Qlogic Converged Network Adapter Installation guide

Brand: Qlogic

Model: Converged Network Adapter

Type: Installation guide

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Converged Network Adapter NDIS Miniport Driver

QLogic Corporation

Table of Contents

1 Package Contents

2 OS Support

3 Supported Features

4 Using the Driver

4.1 Creating the Driver Disk

4.2 Installing the Driver

4.3 Removing the Driver

5 Limitations

6 Additional Notes

7 Contacting Support

1 Package Contents

The Converged Network Adapter (for the QLogic 8100 Series) NDIS Miniport Driver package

contains the following files:

File Name Description

qlge.inf

Driver installation file

qlge.sys

QLogic 10GbE NDIS Miniport driver

qlge.cat

Catalog file

qlnic.exe

QLogic NIC Utility

qlconic.dll

QLogic teaming support library

Release.txt

Release Notes

ReadMe.txt

Installation instructions and other useful information (this file)

NOTE: VLAN and Teaming support for the Converged Network Adapters is available through

the VLAN/Teaming driver in the Windows SuperInstaller. The Windows SuperInstaller can be

found on the adapter downloads page at:

http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com

VLAN and Team Management graphical user interface (GUI) is available as a custom device

property tab or through the QConvergeConsole™ command line utility.

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2 OS Support

This release of the Converged Network Adapter (for 8100 Series) NDIS Miniport Driver

works with the following versions of Windows:

Operating Systems

Driver Name

OS Type

Platform

NDIS5 Miniport driver

32-bit

Windows Server

2003 R2 and SP2 (x86)

NDIS5 Miniport driver

64-bit

Windows Server 2003 R2 and SP2 (x64)

NDIS6 Miniport driver

32-bit

Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (x86)

versions (including Server Core)

NDIS6 Miniport driver

64-bit

Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)

versions (including Server Core)

NOTE: For specific service packs (SP) and operating system (OS) updates, refer to the

descriptions where this software version is posted on the QLogic Web site:

http://driverdownloads.qlogic

3 Supported Features

This driver supports all NDIS 5.1, 5.2, 6.0, and 6.1 features.

4 Using the Driver

This section provides the following procedures for using the Converged Network Adapter (for

the QLogic 8100 Series) NDIS Miniport Driver:

 4.1 Creating the Driver Disk

 4.2 Installing the Driver

 4.3 Removing the Driver

4.1 Creating the Driver Disk

1. Insert a blank disk in the disk drive, or use another available drive type.

2. Select the appropriate driver directory on the QLogic CD-ROM (CD) (or the CD you

burned from the .iso image downloaded from QLogic.com).

3. Click and drag the contents of the driver directory from the CD to the blank diskette or

other drive type.

The disk or drive should have the following file structure:

File Name Description

qlge.inf

Driver installation file

qlge.sys

QLogic 10GbE NDIS Miniport driver

qlge.cat

Catalog file

qlnic.exe

QLogic NIC Utility

qlconic.dll

QLogic teaming support library

Release.txt

Release Notes

ReadMe.txt

Installation instructions and other useful information (this file)

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4.2 Installing the Driver

The operating system manages and controls the driver installation process; the driver

follows the process dictated by the operating system. The driver installation cannot deviate

from this process.

This section provides the most common ways of installing and upgrading the driver, as

documented for each operating system. Please consult the operating system manuals for

other installation procedures.

This section is divided as follows:



4.2.1 Initial Installation of the Driver

 4.2.2 Updating the Existing NDIS Miniport Driver

NOTE: The QLogic Converged Network Adapter is a multifunction device. When installed in

a Plug-and-Play (PNP) system, the OS detects two functions for each adapter: Ethernet

Controller and Fibre Channel Controller. The Ethernet Controller refers to the Ethernet

(NDIS) function.

