User’s Guide—Fibre Channel Adapter
QLE274x-DEL and QLE274xL-DEL
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Document Revision History
Revision A, March 21, 2016
Revision B, April 19, 2016
Revision C, February 1, 2017
ChangesSections Affected
Updated the supported OSs:
Added a note stating that the OSs listed in this
guide may be more current than those listed in
the Dell Update Packages Version xx.xx.xxx User’s Guide.
For Windows, added support for Windows
Server 2016.
For Linux, added support for Linux RHEL 7.3,
removed support for RHEL 7.1, changed RHEL
6.6 to RHEL 6.8, and changed SLES 12 SP0 to
SLES 12 SP2.
For VMware, added support for VMware ESXi
6.5 and removed support for ESXi 6.0, ESXi 5.5
U3, and ESXi 5.5 U2.
Added a reference to the Dell Update Packages Version xx.xx.xxx User’s Guide as a prerequisite.
Deleted the “Installation Options” section.
Added a reference to the Dell Update Packages Version xx.xx.xxx User’s Guide, “Windows CLI
Options” section.
Changed the section title from “Installing the ESXi
5.5 and 6.0 Fibre Channel Driver” to reflect
changed OS support.
“Supported Operating Systems” on page xv
“Running the Dell Update Package in the GUI” on
page 5
“Running the Dell Update Package from the Command Line” on page 11
“Installing the ESXi 6.5 and 6.0 U2 Fibre Channel
Driver” on page 17
Changed the section title from “Updating an Existing Driver or Installing a New Driver for an Existing
ESXi 5.5 or 6.0 Installation with esxcli” to reflect
changed OS support.
In the second bullet, changed the VMware reference from “ESXi 5.5 and 6.0” to “ESXi 6.5 and 6.0
U2”.
“Updating an Existing Driver or Installing a New
Driver for an Existing ESXi 6.5 or 6.0 U2 Installation with esxcli” on page 17
“Installation Package Contents” on page 19
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QLE274x-DEL and QLE274xL-DEL
In the introductory paragraph, changed the environment reference from “ESXi 5.5 and ESXi 6.0” to
“ESXi 6.5 and ESXi 6.0 U2”.
Changed the section title from “Installing the CIM
Provider on an ESXi 5.5 or 6.0 Host”.
In Step 1, changed from “ESXi 5.5” to “ESXi
6.5”
In the note, changed from “ESXi 6.0” to “ESXi
6.0 U2”
Added a reference to the Dell Update Packages Version xx.xx.xxx User’s Guide,“Using Dell Update
Packages” section.
In Table 3-10, for the ESXi Driver row, changed
from “ESXi 6.0” to “ESXi 6.0 U2”.
In the introduction, added the “FEC is mandatory
when operating at 32Gb line rate...” paragraph.
“Installing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider” on
page 26
“Installing the CIM Provider on an ESXi 6.5 or 6.0
U2 Host” on page 27
“Running the Firmware Update by Double-Clicking” on page 33
“Brocade Fabric Features” on page 92
“Enabling QLogic Forward Error Correction” on
page 94
QLogic QLE2740L-DEL single-port, low profile adapter with a low profile
bracket
QLogic QLE2742-DEL dual-port, low profile adapter with a full-height
bracket
QLogic QLE2742L-DEL dual-port, low profile adapter with a low profile
bracket
Throughout this document, the term adapter refers to any or all of these
products.
This guide provides technical information about the adapters, including how to
install and configure the adapter, as well as detailed descriptions of the adapter’s
various uses and functions.
QLE2740-DEL single-port, low profile adapter with a full-height
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for system administrators and other technical staff
members responsible for configuring and managing adapters installed on Dell
PowerEdge® servers in Windows®, Linux®, or VMware® environments.
User’s Guide Content
This guide provides information in the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation covers the hardware and software
requirements, safety precautions, a pre-installation checklist, PCI Express
®
(PCIe
connecting it to the network.
Chapter 2 Driver Installation and Configuration covers the installation of the
drivers included with the adapter on Windows, Linux, and VMware OSs.
) slot considerations, and procedures for installing the adapter and
®
®
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Introduction
NOTE
Related Materials
Chapter 3 Fibre Channel Configuration provides information about the
multiboot image (Fibre Channel Adapter Function Configuration Utility) and
instructions for setting Fibre Channel Adapter parameters; persistent
binding; configuring the boot device, N_Port ID virtualization (NPIV), and
driver parameters; and reassembling out-of-order frames.
Appendix A Troubleshooting provides information about Fibre Channel
diagnostics and a Fibre Channel troubleshooting diagram.
Appendix B Specifications defines the physical characteristics and power
requirements and lists supported standards, interface, and environmental
specifications.
Appendix C QConvergeConsole GUI provides an overview of the
QConvergeConsole Web management interface.
Appendix D Regulatory Information provides warranty, regulatory, and
compliance information.
Related Materials
For additional information, refer to the following QLogic documents:
QConvergeConsole Help, available through QConvergeConsole GUI,
provides help topics on configuring and managing host servers and adapters
using QConvergeConsole GUI.
Installation Guide—QConvergeConsole GUI (part number SN0051105-00)
contains instructions for installing and starting QConvergeConsole GUI.
User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole CLI (part number SN0054667-00)
provides specific command line use in both interactive and noninteractive
modes.
User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole Plug-ins for VMware vSphere (part
number SN0054677-00) provides reference material on using the
QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in and the
QConvergeConsole VMware vSphere Web Client Plug-in.
To access QLogic documents, go to www.qlogic.com and click Downloads.
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NOTE
CAUTION
Documentation Conventions
Documentation Conventions
This guide uses the following documentation conventions:
provides additional information.
without an alert symbol indicates the presence of a hazard
that could cause damage to equipment or loss of data.
Tex t in blue font indicates a hyperlink (jump) to a figure, table, or section in
this guide, and links to Web sites are shown in underlined blue
example:
Table 9-2 lists problems related to the user interface and remote agent.
See “Installation Checklist” on page 3-6.
For more information, visit www.qlogic.com
Tex t in bold font indicates user interface elements such as a menu items,
buttons, check boxes, or column headings. For example:
. For
.
Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click
Command Prompt.
Under Notification Options, select the Warning Alarms check box.
Tex t in Courier font indicates a file name, directory path, or command line
text. For example:
To return to the root directory from anywhere in the file structure, type
cd /root, and then press the ENTER key.
Issue the following command:# sh ./install.bin
Key names and key strokes are indicated with UPPERCASE:
Press the CTRL+P keys.
Press the UP ARROW key
Tex t in italics indicates terms, emphasis, variables, or document titles. For
example:
For a complete listing of license agreements, refer to the QLogic
Software End User License Agreement.
What are shortcut keys?
To enter the date type mm/dd/yyyy (where mm is the month, dd is the
day, and yyyy is the year).
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Documentation Conventions
Topic titles between quotation marks identify related topics either within this
manual or in the online help, which is also referred to as QConvergeConsole Help throughout this document.
Plain text indicates items that you must type as shown. For example:
< > (angle brackets) indicate a variable whose value you must specify.
qaucli -pr nic -ei
For example:
<hba instance>
For CLI commands only, variable names are always indicated
using angle brackets instead of italics.
[ ] (square brackets) indicate an optional parameter. For example:
[<file_name>] means specify a file name, or omit it to select
the default file name.
| (vertical bar) indicates mutually exclusive options; select one option
only. For example:
on|off
1|2|3|4
... (ellipsis) indicates that the preceding item may be repeated. For
example:
x... means one or more instances of x.
[x...] means zero or more instances of x.
( ) (parentheses) and { } (braces) are used to avoid logical ambiguity.
For example:
a|b c is ambiguous
{(a|b) c} means a or b, followed by c
{a|(b c)} means either a, or b c
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Functionality and Features
Functionality and Features
This section provides the following information:
Functional Description
Key Features
Supported Operating Systems
Functional Description
Functional descriptions for the adapters are as follows:
QLE2740-DEL: A low profile, Gen6 32Gb, single-port Fibre Channel PCIe
adapter with a full-height bracket installed.
QLE2740L-DEL: A low profile, Gen6 32Gb, single-port Fibre Channel PCIe
adapter with a low profile bracket installed.
QLE2742-DEL: A low profile, Gen6 32Gb, dual-port Fibre Channel PCIe
adapter with a full-height bracket installed.
QLE2742L-DEL: A low profile, Gen6 32Gb, dual-port Fibre Channel PCIe
Key Features
Key features of the adapters include:
Centralized device management for SAN
Connectivity to 32Gb/16Gb/8Gb Fibre Channel networks
PCIe 3.0 x8
Full hardware offload for the Fibre Channel protocol
Message-signaled interrupts (MSI-X) and legacy interrupts (INT-X)
NPIV
Boot from SAN
Several advanced management features for 2700 Series Adapters:
adapter with a low profile bracket installed.
QConvergeConsole (GUI and CLI) is available if you are running
Windows or Linux.
QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in is available if you
are running VMware ESXi.
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NOTE
NOTE
Functionality and Features
Supported Operating Systems
Because the Dell Update Packages Version xx.xx.xxx User’s Guide is not
updated in the same cycle as this Fibre Channel adapter user’s guide,
consider the operating systems listed in this section as the more current.
The adapter supports the following operating systems. To view the most complete
and current list, refer to the product release notes.
Windows
Windows Server® 2016
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Windows Server 2008 SP2 x64
Windows Server 2008 SP2 x32
vSphere®: VMware ESXi 6.5
vSphere: VMware ESXi 6.0 U2
Citrix XenServer
Citrix XenServer 6.5
®
Linux Enterprise Server (SLES®) 12 SP2
For the most current versions of the OS and drivers supported by the
adapter, refer to the release notes file (release.txt).
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1Hardware Installation
!
WARNING
This chapter provides the hardware and software requirements, safety
precautions, a pre-installation checklist, PCIe slot considerations, and procedures
for installing the adapter and connecting it to the network.
Hardware and Software Requirements
Before you install the adapter, verify that the system meets the following hardware
and software requirements.
