Glossary, Adapter port beacon, Alias | Q-Logic 3200, 8200 specs

Glossary

Glossary

adapter

The board that interfaces between the host system and the target devices. Adapter is synonymous with host bus adapter, host channel adapter (HCA), host adapter, and adapter board.

adapter port

A port on the adapter board.

adapter port beacon

An LED on the adapter. Flashing it enables you to locate the adapter.

alias

Auser-defined name for an adapter, adapter port, logical disk, or subsystem.

Basic input output system (BIOS)

The program (or utility) that serves as an interface between the hardware and the operating system and allows booting from the adapter at startup.

boot device

The device, usually a the hard disk, that contains the operating system the BIOS uses to boot from when the computer is started.

boot from SAN

The ability for each server on a network to boot their operating system from a Fibre Channel RAID unit located on the SAN, rather than from a local disk or direct-attached storage (DAS). This enables easier SAN management because you can replace a server and boot it from the Fibre Channel RAID unit.

challenge-handshake authentication protocol (CHAP)

CHAP is used for remote logon, usually between a client and server or a Web browser and Web server. A challenge/response is a security mecha- nism for verifying the identity of a person or process without revealing a secret password that is shared by the two entities. Also referred to as a” three-way handshake.”

Converged Network Adapter

QLogic Converged Network Adapters support both data networking (TCP/IP) and storage networking (Fibre Channel) traffic on a single I/O adapter using two new technologies: Enhanced Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet.

cyclic redundancy check (CRC)

A type of check value designed to catch most transmission errors.

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User’s Guide Converged Network Adapter8200 and 3200 Series Document Revision History ChangesSections 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 CE Mark 2004/108/EC EMC Directive compliance CNS 13438 Class A QLE8xxxMIC 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 Converged Network Adapter Function Configuration Package Contents Using QLflashUpdating 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 Starting the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in Removing 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 Linux Installing Tomcat on WindowsStarting 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 Installing NIC in Windows ESX OS SupportWindows 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 Figure 2-2. QLogic 8200 CNA Function Configuration 10. During POST, press the F2 key to enter the BIOS system8. Press the ESC key to exit Figure 2-3. BIOS Boot Settings 11. Select Boot Settings, and then press the ENTER key Figure12. 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 Windows Property Pages phantomcore Utilityb. In the Computer Management dialog box, click Device Manager Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters PropertyDescription Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters Continued Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters Continued PropertyDescription Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters Continued 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 Figure 2-14. Modifying Team Properties To modify team composition2. 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 Saving and Restoring Teaming Configuration Viewing Teaming StatisticsLinux 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 3. Click Save Configuration Figure 2-21. Enabling a Physical Function6. 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 ESX Installing iSCSI in WindowsInstalling 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 DHCP Boot Setup for iSCSI Boot Accessing Fast!UTILConfiguring 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 transmission control protocol/Internet protocol TCP/IP UEFIworldwide port name WWPN Glossary-6 Page 949.389.6000 Corporate Headquarters QLogic Corporation26650 Aliso Viejo Parkway Aliso Viejo, CA