4.2.1 Initial Installation of the Driver

Windows Server 2008

1. Power down the system.

2. Insert the card into a proper PCI slot.

3. Power on the system.

4. When the system boots up, the Plug-and-Play subsystem displays a message box

informing the user that new hardware (Ethernet Controller) has been found and

prompts to install the driver.

5. If the driver is on removable media, insert it into the appropriate drive.

6. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended).

7. If the Hardware Update Wizard displays a prompt giving the option to search online,

select Don't search online.

8. If installing from removable media, click Next.

The Update Wizard locates the driver and automatically completes the installation.

9. Otherwise, if not installing from removable media, click I don't have the disc. Show

me other options.

a. Click Browse my computer for driver software (advanced), browse to the

location of the driver, and then click Next.

A warning message may appear regarding the Digital Signature for Windows Logo

certification.

b. To continue the driver installation, click Yes.

NOTE: A system reboot is not required after installing the driver.

4.2.2 Updating the Existing NDIS Miniport Driver

Windows Server 2003

1. Launch the Device Manager (right-click My Computer, and then click Device

Manager).

2. Double-click Network Adapters.

3. Right-click the QLogic 10GbE PCI Ethernet Adapter, and then click Update Driver.

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If the Hardware Update Wizard displays a prompt giving the option to connect to

Windows Update to search for software, click No, and then click Next.

4. If installing from removable media, select Install the software automatically

(recommended), and then click Next.

The Update Wizard locates the driver and automatically completes the installation.

5. Otherwise, if not installing from removable media, click Install from a list or specific

location (Advanced), then click Next.

a. Click Search for the best driver in these locations.

b. Click Include this location in the search, browse to the location of the driver, and

then click Next.

A warning message may appear regarding the Digital Signature for Windows Logo

certification.

c. To continue the driver installation, click Yes.

NOTE: A system reboot is not required after installing the driver.

Windows Server 2008

1. Launch the Device Manager (right-click My Computer, then click Device Manager.

2. Double-click Network Adapters.

3. Right-click the QLogic 10GbE Ethernet Adapter, then click Update Driver.

4. If installing from removable media, select Search automatically for updated driver

software.

If the Hardware Update Wizard displays a prompt giving the option to search online,

select Don't search online.

The Update Wizard locates the driver and automatically completes the installation.

5. Otherwise, if not installing from removable media, click Browse my computer driver

software.

a. Click I don't have the disc. Show me other options.

b. Click Browse my computer for driver software (advanced), browse to the

location of the driver, and then click Next.

A warning message may appear regarding the Digital Signature for Windows Logo

certification.

c. To continue driver installation, click Yes.

NOTE: A system reboot is not required after installing the driver.

Windows Server 2008 SP2

1. Launch the Device Manager (right-click My Computer, then click Device Manager.

2. Expand the Network Adapters list by double-clicking (if not expanded already).

3. Right-click the QLogic 10Gb PCI Ethernet Adapter, then click Update Driver Software.

4. Click Browse my computer for driver software, which allows you to install the driver

from a specific location.

5. Click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.

6. On the Update Driver Software – QLogic 10Gb PCI Ethernet Adapter dialog box, click the

Network Adapter appropriate for the device, and then click Next.

7. After Windows successfully installs the QLogic 10Gb NDIS driver, click Close.

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4.3 Removing the Driver

To remove the driver in a Windows environment, uninstall it as a Plug-and-Play device:

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Remove the device from the computer according to the manufacturer's instructions.

NOTE: In general, a Plug-and-Play device does not have to use the Device Manager or the

Hardware wizard to uninstall. After removing the device and restarting the computer,

Windows recognizes that it has been removed.

5 Limitations

None

6 Additional Notes

None

7 Contacting Support

Please feel free to contact your QLogic approved reseller or QLogic Technical Support at any

phase of integration for assistance. QLogic Technical Support can be reached by the

following methods:

Web:

http://support.qlogic.com

E-mail:

support@qlogic.com

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Qlogic Converged Network Adapter Installation guide

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