Document Outline

• Table of Contents
• Preface
  • What’s in This Guide
  • Intended Audience
  • Related Materials
  • Documentation Conventions
  • License Agreements
  • Technical Support
    • Downloading Updates
    • Training
    • Contact Information
    • Knowledge Database
  • Legal Notices
    • Warranty
    • Laser Safety
      • FDA Notice
    • Agency Certification
      • EMI and EMC Requirements
    • Product Safety Compliance
• Quick Start
  • Step 1. Install the Adapter Hardware
  • Step 2. Install the Adapter Drivers
  • Step 3. Install QConvergeConsole®
  • Step 4. Update the Flash
  • Additional Resources
• Chapter 1. Product Overview
  • What Is a Converged Network Adapter?
  • What Is an Intelligent Ethernet Adapter?
  • Function and Features
    • Functional Description
    • Features
    • Supported Operating Systems
  • Adapter Specifications
    • Physical Characteristics
    • Standards Specifications
    • Environmental Specifications
  • Converged Network Adapter SuperInstaller Installation
    • QLogic Windows SuperInstaller
    • QLogic Linux SuperInstaller
  • Multi-boot Image for 10Gb Converged Network Adapter—CNA Function Configuration Utility
    • Operating System Support
    • Multi-boot Package Contents
    • Converged Network Adapter Function Configuration Package Contents
    • Using QLflash
      • Updating the Multi-boot Code
      • QLflash Command Line Options
    • Adapter Configuration Utility
      • Type
      • MinBW%
      • Protocol
      • Restore to Non-NIC Partition Settings
      • Exit the CNA Function Configuration Utility
  • Installing the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in for ESX/ESXi
    • Introduction
    • Requirements
      • ESX/ESXi Server
      • vCenter Server
      • Tomcat Web Server
    • Installing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider
      • Initial Installation
      • Subsequent Update Installation
    • Starting the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider
    • Removing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider
    • Starting the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in
    • Removing the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in
    • Installing the Flash Utility
    • Updating the Flash
    • Using the vCenter Plug-in on a Tomcat Server
      • Installing Tomcat on Linux
      • Starting and Stopping Tomcat on Linux
      • Installing Tomcat on Windows
      • Starting and Stopping Tomcat on Windows
      • Installing the vCenter Plug-in on Tomcat
    • Plug-in Unregistration from a Manual Installation
    • Launching the Plug-in from vSphere Client
• Chapter 2. Configuring NIC
  • Installing NIC in Linux
  • Installing NIC in ESX/ESXi
  • Installing NIC in Windows
  • Configuring PXE Boot
  • Configuring Driver Software Parameters
    • Linux NIC Driver Management Applications
      • qaucli Utility
      • ethtool Utility
  • QLogic Device Windows Property Pages
    • Configuring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC GUI
    • Configuring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC Interactive CLI
    • Configuring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC Non-Interactive CLI
  • VLAN Configuration
    • VLAN Configuration with QCC GUI
    • VLAN Configuration with the QCC Interactive CLI
    • VLAN Configuration with the QCC Non-Interactive CLI
  • Teaming/Bonding
    • Windows Teaming
      • Team MAC Address
      • Teaming Modes
    • Using the CLI for Teaming
    • Using the Team Management GUI
    • Teaming Configuration
      • Creating a Team
      • Modifying a Team
      • Deleting a Team
      • Saving and Restoring Teaming Configuration
    • Viewing Teaming Statistics
    • Linux Bonding/Failover/Aggregation
    • Using LACP on 8200 Series Adapters for Windows
  • NIC Partitioning (NPAR)