Hardware: For QLE274x-DEL Adapters port and slot assignments, refer to
the “Expansion Cards” section of the Hardware Owner’s Manual for your
Dell PowerEdge server.
Software: For information on the supported operating systems, firmware
versions, adapter drivers, and utilities, refer to the product release notes.
Safety Precautions
The adapter is being installed in a system that operates with voltages that
can be lethal. Before you open the case of your system, observe the
following precautions to protect yourself and to prevent damage to the
system components.
For your safety, follow these precautions:
Remove any metallic objects or jewelry from your hands and wrists.
Make sure to use only insulated or nonconducting tools.
Before you touch internal components, verify that the system is powered
OFF and is unplugged.
Install or remove adapters in a static-free environment. The use of a properly
grounded wrist strap or other personal antistatic devices and an antistatic
mat is strongly recommended.
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Pre-Installation Checklist
Pre-Installation Checklist
1.Verify that your system meets the hardware and software requirements
listed in “Hardware and Software Requirements” on page 1.
2.Verify that your system is using the latest BIOS.
If you acquired the adapter software on a disk or from the Dell support
Web site (http://support.dell.com
files.
3.Check the adapter for visible signs of damage. Never attempt to install a
damaged adapter.
PCIe Bus Slot Considerations
), verify the path to the adapter driver
The size of the PCIe bus slot in which you install the adapter will affect the speed
throughput. Tab le 1 -1 lists the approximate speed throughput for each bus slot
size.
Table 1-2 lists the throughput needed to achieve line rates.
Table 1-2. Throughput Requirements to Achieve Line Rate
Number of 32G
FC Ports
Table 1-1. Approximate Speed Throughput per Bus Slot Size
PCIe Generation (Speed) Throughput
Slot Size
x8 slot
x16 slot
x32 slot
Model Number
PCIe Gen1 (2.5 GT/s)
~20Gbps (2.5 8)~40Gbps (5 8)~64Gbps (8 8)
~40Gbps (2.5
~80Gbps (2.532)~160Gbps (5 32)~256Gbps (832)
16)~80Gbps (5 16)~128Gbps (8 16)
PCIe Throughput
Required to Achieve
PCIe 2.0 (5 GT/s)PCIe 3.0 (8 GT/s)
Minimum PCIe Gen and
Line Rate
Slot Configurations
1
2
QLE2740-DEL,
QLE2740L-DEL
QLE2742-DEL,
QLE2742L-DEL
32Gbps (132Gbps)
64Gbps (2
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32Gbps)PCIe 3.0 x8 and higher
PCIe 2.0 x8 and higher
PCIe 3.0 x8 and higher
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Installing the Adapter
Installing the Adapter
To install the QLE274x-DEL Adapters:
1.Power off the computer and all attached devices such as monitors, printers,
and external components.
2.Disconnect the power cable.
3.Remove the computer cover and find an empty PCIe bus slot. For more
information about selecting a bus slot, see “PCIe Bus Slot Considerations”
on page 2.
4.Pull out the slot cover (if any).
5.Grasp the adapter by the top edge and seat it firmly into the appropriate slot.
6.Refasten the adapter’s retaining bracket.
7.Close the computer cover.
8.Plug the Fibre Channel cable into the adapter.
9.Plug in the power cable and turn on the computer.
For more detailed information, refer to the Hardware Owner’s Manual for your Dell
PowerEdge server.
Connecting to the SAN
To connect the QLE274x-DEL Adapters to the SAN, refer to the Hardware
Owner’s Manual for your Dell PowerEdge server.
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2Driver Installation and
NOTE
NOTE
Configuration
If you need to update the Flash memory of multiple adapters simultaneously:
For QConvergeConsole GUI, refer to the “Update the Flash Using the
Flash Update Wizard” topic in the QConvergeConsole Help.
For QConvergeConsole CLI, issue the -flashsupport command to
update the Flash memory for all cards supported by the specified file.
For example:
qaucli -pr nic -flashsupport -i ALL -a p3p11179.bin
This chapter provides the following information about the drivers included with the
adapters:
“Windows Driver Installation and Configuration” on page 4
“Linux Driver Installation and Configuration” on page 12
“VMware Driver Installation and Configuration” on page 16
When you disable the firmware (for example, during a firmware dump or
during a firmware update) in Windows or Linux with a QConvergeConsole
agent, multiple application messages are generated. These messages are
generated because the application cannot communicate with the adapter
while the firmware is disabled. After the firmware is re-enabled, the errors
will go away.
Windows Driver Installation and Configuration
You can run a software or driver Dell update package in two ways:
Running the Dell Update Package in the GUI
Running the Dell Update Package from the Command Line
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Windows Driver Installation and Configuration
Running the Dell Update Package in the GUI
Before you begin, refer to the Dell Update Packages Version xx.xx.xxx User’s
Guide, “Prerequisites and Features for Systems Running Windows” section.
To run the Dell update package in the GUI:
1.Double-click the icon representing the Dell update package file.
The actual file name of the Dell update package varies.
2.In the Dell Update Package window (Figure 2-1), click Install.
Figure 2-1. Dell Update Package Window
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3.In the QLogic Super Installer—InstallShield® Wizard’s Welcome window
9.In the Dell Update Package window (Figure 2-8 on page 11), “Complete”
indicates successful installation.
(Optional) To open the log file, click View Log. The log file shows the
progress of the DUP installation, any previous installed versions, any
error messages, and other information about the installation.
To close the Update Package window, click OK.
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Figure 2-8. Dell Update Package Window
Running the Dell Update Package from the Command Line
For a list of the CLI options for systems running Windows, a description of each
option, and the command syntax, refer to the Dell Update Packages Version xx.xx.xxx User’s Guide, “Windows CLI Options” section.
Running the Dell update package from the command line, with no options
specified, results in the same behavior as double-clicking the icon representing
the Dell update package.
The actual file name of the Dell update package varies.
To run the Dell update package from the command line:
C:\><DUP_file_name>.EXE
The following shows the syntax for specifying options to customize the Dell
update package installation behavior:
To display the GUI for guided installation, update, or extraction, use no options.
Examples
To update the system silently:
<DUP_file_name>.exe /s
To extract the update contents to the C:\mydir\ directory:
<DUP_file_name>.exe /s /e=C:\mydir
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To extract the driver components to the C:\mydir\ directory:
<DUP_file_name>.exe /s /drivers=C:\mydir
To install only the driver components:
<DUP_file_name>.exe /s /driveronly
To change from the default log location to C:\my path with
spaces\log.txt:
<DUP_file_name>.exe /l="C:\my path with spaces\log.txt"
Linux Driver Installation and Configuration
This section provides the following procedures for installing drivers on a Linux
system:
Installation Overview
Installing the Linux Fibre Channel Driver
Installation Overview
To install and configure the adapter drivers on a Linux system, refer to the driver
release notes, readme, and installation instructions included in the package.
To install the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM), issue the following
command as a root user:
b.Create the new RAMDISK by issuing the following command:
# dracut -f
5.To load the driver, reboot the host.
VMware Driver Installation and Configuration
This section provides the following procedures for installing drivers on a VMware
system:
Installation Overview
Installing the ESXi 6.5 and 6.0 U2 Fibre Channel Driver
Installing QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in
Installing QConvergeConsole VMware vSphere Web Client Plug-in
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Installation Overview
To install and configure the adapter drivers on a VMware system, refer to the
driver release notes and readme files included in the package.
Installing the ESXi 6.5 and 6.0 U2 Fibre Channel Driver
The operating system manages and controls the driver installation process. To
install the ESXi driver, follow the steps in this section.
This section provides the most common ways of installing and upgrading the
driver. For other installation procedures, consult the operating system
manuals and the driver readme file.
This section provides procedures for the following:
“Updating an Existing Driver or Installing a New Driver for an Existing ESXi
6.5 or 6.0 U2 Installation with esxcli” on page 17
“Verifying the Version of the Installed Driver” on page 18
Updating an Existing Driver or Installing a New Driver for an Existing ESXi 6.5
or 6.0 U2 Installation with esxcli
To use the driver bundle <offline-bundle>.zip):
1.Copy the driver bundle (<offline-bundle>.zip) to this ESXi host.
2.Install the driver bundle (<offline-bundle>.zip) as follows:
a.To create a temporary directory, issue the following commands:
mkdir /install
cd /install
b.Unzip the driver bundle in the temporary directory:
Installing QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in
To use QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in, install the following
software in this order:
1.QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in on the vCenter
Server
2.QLogic Adapter CIM Provider on the ESXi server
The following sections explain how to install and uninstall the required software:
“Installation Package Contents” on page 19
“Installing QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in” on page 19
“Plug-in Unregistration from a Manual Install” on page 25
“Uninstalling the QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in” on
page 26
“Installing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider” on page 26
“Uninstalling the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider” on page 29
For information on installing the Plug-in, refer to “Installing QConvergeConsole
VMware vCenter Server Plug-in” on page 19.
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Installation Package Contents
The latest version of the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider and QConvergeConsole
VMware vCenter Server Plug-in package contains the files needed to install both
the Plug-in and the CIM Provider. Required files include the following (where
x_x_x is the version number):
QLogic_Adapter_VI_Plugin_x_x_x.exe—This file is the
QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in installation package.
contains the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider installation package for ESXi 6.5
and 6.0 U2, where x.x.x is the version of the CIM Provider.
readme.txt—This file is the Read Me document that covers hardware and
software requirements, operating system support, supported features,
installation and removal instructions, known issues and workarounds, and
support contact information.
release_notes.txt—This file is the Release Notes document that lists
changes, fixes, known issues, and release details.
For detailed information on installing the QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter
Server Plug-in, refer to “Installing QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server
Plug-in” on page 19.
For detailed information on installing the CIM Provider, refer to “Installing the
QLogic Adapter CIM Provider” on page 26.
Installing QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in
To install the QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in:
1.Download the QLogic_Adapter_VI_Plugin_x_x_x.exe file (where
x_x_x is the version number).
2.Run the installation either by double-clicking the .exe file, by typing the
name of the .exe file in a Run window, or by clicking Browse and locating
the .exe file.
