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NE0154601-00 AQLogic 3000 and 3100 Series IntelligentEthernet AdaptersUsers Guide

PrefaceTechnical Supportx NE0154601-00 A Te xt i n Courier font indicates a file name, directory path, command, or screen text. For example: nx3fw

C–Flash UpdateQLogic Adapter Flash Update — LinuxC-8 NE0154601-00 A To perform updates simultaneously from two different directory trees, type the f

C–Flash UpdateQLogic Adapter Flash Update — LinuxNE0154601-00 A C-9-a <image file>--all <image file>Flash update This command performs a

C–Flash UpdateQLogic Adapter Flash Update — LinuxC-10 NE0154601-00 AFlash Update ProcedureTo update the Linux OS Flash:1. Ensure that the steps requi

C–Flash UpdateQLogic Adapter Flash Update — LinuxNE0154601-00 A C-11Here is an example of a Linux nxflash output:# ./nxflash -i 0 --infoNIC driver wi

C–Flash UpdateQLogic Adapter Flash Update — LinuxC-12 NE0154601-00 ANotes

NE0154601-00 A Glossary-1Glossarydbgview.exeDebug viewer for Windows ServerdmesgLinux system messagesEthtool utilityLinux Ethernet tool for card sett

QLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters Users GuideVersion 4.6Glossary-2 NE0154601-00 AromimageQLogic firmware image for a QLogic

NE0154601-00 A Index-1IndexA-a A-1, C-4, C-8-a <image file> C-4, C-9Active-backup mode 7-2Adapter propertiesAdvanced tab 5-8Diagnostics tab 5-1

QLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters Users GuideVersion 4.6Index-2 NE0154601-00 ADriver installationsee also Inbox kernel GPL d

NE0154601-00 A Index-3QLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters Users GuideVersion 4.6--LinkST A-1Linuxbonding mode 7-1driver instal

PrefaceTechnical SupportNE0154601-00 A xiTrainingQLogic offers training for technical professionals for all iSCSI, InfiniBand, Fibre Channel, and Int

QLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters Users GuideVersion 4.6Index-4 NE0154601-00 AQLE3142bracket removal and replacement 4-5hard

NE0154601-00 A Index-5QLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters Users GuideVersion 4.6WWindows Serverconfiguring the QLogic adapter

QLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters Users GuideVersion 4.6Index-6 NE0154601-00 A

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PrefaceTechnical Supportxii NE0154601-00 ANotes

NE0154601-00 A 1-11 OverviewThis guide describes the system requirements, installation, and setup required for the QLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intell

1–OverviewSupported QLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters1-2 NE0154601-00 ASupported QLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethe

NE0154601-00 A 2-12 System RequirementsBefore installing the QLogic adapter, make sure your system meets the requirements listed in this section: “H

2–System RequirementsSystem and Software Requirements2-2 NE0154601-00 ASFP+ Optical Module RequirementsUse only the optical modules validated and shi

NE0154601-00 A 3-13 Installation InstructionsThis section provides instructions for advanced users who are already familiar with hardware and softwar

3–Installation InstructionsWindows Server Driver Installation3-2 NE0154601-00 AWindows ServerOn Windows Server systems, perform the following steps:1

3–Installation InstructionsWindows Server Driver InstallationNE0154601-00 A 3-39. Locate the following files in the driver directory:nx3fwct.binnx3fw

ii NE0154601-00 AQLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters Users GuideVersion 4.6Information furnished in this manual is believed to

3–Installation InstructionsLinux Driver Installation3-4 NE0154601-00 ALinux Driver InstallationBefore installing the driver, download the driver pack

3–Installation InstructionsLinux Driver InstallationNE0154601-00 A 3-54. Type the following command to install the tools RPM:rpm -ivh nx_tools-[versi

3–Installation InstructionsLinux Driver Installation3-6 NE0154601-00 ANotes

NE0154601-00 A 4-14 Hardware InstallationThis section provides installation instructions for the QLogic adapters. Please follow all applicable ESD pr

4–Hardware InstallationQLE3044 Installation4-2 NE0154601-00 AEthernet Port MappingThe mapping of port numbers on the QLE3044 is shown in Table 4-1.QL

4–Hardware InstallationQLE3044 InstallationNE0154601-00 A 4-3QLE3044 Bracket Removal and ReplacementDepending on the type of system, installation of

4–Hardware InstallationQLE3142 Installation4-4 NE0154601-00 AQLE3142 InstallationTo install the QLE3142:1. Verify that the system is powered down and

4–Hardware InstallationQLE3142 InstallationNE0154601-00 A 4-5Figure 4-5. QLE3142 Installation and RemovalQLE3142 Status LEDsThe QLE3142 has two stat

4–Hardware InstallationQLE3142 Installation4-6 NE0154601-00 A3. Gently pull the bracket away from the QLE3142 until it disconnects from the optical m

NE0154601-00 A 5-15 Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationThis section describes the installation and configuration proce

