindows OS Support Packaging ContentFigure 2-1. Dell BIOS Integrated Devices Configuring PXE Boot3. Set the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option to Enabled 4. Set the Embedded NIC1 option to Enabled with PXE10. During POST, press the F2 key to enter the BIOS system Figure 2-2. QLogic 8200 CNA Function Configuration8. Press the ESC key to exit 11. Select Boot Settings, and then press the ENTER key Figure Figure 2-3. BIOS Boot Settings12. Select the Boot Sequence option, and then press the ENTER key Linux NIC Driver Management Applications Configuring Driver Software ParametersFigure 2-4. Embedded NIC 1 QLogic PXE Overviewqaucli Utility Example RPM package installationethtool Utility ExamplesIn the following example, ethtool ethn lists interface settings Sample OutputSample Output phantomcore Utility Windows Property Pagesb. In the Computer Management dialog box, click Device Manager Property Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable ParametersDescription Property Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters ContinuedDescription Property Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters ContinuedDescription Property Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters ContinuedDescription Configuring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC GUI VLAN ConfigurationConfiguring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC Interactive CLI Configuring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC Non-Interactive CLISystem Fault SwitchTeam MAC Address Teaming ModesFailsafe Mode Table 2-2. Windows Teaming Modes ContinuedSwitch System FaultLink Aggregation Mode Switch-Independent Load Balancing ModeDynamic Link Aggregation DLA Static Link Aggregation SLAUsing the Team Management GUI Using the CLI for TeamingFigure 2-5. Team Management Property Page Teaming ConfigurationCreating a Team  Saving and Restoring Teaming ConfigurationFigure 2-6. Creating a Team  Creating a Team  Modifying a Team  Deleting a Team Name-Type a name for the new team The following figures show the configuration of various teaming modes Figure 2-7. Creating a Failsafe Team2-Configuring NIC Teaming/Bonding Figure 2-8. Creating a Switch-Independent Load Balancing Team2-24 SN0054671-00 A2-Configuring NIC Teaming/Bonding Figure 2-9. Creating an 802.3ad Static TeamSN0054671-00 A 2-252-Configuring NIC Teaming/Bonding Figure 2-10. Creating an 802.3ad Dynamic Team2-26 SN0054671-00 AModifying a Team Figure 2-11. Confirming New Team CreationFigure 2-12. Adding a Team Figure 2-13. Modifying Advanced Team Properties The team properties change takes effect immediately. Changing team properties causes the driver to reload, which could result in a momentary loss of connectivity To modify team composition Figure 2-14. Modifying Team Properties2. On the shortcut menu, click Modify Team Figure Example Figure 2-15. Modifying Failsafe Team PropertiesDeleting a Team Figure 2-16. Modifying the Team TypeExample Viewing Teaming Statistics Saving and Restoring Teaming ConfigurationLinux Bonding/Failover/Aggregation NIC Partition NPAR Configuration and OperationUsing NPAR under ESX Configuring NPAR in QCC GUI Configuring NPAR in the BIOSConfiguring NPAR in QCC Interactive CLI Configuring NPAR in QCC Non-Interactive CLIFigure 2-18. 8200 Series Configuration Range Without NPAR Figure 2-17. vCenter Plug-in QLogic Adapter Tab Default ViewFigure 2-20. 3200 Series Configuration Range With NPAR Figure 2-19. 8200 Series Configuration Range With NPARFigure 2-21. Enabling a Physical Function 3. Click Save Configuration6. Click the QLogic Adapter tab NPAR Personality Changes Figure 2-22. Port One Configured with NPAR EnabledEnabling NPAR Quality of ServiceeSwitch Configuration, and eSwitch StatisticsNIC Linux Diagnostics NIC TroubleShooting/DiagnosticsLinux Diagnostics Running Linux User DiagnosticsThe self-test includes the following  Loopback test  Interrupt test Ethtool DiagnosticsExamples Linux Diagnostic Test Descriptions Windows Property Page DiagnosticsLinux Diagnostic Test Messages Running Windows User DiagnosticsFigure 2-24. Diagnostics Tests on Windows Table 2-3. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Selecting a Protocol in CommandMenu Mode Table 2-4. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Selecting a Protocol inTable 2-7. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Diagnostic Test Commands Table 2-6. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Miscellaneous CommandsLegacy Mode Continued Table 2-5. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Getting HelpCommands Continued Table 2-7. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Diagnostic TestCommand DescriptionTest Type Table 2-8. Running Windows Diagnostic Tests in the CLICommand Hardware Test Windows Diagnostic Test DescriptionsRegister Test Interrupt TestTable 2-9. Windows Diagnostic Test Messages Windows Diagnostic Test MessagesError Message TestError Message Table 2-9. Windows Diagnostic Test Messages ContinuedTest DescriptionTable 2-9. Windows Diagnostic Test Messages Continued For exampleError Message TestQCC CLI Diagnostics QCC Interactive CLI QCC GUI DiagnosticsQCC CLI Diagnostics QCC Non-Interactive CLI Refer to the QConvergeConsole Users Guide for informationFigure 2-25. NIC Troubleshooting Diagram NIC Troubleshooting Guidelines2-Configuring NIC NIC TroubleShooting/Diagnostics Figure 2-26. NIC Troubleshooting Diagram2-58 SN0054671-00 AInstalling iSCSI in Linux 3 Configuring iSCSIiSCSI Overview Deploying the DriverInstalling iSCSI in Windows Installing iSCSI in ESXInstalling the Driver Packaging ContentiSCSI Configuration with QCC GUI iSCSI ConfigurationiSCSI Configuration with Interactive QCC CLI iSCSI Configuration with Non-Interactive CLI14. Select 6, Add a Target Configuring an iSCSI Initiator in Windows14. Select 6, Add a Target 7. Select 2, Configure IP SettingsConfiguring an iSCSI Initiator in VMware iSCSI BootiSCSI Boot Setup Using Fast!UTIL 6. Click ConfigureAccessing Fast!UTIL DHCP Boot Setup for iSCSI BootConfiguring iSCSI Boot Settings iSCSi Boot Setup Using QCC CLI iBFT Boot SetupConfiguring iSCSI Boot using the QCC CLI Configuring iSCSI Boot using Interactive QCC CLIiSCSI Diagnostics iSCSI TroubleShootingiSCSI Diagnostics using QCC GUI iSCSI Diagnostics using Interactive QCC CLIFigure 3-1. iSCSI Troubleshooting Diagram iSCSI Troubleshooting DiagramInstalling FCoE 4 Configuring FCoEInstalling FCoE in Linux Packaging ContentInstalling FCoE in Windows Installing FCoE in ESXFirmware Installation Using the DriverSetting HBA Parameters with the QCC GUI Boot Devices ConfigurationSetting HBA Parameters with the Interactive QCC CLI Setting HBA Parameters with the Non-Interactive QCC CLIConfiguring NPIV with the QCC GUI Configuring Boot Devices with the BIOSConfiguring NPIV with the Interactive QCC CLI Configuring NPIV with the Non-Interactive QCC CLIConfiguring Selective LUNS with the Interactive QCC CLI TroubleshootingConfiguring Selective LUNS with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI FCoE DiagnosticsFigure 4-1. FCoE Troubleshooting Diagram FCoE Troubleshooting DiagramTable A-1. QLE824x and QLE324x LED Scheme A Adapter LEDsLink LED Activity LEDSN0054671-00 A A-Adapter LEDsboot device Basic input output system BIOSboot from SAN challenge-handshake authentication protocol CHAPdevice dynamic host configuration protocol DCHPdriver Enhanced EthernetNonvolatile random access memory NVRAM message signaled interrupts MSI/MSIXlogical unit number LUN loopbackPCIe PCI Express quality of service QoSport port instanceUEFI transmission control protocol/Internet protocol TCP/IPworldwide port name WWPN Glossary-6 User’s Guide Converged Network Adapter 8200 and 3200 Series AdaptersSN0054671-00 A Page 26650 Aliso Viejo Parkway Corporate Headquarters QLogic CorporationAliso Viejo, CA 949.389.6000