Q-Logic 3000 Network Hardware User Manual


 
B–Flash Update
Flash Update Options
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Windows Server
Type the following command, where “Local Area Connection n specifies
the adapter being Flashed:
nxflash -i “Local Area Connection n” --all (the quotes are required)
You are prompted to answer Y(es) or N(o) to allow the upgrading of the Flash to
continue. Press the Y key to continue.
See “QLogic Adapter Flash Update—Windows Server” on page B-3 for more
information.
Linux
Type the following command, where [n] indicates the port number of the QLogic
adapter (0, 1, 2, etc.):
./nxflash -i [n] --all
See “QLogic Adapter Flash Update—Linux” on page B-8 for more information.
NX Live CD
To install the NX Live CD:
1. Download the QLogic Live ISO image file from the QLogic Web site,
www.qlogic.com
.
2. Burn the ISO image onto a CD writable media (make sure your system has a
CD burner).
3. Insert the NX Live CD into the system that contains the QLogic adapter.
4. Change any BIOS settings to permit the CD to boot before the other devices
on the system.
5. Boot the system from the CD.
6. Use the menu options (see “NX Live Menu Options” on page B-3) to show
current board information, update the firmware, or reboot the system
(remember to remove the NX Live CD if you need to revert back to the
operating system (OS) on the hard disk).
Refer to the support page on the on QLogic Web site for more information on
downloading the NX Live CD.
NX Live USB
To install the NX Live USB:
1. Download the NX Live USB zip image file from the QLogic Web site,
www.qlogic.com
.
2. Insert a USB Flash device in a USB slot.