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Q-Logic 8200, 3200 manual Installing FCoE in ESX, Installing FCoE in Windows, Firmware Installation

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Firmware Installation

4–Configuring FCoE Installing FCoE

Firmware Installation

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

Installing FCoE in ESX

Refer to the Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Driver for VMware ESX/ESXi 4.0.x and 4.1 Readme file for information.

Packaging Content

Refer to the Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Driver for VMware ESX/ESXi 4.0.x and 4.1 Readme file for information.

ESX OS Support

Refer to the Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Driver for VMware ESX/ESXi 4.0.x and 4.1 Readme file for information.

Using the Driver

Refer to the Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Driver for VMware ESX/ESXi 4.0.x and 4.1 Readme file for information on how to create the driver disk, install the driver, and remove the driver.

Installing FCoE in Windows

Refer to the Converged Network Adapter FCoE STOR Miniport Driver for Windows Readme file for information.

Packaging Content

Refer to the Converged Network Adapter FCoE STOR Miniport Driver for Windows Readme file for information.

Windows OS Support

Refer to the Converged Network Adapter FCoE STOR Miniport Driver for Windows Readme file for information.

Using the Driver

Refer to the Converged Network Adapter FCoE STOR Miniport Driver for Windows Readme file for information on how to create the driver disk, install the driver, and remove the driver.

Driver Parameters

Refer to the Converged Network Adapter FCoE STOR Miniport Driver for Windows Readme file for information about Storport and driver registry parameters.