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The InstallAnywhere wizard opens, as shown in Figure 2-9.
Figure 2-9. InstallAnywhere Initial Window
3.In the QLogic Adapter VI Plug-in wizard’s Introduction window (see
Figure 2-10), click Next.
Figure 2-10. QLogic Adapter VI Plug-in Wizard: Introduction
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Wait while the wizard configures the plug-in (see Figure 2-11).
Figure 2-11. QLogic Adapter VI Plug-in Wizard: Configuring the Plug-in
4.Select the installation directory, and then click Install (see Figure 2-12).
Figure 2-12. QLogic Adapter VI Plug-in Wizard: Choose Install Folder
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Wait while the wizard performs the installation (see Figure 2-13).
Figure 2-13. QLogic Adapter VI Plug-in Wizard: Installing the Plug-In
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5.Type the requested information in the boxes, then click Next (see
Figure 2-14).
Figure 2-14. QLogic Adapter VI Plug-in Wizard: User Input
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Wait while the wizard finishes configuring the plug-in (see Figure 2-15).
Figure 2-15. QLogic Adapter VI Plug-in Wizard: Configuration in Progress
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6.When the Registration Result window (Figure 2-16) appears, click Finish to
exit.
Figure 2-16. QLogic Adapter VI Plug-in Wizard: Registration Result
7.After the installation completes, restart the TomcatTM service as follows:
If the plug-in is installed on the VMware vCenter Server, restart the
VMware Virtual Center Management Web services.
If the plug-in is installed on a server other than the vCenter Server,
restart the Apache Tomcat service.
Plug-in Unregistration from a Manual Install
If you have performed a manual install of the QConvergeConsole VMware
vCenter Server Plug-in, you must perform a manual uninstall before running the
plug-in Installation Wizard.
VMware provides two type of scripts for plug-in registration (and unregistration):
For PowerShell scripting:
http://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-4521
For Perl®:
http://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-4530
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Before you can use the script, you must download the appropriate VI SDK from
VMware:
After downloading and installing the SDK and the registration script, follow the
VMware instructions to unregister the plug-in. For example, the Perl unregister
command is:
To log into the vCenter Server, replace administrator and password with
the correct information.
Uninstalling the QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in
To remove the QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in:
1.In the Windows Control Panel, select Add or Remove Programs.
(Windows Server 2008 or later only: select Programs and Features.)
2.In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, select the QConvergeConsole
VMware vCenter Server Plug-in, and then click Change/Remove.
3.To remove the plug-in, follow the instructions in the QConvergeConsole
VMware vCenter Server Plug-in installer.
Installing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider
This section describes how to install, start, and remove the QLogic Adapter CIM
Provider for VMware ESXi. Because there are multiple zip packages, ensure that
you pick the zip package that matches your environment: ESXi 6.5 and ESXi 6.0
U2.
The QLogic Adapter CIM Provider for VMware ESXi was generated as a VIB
file. A VIB contains the complete set of files and binaries required to install
the provider on VMware ESXi. The file offline-bundle.zip contains
the VIB and the necessary metadata to install the provider on VMware ESXi.
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Initial Installation Methods
Initial installation methods for the CIM Provider include the following:
Online. Refer to “Installing the CIM Provider on an ESXi 6.5 or 6.0 U2 Host”
on page 27.
Offline. Refer to “Existing ESXi Installation Using VMware Update Manager”
on page 27.
Remote. Refer to “Remote Installation of the CIM Provider on an ESXi Host”
on page 28.
Installing the CIM Provider on an ESXi 6.5 or 6.0 U2 Host
1.Copy the following file to the root directory (/) of the ESXi 6.5 system:
For an ESXi 6.0 U2 host, select the .zip file for that version instead.
2.Issue the esxcli commands as follows:
# cd /
# esxcli software acceptance set --level=CommunitySupported
# esxcli software vib install -d
file://<offline bundle>.zip --maintenance-mode
3.Reboot the system as required.
Existing ESXi Installation Using VMware Update Manager
An existing ESXi host has asynchronous drivers installed using VMware Update
Manager (VUM). For more information, see “Using vSphere ESXi Image Builder
CLI” in the vSphere Installation and Setup Guide at:
1.Extract the contents of the asynchronous driver zip file.
2.Identify the offline-bundle.zip file or files.
3.From vCenter Server, go to Home, and then select Update Manager.
4.Click the Patch Repository tab.
5.Click the Import Patches link at the top right of the window.
6.Click Finish.
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The asynchronous driver is now added to the patch repository.
7.Create a baseline and remediate the ESXi host. For more information, refer
to Installing and Administering VMware vSphere Update Manager:
http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vum_pubs.html
.
Remote Installation of the CIM Provider on an ESXi Host
Before performing this procedure, ensure that the remote ESXi system is in
Maintenance Mode. To do so using vSphere Client, select Inventory, select Host, and then select Enter Maintenance Mode.
1.Copy the offline-bundle.zip file to any location on the host where
either the vSphere CLI package is installed or vSphere Management
Assistant (vMA) is hosted.
2.Navigate to the location of the offline-bundle.zip file.
3.To install the offline bundle, issue the vihostupdate command as
To update the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider after a prior VIB installation, follow
the instructions in “Uninstalling the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider” on page 29 to
remove the existing VIB. After completing the VIB removal, use the same steps in
“Initial Installation Methods” on page 27 to install the new VIB.
Starting the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider
After a system startup, the SFCB (Small-Footprint CIM Broker) CIMOM (CIM
object manager) in the ESXi system should start automatically and load the
QLogic Adapter CIM Provider, when necessary.
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If the CIM Provider does not start automatically, you can manually stop, start, or
restart the SFCB CIMOM by issuing the following commands.
To stop the SFCB CIMOM and the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider:
# /etc/init.d/sfcbd-watchdog stop
To start the SFCB CIMOM and the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider:
# /etc/init.d/sfcbd-watchdog start
To restart the SFCB CIMOM and the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider:
# /etc/init.d/sfcbd-watchdog restart
After starting the SFCB CIMOM, use a CIM client utility to query the QLogic
Adapter CIM Provider for information.
Uninstalling the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider
You can uninstall the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider for your version of VMware.
For information about removing the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider through a
remote host, see the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider and vCenter Plug-in for VMware ESX/ESXi Readme file.
Uninstalling the CIM Provider from an ESXi 5.x Host
1.To view the VIB list, issue the following command:
# esxcli software vib list
2.To remove the QLogic Adapter CIM Provider, issue the following command:
Before performing this procedure, make sure that the ESXi system is in
Maintenance Mode. To do so using the vSphere Client, select Inventory,
select Host, and then select Enter Maintenance Mode.
1.From a console on the host where the vSphere CLI package is installed or
vMA is hosted, query and find the Bulletin ID of the existing provider:
# vihostupdate.pl <conn_options> --query
2.Remove the existing VIB by issuing the following command:
Installing QConvergeConsole VMware vSphere Web Client
Plug-in
1.Gather the information necessary for the installation, including:
IP address of the vCenter Server
vCenter Server credentials (user name and password)
Where to host the QConvergeConsole VMware vSphere Web Client
Plug-in (on vCenter Server or other server)
If you are hosting the QConvergeConsole VMware vSphere Web
Client Plug-in on a non-vCenter Server, make sure the server has
Tomcat running as a service and have the IP address of the Tomcat
instance ready. Also, make sure the Tomcat CATALINA_HOME
environment variable is set to the appropriate directory.
2.Run the installer on the server providing the Tomcat service. Provide the
information requested by the installer.
On Windows, double-click the installer and follow the instructions on
the GUI provided.
On Linux:
a.Make sure the user is the root user (or has root privileges).
b.Create the installer executable if one does not already exist.
Choose the installer for your system (32-bit or 64-bit), and then
issue the following command:
chmod +x <installer>
Where <installer> is the file name of the installer.
c.Run the installer by issuing the following command:
./<installer>
Where <installer> is the file name of the installer.
d.Follow the instructions provided by the installer.
3.Restart the Tomcat service.
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If the QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in is being hosted
on the vCenter Server, you must restart the VMware Virtual Center
Management Web services:
In Windows, go to the Administrative Tools menu, select Services,
and then restart VMware Virtual Center Management Web services.
On the vCenter Server Appliance (Linux), issue the following
command:
/etc/init.d/vmware-vpxd tomcat-restart
4.Restart any vSphere Web Client sessions.
If you are updating a previous version of the QConvergeConsole VMware
vCenter Server Plug-in, restart the vSphere Web Client services;
In Windows, go to the Administrative Tools menu, select Services,
and then restart VMware vSphere Web Client.
On the vCenter Server Appliance (Linux), issue the following
command:
/etc/init.d/vsphere-client restart
Uninstalling the QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in
To uninstall the QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in, refer to the
procedure for Windows or Linux:
Windows. Uninstalling the QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server
Plug-in on Windows is initiated through the Windows Uninstall Programs
control panel. Follow the uninstaller user interface to uninstall the plug-in.
Linux. Uninstalling the QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in
on Linux is initiated by the following command line command:
Follow the prompts (user interface or console commands) to uninstall the
plug-in by the root user.
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NOTE
Fibre Channel Configuration
This chapter provides the following information about configuring Fibre Channel:
“Updating the Dell Firmware” on page 33
“Using Fast!UTIL for Custom Configuration” on page 36
“Setting Fibre Channel Adapter Parameters” on page 43
“Configuring Target Persistent Binding” on page 44
“Configuring Boot Devices” on page 45
“Configuring Virtual Ports (NPIV)” on page 47
“Configuring Fibre Channel Driver Parameters” on page 53
“Configuring Selective LUNs” on page 54
“Configuring OoOFR” on page 55
“Configuring the UEFI Driver” on page 56
“Setting an FA-PWWN” on page 63
“Configuring and Verifying FA-BLD” on page 68
“Using a Fabric-Assigned Boot LUN” on page 73
“Running Diagnostics—Fibre Channel Ping and Trace Route” on page 76
“Configuring CS_CTL QoS” on page 81
“Configuring End-to-End CS_CTL QoS” on page 84
“Configuring FDMI” on page 90
“Enabling QLogic Forward Error Correction” on page 94
“Running Extended Link Service Commands” on page 96
For information on configuring the Fibre Channel Adapter using VMware
vCenter Server, refer to the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole Plug-ins for VMware vSphere (part number SN0054677-00), available at:
http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com
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Updating the Dell Firmware
The firmware Dell update package is a Flash update utility only; it is not used for
adapter configuration. To run the firmware Dell Update Package, double-click the
executable file. Alternatively, run the firmware Dell Update Package from the
command line, which supports several command line options.
