Software Installation; In This Chapter; Introduction - Dell Brocade Adapters Installation And Reference Manual

Software Installation

In this chapter

Introduction

This chapter provides procedures to install the adapter driver, HCM, and other software using the
following options:
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Procedures are also provided for removing software using the Brocade Adapter Software
Uninstaller (refer to
upgrading software using the Brocade Adapter Software Installer (refer to
Adapter Software Installer"
operations, and setting the IP address and subnet mask on CNAs and Fabric Adapter ports
configured in CNA or NIC mode.
To troubleshoot problems after installation, refer to the Brocade Adapters Troubleshooting Guide.
To keep adapter drivers and boot code synchronized, be sure to update your adapter with the latest
boot image whenever you install or update adapter driver packages . Use the following steps:
1. Go to the adapters website at www.brocade.com/adapters.
2. Navigate to the Downloads page.
3. Select your operating system from the Downloads list or download the ISO image.
4.
5. Refer to
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Installation notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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Using the Brocade Adapter Software Installer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Using software installation scripts and system commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
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Confirming driver package installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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Verifying adapter installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
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Updating drivers with HCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
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Installing HCM to a host from the HCM Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
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HCM Agent operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
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HCM configuration data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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Setting IP address and subnet mask on CNAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
"Using the Brocade Adapter Software Installer"
"Using software installation scripts and system commands"
"Software removal using Adapter Software Uninstaller"
on page 87). Procedures are also provided for configuring HCM agent
Download the boot image file from the "Boot Code" section.
"Boot code updates"
on page 68.
on page 118 for instructions to install the image.
on page 89.
on page 83), and
"Software upgrade using
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