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8200 and 3200 Series User’s GuideConverged Network Adapter Sections Affected Document Revision HistoryChanges What is a Converged Network Adapter? What is an Intelligent Ethernet Adapter?Preface Quick Start1-11 1-121-13 1-14Configuring NIC 1-201-21 1-22Configuring iSCSI 2-152-19 2-203-10 Deploying the DriverConfiguring FCoE A Adapter LEDs Glossary List of Figures Page2-23 2-24List of Tables 2-472-58 2-10Preface What’s in This Guide See “Installation Checklist” on page  Under Notification Options, select the Warning Alarms check boxIntended Audience Related MaterialsLicense Agreements Technical SupportTraining Contact InformationKnowledge Database Support HeadquartersWarranty Laser SafetyLegal Notices Agency CertificationMIC Class A CE Mark 2004/108/EC EMC Directive complianceCNS 13438 Class A QLE8xxx Product Safety Compliance 2006/95/EC low voltage directive 8200 and 3200 Series AdaptersSN0054671-00 A Preface Legal Noticesxviii Installation Instructions Step 1. Verify the Package Contents Step 1. Verify the Package Contents  Step 2. Install the Adapter HardwareStep 2. Install the Adapter Hardware Figure i Illustration of Server Motherboard and SlotsStep 3. Install the Adapter Drivers Step 4. Install QConvergeConsole Additional ResourcesWhat is a Converged Network Adapter? What is an Intelligent Ethernet Adapter?Functionality and Features Features Multi-boot capability including  Preboot-eXecution environment PXE Adapter Specifications Physical CharacteristicsStandards Specifications Supported Operating SystemsEnvironmental Specifications Table 1-1. Environmental SpecificationsCondition OperatingConverged Network Adapter SuperInstaller Installation Multi-boot Image for 10Gb CNA-CNA Function Configuration UtilityQLogic Windows SuperInstaller QLogic Linux SuperInstallerUpdating the Multi-boot Code Converged Network Adapter Function Configuration Package ContentsUsing QLflash QLflash Command Line Options QLflash OptionsAdapter Configuration CNA/IEA Function Configuration Utility  Restore to Non-NIC Partition Settings Exit the CNA Function Configuration Utility  Function  Type  MinBW%  ProtocolAdapter Settings FunctionInitiator Settings Primary/Secondary Target SettingsRestore to Non-NIC Partition Settings TypeMinBW% ProtocolInstalling the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in for ESX/ESXi Exit the CNA Function Configuration Utility Installing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider  Installing the Flash Utility  Updating the FlashIntroduction Figure 1-1. vSphere Client Showing QLogic Adapter TabRequirements Figure 1-2. vCenter Plug-in RequirementsESX/ESXi Server http\\driverdownloads.qlogic.comInstalling the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider Initial Installation Initial Installation  Subsequent Update Installation vCenter ServerSubsequent Update Installation Starting the QLogic Adapter CIM ProviderRemoving the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider # esxupdate query --vib-view grep qlogic# esxupdate remove -b vibID # vihostupdate.pl connoptions --query\1. In the Windows Control Panel, select Add or Remove Programs Starting the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-inRemoving the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in Installing the Flash Utility 3. In the Select Flash File for Update dialog box, click Browse5. In the Select Flash File for Update dialog box, click Send Updating the FlashUsing the vCenter Plug-in on a Tomcat Server  Installing Tomcat on Linux  Starting and Stopping Tomcat on Linux Installing Tomcat on Windows http//tomcat.apache.orgStarting and Stopping Tomcat on Linux Installing Tomcat on LinuxInstalling Tomcat on Windows Plug-in Unregistration from a Manual Installation Installing the vCenter Plug-in on TomcatStarting and Stopping Tomcat on Windows http//communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-4521Launching the Plug-in from vSphere Client http//communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-4530Installing the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in for ESX/ESXi 1-Product Overview1-24 SN0054671-00 A2 Configuring NIC Installing NIC in LinuxInstalling NIC in ESX Packaging ContentInstalling NIC in Windows ESX OS SupportWindows OS Support Packaging ContentConfiguring PXE Boot Figure 2-1. Dell BIOS Integrated Devices3. Set the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option to Enabled 4. Set the Embedded NIC1 option to Enabled with PXE8. Press the ESC key to exit Figure 2-2. QLogic 8200 CNA Function Configuration10. During POST, press the F2 key to enter the BIOS system 12. Select the Boot Sequence option, and then press the ENTER key Figure 2-3. BIOS Boot Settings11. Select Boot Settings, and then press the ENTER key Figure Configuring Driver Software Parameters Linux NIC Driver Management ApplicationsFigure 2-4. Embedded NIC 1 QLogic PXE OverviewExample RPM package installation qaucli Utilityethtool Utility ExamplesSample Output Sample OutputIn the following example, ethtool ethn lists interface settings b. In the Computer Management dialog box, click Device Manager Windows Property Pagesphantomcore Utility Description Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable ParametersProperty Description Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters ContinuedProperty Description Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters ContinuedProperty Description Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters ContinuedProperty VLAN Configuration Configuring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC GUIConfiguring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC Interactive CLI Configuring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC Non-Interactive CLISwitch System FaultTeam MAC Address Teaming ModesTable 2-2. Windows Teaming Modes Continued Failsafe ModeSwitch System FaultSwitch-Independent Load Balancing Mode Link Aggregation