Running the Firmware Update by Double-Clicking
For additional information, refer to the Dell Update Packages Version xx.xx.xxx
User’s Guide, “Using Dell Update Packages” section.
To run the firmware Dell Update Package by double-clicking the executable
file:
1.Double-click the icon representing the firmware Dell Update Package file.
When the Dell Update Package splash screen appears (Figure 3-1), click
Install to continue.
Figure 3-1. Dell Update Package Splash Screen
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2.Follow the installer instructions. If a warning message appears (Figure 3-2),
The installer indicates that it is loading the new firmware (Figure 3-3).
Figure 3-3. Loading New Firmware
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3.When complete, the installer indicates the result of the installation
(Figure 3-4). Click Yes to elect to reboot.
4.To complete the installation, click Finish (Figure 3-5).
Figure 3-4. Result of Installation
Figure 3-5. Finish Installation
Running the Firmware Update from the Command Line
Running the firmware Dell update package from the command line, with no
options specified, results in the same behavior as double-clicking the icon
representing the Dell update package. Note that the actual file name of the Dell
update package will vary.
3–Fibre Channel Configuration
Using Fast!UTIL for Custom Configuration
Figure 3-6 shows the options you can use to customize the Dell update package
installation behavior.
Figure 3-6. Command Line Options
Using Fast!UTIL for Custom Configuration
This section provides detailed configuration information for advanced users who
want to customize the configuration of the adapters and connected devices using
Fast!UTIL (the QLogic Fibre Channel Adapter BIOS utility) in a pre-OS
environment.
To configure adapters using Fast!UTIL:
1.During the Host Bus Adapter BIOS initialization, press ALT+Q or CTRL+Q. It
may take a few seconds for the Fast!UTIL menu to appear.
2.When the Select Host Adapter window appears, select the adapter type.
3.In the Adapter Settings window (see “Adapter Settings” on page 37),
configure the adapter settings.
4.A message indicates that the configuration settings have been modified.
Select Save changes.
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5.To load the new parameters, reboot the system.
If the configuration settings are incorrect, your 2700 Series Adapter may not
function properly.
The Fast!UTIL Options menu provides the following options:
“Configuration Settings” on page 37
“Scan Fibre Devices” on page 41
“Fibre Disk Utility” on page 42
“Loopback Data Test” on page 42
“Select Adapter” on page 42
“Exit Fast!UTIL” on page 42
Configuration Settings
The following sections show and describe the 2700 Series Adapters
Configuration Settings menu options in Fast!UTIL:
“Adapter Settings” on page 37
“Selectable Boot Settings” on page 39
“Restore Default Settings” on page 40
“Raw NVRAM Data” on page 40
“Advanced Adapter Settings” on page 40
Adapter Settings
Table 3-1 describes the adapter settings.
Table 3-1. Adapter Settings
SettingValuesDefaultDescription
Host Bus
Adapter BIOS
Enabled,
Disabled
DisabledDisabling this setting disables the ROM BIOS on the 2700
Series Adapter, which frees space in upper memory. If you
are booting from a Fibre Channel disk drive attached to the
2700 Series Adapter, you must enable this setting. See
“Selectable Boot Settings” on page 39 for details on specify-
ing the boot device.
Frame Size512, 1024,
2048
2048This setting specifies the maximum frame length supported
by the 2700 Series Adapter.
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SettingValuesDefaultDescription
Loop Reset
Delay
Adapter Hard
Loop ID
Hard Loop ID0–1250If the Adapter Hard Loop ID setting is enabled, the adapter
Connection
Options
Fibre
Channel Tape
Support
Data Rate2, 4, 5, 62This setting determines the data rate:
0–60
seconds
Enabled,
Disabled
0, 1, 22This setting defines the type of connection:
Enabled,
Disabled
5
seconds
DisabledIf the Adapter Hard Loop ID setting is enabled, the adapter
EnabledThis setting enables FCP-2 recovery.
After resetting the loop, the firmware refrains from initiating
any loop activity for the number of seconds specified in this
setting.
attempts to use the ID specified in the Hard Loop ID setting.
attempts to use the ID specified in this setting.
0—loop only (for the 8Gb data rate)
1—point-to-point only (for the 8Gb, 16Gb, and 32Gb
data rate)
2—loop preferred, then point-to-point (for the 8Gb and
16Gb data rate)
2—The adapter auto-negotiates and determines the data
rate.
4—The adapter runs at 8Gbps.
5—The adapter runs at 16Gbps. Loop mode is not sup-
ported.
6—The adapter runs at 32Gbps.
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Selectable Boot Settings
The Configuration Settings menu provides access to the Selectable Boot
Settings options. If you enable the Host Bus Adapter BIOS in the adapter
settings, you can select the boot device, as shown in Table 3-2.
Table 3-2. Selectable Boot Settings
Enable
Selectable
Boot
No—The BIOS configures the first disk drive it finds as the boot
YesNone
YesSpecifiedThe BIOS scans through the specified boot worldwide port
Boot
WWPN/
LUN
specified
Device Boot
device.
The BIOS configures the first disk drive it finds that is also
LUN 0 as the boot device.
name (WWPN) and LUN list until it finds a disk drive. This
drive is configured as the boot device.
The Selectable Boot Settings option allows you to specify up to four WWPNs or
LUNs as boot devices.
To enable the Selectable Boot option and insert devices into boot device
locations:
1.On the Configuration Settings menu, select Host Adapter Settings.
2.Enable the Host Bus Adapter BIOS and then press the ESC key to return
to the Configuration Settings menu.
3.On the Configuration Settings menu, select Selectable Boot Settings.
4.To enable or disable (toggle) the Selectable Boot option, press the ENTER
key. To move to the Primary location of the Selectable Boot List menu,
press the DOWN ARROW key.
5.To see a list of accessible devices (in the Select Fibre Channel Device
menu), press ENTER.
6.Select a drive by pressing the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys or the
PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys to scroll to the device that you want to put
into your Selectable Boot menu list. Then press ENTER to select the
requested device and load it into the Selectable Boot menu list.
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7.To specify an alternate boot device on the 2700 Series Adapter, use the
arrow keys to move to the next available alternate entry, press ENTER,
select the disk drive you want, and press ENTER again. You can specify up
to three alternate boot devices in this way.
System BIOS compatibility: To boot from a QLogic host 2700 Series Adapter
in a computer system with a multiboot system BIOS, the 2700 Series
Adapter must be included in the list of bootable devices in the system’s Boot
menu.
Restore Default Settings
The Restore Defaults option restores the BIOS settings back to default.
Raw NVRAM Data
The Raw NVRAM Data option displays the 2700 Series Adapter’s NVRAM
contents in hexadecimal format. This option is a QLogic troubleshooting tool; you
cannot modify the raw NVRAM data.
Advanced Adapter Settings
On the Configuration Settings menu in Fast!UTIL, select Advanced Adapter
Settings. Tab le 3- 3 describes the default settings for the 2700 Series Adapters.
Table 3-3. Advanced Adapter Settings
SettingValuesDefaultDescription
LUNs per
Target
Enable LIP
a
Reset
Enable LIP
Full Login
0, 8, 16, 32,
64, 128,
256
Yes, NoNoThis setting determines the type of loop initialization pro-
Yes, NoYesWhen this setting is Yes, the 2700 Series Adapter’s reduced
a
128This setting specifies the number of LUNs supported per
target if the target does not support the Report LUN command. Multiple LUN support is typically for redundant array
of independent disks (RAID) boxes that use LUNs to map
drives.
cess (LIP) reset used when the OS initiates a bus reset routine as follows:
Yes = The driver initiates a global LIP reset to reset the
target devices.
No = The driver initiates a global LIP reset with full login.
instruction set computer (RISC) controller log in to all ports
after any LIP.
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Table 3-3. Advanced Adapter Settings (Continued)
SettingValuesDefaultDescription
Enable
Target
Reset
Login
Retry
Count
Port Down
Retry
Count
Link Down
Timeout
Operation
Mode
Interrupt
Delay
Timer
Yes, NoYesWhen this setting is Yes, the drivers issue a Target Reset
command to all devices on the loop when a SCSI Bus Reset
command is issued.
0–2558This setting specifies the number of times the software tries
to log in to a device.
0–255
seconds
0–255
seconds
0, 5, 66This setting specifies the reduced interrupt operation (RIO)
0–255
(100μs
units)
30
seconds
30
seconds
2 (200μs)This setting contains the value used by a timer to set the
This setting specifies the number of seconds the software
waits before resending a command to a port whose status
indicates that the port is down.
This setting specifies the number of seconds the software
waits for a link that is down to come up.
modes if they are supported by the software driver. The RIO
modes allow posting multiple command completions in a
single interrupt. This setting supports the following modes:
0—Interrupt for every I/O completion
5—Interrupt when the interrupt delay timer expires
6—Interrupt when the interrupt delay timer expires or no
active I/Os
wait time before generating an interrupt.
Enable
Interrupt
a
Loop support is available only at port speeds up to 16Gbps. At 32Gbps, loop is not supported.
Yes, NoNoThis setting enables or disables the interrupt:
Yes—This setting enables the BIOS to use the interrupt
request (IRQ) assigned to the 2700 Series Adapter.
No—The BIOS polls for the 2700 Series Adapter's RISC
controller mailbox command completion status.
Scan Fibre Devices
The Scan Fibre Devices option scans the Fibre Channel loop and lists all the
connected devices by loop ID. It lists information about each device; for example,
vendor name, product name, and revision. This information helps when
configuring your 2700 Series Adapter and attached devices.
