Qlogic QLA2 Series, User Manual

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1–Installation and Removal
Downloading the Installation Package
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Features Not Available When Running Linux with Converged Network Adapters
When running Linux OS with converged network adapters (QLE81 xx and
QMI81 xx ), the following features are not available:
„ Support for inbox driver only; no driver update support
„ Persistent binding
„ Adapter port statistics
„ iiDMA support
„ Loopback test
Features Not Available When Running Sysfs Inbox Driver
When running the Sysfs Inbox driver on a Linux OS, the following features are not
available:
„ Persistent binding
„ Selective LUN
„ Adapter port statistics
„ Driver settings
„ Host topology
„ Link status
„ Loopback test
Features Not Available When Running VMware Driver
When running the VMware driver on a Linux OS, the following features are not
available with virtual ports:
„ Adapter parameters settings
„ Adapter parameters restore default
„ Flash update from file
„ Flash save to file
„ Adapter parameters update from file
„ Adapter parameters save to file
„ Adapter parameters update from templates
Downloading the Installation Package
Follow these steps to download the SANsurfer FC/CNA HBA CLI installation
package from the QLogic Web site.
To download the installation package:
1. From the QLogic home page ( www.qlogic.com ), click the Downloads tab.
2. On the Driver Downloads / Manuals page , select Fibre Channel HBAs ,
your adapter model, and operating system, and then click Go!