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BR-815, BR-825 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter Quick Start Guide

Installing Software

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BR0054507-00  B

11.

Review information on the Pre-Installation Summary

 

window and select 

Install

 to begin installation.

A progress bar shows the installation progress.

12.

When the Install Complete window lists installed components, confirm that 
all components are installed and select 

Done

. If a message instructs you to 

restart or reboot the system, select any options that apply.

13.

Verify driver installation through tools available on your host system. Refer to 
the “Confirming Driver Package Installation” section in the “Software 
Installation” chapter of the 

BR-Series Adapters Installation Guide

 for details.

14.

To make sure that the drivers and adapter boot code are synchronized, be 
sure to update your adapter using the latest boot image:

a.

Go to the QLogic Web Site at 

http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com

 and 

select 

Adapters

by Model

.

b.

In the table, select 

Fibre Channel Adapters

 in first column, 

BR-815

 or 

BR-825

 in the second column, the operating system in the third 

column, and then click 

Go

.

c.

Click the 

Boot Code

 link at the top of the page to direct you to the boot 

code packages.

d.

Locate the boot code package for your adapter in the table, click on it, 
and then follow the directions.

For instructions on installing the boot image, refer to the “Boot Code” 
chapter in the 

BR-Series Adapters Installation Guide

.

15.

When the driver is installed and the host system is connected to the switch 
(refer to 

step 8

 on page 5) observe adapter LED operation. Verify proper 

LED operation by referring to “LED operation” in the “Specifications” chapter 
of the 

BR-Series Adapters Installation Guide

.

                                                                                           

NOTE

For Windows systems, a 

Force Driver Installation

 message 

box appears if a better driver is already installed for the adapter. If the 
message appears, select 

OK

 to overwrite the existing driver or 

Cancel

 

to quit installation.

Summary of Contents for BR-800 Series

Page 1: ...BR0054507 00 B Quick Start Guide Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter BR 815 BR 825...

Page 2: ...hese products are for illustrative purposes only QLogic Corporation makes no representation nor warranty that such applications are suitable for the specified use without further testing or modificati...

Page 3: ...ed high performance and proven reliability of a single ASIC design makes these HBAs ideal for connecting hosts to SAN fabrics based on Brocade Fabric OS FOS or Brocade M Enterprise OS M EOS Related Ma...

Page 4: ...nd then click Command Prompt Under Notification Options select the Warning Alarms check box Text in Courier font indicates a file name directory path or command line text For example To return to the...

Page 5: ...o to the QLogic Downloads and Documentation page http driverdownloads qlogic com 2 In the search box type the QLogic model name 3 In the search results list locate and select the firmware software or...

Page 6: ...stomers with extended service consult your plan for available hours For Support phone numbers see the Contact Support link at support qlogic com Knowledge Database The QLogic knowledge database is an...

Page 7: ...hat your server host system meets hardware and software compatibility requirements outlined in the BR Series Adapters Installation Guide and the system is fully operational Verifying Items for Install...

Page 8: ...4 Remove the blank bracket panel that covers the PCIe slot in which you want to install the adapter If the panel is secured with a screw remove the screw and save it for securing the adapter bracket p...

Page 9: ...where you unlatch it 2 The adapter ships with one bracket installed and another size bracket in the shipping container If the installed bracket works as is go on to Step 3 If your system chassis requ...

Page 10: ...us slot Press firmly until the adapter is seated 4 Secure the adapter s mounting bracket to the case using the method required for your case In some systems the bracket may be secured to the case with...

Page 11: ...the appropriate LC connector on the switch 9 Turn on host power and observe LED operation Refer to the LED operation section for your adapter in the Specifications chapter of the BR Series Adapters In...

Page 12: ...ng table OS Exception Windows When installing driver packages on Windows 2008 and later systems open TCP IP port 34568 to allow HCM Agent communication with the HCM Necessary because of firewall issue...

Page 13: ...License Agreement appears select I accept the terms of the License Agreement and then click Next to continue Linux SLES When installing the source based noarch driver packages brocade_driver_linux_ ve...

Page 14: ...e box 8 When the Choose Install Set window appears select the software you want to install and then select Next If you are installing the management utilities and messages warn that HCM agent requires...

Page 15: ...b Site at http driverdownloads qlogic com and select Adapters by Model b In the table select Fibre Channel Adapters in first column BR 815 or BR 825 in the second column the operating system in the th...

Page 16: ...i in the third column and then click Go c Locate the driver package in the table of drivers for your version of VMware ESX ESXi click on it and then follow the directions 2 Copy the file to your syste...

Page 17: ...in other countries PCIe PCI and PCI X are trademarks or registered trademarks of PCI SIG Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Linux is a registered trad...

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