    • Setup Requirements
    • NPAR Configuration
      • NIC Partitioning Options
      • Personality Changes
      • Quality of Service
      • eSwitch
      • Configuration Management Tools
    • NPAR Setup and Management Options
      • Overview
      • QLogic OptionROM at POST
      • QConvergeConsole (QCC) GUI
      • QConvergeConsole (QCC) CLI
      • QLogic Device Windows Properties Page
    • NPAR Setup
      • Default Settings
      • Configuration Options
      • NPAR Configuration Parameters and Setup Tools
    • Frequently Asked Questions about NPAR
      • NIC Partitioning
      • Networking
  • NIC TroubleShooting/Diagnostics
    • NIC Linux Diagnostics
      • Running Linux User Diagnostics
      • Linux Diagnostic Test Descriptions
      • Linux Diagnostic Test Messages
    • QLogic Device Windows Property Page Diagnostics
      • Running Windows User Diagnostics
      • Windows Diagnostic Test Descriptions
      • Windows Diagnostic Test Messages
    • NIC Troubleshooting Guidelines
• Chapter 3. Configuring iSCSI
  • iSCSI Overview
  • Installing iSCSI in Linux
  • Installing iSCSI in ESX
  • Installing iSCSI in Windows
  • iSCSI Configuration
    • iSCSI Configuration with QCC GUI
    • iSCSI Configuration with Interactive QCC CLI
    • iSCSI Configuration with Non-Interactive CLI
  • iSCSI Initiator
    • Configuring an iSCSI Initiator in Linux
    • Configuring an iSCSI Initiator in Windows
    • Configuring an iSCSI Initiator in VMware
  • iSCSI Name Server iSNS
  • iSCSI Boot
    • iSCSI Boot Setup Using Fast!UTIL
      • Accessing Fast!UTIL
      • Configuring iSCSI Boot Settings
    • DHCP Boot Setup for iSCSI Boot (IPv4)
    • iSCSI Boot Setup Using QCC CLI
      • Configuring iSCSI Boot Using the QCC CLI
      • Configuring iSCSI DHCP Boot Options Using QCC CLI
      • iSCSI Boot Setup Using QCC GUI
  • iSCSI TroubleShooting
    • iSCSI Diagnostics
      • iSCSI Diagnostics Using QCC GUI
      • iSCSI Diagnostics Using Interactive QCC CLI
    • iSCSI Troubleshooting Diagram
• Chapter 4. Configuring FCoE
  • Installing FCoE
    • Installing FCoE in Linux
    • Installing FCoE in ESX
    • Installing FCoE in Windows
  • QLogic Adapter Parameters
    • Configuring QLogic Adapter Parameters with the QCC GUI
    • Configuring QLogic Adapter Parameters with the Interactive QCC CLI
    • Configuring QLogic Adapter Parameters with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI
  • Target Persistent Binding
    • Configuring Persistent Binding with the QCC GUI
    • Configuring Persistent Binding with the Interactive QCC CLI
    • Configuring Persistent Binding with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI
  • Boot Devices Configuration
    • Configuring Boot Devices with the QCC GUI
    • Configuring Boot Devices with the Interactive QCC CLI
    • Configuring Boot Devices with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI
    • Configuring Boot Devices with the BIOS
  • Virtual Ports (NPIV)
    • Configuring NPIV with the QCC GUI
    • Configuring NPIV with the Interactive QCC CLI
    • Configuring NPIV with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI
  • Driver Parameters
    • Configuring FCoE Driver Parameters with the QCC GUI
    • Configuring FCoE Driver Parameters with the Interactive QCC CLI
    • Configuring FCoE Driver Parameters with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI
  • Selective LUNS
    • Configuring Selective LUNS with the QCC GUI
    • Configuring Selective LUNS with the Interactive QCC CLI
    • Configuring Selective LUNS with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI
  • Troubleshooting
    • FCoE Diagnostics Using QCC GUI
    • FCoE Diagnostics Using Interactive QCC CLI
    • FCoE Troubleshooting Diagram
• Appendix A. Adapter LEDs
• Appendix B. Notices
  • Trademarks
• Glossary
• Index
  • List of Tables
  • List of Figures