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• Appendix A, "Adapter Configuration," is optional for expert network administrators, who need to modify values for adapter instance-specific persistent and driver-level configuration parameters. • Appendix B, "List of Acronyms," provides a list of acronyms used in this publication and their definitions. • Appendix C, "MIB Reference," provides information on the MIB groups and objects that support the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for CNA adapters and Fabric Adapter ports configured in CNA mode. How to use this document for installing adapters Figure 1 illustrates a flowchart of how to use chapters in this manual to install and configure adapters. Start Chapter 1 Determine host system compatibility, required hardware, and required software packages for installation. Chapter 2 Install adapter hardware in host system, connect to switch, and verify installation. Chapter 3 · Install adapter drivers, utilities, and other software in host system. · Verify software and hardware installation. · Configure HCM agent operation as necessary. · Configure network addressing (CNA only). Booting from Yes external No boot device? Chapter 4 · Configure boot over SAN on BIOS- or UEFI- based systems. · Install operating system, adapter drivers, utilities, and other software on boot devices. · Configure fabric-based boot LUN discovery if needed. · Boot host systems without operating systems or remote drives if needed. FIGURE 1 Appendix A Optional instructions for expert users. Configure instance-specific and driver-level parameters to control adapter operation. Installing adapters using this document xii Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01