Host Connectivity Manager; Boot Code - Dell Brocade Adapters Installation And Reference Manual

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Adapter software

Host Connectivity Manager

Host Connectivity Manager (HCM) is a graphical user interface (GUI) based management software
for installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting installed adapters. HCM performs the
"client" function for the management software. You can only install HCM using the Brocade
Adapter Software Installer. The HCM agent is installed with the driver package on systems where
adapters are installed.
Install HCM on the host system containing Brocade adapters for local management or install on a
network-attached system for remote management of these adapters. Refer to
on page 33 or
commonly used operating systems, such as Windows, Solaris, and Linux platforms. HCM is
supported on VMware, but only when installed on the "guest" operating system. HCM is not
supported on VMware ESXi systems.
NOTE
HCM is compatible with any version of the driver package. HCM can also manage the current
version, as well as all previous versions of the HCM agent.

Boot code

The adapter boot code contains the following:
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The adapter boot code loads from Brocade adapter memory into system memory and integrates
with the host system (server) BIOS during system boot to facilitate booting from LUNs, which are
also referred to as "virtual drives," "boot disks," and "boot devices."
To keep drivers and boot code synchronized, be sure to update your adapter with the latest boot
code image on the adapter website using these steps:
1. Go to the adapters website at www.brocade.com/adapters.
2. Navigate to the adapters Downloads page.
3. Select your operating system from the Downloads list to display appropriate download files or
You can download driver packages or an ISO 9660 (.iso) optical disk image files to configure boot
LUNs and boot images for adapters installed in systems without operating systems or hard drives.
Refer to
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"HBA management"
PCI BIOS 2.1 or later, PCI firmware 3.0
Boot code for PCI system
BIOS
Boot code for x86 and x64 platforms
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
Boot code for UEFI systems
NOTE
UEFI is not supported on the Brocade 804 adapter.
Adapter firmware
download the ISO image.
Chapter 4, "Boot Code"
on page 36 for more information. HCM is available for all
for complete information.
Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual
"CNA management"
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