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Q-Logic 3200 Converged Network Adapter SuperInstaller Installation, QLogic Windows SuperInstaller

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Converged Network Adapter SuperInstaller Installation

1–Product Overview Converged Network Adapter SuperInstaller Installation

Converged Network Adapter SuperInstaller Installation

QLogic Windows SuperInstaller

Refer to the QLogic Windows SuperInstaller Readme file for information.

QLogic Linux SuperInstaller

Refer to the QLogic Linux SuperInstaller Readme file for information.

Multi-boot Image for 10Gb CNA—CNA Function Configuration Utility

This section contains the following information:

Operating System Support

Multi-boot Package Contents

Converged Network Adapter Function Configuration Package Contents

Using QLflash

Updating the Multi-boot Code

QLflash Command Line Options

Adapter Configuration (CNA/IEA Function Configuration Utility)

For an alternate method of iSCSI boot from SAN (3200 Series Adapters only), use the fields in the iSCSI Boot Firmware Table (iBFT). iBFT is a component of the advanced configuration and power interface specification (ACPI) 3.0b standard that provides operating systems a standard way to boot from software-initiated iSCSI protocol. To view the iBFT specification, see the following Web page:

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/platform/firmware/ibft.mspx

Operating System Support

This multi-boot code supports DOS, Windows Server® 2008; Solaris x86; and Linux on IA32, AMD64, and Intel® x64-based systems. Refer to the Readme file for operating system (OS) information.

Multi-boot Package Contents

The multi-boot package for 10Gb adapters is a compressed file that contains the 82xx/32xx BIOS, UEFI, PXE, and firmware. This package also includes the QLflash application.

