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QLogic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without notice. Applications described in this document for any of these products are for illustrative purposes only. QLogic Corporation makes no representation nor warranty that such applications are suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
Welcome Thank you for purchasing a QLogic BR-1020 FCoE Converged Network Adapter. This adapter provides reliable, high-performance connectivity to Ethernet-based hosts for mission-critical Storage Area Network (SAN) environments. The QLogic BR-1020 FCoE Converged Network Adapter is a dual-port, 10Gbps adapter that combines the functions of a host bus adapter and a NIC on one PCIe x8 card.
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Service Program Web page at http://www.qlogic.com/Support/Pages/ServicePrograms.aspx. Downloading Updates The QLogic Web site provides periodic updates to product firmware, software, and documentation. To download firmware, software, and documentation: Go to the QLogic Downloads and Documentation page: driverdownloads.qlogic.com.
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Training QLogic Global Training maintains a Web site at www.qlogictraining.com offering online and instructor-led training for all QLogic products. In addition, sales and technical professionals may obtain Associate and Specialist-level certifications to qualify for additional benefits from QLogic. Contact Information QLogic Technical Support for products under warranty is available during local standard working hours, excluding QLogic Observed Holidays.
Installation Instructions Installing a QLogic BR-1020 FCoE Converged Network Adapter consists of the following tasks: “Verifying Installation Requirements” on page 1 “Verifying Items for Installation” on page 1 “Preparing the Host System” on page 2 “ESD Precautions” on page 2 ...
Installing Hardware NOTE ® When installing a BR-1020 Converged Network Adapter on VMware systems, it is advisable to install the driver package before the adapter so that the network interface controllers (NICs) are properly numbered in the system. Perform all steps under “Software Installation on VMware Systems”...
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BR-1020 FCoE Converged Network Adapter Quick Start Guide Installing Hardware To Install the adapter hardware into your host system: If fiber optic SFP transceivers are installed in the adapter, remove them if clearances inside your system case prohibit installation with them installed.
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BR-1020 FCoE Converged Network Adapter Quick Start Guide Installing Hardware Insert the adapter into the desired empty PCIe bus slot. Press firmly until the adapter is seated. Screw Press Here Press Here SFP Receivers PCI Express Edge of X8 Slot Host Board Secure the adapter’s mounting bracket to the case using the method...
BR-1020 FCoE Converged Network Adapter Quick Start Guide Installing Software Install all SFPs if not already installed. NOTE Use the correct cable with LC connectors to connect the adapter to the FCoE switch. For information on compatible cables and maximum distances supported by cable types, refer to the Converged Network Adapters cabling section in the “Specifications”...
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BR-1020 FCoE Converged Network Adapter Quick Start Guide Installing Software ASI can install HCM either on the local host or any remote system. An HCM ® ® desktop shortcut is available after installing HCM on Windows , Linux , and ®...
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Adapters tab and the by Model radio button. In the table, select Fibre Channel Adapters in the first column, BR-1020 or BR-1010 in the second column, the operating system in the third column, and then click Go. In the Software Installers table, locate the installer package, click on it, and then follow the directions.
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BR-1020 FCoE Converged Network Adapter Quick Start Guide Installing Software If a backup directory exists for previously installed software, a Found Backed up data message prompts you to restore old configurations. Select either to restore or not to restore and continue installation. If this...
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Adapters, by Model. In the table, select Fibre Channel Adapters in first column, BR-1020 in the second column, the operating system in the third column, and then click Go. Click the Boot Code link at the top of the page to direct you to the boot code packages.
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Adapters tab, the by Model radio button, and then click Go. In the table, select Fibre Channel Adapters in the first column, BR-1020 in the second column, VMware ESX/ESXi in the third column, and then click Go. Locate the driver package in the table of drivers for your version of ®...
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