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Preface
This guide provides detailed instructions on the installation, configuration, and
troubleshooting of 8200 and 3200 Series Adapters for Windows
®
, Linux
®
, and
VMware
®
. It also provides details on the use of QLogic adapter features to
enhance the value of server virtualization using VMware ESX/ESXi 4.0. Such
features include virtual adapter configuration using N_Port ID virtualization (NPIV)
and boot-from-SAN configuration.
What’s in This Guide
This guide is organized into the following sections and appendices:
This Preface describes the intended audience, related materials, document
conventions used, license agreements, technical support, and legal notices.
The Quick Start section provides high-level hardware and software
installation instructions for advanced users.
The Product Overview provides a product introduction and specifications;
information about the multi-boot image (CNA Function Configuration Utility);
and detailed installation instructions for the SuperInstaller and vCenter
Plug-in for ESX/ESXi.
The Configuring NIC section describes installing the NIC driver and agent
across operating systems (OSs); configuring the PXE boot; how to use
driver parameters, VLANs, and teaming/bonding; and troubleshooting NIC
issues.
The Configuring iSCSI section describes installing the iSCSI driver and
agent across OSs; configuring iSCSI; how to use the iSCSI initiator, iSNS,
and iSCSI boot; and troubleshooting iSCSI issues.
The Configuring FCoE section describes installing the Fibre Channel over
Ethernet (FCoE) driver and agent across OSs; setting HBA parameters;
configuring the boot device, N_Port ID virtualization (NPIV), driver
parameters, and selective LUNs; and troubleshooting FCoE issues.
The Glossary describes many of the terms used in this guide.