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Q-Logic 8200, 3200 8. Creating a Switch-Independent Load Balancing Team, 2-24, SN0054671-00 A

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Q-Logic 8200 8. Creating a Switch-Independent Load Balancing Team, Configuring NIC Teaming/Bonding, 2-24, SN0054671-00 A

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Converged Network Adapter User’s Guide8200 and 3200 Series Changes Document Revision HistorySections Affected Preface What is a Converged Network Adapter?What is an Intelligent Ethernet Adapter? Quick Start1-13 1-111-12 1-141-21 Configuring NIC1-20 1-222-19 Configuring iSCSI2-15 2-203-10 Deploying the DriverConfiguring FCoE 2-23 A Adapter LEDs Glossary List of FiguresPage 2-242-58 List of Tables2-47 2-10Preface What’s in This GuideIntended Audience  See “Installation Checklist” on page Under Notification Options, select the Warning Alarms check box Related MaterialsLicense Agreements Technical SupportKnowledge Database TrainingContact Information Support HeadquartersLegal Notices WarrantyLaser Safety Agency CertificationCNS 13438 Class A QLE8xxx CE Mark 2004/108/EC EMC Directive complianceMIC Class A Product Safety Compliance 2006/95/EC low voltage directive 8200 and 3200 Series Adaptersxviii  Step 1. Verify the Package Contents Installation InstructionsStep 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 ResourcesFunctionality and Features What is a Converged Network Adapter?What is an Intelligent Ethernet Adapter? Features Multi-boot capability including  Preboot-eXecution environment PXE Standards Specifications Adapter SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics Supported Operating SystemsCondition Environmental SpecificationsTable 1-1. Environmental Specifications OperatingQLogic Windows SuperInstaller Converged Network Adapter SuperInstaller InstallationMulti-boot Image for 10Gb CNA-CNA Function Configuration Utility QLogic Linux SuperInstallerUsing QLflash Converged Network Adapter Function Configuration Package ContentsUpdating the Multi-boot Code QLflash Command Line Options QLflash Options Exit the CNA Function Configuration Utility Adapter Configuration CNA/IEA Function Configuration Utility Restore to Non-NIC Partition Settings  Function  Type  MinBW%  ProtocolAdapter Settings FunctionInitiator Settings Primary/Secondary Target SettingsMinBW% Restore to Non-NIC Partition SettingsType Protocol Installing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider Installing the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in for ESX/ESXiExit the CNA Function Configuration Utility  Installing the Flash Utility  Updating the FlashIntroduction Figure 1-1. vSphere Client Showing QLogic Adapter TabESX/ESXi Server RequirementsFigure 1-2. vCenter Plug-in Requirements http\\driverdownloads.qlogic.com Initial Installation  Subsequent Update Installation Installing the QLogic Adapter CIM ProviderInitial Installation vCenter ServerSubsequent Update Installation Starting the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider# esxupdate remove -b vibID Removing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider# esxupdate query --vib-view grep qlogic # vihostupdate.pl connoptions --query\Removing the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in Starting the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in1. In the Windows Control Panel, select Add or Remove Programs 5. In the Select Flash File for Update dialog box, click Send Installing the Flash Utility3. In the Select Flash File for Update dialog box, click Browse Updating the Flash Installing Tomcat on Windows Using the vCenter Plug-in on a Tomcat Server Installing Tomcat on Linux  Starting and Stopping Tomcat on Linux http//tomcat.apache.orgInstalling Tomcat on Windows Installing Tomcat on LinuxStarting and Stopping Tomcat on Linux Starting and Stopping Tomcat on Windows Plug-in Unregistration from a Manual InstallationInstalling the vCenter Plug-in on Tomcat http//communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-4521Launching the Plug-in from vSphere Client http//communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-45301-24 Installing NIC in ESX 2 Configuring NICInstalling NIC in Linux Packaging ContentESX OS Support Installing NIC in WindowsWindows OS Support 3. Set the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option to Enabled Configuring PXE BootFigure 2-1. Dell BIOS Integrated Devices 4. Set the Embedded NIC1 option to Enabled with PXE10. During POST, press the F2 key to enter the BIOS system Figure 2-2. QLogic 8200 CNA Function Configuration8. Press the ESC key to exit 11. Select Boot Settings, and then press the ENTER key Figure Figure 2-3. BIOS Boot Settings12. Select the Boot Sequence option, and then press the ENTER key Figure 2-4. Embedded NIC 1 QLogic PXE Configuring Driver Software ParametersLinux NIC Driver Management Applications Overviewethtool Utility Example RPM package installationqaucli Utility ExamplesSample Output In the following example, ethtool ethn lists interface settingsphantomcore Utility Windows Property Pagesb. In the Computer Management dialog box, click Device Manager Property Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable ParametersDescription Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters Continued