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Installing and Configuring the Linux Host with the QLogic Driver
Refer to the latest EMC Support Matrix for specific qualified kernel
versions and distributions.
Note: The support stated in the EMC Support Matrix supersedes versions
listed in this document.
Installation instructions for the out of kernel QLogic driver
This section contains the following information for installing the out
of kernel QLogic driver:
◆ “Downloading the QLogic v7.x/v8.x-series driver for the
v2.4/v2.6.x kernel” on page 61
◆ “Preinstallation instructions for the QLogic v7.xx.xx/v8.xx.xx
driver” on page 62
◆ “Method 1: Installing the QLogic v7.xx.xx/v8.xx.xx driver via the
QLogic DKMS RPM” on page 63
◆ “Method 2: Installing the QLogic v7.xx.xx/v8.xx.xx driver via the
QLogic installation script” on page 65
◆ “Method 3: Installing the QLogic v7.xx.xx driver via the QLogic
RPM” on page 75
Downloading the QLogic v7.x/v8.x-series driver for the v2.4/v2.6.x kernel
Use the following procedure to download the EMC-approved QLogic
driver from the QLogic website.
1. Use a web browser to access the EMC-approved section of the
QLogic website at:
http://www.qlogic.com
2. Depending upon the EMC storage array being used, select the
appropriate link from one of the two following categories:
• EMC VNX series, CLARiiON, Symmetrix,
and Celerra
®
supported software
• EMC CLARiiON AX100 supported software
3. After selecting a category, find the adapter model being used and
select the link to be transferred to the page of resources for that
adapter.