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Fibre Disk Utility
The Fibre Disk Utility option scans the Fibre Channel loop and lists all the
connected devices by loop ID. You can select a Fibre Channel hard disk and do
one of the following tasks:
Perform a low-level format
Verify the disk media
Verify the disk data (Some targets do not support this feature.)
Select a disk device
Performing a low-level format destroys all data on the disk.
Loopback Data Test
The Loopback Data Test option allows you to perform the following loopback
tests:
External loopback data test
Internal loopback data test
When running an external loopback data test, make sure that the Fibre
Channel link is up or a loopback plug is attached to the 2700 Series Adapter
before starting the test.
Select Adapter
If you have a multiport or multiple 2700 Series Adapters in the system, use the
Select Adapter option to select and then configure or view the settings of a
specific 2700 Series Adapter or one of its ports.
Exit Fast!UTIL
The Exit Fast!UTIL option allows you to exit the utility and reboot the system.
After making changes to the 2700 Series Adapter in Fast!UTIL, make sure you
save the changes before you reboot the system.
Use QConvergeConsole to set Fibre Channel adapter parameters:
Setting Fibre Channel Adapter Parameters with QConvergeConsole GUI
Setting Fibre Channel Adapter Parameters with Interactive
QConvergeConsole CLI
Setting Fibre Channel Adapter Parameters with Noninteractive
QConvergeConsole CLI
Setting Fibre Channel Adapter Parameters with
QConvergeConsole GUI
For information about how to set Fibre Channel adapter parameters using
QConvergeConsole GUI, refer to the topic about managing Fibre Channel and
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) adapter ports in the QConvergeConsole Help.
Setting Fibre Channel Adapter Parameters with Interactive
QConvergeConsole CLI
To set Fibre Channel adapter parameters with interactive
QConvergeConsole CLI:
1.On the Fibre Channel Adapter Configuration menu, select HBA
Parameters.
2.On the port menu, select a port to open the HBA Parameters menu.
3.On the HBA Parameters menu, select the Configure HBA Parameters
option to open the Configure Parameters menu.
For more information, refer to the section about the Fibre Channel interactive
commands in the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole CLI (part number
SN0054667-00).
Setting Fibre Channel Adapter Parameters with
Noninteractive QConvergeConsole CLI
For information about how to set Fibre Channel adapter parameters using the
noninteractive mode of QConvergeConsole CLI, refer to the section about the
Fibre Channel noninteractive commands in the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole CLI (part number SN0054667-00).
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Configuring Target Persistent Binding
Target persistent binding is supported only on Windows.
Use QConvergeConsole to configure target persistent binding:
Configuring Persistent Binding with QConvergeConsole GUI
Configuring Persistent Binding with Interactive QConvergeConsole CLI
Configuring Persistent Binding with Noninteractive QConvergeConsole CLI
Configuring Persistent Binding with QConvergeConsole GUI
To bind target devices attached to an adapter port using
QConvergeConsole GUI:
1.In the system tree, expand a Fibre Channel node.
2.In the system tree for a 2700 Series Adapter, select the physical port
number.
3.Click the Targets tab, and then click the Target Persistent Binding tab.
4.Choose the binding options:
Select the Bind All check box to bind all the devices listed to adapter
ports.
Select the Bind check box if you want to configure a specific port and
bind it to the target ID that you have selected from the Target I D list. If
you do not want to configure the port, clear the check box. If you clear
the check box, the corresponding port is unconfigured.
5.To save the configuration changes, click Save.
6.If the Security Check dialog box appears, type the password in the Enter
Password box, and then click OK.
7.The system overwrites any previously saved configuration for the current
adapter and displays a message box. Click OK to close the message box.
For more information, refer to the topic about binding target devices in the
QConvergeConsole Help.
Configuring Persistent Binding with Interactive
QConvergeConsole CLI
To bind a target using interactive QConvergeConsole CLI:
1.On the Fibre Channel Adapter Configuration menu, select Target
Persistent Bindings.
2.On the port menu, select a port and then select Bind Target(s) to bind a
target to a port.
3.Select a target and specify a target ID to open the Target Persistent
Binding – FC Port Configuration menu with options to select more targets,
save changes, or cancel the binding operation.
For more information, refer to the section about Fibre Channel interactive
commands in the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole CLI (part number
SN0054667-00).
Configuring Persistent Binding with Noninteractive
QConvergeConsole CLI
To bind a selected target to a specific adapter using the noninteractive mode of
QConvergeConsole CLI, issue the following command:
# qaucli -pr fc -p (<hba instance> | <hba wwpn>) (<target wwnn>
<target wwpn> <target port id> <target id>)
Where:
hba instance = Adapter number (use the -g command to find)
hba wwnn = Worldwide node name of the adapter
hba wwpn = Worldwide port name of the adapter
target wwnn = Worldwide node name of the target
target wwpn = Worldwide port name of the target
target port id = Port ID of the target
target id = ID to which the target is bound
For more information, refer to the section about Fibre Channel noninteractive
commands in the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole CLI (part number
SN0054667-00).
Configuring Boot Devices
Use QConvergeConsole or Fast!UTIL to configure boot devices:
Configuring Boot Devices with QConvergeConsole GUI
Configuring Boot Devices with Interactive QConvergeConsole CLI
Configuring Boot Devices with Noninteractive QConvergeConsole CLI
Configuring Boot Devices with the BIOS
Configuring Boot Devices with QConvergeConsole GUI
For information about configuring boot devices with QConvergeConsole GUI,
refer to the topics about HBA parameters, viewing or modifying port parameters,
and boot device selection in the QConvergeConsole Help.
Configuring Boot Devices with Interactive
QConvergeConsole CLI
On the Fibre Channel Adapter Configuration menu, select Boot Devices
Configuration to open the Boot Device Settings menu with options to view and
configure boot devices.
For information, refer to the section about the Fibre Channel interactive
commands in the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole CLI (part number
SN0054667-00).
Configuring Boot Devices with Noninteractive
QConvergeConsole CLI
To set a specific target as the boot device for a specific adapter, issue the
following command:
hba instance = Adapter number (use the -g command to find)
hba wwpn = Worldwide port name of the adapter
target wwnn = Worldwide node name of the target
target wwpn = Worldwide port name of the target
target id = ID to which the target is bound
lun id = ID of the LUN
For more information, refer to the “Fibre Channel Noninteractive Commands”
section of the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole CLI (part number
SN0054667-00).
Configuring Boot Devices with the BIOS
For information about boot device configuration with the Fast!UTIL BIOS utility,
refer to “Using Fast!UTIL for Custom Configuration” on page 36 for information.
Use QConvergeConsole to configure virtual ports for N_Port ID virtualization and
quality of service:
Configuring NPIV with QConvergeConsole GUI
Configuring NPIV with Interactive QConvergeConsole CLI
Configuring NPIV with Noninteractive QConvergeConsole CLI
Configuring NPIV Quality of Service
Configuring NPIV with QConvergeConsole GUI
For information about using virtualization (NPIV) in QConvergeConsole GUI, refer
to in the QConvergeConsole Help.
To access the QConvergeConsole Help system while the GUI utility is running,
point to the gear icon , point to Help, and then click then click Browse Contents. To install QConvergeConsole GUI, see “Installing QConvergeConsole
GUI” on page 112.
Configuring NPIV with Interactive QConvergeConsole CLI
For information about using virtualization (NPIV) in the interactive mode of
QConvergeConsole CLI, refer to the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole CLI (part
number SN0054667-00). To download the guide, go to www.qlogic.comDownloads.
and click
Configuring NPIV with Noninteractive QConvergeConsole CLI
To create a virtual port with an automatic WWPN using the noninteractive mode of
QConvergeConsole CLI, issue the following command:
# qaucli -pr fc -vp (<hba instance> | <hba wwpn>) create auto
Where:
hba instance = Adapter number (use the -g command to find)
hba wwpn = Worldwide port name of the adapter
For more information, refer to the section about Fibre Channel noninteractive
commands in the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole CLI (part number
SN0054667-00).
The QLogic 2700 Series Adapters solution provides for standards-based quality of
service (QoS), ensuring high-quality performance for applications that require
preferential delivery. The QLogic QoS solution is based on assigning QoS levels
to virtual ports (NPIV ports). You can configure the QoS using the priority method or the bandwidth method, as shown in Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7. Priority and Bandwidth-Based QoS
On a single physical port, you can configure QoS using the priority method or the
bandwidth method, but not both.
The priority method assigns priority levels (low, medium, or high) to virtual
ports based on the quality of service required for the applications or VMs
using the virtual port. This method provides for various levels of latency
requirements across virtual ports.
The bandwidth method assigns a bandwidth percentage (0–100) or a
bandwidth rate (for example, 6Gbps) to applications or VMs that are using a
virtual port. This method provides a minimum bandwidth guarantee. The
bandwidth-based QoS configuration applies only when the total bandwidth
requirement of the applications exceeds the available bandwidth. The
bandwidth is not reserved for a specific virtual port, and unused bandwidth is
shared among the other virtual ports.
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The physical port or WWN always has high priority, independent of the bandwidth
or priority scheme chosen for created virtual ports. You need not assign a QoS
level to every virtual port that you create. If a QoS level is not assigned to a virtual
port, the default is low priority (best effort), independent of the bandwidth or
priority scheme. This flexibility allows you to focus on critical applications to
ensure that the highest service level is provided. You can modify QoS levels for
virtual ports using QConvergeConsole CLI.
To modify QoS levels, the configuration must meet the following hardware and
software requirements:
Server operating system: Microsoft
Server support for MSI-X
A QLogic 2700 Series Adapter
Latest version of the QLogic STOR miniport driver, available from
http://support.dell.com
Fibre Channel switch that supports NPIV
®
Windows Server 2008 or later
Physical port attached in a point-to-point connection
Setting QoS by Bandwidth
Setting the QoS by bandwidth allocates up to 80 percent of the physical port’s
bandwidth to its virtual ports. The remaining 20 percent is reserved to handle
non-QoS applications and virtual ports.
