Q-Logic 8100 SERIES 用户手册

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This guide provides detailed instructions on the installation, configuration, and 
troubleshooting of QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network Adapter 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 preface covers the intended audience, related materials, document 
conventions used, license agreements, technical support, and legal notices. The 
remainder of the guide is organized into the following sections and appendices:



 describes how to install and configure your new QLogic 

Converged Network Adapter in four simple steps.



 provides an overview of the QLogic 8100 Series Converged 

Network Adapter, including hardware components, software components, 
and adapter specifications.



 describes the QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network Adapter 

management tools, including the QConvergeConsole web management 
interface, the server agent, QConvergeConsole Command Line Interface 
(CLI), and CNA Networking CLI.



 describes how to install a QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network 

Adapter in a Windows environment, including system requirements, 
hardware installation, driver installation, and software installation.



 describes how to install a QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network 

Adapter in a Linux environment, including system requirements, hardware 
installation, driver installation, and software installation.



 describes how to install a QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network 

Adapter in VMware, including hardware installation, driver installation, and 
software installation.

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 describes the NIC parameters, management tools, and 

configuration options for the QLogic 8100 Series Converged Network 
Adapter for a Windows environment and a Linux environment.