Lenovo 3200 Series Manuals

Table of Contents

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    Table of Contents
  • 9

    Preface
    • 9

      What's in This Guide
    • 9

      Intended Audience
    • 9

      Related Materials
    • 9

      Documentation Conventions
    • 10

      License Agreements
    • 10

      Technical Support
      • 10

        Downloading Updates
      • 11

        Training
      • 11

        Contact Information
      • 11

        Knowledge Database
    • 11

      Legal Notices
      • 11

        Warranty
      • 12

        Laser Safety
        • 12

          FDA Notice
      • 12

        Agency Certification
        • 12

          EMI and EMC Requirements
      • 13

        Product Safety Compliance
  • 15

    Quick Start
    • 15

      Step 1. Install the Adapter Hardware
    • 16

      Step 2. Install the Adapter Drivers
    • 16

      Step 3. Install QConvergeConsole
    • 17

      Step 4. Update the Flash
    • 17

      Additional Resources

• 19

  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
    • 20

      Supported Operating Systems
  • 20

    Adapter Specifications
    • 20

      Physical Characteristics
    • 20

      Standards Specifications
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      Environmental Specifications
  • 22

    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
    • 23

      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
    • 24

      Adapter Configuration Utility
      • 25

        Type
      • 25

        MinBW
      • 25

        Protocol
      • 25

        Restore to Non-NIC Partition Settings
      • 26

        Exit the CNA Function Configuration Utility
  • 26

    Installing the QLogic Adapter VCenter Plug-in for ESX/ESXi
    • 26

      Introduction
    • 27

      Requirements
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        ESX/ESXi Server
      • 27

        VCenter Server
      • 27

        Tomcat Web Server
    • 27

      Installing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider
      • 28

        Initial Installation
      • 28

        Subsequent Update Installation
    • 29

      Starting the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider
    • 29

      Removing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider
    • 30

      Starting the QLogic Adapter VCenter Plug-in
    • 30

      Removing the QLogic Adapter VCenter Plug-in
    • 30

      Installing the Flash Utility
    • 31

      Updating the Flash
    • 31

      Using the VCenter Plug-in On a Tomcat Server
      • 31

        Installing Tomcat On Linux
      • 32

        Starting and Stopping Tomcat On Linux
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        Installing Tomcat On Windows
      • 32

        Starting and Stopping Tomcat On Windows
      • 32

        Installing the VCenter Plug-in On Tomcat
    • 33

      Plug-in Unregistration From a Manual Installation
    • 33

      Launching the Plug-in From VSphere Client

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  Chapter 2. Configuring NIC

  • 35

    Installing NIC in Linux
  • 35

    Installing NIC in ESX/ESXi
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    Installing NIC in Windows
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    Configuring PXE Boot
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    Configuring Driver Software Parameters
    • 37

      Linux NIC Driver Management Applications
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        Qaucli Utility
      • 38

        Ethtool Utility
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    QLogic Device Windows Property Pages
    • 42

      Configuring NIC Driver Parameters With QCC GUI
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      Configuring NIC Driver Parameters With QCC Interactive CLI
    • 42

      Configuring NIC Driver Parameters With QCC Non-Interactive CLI
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    VLAN Configuration
    • 42

      VLAN Configuration With QCC GUI
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      VLAN Configuration With the QCC Interactive CLI
    • 43

      VLAN Configuration With the QCC Non-Interactive CLI
  • 43

    Teaming/Bonding
    • 43

      Windows Teaming
      • 43

        Team MAC Address
      • 43

        Teaming Modes
  • 43

    8200 Series Converged Network Adapter and 3200 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapter
    • 46

      Using the CLI for Teaming
    • 46

      Using the Team Management GUI
    • 47

      Teaming Configuration
      • 48

        Creating a Team
      • 53

        Modifying a Team
      • 58

        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
    • 62

      NIC Partitioning (NPAR)
      • 63

        Setup Requirements
      • 64

        NPAR Configuration
        • 64

          NIC Partitioning Options
        • 65

          Personality Changes
        • 66

          Quality of Service
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          ESwitch
        • 67

          Configuration Management Tools
      • 68

        NPAR Setup and Management Options
        • 68

          Overview
        • 69

          QLogic OptionROM at POST
        • 72

          QConvergeConsole (QCC) GUI
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          QConvergeConsole (QCC) CLI
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          QLogic Device Windows Properties Page
      • 87

        NPAR Setup
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          Default Settings
        • 88

          Configuration Options
        • 89

          NPAR Configuration Parameters and Setup Tools
      • 89

        Frequently Asked Questions about NPAR
        • 89

          NIC Partitioning
        • 91

          Networking
    • 91

      NIC TroubleShooting/Diagnostics
      • 91

        NIC Linux Diagnostics
        • 91

          Running Linux User Diagnostics
        • 93

          Linux Diagnostic Test Descriptions
        • 93

          Linux Diagnostic Test Messages
      • 93

        QLogic Device Windows Property Page Diagnostics
        • 93

          Running Windows User Diagnostics
        • 97

          Windows Diagnostic Test Descriptions
        • 98

          Windows Diagnostic Test Messages
      • 101

        NIC Troubleshooting Guidelines

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  Chapter 3. Configuring ISCSI

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    ISCSI Overview
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    Installing ISCSI in Linux
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    Installing ISCSI in ESX
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    Installing ISCSI in Windows
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    ISCSI Configuration
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      Configuring an ISCSI Initiator in Windows
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      Configuring an ISCSI Initiator in VMware
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    ISCSI Name Server ISNS
  • 106

    ISCSI Boot
    • 106

      ISCSI Boot Setup Using Fast!UTIL
      • 106

        Accessing Fast!UTIL
      • 106

        Configuring ISCSI Boot Settings
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      DHCP Boot Setup for ISCSI Boot (Ipv4)
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      ISCSI Boot Setup Using QCC CLI
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        Configuring ISCSI Boot Using the QCC CLI
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        Configuring ISCSI DHCP Boot Options Using QCC CLI
      • 107

        ISCSI Boot Setup Using QCC GUI
  • 108

    ISCSI TroubleShooting
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      ISCSI Diagnostics
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        ISCSI Diagnostics Using QCC GUI
      • 108

        ISCSI Diagnostics Using Interactive QCC CLI
    • 109

      ISCSI Troubleshooting Diagram

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  Chapter 4. Configuring FCoE

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    Installing FCoE
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      Installing FCoE in Linux
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      Installing FCoE in ESX
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      Installing FCoE in Windows
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    QLogic Adapter Parameters
    • 112

      Configuring Persistent Binding With the Non-Interactive QCC CLI
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    Boot Devices Configuration
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      Configuring Boot Devices With the QCC GUI
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      Configuring Boot Devices With the Interactive QCC CLI
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      Configuring Boot Devices With the Non-Interactive QCC CLI
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      Configuring Boot Devices With the BIOS
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      Configuring FCoE Driver Parameters With the Interactive QCC CLI
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      Configuring FCoE Driver Parameters With the Non-Interactive QCC CLI
  • 113

    Selective LUNS
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      Configuring Selective LUNS With the QCC GUI
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      Configuring Selective LUNS With the Interactive QCC CLI
    • 113

      Configuring Selective LUNS With the Non-Interactive QCC CLI
    • 114

      FCoE Troubleshooting Diagram

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  Appendix A. Adapter LEDs

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  Appendix B. Notices

  • 118

    Trademarks
  • 119

    Glossary
  • 123

    Index