ModeStatic Link Aggregation SLA Dynamic Link Aggregation DLAUsing the CLI for Teaming Using the Team Management GUITeaming Configuration Figure 2-5. Team Management Property Page Saving and Restoring Teaming Configuration Creating a TeamFigure 2-6. Creating a Team  Creating a Team  Modifying a Team  Deleting a Team Name-Type a name for the new team Figure 2-7. Creating a Failsafe Team The following figures show the configuration of various teaming modesFigure 2-8. Creating a Switch-Independent Load Balancing Team 2-Configuring NIC Teaming/Bonding2-24 SN0054671-00 AFigure 2-9. Creating an 802.3ad Static Team 2-Configuring NIC Teaming/BondingSN0054671-00 A 2-25Figure 2-10. Creating an 802.3ad Dynamic Team 2-Configuring NIC Teaming/Bonding2-26 SN0054671-00 AFigure 2-11. Confirming New Team Creation Modifying a TeamFigure 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 2. On the shortcut menu, click Modify Team Figure Figure 2-14. Modifying Team PropertiesTo modify team composition Figure 2-15. Modifying Failsafe Team Properties ExampleExample Figure 2-16. Modifying the Team TypeDeleting a Team Linux Bonding/Failover/Aggregation Saving and Restoring Teaming ConfigurationViewing Teaming Statistics Configuration and Operation NIC Partition NPARUsing NPAR under ESX Configuring NPAR in the BIOS Configuring NPAR in QCC GUIConfiguring NPAR in QCC Interactive CLI Configuring NPAR in QCC Non-Interactive CLIFigure 2-17. vCenter Plug-in QLogic Adapter Tab Default View Figure 2-18. 8200 Series Configuration Range Without NPARFigure 2-19. 8200 Series Configuration Range With NPAR Figure 2-20. 3200 Series Configuration Range With NPAR6. Click the QLogic Adapter tab 3. Click Save ConfigurationFigure 2-21. Enabling a Physical Function Figure 2-22. Port One Configured with NPAR Enabled NPAR Personality ChangesQuality of Service Enabling NPARConfiguration, and eSwitch Statistics eSwitchNIC TroubleShooting/Diagnostics NIC Linux DiagnosticsLinux Diagnostics Running Linux User DiagnosticsExamples Ethtool DiagnosticsThe self-test includes the following  Loopback test  Interrupt test Windows Property Page Diagnostics Linux Diagnostic Test DescriptionsLinux Diagnostic Test Messages Running Windows User DiagnosticsFigure 2-24. Diagnostics Tests on Windows Command Table 2-3. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Selecting a Protocol inMenu Mode Table 2-4. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Selecting a Protocol inTable 2-6. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Miscellaneous Commands Table 2-7. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Diagnostic Test CommandsLegacy Mode Continued Table 2-5. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Getting HelpTable 2-7. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Diagnostic Test Commands ContinuedCommand DescriptionCommand Table 2-8. Running Windows Diagnostic Tests in the CLITest Type Windows Diagnostic Test Descriptions Hardware TestRegister Test Interrupt TestWindows Diagnostic Test Messages Table 2-9. Windows Diagnostic Test MessagesError Message TestTable 2-9. Windows Diagnostic Test Messages Continued Error MessageTest DescriptionFor example Table 2-9. Windows Diagnostic Test Messages ContinuedError Message TestQCC GUI Diagnostics QCC CLI Diagnostics QCC Interactive CLIQCC CLI Diagnostics QCC Non-Interactive CLI Refer to the QConvergeConsole Users Guide for informationNIC Troubleshooting Guidelines Figure 2-25. NIC Troubleshooting DiagramFigure 2-26. NIC Troubleshooting Diagram 2-Configuring NIC NIC TroubleShooting/Diagnostics2-58 SN0054671-00 A3 Configuring iSCSI Installing iSCSI in LinuxiSCSI Overview Deploying the DriverInstalling iSCSI in ESX Installing iSCSI in WindowsInstalling the Driver Packaging ContentiSCSI Configuration iSCSI Configuration with QCC GUIiSCSI Configuration with Interactive QCC CLI iSCSI Configuration with Non-Interactive CLIConfiguring an iSCSI Initiator in Windows 14. Select 6, Add a Target7. Select 2, Configure IP Settings 14. Select 6, Add a TargetiSCSI Boot Configuring an iSCSI Initiator in VMwareiSCSI Boot Setup Using Fast!UTIL 6. Click ConfigureConfiguring iSCSI Boot Settings DHCP Boot Setup for iSCSI BootAccessing Fast!UTIL iBFT Boot Setup iSCSi Boot Setup Using QCC CLIConfiguring iSCSI Boot using the QCC CLI Configuring iSCSI Boot using Interactive QCC CLIiSCSI TroubleShooting iSCSI DiagnosticsiSCSI Diagnostics using QCC GUI iSCSI Diagnostics using Interactive QCC CLIiSCSI Troubleshooting Diagram Figure 3-1. iSCSI Troubleshooting Diagram4 Configuring FCoE Installing FCoEInstalling FCoE in Linux Packaging ContentInstalling FCoE in ESX Installing FCoE in WindowsFirmware Installation Using the DriverBoot Devices Configuration Setting HBA Parameters with the QCC GUISetting HBA Parameters with the Interactive QCC CLI Setting HBA Parameters with the Non-Interactive QCC CLIConfiguring Boot Devices with the BIOS Configuring NPIV with the QCC GUIConfiguring NPIV with the Interactive QCC CLI Configuring NPIV with the Non-Interactive QCC CLITroubleshooting Configuring Selective LUNS with the Interactive QCC CLIConfiguring Selective LUNS with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI FCoE DiagnosticsFCoE Troubleshooting Diagram Figure 4-1. FCoE Troubleshooting DiagramA Adapter LEDs Table A-1. QLE824x and QLE324x LED SchemeLink LED Activity LEDA-Adapter LEDs SN0054671-00 ABasic input output system BIOS boot deviceboot from SAN challenge-handshake authentication protocol CHAPdynamic host configuration protocol DCHP devicedriver Enhanced Ethernetmessage signaled interrupts MSI/MSIX Nonvolatile random access memory NVRAMlogical unit number LUN loopbackquality of service QoS PCIe PCI Expressport port instanceworldwide port name WWPN transmission control protocol/Internet protocol TCP/IPUEFI SN0054671-00 A User’s Guide Converged Network Adapter 8200 and 3200 Series AdaptersGlossary-6 Page Corporate Headquarters QLogic Corporation 26650 Aliso Viejo ParkwayAliso Viejo, CA 949.389.6000