Property Table 2-1. Windows Driver Configurable Parameters ContinuedDescription Property Configuring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC Interactive CLI VLAN ConfigurationConfiguring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC GUI Configuring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC Non-Interactive CLITeam MAC Address SwitchSystem Fault Teaming ModesTable 2-2. Windows Teaming Modes Continued Failsafe ModeSwitch-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 PageFigure 2-6. Creating a Team  Saving and Restoring Teaming ConfigurationCreating 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 2-24Figure 2-9. Creating an 802.3ad Static Team 2-25Figure 2-10. Creating an 802.3ad Dynamic Team 2-26Figure 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 To modify team composition Figure 2-14. Modifying Team Properties2. On the shortcut menu, click Modify Team Figure Figure 2-15. Modifying Failsafe Team Properties ExampleFigure 2-16. Modifying the Team Type Deleting a TeamViewing Teaming Statistics Saving and Restoring Teaming ConfigurationLinux Bonding/Failover/Aggregation Configuration and Operation NIC Partition NPARUsing NPAR under ESX Configuring NPAR in QCC Interactive CLI Configuring NPAR in the BIOSConfiguring NPAR in QCC GUI 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 NPARFigure 2-21. Enabling a Physical Function 3. Click Save Configuration6. Click the QLogic Adapter tab Figure 2-22. Port One Configured with NPAR Enabled NPAR Personality ChangesQuality of Service Enabling NPARConfiguration, and eSwitch Statistics eSwitchLinux Diagnostics NIC TroubleShooting/DiagnosticsNIC Linux Diagnostics Running Linux User DiagnosticsEthtool Diagnostics The self-test includes the following  Loopback test  Interrupt testLinux Diagnostic Test Messages Windows Property Page DiagnosticsLinux Diagnostic Test Descriptions Running Windows User DiagnosticsFigure 2-24. Diagnostics Tests on Windows Menu Mode CommandTable 2-3. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Selecting a Protocol in Table 2-4. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Selecting a Protocol inLegacy Mode Continued Table 2-6. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Miscellaneous CommandsTable 2-7. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Diagnostic Test Commands Table 2-5. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Getting HelpTable 2-7. Windows QConvergeConsole CLI-Diagnostic Test Commands ContinuedTable 2-8. Running Windows Diagnostic Tests in the CLI Test TypeRegister Test Windows Diagnostic Test DescriptionsHardware Test Interrupt TestError Message Windows Diagnostic Test MessagesTable 2-9. Windows Diagnostic Test Messages TestTable 2-9. Windows Diagnostic Test Messages Continued For example QCC CLI Diagnostics QCC Non-Interactive CLI QCC GUI DiagnosticsQCC CLI Diagnostics QCC Interactive CLI Refer to the QConvergeConsole Users Guide for informationNIC Troubleshooting Guidelines Figure 2-25. NIC Troubleshooting DiagramFigure 2-26. NIC Troubleshooting Diagram 2-58iSCSI Overview 3 Configuring iSCSIInstalling iSCSI in Linux Deploying the DriverInstalling iSCSI in Windows Installing iSCSI in ESXInstalling the Driver iSCSI Configuration with Interactive QCC CLI iSCSI ConfigurationiSCSI Configuration with QCC GUI iSCSI Configuration with Non-Interactive CLIConfiguring an iSCSI Initiator in Windows 14. Select 6, Add a Target7. Select 2, Configure IP Settings iSCSI Boot Setup Using Fast!UTIL iSCSI BootConfiguring an iSCSI Initiator in VMware 6. Click ConfigureAccessing Fast!UTIL DHCP Boot Setup for iSCSI BootConfiguring iSCSI Boot Settings Configuring iSCSI Boot using the QCC CLI iBFT Boot SetupiSCSi Boot Setup Using QCC CLI Configuring iSCSI Boot using Interactive QCC CLIiSCSI Diagnostics using QCC GUI iSCSI TroubleShootingiSCSI Diagnostics iSCSI Diagnostics using Interactive QCC CLIiSCSI Troubleshooting Diagram Figure 3-1. iSCSI Troubleshooting DiagramInstalling FCoE in Linux 4 Configuring FCoEInstalling FCoE Packaging ContentFirmware Installation Installing FCoE in ESXInstalling FCoE in Windows Using the DriverSetting HBA Parameters with the Interactive QCC CLI Boot Devices ConfigurationSetting HBA Parameters with the QCC GUI Setting HBA Parameters with the Non-Interactive QCC CLIConfiguring NPIV with the Interactive QCC CLI Configuring Boot Devices with the BIOSConfiguring NPIV with the QCC GUI Configuring NPIV with the Non-Interactive QCC CLIConfiguring Selective LUNS with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI TroubleshootingConfiguring Selective LUNS with the Interactive QCC CLI FCoE DiagnosticsFCoE Troubleshooting Diagram Figure 4-1. FCoE Troubleshooting DiagramLink LED A Adapter LEDsTable A-1. QLE824x and QLE324x LED Scheme Activity LEDA-Adapter LEDs boot from SAN Basic input output system BIOSboot device challenge-handshake authentication protocol CHAPdriver dynamic host configuration protocol DCHPdevice Enhanced Ethernetlogical unit number LUN message signaled interrupts MSI/MSIXNonvolatile random access memory NVRAM loopbackport quality of service QoSPCIe PCI Express port instanceUEFI transmission control protocol/Internet protocol TCP/IPworldwide port name WWPN Glossary-6 Page Aliso Viejo, CA Corporate Headquarters QLogic Corporation26650 Aliso Viejo Parkway 949.389.6000