NE0154601-00 A iiiTable of ContentsPrefaceIntended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver Installation and Verification5-2 NE0154601-00 AWindows Serv

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver Installation and VerificationNE0154601-00 A 5-33. Do one of

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver Installation and Verification5-4 NE0154601-00 A4. Do one of

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver Installation and VerificationNE0154601-00 A 5-5Select the a

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver Installation and Verification5-6 NE0154601-00 A6. Click the

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver ConfigurationNE0154601-00 A 5-7Windows Server Driver Config

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver Configuration5-8 NE0154601-00 AAdvanced TabClick the Advanc

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver ConfigurationNE0154601-00 A 5-9Table 5-1 describes the Adva

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver Configuration5-10 NE0154601-00 ALarge Receive Offload (LRO)

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver ConfigurationNE0154601-00 A 5-11Max Ethernet Frame Size Th

iv NE0154601-00 AQLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters Users GuideVersion 4.6Linux Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver Configuration5-12 NE0154601-00 ANumber of Transmit Buffers

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver ConfigurationNE0154601-00 A 5-13Receive Side Scaling Rings

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver Configuration5-14 NE0154601-00 AUDP Checksum Offload IPv6 a

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver ConfigurationNE0154601-00 A 5-15Information TabClick the In

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver Configuration5-16 NE0154601-00 ADiagnostics TabClick the Di

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver ConfigurationNE0154601-00 A 5-17Statistics TabClick the Sta

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver Configuration5-18 NE0154601-00 AFlash Update TabClick the F

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver ConfigurationNE0154601-00 A 5-19Driver TabClick the Driver

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Driver Configuration5-20 NE0154601-00 AResources TabClick the Reso

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationConfigure the QLogic Adapter in Windows ServerNE0154601-00 A 5-21Configure the QL

NE0154601-00 A vQLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters Users GuideVersion 4.6Tcp1323Opts Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationConfigure the QLogic Adapter in Windows Server5-22 NE0154601-00 A2. Assign an IP

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationUninstall the QLogic Adapter Driver in Windows ServerNE0154601-00 A 5-233. Assign

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationQLogic Adapter Diagnostic Tests — Windows Server5-24 NE0154601-00 A5. Delete the

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server PerformanceNE0154601-00 A 5-25Alternately, there is a Diagnostics

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Performance5-26 NE0154601-00 APerformance Testing the QLogic Adapt

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server PerformanceNE0154601-00 A 5-27c. Change the directory path to the

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Performance5-28 NE0154601-00 Antttcps and ntttcpr Command Line Opt

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server PerformanceNE0154601-00 A 5-29Tcp1323Opts ParameterThis parameter

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Performance5-30 NE0154601-00 AModifying the Tcp1323Opts ParameterI

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server PerformanceNE0154601-00 A 5-31Creating the Tcp1323Opts ParameterIf

vi NE0154601-00 AQLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters Users GuideVersion 4.6Bonding Driver Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Performance5-32 NE0154601-00 A5. Right-click anywhere in the right

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server PerformanceNE0154601-00 A 5-334. Navigate to the following directo

5–Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Driver Installation and ConfigurationWindows Server Performance5-34 NE0154601-00 ANotes

NE0154601-00 A 6-16 Linux Driver Installation and ConfigurationThis section describes the Linux driver installation and configuration procedure. For

6–Linux Driver Installation and ConfigurationLinux Driver Checklist6-2 NE0154601-00 ALocate the Driver File The QLogic adapter driver is located at:

6–Linux Driver Installation and ConfigurationLinux Driver ChecklistNE0154601-00 A 6-3To determine which driver to use:1. See the Release Notes for mo

6–Linux Driver Installation and ConfigurationInbox Kernel GPL Driver and Blacklisting6-4 NE0154601-00 AThe output of this command is similar to the f

6–Linux Driver Installation and ConfigurationPreparing for QLogic Adapter Driver InstallationNE0154601-00 A 6-5When the QLogic RPM binary package is

6–Linux Driver Installation and ConfigurationLinux QLogic Adapter Driver Options6-6 NE0154601-00 ACreate the BinaryType the following command to crea

6–Linux Driver Installation and ConfigurationLinux QLogic Adapter Driver OptionsNE0154601-00 A 6-7The parameters are listed in Table 6-1.Ethtool Util

NE0154601-00 A viiQLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters Users GuideVersion 4.6QLogic Adapter Flash Update — Windows Server . .

