Fibre Channel Over Ethernet: Broadcom NetXtreme II® Network Adapter User Guide
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Driver Upgrade on Linux Boot From SAN Systems
1. Remove the existing installed NetXtreme ll package. Log in as root. Query for the existing NetXtreme ll package and remove it using the following commands:
# rpm -e <NetXtreme II package name>
For example:
rpm -e netxtreme2
or:
rpm -e netxtreme2 -x.y.z -1.x86_64
2. Install the binary RPM containing the new driver version. Refer to the linux-nx2 package README for instructions on how to prepare a binary driver RPM.
3. Use the following command to update the ramdisk:
On RHEL 6.x systems, execute:
dracut -force
On SLES11spX systems, execute:
mkinitrd
4. If you are using different name for the initrd under /boot, be sure to overwrite it with the default, as dracut/mkinitrd updates the ramdisk with the default original name.
Also, verify that your appropriate entry for the boot from SAN setup uses the correct or updated intrd name in /boot/grub/menu.lst.
5. To complete your driver upgrade, reboot the system and select the modified grub boot entry that contains the updated initrd.
Errors During Windows FCoE Boot From SAN Installation
If any USB flash drive is connected while Windows setup is loading files for installation, an error message will appear when you provide the drivers and then select the SAN disk for the
installation. The most common error message that Windows OS installer reports is "We couldn't create a new partition or locate an existing one. For more information, see the Setup log
files."
