Qlogic QConvergeConsole CLI 8100 Series, User Manual

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Preface
Intended Audience
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 Section 7 describes the characteristics, configurations, and features of the
QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network Adapter FCoE function for
Windows.
 Section 8 describes the characteristics, configurations, and features of the
QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network Adapter FCoE function for Linux.
 Section 9 describes offline adapter configuration and Flash programming
utilities with the adapter multi-boot code for advanced users.
 Appendix A describes the QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network Adapter
Storage Traffic and Link/Ethernet Traffic port LEDs.
 Appendix B describes the use of the Cisco
®
Nexus™ FCoE switch CLI to
configure the switch port as a virtual Fibre Channel port.
 Appendix C describes the use of the Brocade
®
FCoE switch CLI to configure
the switch port as a virtual Fibre Channel port.
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for those responsible for deploying QLogic Fibre Channel
and Converged Network Adapters on Windows, Linux, and VMware: users
ranging from end users, such as data center managers and system
administrators, to the test and development community.
Related Materials
For additional information, refer to the QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network
Adapter Read Me and release notes files, available on the QLogic Web site:
http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com .
Documentation Conventions
This guide uses the following documentation conventions:
 NOTE: provides additional information.
 CAUTION! indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of
causing damage to data or equipment.
 WARNING!! indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of
causing personal injury.