Qlogic QConvergeConsole CLI 8100 Series, User Manual

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1–Product Overview
Hardware Components
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Figure 1-5. Driver Model
Boot Code
Boot code resides in the Flash memory on the adapter. The primary function of
the boot code is to communicate with an external boot device before the operating
system takes control when booting from a storage device or a pre-eXecution
environment (PXE) boot server attached to the QLogic Converged Network
Adapter. This type of configuration is called PXE boot (LAN) or boot from SAN.
QLogic Converged Network Adapters support PXE boot for servers with BIOS and
unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI) capabilities, and boot from SAN for
servers with BIOS, UEFI, and FCode capabilities.
Operating System Driver
The driver allows the operating system to interface with the adapter. QLogic
provides operating system drivers for most enterprise-class operating systems.
Most operating system vendors (OSVs) bundle QLogic adapter drivers with the
operating system, in which case, no separate driver installation is required.
Drivers for all supported operating systems are available in the following ways:

Bundled with the operating system (inbox drivers)
 QLogic Web site http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com/