Setting QoS by bandwidth guarantees bandwidth for each virtual port and to the
application or virtual machine (VM) associated with that virtual port. The proper
QoS setting can prevent bottlenecks that occur when VMs contend for port
bandwidth.
Consider how much bandwidth is required to maximize application or VM
performance and set the QoS level to 105 percent of that value. For example, if a
mission-critical application on a VM requires 1Gb of bandwidth to transmit its data
over the fabric, QLogic recommends a 1.05Gb bandwidth for the virtual port.
Alternatively, you can set the virtual port QoS values as a percentage of the total
available bandwidth.
Setting QoS by bandwidth guarantees a minimum bandwidth to a virtual
port, but not a maximum limit. If the application or virtual port requires more
bandwidth than the QoS bandwidth value allows and the physical port has
available bandwidth, the application receives the additional bandwidth. The
port allocates additional bandwidth on demand up to the port capacity or
until there is contention for bandwidth among the virtual ports.
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Virt QLE2742 0:
Virt QLE2742 1:
QLE2742
Configuring Virtual Ports (NPIV)
When the physical port is partitioned into four virtual ports, the port bandwidth is
divided between the virtual ports according to traffic demands.
QConvergeConsole lets you configure QoS for each virtual port by setting
minimum and maximum percentages of the physical port’s bandwidth for each
virtual port. This feature lets you guarantee a transmission rate for each port that
requires a specific bandwidth to run mission-critical applications for business
continuity using virtual ports. The setting for a specific QoS can resolve
bottlenecks that exist when VMs contend for port bandwidth.
To set the QoS by bandwidth percentage with QConvergeConsole GUI:
1.In the QConvergeConsole system tree pane on the left, expand a 2700
Series Adapter.
2.Select a virtual port.
3.In the content pane on the right, click the QoS tab.
4.In the QoS Type box, select Bandwidth.
5.In the View By box, select Bandwidth Percentage.
6.Move the slider to select a percentage between 1 percent to 100 percent.
This selection indicates the bandwidth you want to guarantee for data
transferred over the selected virtual port.
Figure 3-8 shows an example.
Figure 3-8. Setting the QoS by Bandwidth Percentage
Use QConvergeConsole GUI, CLI, or VMware plug-in to configure Fibre Channel
driver parameters:
Configuring Fibre Channel Driver Parameters with QConvergeConsole GUI
Configuring Fibre Channel Driver Parameters with Interactive
QConvergeConsole CLI
Configuring Fibre Channel Driver Parameters with Noninteractive
QConvergeConsole CLI
Configuring Fibre Channel Driver Parameters with QConvergeConsole
VMware vCenter Server Plug-in
Configuring Fibre Channel Driver Parameters with
QConvergeConsole GUI
Refer to the topics about HBA parameters and viewing or modifying port
parameters in the QConvergeConsole Help for information.
Configuring Fibre Channel Driver Parameters with Interactive
QConvergeConsole CLI
To configure Fibre Channel driver parameters using interactive
QConvergeConsole CLI:
1.On the Fibre Channel Adapter Configuration menu, select HBA
Parameters.
2.On the port menu, select a port to open the HBA Parameters menu.
3.On the HBA Parameters menu, select Configure HBA Parameters to
open the Configure Parameters menu with options to configure connection
options, data rate, frame size, hard loop ID, loop reset delay, BIOS, Fibre
Channel tape support, operation mode, interrupt delay timer, login retry
count, port down retry count, LIP full login, link down time-out, target reset,
LUNS per target, and receive out-of-order frames.
For more information, refer to the section about the Fibre Channel interactive
commands in the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole CLI (part number
SN0054667-00).
hba instance = Adapter number (use the -g command to find)
hba wwpn = Worldwide port name of the adapter
param name = Name of the parameter
param alias = Alias of the parameter
param value = New value of the parameter
For more information, refer to the section about the Fibre Channel noninteractive
commands in the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole CLI (part number
SN0054667-00).
Configuring Fibre Channel Driver Parameters with
QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in
For details on how to configure the Fibre Channel driver parameters using the
QConvergeConsole plug-in, see the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole Plug-ins for VMware vSphere (part number SN0054677-00).
Configuring Selective LUNs
The QConvergeConsole GUI cannot be used for configuring selective LUNs.
To configure selective LUNs with the interactive QConvergeConsole CLI, refer to
the section about the Fibre Channel interactive commands in the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole CLI (part number SN0054667-00).
To configure selective LUNs with the noninteractive QConvergeConsole CLI, refer
to the section about the Fibre Channel noninteractive commands in the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole CLI (part number SN0054667-00).
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Configuring OoOFR
Out-of-order frame reassembly (OoOFR) reassembles out-of-order frames as
they are received, minimizing network congestion by eliminating the
retransmission of frames and exchanges. To configure OoOFR, use either
QConvergeConsole GUI or CLI.
Configuring OoOFR with QConvergeConsole GUI
To enable OoOFR with QConvergeConsole GUI:
1.In the QConvergeConsole system tree pane on the left, select a Fibre
Channel port.
2.In the content pane on the right, click Parameters.
3.Click the Advanced HBA Parameters tab.
4.Select the Enable Receive Out of Order Frame check box.
Configuring OoOFR with Interactive QConvergeConsole CLI
To enable OoOFR with the interactive QConvergeConsole CLI:
1.On the Fibre Channel Adapter Configuration menu, select HBA
Parameters.
2.On the port menu, select a port to open the HBA Parameters menu.
3.On the HBA Parameters menu, select Configure HBA Parameters to
open the Configure Parameters menu.
4.Select 13: Enable Receive Out Of Order Frame.
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Configuring OoOFR with Noninteractive QConvergeConsole
CLI
To enable OoOFR in the noninteractive mode of QConvergeConsole CLI, issue
one of the following commands:
This section provides information on configuring the unified extensible firmware
interface (UEFI) driver contained in the multiboot image. UEFI 2.x systems use a
human interface infrastructure (HII) to configure motherboard devices and plug-in
adapters. QLogic Fibre Channel Adapters use an HII to configure adapter
parameters and boot-from-SAN settings.
To configure the UEFI driver for Dell:
1.During system boot, press the key corresponding to your platform.
2.On the Dell System Setup window, select Device Settings, and then press
the ENTER key.
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The Device Settings window opens and lists the devices installed in the
system. Each listed device supports the HII. QLogic devices have one
device settings entry per port. Each entry contains the adapter name and
WWPN of the port. Figure 3-11 shows an example of the System Setup
window for Device Settings.
Figure 3-11. Dell System Setup: Device Settings
3.In the Device Settings window, select your device and then press ENTER.
The Main Configuration Page for the selected device appears. The Main
Configuration Page is the top-level menu of the adapter configuration pages.
Figure 3-12 shows an example of the Main Configuration Page.
Figure 3-12. Dell System Setup: Main Configuration
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4.On the Main Configuration Page, select Port Configuration Page and
press ENTER.
The Port Configuration Page appears; Figure 3-13 shows an example.
Figure 3-13. Dell System Setup: Port Configuration
5.Use the Port Configuration Page to change adapter operational parameters,
such as port speed. In most cases, use the default values. Table 3-4
describes the configurable options on the Port Configuration Page.
Table 3-4. Port Configuration Page Settings
SettingDescription
Device NameIndicates the name of the adapter.
Port NumberIndicates the index of the selected port (1 to N).
Figure 3-13 shows port 1 in a two-port adapter.
Port SpeedIndicates the data rate of the Fibre Channel adapter
port. This value can be automatic or specified in Gbps.
The adapters support 8Gbps, 16Gbps, and 32Gbps.
Port Connection ModeIndicates the connection mode of the Fibre Channel
adapter port. The adapters support the following:
Loop Only
Point to Point
Loop Preferred, Otherwise Point To Point
a
a
World Wide Node NameIndicates the adapter port’s unique worldwide node
name (WWNN).
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Table 3-4. Port Configuration Page Settings (Continued)
SettingDescription
Virtual World Wide Node
Name
World Wide Port NameIndicates the adapter port’s unique WWPN.
Virtual World Wide Port
Name
a
Loop support is available only at port speeds up to and including 8Gbps. At 16Gbps and 32Gbps,
loop is not supported.
Indicates the adapter port’s unique virtual WWNN.
Indicates the adapter port’s unique virtual WWPN.
6.To return to the Main Configuration Page, click Back.
7.On the Main Configuration Page, select Firmware and Device Information,
and then press ENTER.
The Firmware and Device Information page provides the adapter and
firmware version information, and port address information. Figure 3-14
shows an example.
Figure 3-14. Dell System Setup: Firmware and Device Information
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Table 3-5 describes the Firmware and Device Information settings.
Table 3-5. Firmware and Device Information Settings
SettingDescription
Chip TypeType of intelligent storage peripheral (ISP) controller
PCI Device IDUnique PCI device ID of the adapter.
Bus:Device:FunctionPCI address of the adapter in the Bus:Device:Function
Family Firmware VersionAdapter firmware version information.
8.To return to the Main Configuration Page, click Back.
used in the adapter.
(BDF) notation.
sion information.
9.On the Main Configuration Page, select Fibre Channel Target Configuration, and then press ENTER.
The Fibre Channel Target Configuration page appears. Figure 3-15 shows
an example.
Figure 3-15. Fibre Channel Target Configuration
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10.On the Fibre Channel Target Configuration page, select SAN storage
devices for boot from SAN. With selective boot scan enabled, the target
configuration determines which target LUNs to map. All other devices are
ignored. Table 3-6 describes the Fibre Channel Target Configuration
settings.
Boot Scan SelectionSpecifies the adapter initiator behavior for booting
SettingDescription
the system from the specified Fibre Channel storage
target(s) or fabric discovered target(s).
First FC Target World Wide
Port Name
First FC Target LUNSpecifies the LUN of the first Fibre Channel storage
Second FC Target World Wide
Port Name
Second FC Target LUNSpecifies the LUN of the second Fibre Channel stor-
Specifies the WWPN of the first Fibre Channel storage target.
target.
Specifies the WWPN of the second Fibre Channel
storage target.
age target.