6–Linux Driver Installation and ConfigurationConfigure the QLogic Adapter on Linux6-8 NE0154601-00 AConfigure the QLogic Adapter on LinuxTo configure

6–Linux Driver Installation and ConfigurationLinux Performance TuningNE0154601-00 A 6-9Linux Performance TuningThis section describes Linux performan

6–Linux Driver Installation and ConfigurationLinux Performance Tuning6-10 NE0154601-00 AHere is an example of iperf from the server side: % iperf -s

NE0154601-00 A 7-17 Linux Configuration for Bonding Mode and Virtual LAN (VLAN)Linux Bonding ModeEnsure that the steps required for installing the RP

7–Linux Configuration for Bonding Mode and Virtual LAN (VLAN)Linux Bonding Mode7-2 NE0154601-00 AAfter bonding, the MAC addresses for the two ports t

7–Linux Configuration for Bonding Mode and Virtual LAN (VLAN)Linux Bonding ModeNE0154601-00 A 7-3The output for this command is:MII Status: up (for e

7–Linux Configuration for Bonding Mode and Virtual LAN (VLAN)Linux Bonding Mode7-4 NE0154601-00 AThe output for this command is:Ethernet Channel Bond

7–Linux Configuration for Bonding Mode and Virtual LAN (VLAN)Linux Bonding ModeNE0154601-00 A 7-5arp_intervalThis parameter specifies the ARP link mo

7–Linux Configuration for Bonding Mode and Virtual LAN (VLAN)Linux Bonding Mode7-6 NE0154601-00 AThe bonding modes are described in Table 7-1.Table 7

7–Linux Configuration for Bonding Mode and Virtual LAN (VLAN)Configuring Virtual LAN (VLAN) Under LinuxNE0154601-00 A 7-7Configuring Virtual LAN (VLA

viii NE0154601-00 AQLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters Users GuideVersion 4.65-25 New Key — DWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7–Linux Configuration for Bonding Mode and Virtual LAN (VLAN)Configuring Virtual LAN (VLAN) Under Linux7-8 NE0154601-00 ANotes

NE0154601-00 A 8-18 Firmware ManagementThis section describes the firmware download process. When the driver package is installed, the firmware files

8–Firmware ManagementLinux Dynamic Firmware Download8-2 NE0154601-00 ACheck for the following entry:Active Firmware version: 4.0.305

NE0154601-00 A 9-19 Troubleshooting GuidelinesUnable to Boot the Host System with the QLogic Adapter InstalledIf the system does not boot after insta

9–Troubleshooting GuidelinesTroubleshooting Tools9-2 NE0154601-00 A5. Check if the driver is loaded correctly and the card is initialized. Windows e

9–Troubleshooting GuidelinesCheck for System ErrorsNE0154601-00 A 9-3Linux ToolsThe troubleshooting tools available in Linux are described in Table 9

9–Troubleshooting GuidelinesCaveats9-4 NE0154601-00 A Check network interface transmit and receive counts during pings using the following command:%

9–Troubleshooting GuidelinesCaveatsNE0154601-00 A 9-5The QLogic vendor ID is 0x4040. A list of QLogic adapter device IDs is listed in Table 9-3. Det

9–Troubleshooting GuidelinesWindows Server 2003 RSS and SNP Support9-6 NE0154601-00 AFrom the lspci hex output:Note that some PCIe chip sets with a x

NE0154601-00 A A-1A Diagnostic Utility CommandsTable A-1 lists user-level diagnostic utility commands for the Linux and Windows Server OSes. Table A-

NE0154601-00 A ixPrefaceIntended AudienceThis guide is for system administrators and end-users of the QLogic 3000 and 3100 Series Intelligent Etherne

A–Diagnostic Utility CommandsA-2 NE0154601-00 A-nR--noCRegsThis command disables control register testing (use with -D or -a).-nF--noFLASHThis comman

NE0154601-00 A B-1B Solaris Driver, nxflash Utility, and Firmware InstallationQLogic Adapter Driver InstallationTo extract and install the Solaris QL

B–Solaris Driver, nxflash Utility, and Firmware Installationnxflash Utility and Firmware Files InstallationB-2 NE0154601-00 Anxflash Utility and Firm

NE0154601-00 A C-1C Flash UpdateUnder rare circumstances, it may be necessary update the Flash on the QLogic adapter. Read the Release Notes to see i

C–Flash UpdateFlash Update OptionsC-2 NE0154601-00 AYou are prompted to answer Y(es) or N(o) to allow the upgrading of the Flash to continue. Press t

C–Flash UpdateQLogic Adapter Flash Update — Windows ServerNE0154601-00 A C-33. Format the USB flash device to a FAT file system (if required):a. Righ

C–Flash UpdateQLogic Adapter Flash Update — Windows ServerC-4 NE0154601-00 AUsing the Flash UtilityWhen invoking the nxflash.exe utility, use the fol

C–Flash UpdateQLogic Adapter Flash Update — Windows ServerNE0154601-00 A C-5Flash Update ProcedureTo update the Windows Server 2003 and 2008 operatin

C–Flash UpdateQLogic Adapter Flash Update — Windows ServerC-6 NE0154601-00 AHere is an example of the Windows Server nxflash --all output for local a

C–Flash UpdateQLogic Adapter Flash Update — Windows ServerNE0154601-00 A C-7Here is an example of a Windows Server nxflash --info output for local ar