Lenovo ThinkServer RD640 (English) Installation Manual - Page 3

8200 Series Converged Network Adapter and 3200 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapter

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Table of Contents

Preface

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What’s in This Guide

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Intended Audience

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Related Materials

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Documentation Conventions

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License Agreements

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Technical Support

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Downloading Updates

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Training

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Contact Information

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Knowledge Database

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Legal Notices

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Warranty

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Laser Safety

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FDA Notice

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Agency Certification

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EMI and EMC Requirements

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Product Safety Compliance

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Quick Start

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Step 1. Install the Adapter Hardware

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Step 2. Install the Adapter Drivers

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Step 3. Install QConvergeConsole

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Step 4. Update the Flash

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Additional Resources

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Chapter 1. Product Overview

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What Is a Converged Network Adapter?

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What Is an Intelligent Ethernet Adapter?

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Function and Features

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Functional Description

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Features

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Supported Operating Systems

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Adapter Specifications

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Physical Characteristics

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Standards Specifications

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Environmental Specifications

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Converged Network Adapter SuperInstaller Installation

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QLogic Windows SuperInstaller

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QLogic Linux SuperInstaller

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Multi-boot Image for 10Gb Converged Network Adapter—CNA Function Configuration Utility ...4

Operating System Support

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Multi-boot Package Contents

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Converged Network Adapter Function Configuration Package Contents

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Using QLflash

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Updating the Multi-boot Code

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QLflash Command Line Options

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Lenovo ThinkServer RD640 (English) Installation Manual - Page 3

Table of Contents, Converged Network Adapter Function Configuration Package Contents - drivers