System UEFI compatibility: To boot from a QLogic host 2700 Series Adapter
in a computer system with a multiboot system UEFI, the 2700 Series
Adapter must be included as the first device in the list of bootable devices in
the system’s Boot menu.
11.To return to the Main Configuration Page, click Back.
12.On the Main Configuration Page, select HBA Configuration Page, and then
press ENTER.
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The HBA Configuration Page appears; Figure 3-16 shows an example.
Figure 3-16. Dell System Setup: HBA Configuration
13.Use the HBA Configuration Page to configure adapter operational
parameters. In most cases, use the default values.
Table 3-7 describes the fields on the HBA Configuration Page.
Table 3-7. HBA Configuration Page Settings
SettingDescription
FC Tape EnableEnables or disables Fibre Channel protocol (FCP-2)
recovery.
Loop Reset DelaySpecifies the Fibre Channel arbitrated loop reset
delay for the port. After resetting the loop, the
adapter firmware refrains from initiating any loop
activity for the number of seconds specified. The
range is 0 to 60.
Frame Payload SizeSpecifies the maximum Fibre Channel frame payload
size.
Port Login Retry CountSpecifies the number of times the adapter firmware
initiator tries to log in to a target device port. The
range is 0 to 255.
Port Login TimeoutSpecifies the time-out in milliseconds that the initiator
uses when attempting to log in to the target device
port. The range is 0 to 255000.
Port Down Retry CountSpecifies the number of seconds the software retries
Link Down TimeoutSpecifies the number of milliseconds the Fibre Chan-
14.Click Back to return to the Main Configuration Page window.
15.Click Finish to save your changes and exit.
SettingDescription
a command to a port returning port-down status. The
range is 0 to 255.
nel uplink port can be offline before the system is
notified that the SAN fabric connectivity is lost and
the uplink port is marked as being down. The range
is 1 to 255000.
Setting an FA-PWWN
This section provides the following information for fabric-assigned port world wide
(FA-PWWN) name:
Setting the FA-PWWN from the Adapter
Setting the FA-PWWN from the Brocade Switch
Setting the FA-PWWN from the Adapter
From the adapter side, you can set the FA-PWWN using the following utilities:
Setting FA-PWWN with QConvergeConsole GUI
Setting FA-PWWN with QConvergeConsole CLI
Setting FA-PWWN with QConvergeConsole VMware Plug-ins
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Setting FA-PWWN with QConvergeConsole GUI
To set the FA-PWWN from the adapter using QConvergeConsole GUI:
Before setting the FA-PWWN, the port name appears on the Port Info page
as shown in the example in Figure 3-17.
Figure 3-17. Before Setting the FA-PWWN in the GUI
1.In the QConvergeConsole GUI tree pane on the left, select an adapter,
expand the adapter node, and then select a port.
2.In the content pane on the right, click the Parameters tab.
3.On the Parameters page, click the Advanced HBA Parameters tab.
4.Under Configure Port Advanced Parameters, select the Enable Fabric Assigned WWN check box, and then click Save.
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After refreshing the Brocade® switch, the Port Info page shows the Port Name as shown in Figure 3-18.
Figure 3-18. New FA-PWNN Port Name in GUI
Setting FA-PWWN with QConvergeConsole CLI
To set the FA-PWWN from the adapter using QConvergeConsole CLI:
1.In interactive mode of QConvergeConsole CLI, select Main Menu, and then
click Adapter Configuration.
2.Select HBA Parameters.
3.Select the appropriate port.
4.Select Configuration HBA Parameters.
5.Select Enable Fabric Assign WWN.
6.On the Enable Fabric Assign WWN Menu, select 1: Enable.
7.Select the option to Commit Changes.
The following shows an example of setting the FA-PWWN:
(p or 0: Previous Menu; m or 98: Main Menu; ex or 99: Quit)
Please enter selection: 20
QConvergeConsole
Version 1.1.3 (Build 22)
Enable Fabric Assign WWN Menu
1: Enable
2: Disable (current)
(p or 0: Previous Menu; m or 98: Main Menu; ex or 99: Quit)
Please enter selection: 1
After refreshing the Brocade switch, the Adapter Information shows the port
name as shown in the following example.
QConvergeConsole
CLI - Version 1.1.3 (Build 22)
FC Adapter Information
1: FC Adapter Information
2: FC Port Information
3: FC VPD Information
4: FC Target/LUN Information
5: FC VFC Information
(p or 0: Previous Menu; m or 98: Main Menu; ex or 99: Quit)
Please enter selection: 2
QConvergeConsole
CLI - Version 1.1.3 (Build 22)
Adapter Information
HBA Model QLE2742 SN: RFE12340H08416
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1: Port1: WWPN: 21-00-00-0F-1F-11-4A-30 Link Down
2: Port2: WWPN: 50-00-53-37-63-FA-00-05 Online
Setting FA-PWWN with QConvergeConsole VMware Plug-ins
For information about setting a FA-PWWN using the QConvergeConsole VMware
vCenter Server Plug-in or QConvergeConsole VMware vSphere Web Client
Plug-in, see the section “Managing a Fibre Channel Adapter Port” in the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole Plug-ins for VMware vSphere (part number
SN0054677-00).
Setting the FA-PWWN from the Brocade Switch
From the Brocade switch, you can set a FA-PWWN and a static FA-PWWN. For
the most current information, refer to the Brocade switch documentation.
Setting the FA-PWWN from the Switch
Figure 3-19 shows the FA-PWWN setting from the Brocade switch.
Figure 3-19. Setting the FA-PWWN from the Brocade Switch
After refreshing the Brocade switch, the Device Port WWN appears in Web Tools
as shown in Figure 3-20.
Figure 3-20. Device Port WWN for Brocade Switch
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Setting the Static FA-PWWN from the Switch
Figure 3-21 shows the static FA-PWWN setting from the Brocade switch.
Figure 3-21. Setting the Static FA-PWWN from the Brocade Switch
After refreshing the Brocade switch, the Device Port WWN appears in Web Tools
as shown in Figure 3-22.
Figure 3-22. Device Port WWN (Static) for Brocade Switch
Configuring and Verifying FA-BLD
This section provides the following information on fabric-assigned boot LUN
discovery (FA-BLD):
Configuring FA-BLD from the Adapter
Verifying that FA-BLD is Operational
Adapter Side Restrictions
Configuring FA-BLD from the Adapter
On the adapter side, follow these procedures to configure fabric-assigned boot
LUN discovery (FA-BLD) in the QConvergeConsole GUI and QConvergeConsole
CLI.
Enabling Host Bus Adapter Port BIOS and Fabric-assigned Boot LUN with
QConvergeConsole GUI
To enable the Host Bus Adapter Port BIOS:
1.In QConvergeConsole GUI, select the Host tab in the left pane.
2.In the system tree, expand the adapter node and then select a port node.
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3.In the content pane on the right, click the Parameters tab.
4.On the Parameters page, click the HBA Parameters tab.
5.Select the Enable HBA Port BIOS check box.
6.Click Save.
Figure 3-23 shows an example.
Figure 3-23. Enabling Host Bus Adapter Port BIOS
To enable fabric-assigned boot LUN:
1.In QConvergeConsole GUI, select the Host tab in the left pane.
2.In the system tree, expand the adapter node and then select a port node.
3.In the content pane on the right, click the Parameters tab.
4.On the Parameters page, click the Boot Device Selection tab.
5.Select the Enable Fabric Assigned Boot LUN check box.
6.Click Save.
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Figure 3-24 shows an example.
Figure 3-24. Enabling Fabric-Assigned Boot LUN
Configuring the Adapter and Boot Devices with QConvergeConsole CLI
To configure adapter and boot devices:
1.In QConvergeConsole CLI, navigate to Adapter Configuration and then
select HBA Parameters.
2.Enter the port number.
3.Select Configure HBA Parameters.
4.Select Enable BIOS and set it to Enable.
5.In the Adapter Configuration, select Boot Device Configuration.
6.Enter the port number.
7.Select Configure Boot Device(s).
8.Set the Enable Fabric Assign Boot LUN to Enable.
9.Select Commit Changes.
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Figure 3-25 shows an example of the adapter and boot device configuration.
Device’s PWWN
Specific information about the target WWN
LUN to be booted from
3.Add a zone to the zoneset configuration as follows:
cfgadd config, "BFA_5000533763fa0005_BLUN"
4.To save the zoneset, issue the following command:
cfgsave
5.Enable zoneset configuration to have it actively running:
cfgenable config
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Figure 3-26 shows an example of a configured zone in a Brocade switch.
Figure 3-26. Configuring a Zone in a Brocade Switch
Verifying that FA-BLD is Operational
To verify if the FA-BLD is operational, use either Fast!UTIL or the system.
Figure 3-27 shows Fast!UTIL displaying the boot LUN.
Figure 3-27. Verifying FA-BLD with Fast!UTIL
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Figure 3-28 shows using the system, with a LUN ready to install or OS booted
from LUN.
Figure 3-28. Verifying FA-BLD from the System
Adapter Side Restrictions
The known fabric-assigned port world wide name (FA-PWNN) and FA-BLD
restrictions include the following:
Cannot be fully enabled from Fast!UTIL
Do not use Restore Defaults from Fast!UTIL, QConvergeConsole GUI, or
QConvergeConsole CLI. Doing so causes these capabilities to become
disabled.
Using a Fabric-Assigned Boot LUN
This section describes how to use a fabric-assigned boot LUN in the following
utilities:
Using a Fabric-Assigned Boot LUN in QConvergeConsole GUI
Using a Fabric-Assigned Boot LUN in Interactive QConvergeConsole CLI
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Using a Fabric-Assigned Boot LUN
Using a Fabric-Assigned Boot LUN with Noninteractive QConvergeConsole
CLI
Using a Fabric-Assigned Boot LUN with QConvergeConsole Plug-ins
Using a Fabric-Assigned Boot LUN in QConvergeConsole GUI
For details about how to use a fabric-assigned LUN in QConvergeConsole GUI,
refer to the “Fabric-Assigned Boot LUN” topic in the QConvergeConsole Help.
