Qlogic QConvergeConsole CLI 8100 Series, User Manual

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3–Installation in a Windows Environment
Downloading QLogic Drivers
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 The server motherboard must have a PCIe slot of at least x8 physical length.
Both PCIe Gen 1 and Gen 2 slots are supported. QLogic 8100 Series
Adapters operate on all eight lanes on a PCIe Gen 1 x8 slot, and
automatically train down to use only four lanes on a PCIe Gen 2 x8 slot, thus
saving energy by powering off the remaining four lanes of the PCIe Gen 2 x8
slot.
 A supported Microsoft Windows operating system must be installed on the
server. This is not required if you are configuring boot from SAN. Refer to
Section 7 for details about configuring boot-from-SAN with QLogic adapters.
 There must be a LAN connection or a physical connection to the server
console.
Cabling Requirements
QLogic 814x Series Adapters ship with QLogic-branded short range (SR) optics
that are compatible with all fibre optic cables for direct connections to a supported
FCoE switch. QLogic 814x Series Adapters operate only with optical transceivers
sold by QLogic.
QLogic 815 x Series Adapters ship with empty SFP+ cages that support active and
passive copper cables for connecting to an FCoE switch. These cables are not
available from QLogic, and must be purchased from the FCoE switch vendor. Visit
http://www.qlogic.com/Resources/Pages/Resources.aspx to obtain a list of
supported copper cables, their vendors, and part numbers.
Refer to “Adapter Specifications” on page 1-12 for details about connectors,
cables, and supported adapters.
Other Requirements
A Phillips #1 screwdriver (or equivalent) is required to fasten the mounting bracket
to the adapter.
Downloading QLogic Drivers
QLogic 8100 Series Adapter drivers are not included with most versions of
Microsoft Windows operating systems. Microsoft Windows does not recognize the
QLogic 8100 Series Adapter until the drivers are installed on the server. If the
adapter drivers are installed on the server, go to
Section 7 for information about
updating drivers.
To download QLogic drivers:
1. Go to the QLogic Web site: http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com .
2. Click QLogic Products .
3. Click QLogic Adapters .