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2–Configuring NIC Windows Property Pages

Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters (Continued)

Property	Description

Receive Side Scaling Rings	Specifies the number of RSS rings used.
	Registry Key: MaxStatusRings
	Default: 2
	Values: 1-4
TCP Checksum Offload IPv4	Enables and disables TCP transmit and receive
	checksum offload.
	Registry Key: *TCPChecksumOffloadIPv4
	Default: Rx and Tx Enabled
	Values: Disabled, Rx Enabled, Tx Enabled,
	Rx and Tx Enabled
TCP Checksum Offload IPv6	Enables and disables the TCP transmit and receive
	checksum offload.
	Registry Key: *TCPChecksumOffloadIPv6
	Default: Rx and Tx Enabled
	Values: Disabled, Rx Enabled, Tx Enabled,
	Rx and Tx Enabled
UDP Checksum Offload IPv4	Enables and the disables user datagram protocol
	(UDP) transmit and receive checksum offload.
	Registry Key: *UDPChecksumOffloadIPv4
	Default: Rx and Tx Enabled
	Values: Disabled, Rx Enabled, Tx Enabled,
	Rx and Tx Enabled
UDP Checksum Offload IPv6	Enables and disables the UDP transmit and receive
	checksum offload.
	Registry Key: *UDPChecksumOffloadIPv6
	Default: Rx and Tx Enabled
	Values: Disabled, Rx Enabled, Tx Enabled,
	Rx and Tx Enabled
VLAN ID for setting	If the Priority and VLAN Tag is enabled, this parame-
	ter specifies a VLAN ID for this interface (also
	exposed through the standard object identifier [OID]).
	Registry Key: VlanId
	Default: 0 (no VLAN)
	Range: 0-4094

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8200 and 3200 Series User’s GuideConverged Network Adapter Sections Affected Document Revision HistoryChanges 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 NoticesMIC Class A CE Mark 2004/108/EC EMC Directive complianceCNS 13438 Class A QLE8xxx 2006/95/EC low voltage directive 8200 and 3200 Series Adapters Product Safety ComplianceSN0054671-00 A Preface Legal Noticesxviii  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 SuperInstallerUpdating the Multi-boot Code Converged Network Adapter Function Configuration Package ContentsUsing QLflash 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 vibID1. In the Windows Control Panel, select Add or Remove Programs Starting the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-inRemoving the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in 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 WindowsStarting and Stopping Tomcat on Linux Installing Tomcat on LinuxInstalling Tomcat on Windows 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 Enabled8. 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 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 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 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 2. On the shortcut menu, click Modify Team Figure Figure 2-14. Modifying Team PropertiesTo modify team composition Example Figure 2-15. Modifying Failsafe Team PropertiesExample Figure 2-16. Modifying the Team TypeDeleting a Team Linux Bonding/Failover/Aggregation Saving and Restoring Teaming ConfigurationViewing Teaming Statistics 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 NPAR6. Click the QLogic Adapter tab 3. Click Save ConfigurationFigure 2-21. Enabling a Physical Function 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 DiagnosticsExamples Ethtool DiagnosticsThe self-test includes the following  Loopback test  Interrupt test 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 CommandCommand Table 2-8. Running Windows Diagnostic Tests in the CLITest Type 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!UTILConfiguring iSCSI Boot Settings DHCP Boot Setup for iSCSI BootAccessing Fast!UTIL 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 portworldwide 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 949.389.6000 Corporate Headquarters QLogic Corporation26650 Aliso Viejo Parkway Aliso Viejo, CA