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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? Preface1-14 1-111-12 1-131-22 Configuring NIC1-20 1-212-20 Configuring iSCSI2-15 2-19Deploying the Driver 3-10Configuring FCoE 2-24 A Adapter LEDs Glossary List of FiguresPage 2-232-10 List of Tables2-47 2-58What’s in This Guide PrefaceRelated Materials  See “Installation Checklist” on page Under Notification Options, select the Warning Alarms check box Intended AudienceTechnical Support License AgreementsSupport Headquarters TrainingContact Information Knowledge DatabaseAgency Certification WarrantyLaser Safety Legal NoticesCE 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 CompliancePreface Legal Notices xviiiSN0054671-00 A  Step 2. Install the Adapter Hardware Installation InstructionsStep 1. Verify the Package Contents  Step 1. Verify the Package ContentsFigure i Illustration of Server Motherboard and Slots Step 2. Install the Adapter HardwareStep 3. Install the Adapter Drivers Additional Resources Step 4. Install QConvergeConsoleFeatures 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 SpecificationsOperating Environmental SpecificationsTable 1-1. Environmental Specifications ConditionQLogic Linux SuperInstaller Converged Network Adapter SuperInstaller InstallationMulti-boot Image for 10Gb CNA-CNA Function Configuration Utility QLogic Windows SuperInstallerConverged 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 UtilityFunction Adapter SettingsPrimary/Secondary Target Settings Initiator SettingsProtocol 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 ProviderFigure 1-1. vSphere Client Showing QLogic Adapter Tab Introductionhttp\\driverdownloads.qlogic.com RequirementsFigure 1-2. vCenter Plug-in Requirements ESX/ESXi ServervCenter Server Installing the QLogic Adapter CIM ProviderInitial Installation  Initial Installation  Subsequent Update InstallationStarting 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 vibIDStarting 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 Sendhttp//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 WindowsInstalling 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 Windowshttp//communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-4530 Launching the Plug-in from vSphere ClientSN0054671-00 A Installing the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in for ESX/ESXi1-Product Overview 1-24Packaging Content 2 Configuring NICInstalling NIC in Linux Installing NIC in ESXPackaging Content Installing NIC in WindowsESX OS Support Windows OS Support4. 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 EnabledFigure 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 PXEExamples Example RPM package installationqaucli Utility ethtool UtilitySample Output In the following example, ethtool ethn lists interface settingsSample 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 PropertyDescription Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters Continued PropertyDescription Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters Continued PropertyDescription Configuring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC Non-Interactive CLI VLAN ConfigurationConfiguring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC GUI Configuring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC Interactive CLITeaming Modes SwitchSystem Fault Team MAC AddressSystem Fault Table 2-2. Windows Teaming Modes ContinuedFailsafe Mode SwitchLink 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 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 TeamSN0054671-00 A Figure 2-8. Creating a Switch-Independent Load Balancing Team2-Configuring NIC Teaming/Bonding 2-242-25 Figure 2-9. Creating an 802.3ad Static Team2-Configuring NIC Teaming/Bonding SN0054671-00 ASN0054671-00 A Figure 2-10. Creating an 802.3ad Dynamic Team2-Configuring NIC Teaming/Bonding 2-26Modifying 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 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 PropertiesFigure 2-16. Modifying the Team Type Deleting a TeamExample Saving and Restoring Teaming Configuration Viewing Teaming StatisticsLinux Bonding/Failover/Aggregation NIC Partition NPAR Configuration and OperationUsing NPAR under ESX Configuring NPAR in QCC Non-Interactive CLI Configuring NPAR in the BIOSConfiguring NPAR in QCC GUI Configuring NPAR in QCC 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 NPAR3. 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 EnabledEnabling NPAR Quality of ServiceeSwitch Configuration, and eSwitch StatisticsRunning Linux User Diagnostics NIC TroubleShooting/DiagnosticsNIC Linux Diagnostics Linux DiagnosticsEthtool Diagnostics The self-test includes the following  Loopback test  Interrupt testExamples Running Windows User Diagnostics Windows Property Page DiagnosticsLinux Diagnostic Test Descriptions Linux Diagnostic Test MessagesFigure 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 ModeTable 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 ContinuedDescription Table 2-7. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Diagnostic TestCommands Continued CommandTable 2-8. Running Windows Diagnostic Tests in the CLI Test TypeCommand Interrupt Test Windows Diagnostic Test DescriptionsHardware Test Register TestTest Windows Diagnostic Test MessagesTable 2-9. Windows Diagnostic Test Messages Error MessageDescription Table 2-9. Windows Diagnostic Test Messages ContinuedError Message TestTest For exampleTable 2-9. Windows Diagnostic Test Messages Continued Error MessageRefer to the QConvergeConsole Users Guide for information QCC GUI DiagnosticsQCC CLI Diagnostics QCC Interactive CLI QCC CLI Diagnostics QCC Non-Interactive CLIFigure 2-25. NIC Troubleshooting Diagram NIC Troubleshooting GuidelinesSN0054671-00 A Figure 2-26. NIC Troubleshooting Diagram2-Configuring NIC NIC TroubleShooting/Diagnostics 2-58Deploying the Driver 3 Configuring iSCSIInstalling iSCSI in Linux iSCSI OverviewPackaging Content Installing iSCSI in ESXInstalling iSCSI in Windows Installing the DriveriSCSI Configuration with Non-Interactive CLI iSCSI ConfigurationiSCSI Configuration with QCC GUI iSCSI Configuration with Interactive QCC CLI14. Select 6, Add a Target Configuring an iSCSI Initiator in Windows14. Select 6, Add a Target 7. Select 2, Configure IP Settings6. Click Configure iSCSI BootConfiguring an iSCSI Initiator in VMware iSCSI Boot Setup Using Fast!UTILDHCP 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 CLIiSCSI Diagnostics using Interactive QCC CLI iSCSI TroubleShootingiSCSI Diagnostics iSCSI Diagnostics using QCC GUIFigure 3-1. iSCSI Troubleshooting Diagram iSCSI Troubleshooting DiagramPackaging Content 4 Configuring FCoEInstalling FCoE Installing FCoE in LinuxUsing the Driver Installing FCoE in ESXInstalling FCoE in Windows Firmware InstallationSetting HBA Parameters with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI Boot Devices ConfigurationSetting HBA Parameters with the QCC GUI Setting HBA Parameters with the Interactive QCC CLIConfiguring NPIV with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI Configuring Boot Devices with the BIOSConfiguring NPIV with the QCC GUI Configuring NPIV with the Interactive QCC CLIFCoE Diagnostics TroubleshootingConfiguring Selective LUNS with the Interactive QCC CLI Configuring Selective LUNS with the Non-Interactive QCC CLIFigure 4-1. FCoE Troubleshooting Diagram FCoE Troubleshooting DiagramActivity LED A Adapter LEDsTable A-1. QLE824x and QLE324x LED Scheme Link LEDSN0054671-00 A A-Adapter LEDschallenge-handshake authentication protocol CHAP Basic input output system BIOSboot device boot from SANEnhanced Ethernet dynamic host configuration protocol DCHPdevice driverloopback message signaled interrupts MSI/MSIXNonvolatile random access memory NVRAM logical unit number LUNport instance quality of service QoSPCIe PCI Express porttransmission control protocol/Internet protocol TCP/IP UEFIworldwide port name WWPN User’s Guide Converged Network Adapter 8200 and 3200 Series Adapters Glossary-6SN0054671-00 A Page 949.389.6000 Corporate Headquarters QLogic Corporation26650 Aliso Viejo Parkway Aliso Viejo, CA