Qlogic QConvergeConsole CLI 8100 Series, User Manual

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Preface
This guide provides detailed instructions on the installation, configuration, and
troubleshooting of QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network Adapter for
Windows
®
, Linux
®
, and VMware
®
. It also provides details on the use of QLogic
adapter features to enhance the value of server virtualization using VMware
ESX™/ESXi 4.0. Such features include virtual adapter configuration using N_Port
ID virtualization (NPIV) and boot-from-SAN configuration.
What’s in This Guide
This preface covers the intended audience, related materials, document
conventions used, license agreements, technical support, and legal notices. The
remainder of the guide is organized into the following sections and appendices:
 Quick Start describes how to install and configure your new QLogic
Converged Network Adapter in four simple steps.
 Section 1 provides an overview of the QLogic 8100 Series Converged
Network Adapter, including hardware components, software components,
and adapter specifications.
 Section 2 describes the QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network Adapter
management tools, including the QConvergeConsole web management
interface, the server agent, QConvergeConsole Command Line Interface
(CLI), and CNA Networking CLI.
 Section 3 describes how to install a QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network
Adapter in a Windows environment, including system requirements,
hardware installation, driver installation, and software installation.
 Section 4 describes how to install a QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network
Adapter in a Linux environment, including system requirements, hardware
installation, driver installation, and software installation.
 Section 5 describes how to install a QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network
Adapter in VMware, including hardware installation, driver installation, and
software installation.
 Section 6 describes the NIC parameters, management tools, and
configuration options for the QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network
Adapter for a Windows environment and a Linux environment.