Configuring FCoE, Installing FCoE, Packaging Content | Q-Logic 3200

4 Configuring FCoE

4 Configuring FCoE

This section describes the driver and agent installation, configuration, operation and troubleshooting of the FCoE function of the 8200 Series Converged Network Adapters.

Installing FCoE

Installing FCoE in Linux

Refer to the Fibre Channel Adapter and Converged Network Adapter Inbox Driver Update for Linux Kernel 2.6.x Readme file for information.

Packaging Content

Refer to the Fibre Channel Adapter and Converged Network Adapter Inbox Driver Update for Linux Kernel 2.6.x Readme file for information.

Linux OS Support

Refer to the Fibre Channel Adapter and Converged Network Adapter Inbox Driver Update for Linux Kernel 2.6.x Readme file for information.

Supported Features

Refer to the Fibre Channel Adapter and Converged Network Adapter Inbox Driver Update for Linux Kernel 2.6.x Readme file for information.

Deploying the Driver

Refer to the Fibre Channel Adapter and Converged Network Adapter Inbox Driver Update for Linux Kernel 2.6.x Readme file for information.

Driver System Parameters

Refer to the Fibre Channel Adapter and Converged Network Adapter Inbox Driver Update for Linux Kernel 2.6.x Readme file for information.

Boot From SAN

Refer to the Fibre Channel Adapter and Converged Network Adapter Inbox Driver Update for Linux Kernel 2.6.x Readme file for information.

