Q-Logic 3200, 8200 manual Install the Adapter Drivers

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Step 3. Install the Adapter Drivers

9.Plug the appropriate Ethernet cable (either copper or optical) into the adapter.

Optical models ship with optical transceivers already installed. The 8200 and 3200 Series Adapters will only operate with optical transceivers sold by QLogic.

For copper connectivity, see the list of approved SFP+ direct-attach copper cables on QLogic's Web site: http://www.qlogic.com/Resources/Documents/LineCards/Copper_Cabl es_Support_Matrix_Line_Card.pdf

10.Plug in the power cable and turn on the computer.

Step 3. Install the Adapter Drivers

To install the adapter drivers:

1.Go to the QLogic Driver Downloads/Documentation page at http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com.

2.Locate the appropriate driver package for the adapter product, as follows:

8200 Series Adapters: Click QLogic Products. Select Converged Network Adapters, the appropriate adapter model, and your operating system. Click Go. The product download page opens.

3200 Series Adapters: Click QLogic Products. Select Intelligent Ethernet Adapters, the appropriate adapter model, and your operating system. Click Go. The product download page opens.

3.On the download page under Drivers, select the appropriate driver and download it to your system.

4.Follow the installation instructions included in the Readme file for the downloaded driver.

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