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Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Preface	9
What’s in This Guide	9
Intended Audience	9
Related Materials	9
Documentation Conventions	9
License Agreements	10
Technical Support	10
Downloading Updates	10
Training	11
Contact Information	11
Knowledge Database	11
Legal Notices	11
Warranty	11
Laser Safety	12
FDA Notice	12
Agency Certification	12
EMI and EMC Requirements	12
Product Safety Compliance	13
Quick Start	15
Step 1. Install the Adapter Hardware	15
Step 2. Install the Adapter Drivers	16
Step 3. Install QConvergeConsole®	16
Step 4. Update the Flash	17
Additional Resources	17
Chapter 1. Product Overview	19
What Is a Converged Network Adapter?	19
What Is an Intelligent Ethernet Adapter?	19
Function and Features	19
Functional Description	19
Features	19
Supported Operating Systems	20
Adapter Specifications	20
Physical Characteristics	20
Standards Specifications	20
Environmental Specifications	21
Converged Network Adapter SuperInstaller Installation	22
QLogic Windows SuperInstaller	22
QLogic Linux SuperInstaller	22
Multi-boot Image for 10Gb Converged Network Adapter—CNA Function Configuration Utility	22
Operating System Support	22
Multi-boot Package Contents	23
Converged Network Adapter Function Configuration Package Contents	23
Using QLflash	23
Updating the Multi-boot Code	23
QLflash Command Line Options	23
Adapter Configuration Utility	24
Type	25
MinBW%	25
Protocol	25
Restore to Non-NIC Partition Settings	25
Exit the CNA Function Configuration Utility	26
Installing the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in for ESX/ESXi	26
Introduction	26
Requirements	27
ESX/ESXi Server	27
vCenter Server	27
Tomcat Web Server	27
Installing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider	27
Initial Installation	28
Subsequent Update Installation	28
Starting the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider	29
Removing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider	29
Starting the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in	30
Removing the QLogic Adapter vCenter Plug-in	30
Installing the Flash Utility	30
Updating the Flash	31
Using the vCenter Plug-in on a Tomcat Server	31
Installing Tomcat on Linux	31
Starting and Stopping Tomcat on Linux	32
Installing Tomcat on Windows	32
Starting and Stopping Tomcat on Windows	32
Installing the vCenter Plug-in on Tomcat	32
Plug-in Unregistration from a Manual Installation	33
Launching the Plug-in from vSphere Client	33
Chapter 2. Configuring NIC	35
Installing NIC in Linux	35
Installing NIC in ESX/ESXi	35
Installing NIC in Windows	35
Configuring PXE Boot	35
Configuring Driver Software Parameters	37
Linux NIC Driver Management Applications	37
qaucli Utility	37
ethtool Utility	38
QLogic Device Windows Property Pages	39
Configuring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC GUI	42
Configuring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC Interactive CLI	42
Configuring NIC Driver Parameters with QCC Non-Interactive CLI	42
VLAN Configuration	42
VLAN Configuration with QCC GUI	42
VLAN Configuration with the QCC Interactive CLI	42
VLAN Configuration with the QCC Non-Interactive CLI	43
Teaming/Bonding	43
Windows Teaming	43
Team MAC Address	43
Teaming Modes	43
Using the CLI for Teaming	46
Using the Team Management GUI	46
Teaming Configuration	47
Creating a Team	48
Modifying a Team	53
Deleting a Team	58
Saving and Restoring Teaming Configuration	58
Viewing Teaming Statistics	58
Linux Bonding/Failover/Aggregation	58
Using LACP on 8200 Series Adapters for Windows	58
NIC Partitioning (NPAR)	62
Setup Requirements	63
NPAR Configuration	64
NIC Partitioning Options	64
Personality Changes	65
Quality of Service	66
eSwitch	66
Configuration Management Tools	67
NPAR Setup and Management Options	68
Overview	68
QLogic OptionROM at POST	69
QConvergeConsole (QCC) GUI	72
QConvergeConsole (QCC) CLI	75
QLogic Device Windows Properties Page	79
NPAR Setup	87
Default Settings	87
Configuration Options	88
NPAR Configuration Parameters and Setup Tools	89
Frequently Asked Questions about NPAR	89
NIC Partitioning	89
Networking	91
NIC TroubleShooting/Diagnostics	91
NIC Linux Diagnostics	91
Running Linux User Diagnostics	91
Linux Diagnostic Test Descriptions	93
Linux Diagnostic Test Messages	93
QLogic Device Windows Property Page Diagnostics	93
Running Windows User Diagnostics	93
Windows Diagnostic Test Descriptions	97
Windows Diagnostic Test Messages	98
NIC Troubleshooting Guidelines	101
Chapter 3. Configuring iSCSI	103
iSCSI Overview	103
Installing iSCSI in Linux	103
Installing iSCSI in ESX	103
Installing iSCSI in Windows	103
iSCSI Configuration	103
iSCSI Configuration with QCC GUI	103
iSCSI Configuration with Interactive QCC CLI	103
iSCSI Configuration with Non-Interactive CLI	103
iSCSI Initiator	103
Configuring an iSCSI Initiator in Linux	103
Configuring an iSCSI Initiator in Windows	104
Configuring an iSCSI Initiator in VMware	105
iSCSI Name Server iSNS	106
iSCSI Boot	106
iSCSI Boot Setup Using Fast!UTIL	106
Accessing Fast!UTIL	106
Configuring iSCSI Boot Settings	106
DHCP Boot Setup for iSCSI Boot (IPv4)	107
iSCSI Boot Setup Using QCC CLI	107
Configuring iSCSI Boot Using the QCC CLI	107
Configuring iSCSI DHCP Boot Options Using QCC CLI	107
iSCSI Boot Setup Using QCC GUI	107
iSCSI TroubleShooting	108
iSCSI Diagnostics	108
iSCSI Diagnostics Using QCC GUI	108
iSCSI Diagnostics Using Interactive QCC CLI	108
iSCSI Troubleshooting Diagram	109
Chapter 4. Configuring FCoE	111
Installing FCoE	111
Installing FCoE in Linux	111
Installing FCoE in ESX	111
Installing FCoE in Windows	111
QLogic Adapter Parameters	111
Configuring QLogic Adapter Parameters with the QCC GUI	111
Configuring QLogic Adapter Parameters with the Interactive QCC CLI	111
Configuring QLogic Adapter Parameters with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI	111
Target Persistent Binding	111
Configuring Persistent Binding with the QCC GUI	111
Configuring Persistent Binding with the Interactive QCC CLI	111
Configuring Persistent Binding with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI	112
Boot Devices Configuration	112
Configuring Boot Devices with the QCC GUI	112
Configuring Boot Devices with the Interactive QCC CLI	112
Configuring Boot Devices with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI	112
Configuring Boot Devices with the BIOS	112
Virtual Ports (NPIV)	112
Configuring NPIV with the QCC GUI	112
Configuring NPIV with the Interactive QCC CLI	112
Configuring NPIV with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI	112
Driver Parameters	112
Configuring FCoE Driver Parameters with the QCC GUI	112
Configuring FCoE Driver Parameters with the Interactive QCC CLI	113
Configuring FCoE Driver Parameters with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI	113
Selective LUNS	113
Configuring Selective LUNS with the QCC GUI	113
Configuring Selective LUNS with the Interactive QCC CLI	113
Configuring Selective LUNS with the Non-Interactive QCC CLI	113
Troubleshooting	113
FCoE Diagnostics Using QCC GUI	113
FCoE Diagnostics Using Interactive QCC CLI	113
FCoE Troubleshooting Diagram	114
Appendix A. Adapter LEDs	115
Appendix B. Notices	117
Trademarks	118
Glossary	119
Index	123