Using a Fabric-Assigned Boot LUN in Interactive
QConvergeConsole CLI
To use a fabric-assigned boot LUN with interactive QConvergeConsole CLI:
1.From the main menu, select the adapter type (Fibre Channel Adapter).
3.On the Boot Device Settings menu, select Configure Boot Device(s), and
then press the ENTER key.
4.Select Enable Fabric Assigned Boot LUN, and then press ENTER.
5.On the Enable Fabric Assign Boot LUN menu, type 1 to enable this
feature.
Using a Fabric-Assigned Boot LUN with Noninteractive
QConvergeConsole CLI
In noninteractive QConvergeConsole CLI, set a target as the fabric-assigned boot
LUN for a specific adapter by issuing the following command:
# qaucli -pr fc -e <hba instance>|<hba wwpn> enable|disable
FabricAssignBootLUN|fb
Where:
hba instance = Adapter number (use the -g command to find)
hba wwpn = Worldwide port name of the adapter
FabricAssignBootLUN or fb = Configure enable fabric-assigned boot LUN setting
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Using a Fabric-Assigned Boot LUN with QConvergeConsole
Plug-ins
For information about using a fabric-assigned boot LUN for QConvergeConsole
VMware vSphere Web Client Plug-in, see the section “Configure Fibre Channel
Port Boot Parameters” in the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole Plug-ins for VMware vSphere (part number SN0054677-00).
To configure a 2700 Series Adapter boot device with QConvergeConsole
VMware vCenter Server Plug-in:
1.In the QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in, click the
QConvergeConsole tab.
2.In the tree pane on the left, select a 2700 Series Adapter port.
3.Click the Boot tab.
4.On the Boot Device Selection page, select the Enable Fabric Assigned Boot LUN check box. Figure 3-29 shows an example.
Figure 3-29. Fabric-Assigned Boot LUN in QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter
Server Plug-in
For details, refer to the “Boot Device Selection” topic in QConvergeConsole
Help.
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5.Click Save.
Any previously saved configuration for the current 2700 Series Adapters is
overwritten.
Running Diagnostics—Fibre Channel Ping and
Trace Route
This section provides the following information on how to run Fibre Channel ping
and trace route diagnostics:
Pinging and Viewing Trace of Routing Using Topology Map
Running a Fibre Channel CT Ping Test
Fibre Channel Trace Route
Pinging and Viewing Trace of Routing Using Topology Map
The QConvergeConsole GUI topology map uses the common transport (CT) layer
to enable the adapter’s initiator port to ping or run a trace route that will navigate
across the environment through multiple ports of the switch or switches and to the
target.
Table 3-8 compares the differences between the Ping Test, CT Ping Test, and the
CT FTR Tests.
Table 3-8. Ping Test, CT Ping Test, and CT FTR Test
Ping TestCT Ping TestCT FTR Test
SCSI layer pingCT or Fibre Channel pingCT or Fibre Channel trace route
Uses SCSI inquiry commandUses echo through an external
link
Can operate on any SCSI deviceCan operate with all Fibre Chan-
nel devices that support CT or an
external link
Requires scan of physical topology
Can operate with all devices that
are connected through a port
that supports CT or an external
link
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Running Diagnostics—Fibre Channel Ping and Trace Route
Supported configurations for Fibre Channel ping and trace route include:
QLogic 2700 Series Adapters
Brocade Switches with Based Fabric OS
®
(FOS) v6.0.0a
The switch and the Fibre Channel end device must both support the Fibre
Channel ping and trace route feature. See Table 3-10 on page 93 for the
supported Fibre Channel software version.
Running a Fibre Channel CT Ping Test
You can run a Fibre Channel CT ping test from QConvergeConsole GUI,
QConvergeConsole CLI, or the QConvergeConsole VMware plug-ins, as
described in this section.
Running a Fibre Channel CT Ping from QConvergeConsole GUI
To run a Fibre Channel CT ping test from QConvergeConsole GUI:
1.In the QConvergeConsole GUI left pane, click the Host tab.
2.On the Host page, expand the adapter node and then select a port.
3.In the content pane on the right, click the Diagnostics tab.
4.On the Diagnostics page, click the General Diagnostics tab.
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5.On the General Diagnostics page (see Figure 3-30), complete the Test Configuration options, and then click CT Ping Test to start the test.
Figure 3-30. Running the Fibre Channel CT Ping Test
A caution message appears for the diagnostic CT ping test (Figure 3-31).
Figure 3-31. CT Ping Test Caution
6.Ensure that the port has no active I/O operations, and then either click Yes
to proceed or No to cancel the test.
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Running a Fibre Channel CT Ping from QConvergeConsole CLI
To run a Fibre Channel CT ping test from QConvergeConsole CLI:
1.From the QConvergeConsole CLI FC Diagnostics menu, select 7: CT Ping
Test.
2.From the HBA Model list, select the port that you want to ping.
3.From the CT Ping Test menu, select 4: Start Diagnostic Test.
The following shows example output from the CT ping test.
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Diagnostics Test Configuration
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Diagnostic Mode: CT Ping
Number of tests (1-10000) : 10
Number of Pass: 1
Test Increment (1-10000) : 1
Abort On Error : Ignore
Test Continuous : OFF
The default setting will repeat 10 times with output similar to the preceding
for each pass of the test.
Running a Fibre Channel CT Ping from QConvergeConsole VMware Plug-ins
For information about running Fibre Channel CT ping from the
QConvergeConsole VMware vCenter Server Plug-in or QConvergeConsole
VMware vSphere Web Client Plug-in, see the section “Diagnostic Tests—Fibre
Channel Port” in the User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole Plug-ins for VMware vSphere (part number SN0054677-00).
Fibre Channel Trace Route
To run a Fibre Channel trace route from QConvergeConsole GUI:
1.In the system tree pane on the left, click the Host tab.
2.In the content pane on the right, click the Topology tab.
3.Next to Topology, select the Physical option.
4.In the topology map, right-click the applicable adapter.
5.Select the FC Trace Route option.
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6.In the Target Selection dialog box, select the target to run the trace route.
7.Click Trace.
Figure 3-32 shows an example.
Figure 3-32. Running Fibre Channel Trace Route from QConvergeConsole GUI
The Fibre Channel trace route output from QConvergeConsole GUI shows a
symbol of a red payload that starts from the host. The travel across the route is
also highlighted in red. The payload enters and exits from the appropriate port on
each switch as it traverses the path until it reaches the selected target.
The results appear as a success message output from the following:
QConvergeConsole GUI
QConvergeConsole CLI
Diagnostics area
You can also execute the CT FTR test.
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For information about using Fibre Channel trace route in QConvergeConsole
VMware vCenter Server Plug-in or QConvergeConsole VMware vSphere Web
Client Plug-in, see the section “Diagnostic Tests—Fibre Channel Port” in the
User’s Guide—QConvergeConsole Plug-ins for VMware vSphere (part number
SN0054677-00).
Configuring CS_CTL QoS
For information about end-to-end CS_CTL QoS, see “Configuring
End-to-End CS_CTL QoS” on page 84.
This section provides the following information on class-specific control (CS_CTL)
quality of service (QoS):
CS_CTL QoS Features
Enabling CS_CTL QoS Mode for the Initiator and Target Ports
Verifying and Confirming CS_CTL Mode Setup for Each Port
Creating a Virtual Port from the Adapter’s Port in QConvergeConsole GUI
Setting the QoS Priority Level for a Virtual Port in QConvergeConsole GUI
CS_CTL QoS Features
The following highlights some of the features of the CS_CTL QoS:
Traffic priority classification for QLogic Gen6 Fibre Channel SAN. QoS at the
packet level is realized by using the CS_CTL field, which is specified in the
FC-FS-2 specification. QoS allows one to prioritize frames between a host
and target, depending on the value of the CS_CTL field in the FC Frame
header.
Extending QoS from the fabric to the host
Enables QLogic Fibre Channel users to rapidly scale server virtualization
without compromising service-level agreements
Benefits for both physical and virtual server deployments
Supported configuration:
QLogic 2700 Series Adapters
CS_CTL-based QoS is end-to-end (requires target to support
Figure 3-35 shows how to create a virtual port from the adapter’s port in
QConvergeConsole GUI.
Figure 3-35. Creating a Virtual Port
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Setting the QoS Priority Level for a Virtual Port in
QConvergeConsole GUI
Figure 3-36 shows how to set the QoS priority level for a virtual port in
QConvergeConsole GUI.
Figure 3-36. Setting the QoS Priority Level
By default, the QoS of the physical port is set to High, and the QoS of the
virtual port is set to Low.
Configuring End-to-End CS_CTL QoS
For information about CS_CTL QoS that is not end-to-end, see “Configuring
CS_CTL QoS” on page 81.
QLogic’s class specific control (CS_CTL) QoS implementation is an end-to-end
solution, encompassing the initiator (2700 Series Adapters), the switches, and the
target (storage). The 2700 Series Adapter stamps the priority value (high,
medium, low) in the CS_CTL field of the Fibre Channel frame. All three entities
(initiator, switch, and target) honor this priority value at their respective levels.
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Therefore, when all three entities support QoS (and it is enabled on the switch and
the target), a default priority value is populated in all FCP_CMND, FCP_DATA,
FCP_XFER_RDY, FCP_RSP, and FCP_CONFIRM frames.
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QoS must be supported by both the switch and target devices.
At the time of publication, CS_CTL QoS has been tested only on the
Brocade SW6510 switch with Fabric OS (FOS) version 7.3.0a.
The following sections describe how to configure end-to-end CS_CTL QoS and
change the default priority levels:
Configuring CS_CTL QoS on the Switch
Configuring CS_CTL QoS on the Storage Device
Changing the QoS Priority Levels
Configuring CS_CTL QoS on the Switch
To enable CS_STL QoS on the Brocade SW6510 switch:
1.From the switch, issue the following command:
root> configurechassis
Configure...
2.A list of attributes appear one at a time. After either accepting the default or
entering a different value, the next attribute appears.
Press ENTER to accept the default for cfgload attributes,