Q-Logic 8200 Manuel D’Utilisation

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This guide provides detailed instructions on the installation, configuration, and 
troubleshooting of 8200 and 3200 Series Adapters for Windows

®

, Linux

®

, and 

VMware

®

. It also provides details on the use of QLogic adapter features to 

enhance the value of server virtualization using VMware ESX

/ESXi 4.0. Such 

features include virtual adapter configuration using N_Port ID virtualization (NPIV) 
and boot-from-SAN configuration.

This guide is organized into the following sections and appendices:



This Preface describes the intended audience, related materials, document 
conventions used, license agreements, technical support, and legal notices.



The 

 section provides high-level hardware and software 

installation instructions for advanced users.



The 

 provides a product introduction and specifications; 

information about the multi-boot image (CNA Function Configuration Utility); 
and detailed installation instructions for the SuperInstaller and vCenter 
Plug-in for ESX/ESXi. 



The 

 section describes installing the NIC driver and agent 

across operating systems (OSs); configuring the PXE boot; how to use 
driver parameters, VLANs, and teaming/bonding; and troubleshooting NIC 
issues.



The 

 section describes installing the iSCSI driver and 

agent across OSs; configuring iSCSI; how to use the iSCSI initiator, iSNS, 
and iSCSI boot; and troubleshooting iSCSI issues.



The 

 section describes installing the Fibre Channel over 

Ethernet (FCoE) driver and agent across OSs; setting HBA parameters; 
configuring the boot device, N_Port ID virtualization (NPIV), driver 
parameters, and selective LUNs; and troubleshooting FCoE issues.



The 

 describes many of the terms used in this guide.