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Contents

Converged Network Adapter User’s Guide8200 and 3200 Series Changes Document Revision HistorySections Affected Quick Start What is a Converged Network Adapter?What is an Intelligent Ethernet Adapter? Preface 1-14 1-111-12 1-13 1-22 Configuring NIC1-20 1-21 2-20 Configuring iSCSI2-15 2-19 Deploying the Driver 3-10 Configuring FCoE 2-24 A Adapter LEDs Glossary List of FiguresPage 2-23 2-10 List of Tables2-47 2-58 What’s in This Guide Preface Related Materials  See “Installation Checklist” on page Under Notification Options, select the Warning Alarms check box Intended Audience Technical Support License Agreements Support Headquarters TrainingContact Information Knowledge Database Agency Certification WarrantyLaser Safety Legal Notices CNS 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 Compliance xviii  Step 2. Install the Adapter Hardware Installation InstructionsStep 1. Verify the Package Contents  Step 1. Verify the Package Contents Figure i Illustration of Server Motherboard and Slots Step 2. Install the Adapter Hardware Step 3. Install the Adapter Drivers Additional Resources Step 4. Install QConvergeConsole Features What is a Converged Network Adapter?What is an Intelligent Ethernet Adapter? Functionality and Features  Multi-boot capability including  Preboot-eXecution environment PXE Supported Operating Systems Adapter SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics Standards Specifications Operating Environmental SpecificationsTable 1-1. Environmental Specifications Condition QLogic Linux SuperInstaller Converged Network Adapter SuperInstaller InstallationMulti-boot Image for 10Gb CNA-CNA Function Configuration Utility QLogic Windows SuperInstaller Using QLflash Converged Network Adapter Function Configuration Package ContentsUpdating the Multi-boot Code QLflash Options QLflash Command Line Options  Function  Type  MinBW%  Protocol Adapter Configuration CNA/IEA Function Configuration Utility Restore to Non-NIC Partition Settings  Exit the CNA Function Configuration Utility Function Adapter Settings Primary/Secondary Target Settings Initiator Settings Protocol Restore to Non-NIC Partition SettingsType MinBW%  Installing the Flash Utility  Updating the Flash Installing the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in for ESX/ESXiExit the CNA Function Configuration Utility  Installing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider Figure 1-1. vSphere Client Showing QLogic Adapter Tab Introduction http\\driverdownloads.qlogic.com RequirementsFigure 1-2. vCenter Plug-in Requirements ESX/ESXi Server vCenter Server Installing the QLogic Adapter CIM ProviderInitial Installation  Initial Installation  Subsequent Update Installation Starting the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider Subsequent Update Installation # vihostupdate.pl connoptions --query\ Removing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider# esxupdate query --vib-view grep qlogic # esxupdate remove -b vibID Removing the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in Starting the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in1. In the Windows Control Panel, select Add or Remove Programs Updating the Flash Installing the Flash Utility3. In the Select Flash File for Update dialog box, click Browse 5. In the Select Flash File for Update dialog box, click Send http//tomcat.apache.org Using the vCenter Plug-in on a Tomcat Server Installing Tomcat on Linux  Starting and Stopping Tomcat on Linux  Installing Tomcat on Windows Installing Tomcat on Windows Installing Tomcat on LinuxStarting and Stopping Tomcat on Linux http//communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-4521 Plug-in Unregistration from a Manual InstallationInstalling the vCenter Plug-in on Tomcat Starting and Stopping Tomcat on Windows http//communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-4530 Launching the Plug-in from vSphere Client 1-24 Packaging Content 2 Configuring NICInstalling NIC in Linux Installing NIC in ESX ESX OS Support Installing NIC in WindowsWindows OS Support 4. Set the Embedded NIC1 option to Enabled with PXE Configuring PXE BootFigure 2-1. Dell BIOS Integrated Devices 3. Set the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option to Enabled 10. 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 Overview Configuring Driver Software ParametersLinux NIC Driver Management Applications Figure 2-4. Embedded NIC 1 QLogic PXE Examples Example RPM package installationqaucli Utility ethtool Utility In the following example, ethtool ethn lists interface settings Sample Output phantomcore Utility Windows Property Pagesb. In the Computer Management dialog box, click Device Manager Property Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable ParametersDescription Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters Continued Property Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters ContinuedDescription Property Configuring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC Non-Interactive CLI VLAN ConfigurationConfiguring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC GUI Configuring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC Interactive CLI Teaming Modes SwitchSystem Fault Team MAC Address Failsafe Mode Table 2-2. Windows Teaming Modes Continued Link Aggregation Mode Switch-Independent Load Balancing Mode Dynamic Link Aggregation DLA Static Link Aggregation SLA Using the Team Management GUI Using the CLI for Teaming Figure 2-5. Team Management Property Page Teaming Configuration  Creating a Team  Modifying a Team  Deleting a Team  Saving and Restoring Teaming ConfigurationCreating a Team Figure 2-6. Creating 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 Team 2-24 Figure 2-8. Creating a Switch-Independent Load Balancing Team 2-25 Figure 2-9. Creating an 802.3ad Static Team 2-26 Figure 2-10. Creating an 802.3ad Dynamic Team Modifying a Team Figure 2-11. Confirming New Team Creation Figure 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 Properties Deleting a Team Figure 2-16. Modifying the Team Type Viewing Teaming Statistics Saving and Restoring Teaming ConfigurationLinux Bonding/Failover/Aggregation NIC Partition NPAR Configuration and Operation Using NPAR under ESX Configuring NPAR in QCC Non-Interactive CLI Configuring NPAR in the BIOSConfiguring NPAR in QCC GUI Configuring NPAR in QCC Interactive CLI Figure 2-18. 8200 Series Configuration Range Without NPAR Figure 2-17. vCenter Plug-in QLogic Adapter Tab Default View Figure 2-20. 3200 Series Configuration Range With NPAR Figure 2-19. 8200 Series Configuration Range With NPAR Figure 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 Enabled Enabling NPAR Quality of Service eSwitch Configuration, and eSwitch Statistics Running Linux User Diagnostics NIC TroubleShooting/DiagnosticsNIC Linux Diagnostics Linux Diagnostics The self-test includes the following  Loopback test  Interrupt test Ethtool Diagnostics Running Windows User Diagnostics Windows Property Page DiagnosticsLinux Diagnostic Test Descriptions Linux Diagnostic Test Messages Figure 2-24. Diagnostics Tests on Windows Table 2-4. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Selecting a Protocol in CommandTable 2-3. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Selecting a Protocol in Menu Mode Table 2-5. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Getting Help Table 2-6. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Miscellaneous CommandsTable 2-7. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Diagnostic Test Commands Legacy Mode Continued Commands Continued Table 2-7. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Diagnostic Test Test Type Table 2-8. Running Windows Diagnostic Tests in the CLI Interrupt Test Windows Diagnostic Test DescriptionsHardware Test Register Test Test Windows Diagnostic Test MessagesTable 2-9. Windows Diagnostic Test Messages Error Message Table 2-9. Windows Diagnostic Test Messages Continued For example Refer to the QConvergeConsole Users Guide for information QCC GUI DiagnosticsQCC CLI Diagnostics QCC Interactive CLI QCC CLI Diagnostics QCC Non-Interactive CLI Figure 2-25. NIC Troubleshooting Diagram NIC Troubleshooting Guidelines 2-58 Figure 2-26. NIC Troubleshooting Diagram Deploying the Driver 3 Configuring iSCSIInstalling iSCSI in Linux iSCSI Overview Installing iSCSI in Windows Installing iSCSI in ESXInstalling the Driver iSCSI Configuration with Non-Interactive CLI iSCSI ConfigurationiSCSI Configuration with QCC GUI iSCSI Configuration with Interactive QCC CLI 14. Select 6, Add a Target Configuring an iSCSI Initiator in Windows 14. Select 6, Add a Target 6. Click Configure iSCSI BootConfiguring an iSCSI Initiator in VMware iSCSI Boot Setup Using Fast!UTIL Accessing Fast!UTIL DHCP Boot Setup for iSCSI BootConfiguring iSCSI Boot Settings Configuring iSCSI Boot using Interactive QCC CLI iBFT Boot SetupiSCSi Boot Setup Using QCC CLI Configuring iSCSI Boot using the QCC CLI iSCSI Diagnostics using Interactive QCC CLI iSCSI TroubleShootingiSCSI Diagnostics iSCSI Diagnostics using QCC GUI Figure 3-1. iSCSI Troubleshooting Diagram iSCSI Troubleshooting Diagram Packaging Content 4 Configuring FCoEInstalling FCoE Installing FCoE in Linux Using the Driver Installing FCoE in ESXInstalling FCoE in Windows Firmware Installation Setting HBA Parameters with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI Boot Devices ConfigurationSetting HBA Parameters with the QCC GUI Setting HBA Parameters with the Interactive QCC CLI Configuring NPIV with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI Configuring Boot Devices with the BIOSConfiguring NPIV with the QCC GUI Configuring NPIV with the Interactive QCC CLI FCoE Diagnostics TroubleshootingConfiguring Selective LUNS with the Interactive QCC CLI Configuring Selective LUNS with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI Figure 4-1. FCoE Troubleshooting Diagram FCoE Troubleshooting Diagram Activity LED A Adapter LEDsTable A-1. QLE824x and QLE324x LED Scheme Link LED A-Adapter LEDs challenge-handshake authentication protocol CHAP Basic input output system BIOSboot device boot from SAN Enhanced Ethernet dynamic host configuration protocol DCHPdevice driver loopback message signaled interrupts MSI/MSIXNonvolatile random access memory NVRAM logical unit number LUN port instance quality of service QoSPCIe PCI Express port UEFI transmission control protocol/Internet protocol TCP/IPworldwide port name WWPN Glossary-6 Page 949.389.6000 Corporate Headquarters QLogic Corporation26650 Aliso Viejo Parkway Aliso Viejo, CA