Qlogic QConvergeConsole CLI 8100 Series, User Manual

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4–Installation in a Linux Environment
Installing Software
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Installing Software
The FCoE driver (STOR Miniport) and NIC driver (NDIS Miniport) provide the
adapter’s Fibre Channel and Ethernet capabilities, respectively. The adapter
driver installation process depends on the Linux operating system version that is
installed on the server and whether the operating system image resides on the
server hard drive or on the SAN. Only one instance of the FCoE driver and
networking driver is needed for all QLogic 8100 Series Adapters installed in the
server.
Close any open windows of the QConvergeConsole before proceeding with the
driver installation.
Installing the FCoE Driver (qla2xxx)
The QLogic 8100 Series Adapter FCoE drivers are included (inbox or in kernel)
with all supported versions of RHEL 5, except RHEL 5.3. QLogic releases
asynchronous updates to inbox drivers periodically. If your operating system
version is a recent release (within the past six months), use the drivers that are
included with the operating system. Otherwise, proceed with the following
instructions to download, compile, and install the most recent QLogic FCoE driver:
1. Go to the QLogic Web site: http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com .
2. Click QLogic Products .
3. Click Adapters .
4. In the selection list, click Converged Network Adapters in the first column.
5. In the selection list, click on the adapter model number in the second
column.
CAUTION!
A reboot may be required to complete the installation of a QLogic driver. If a
reboot is required, the driver installation process prompts for a reboot.