Sun Storage 16 Gb Fibre Channel ExpressModule Universal Host Bus Adapter, QLogic Installation Guide For HBA Model 7101682

Installing Software for the Red Hat and SUSE Linux OSes

Before using the universal HBA, check for the latest drivers at the Oracle support area of the QLogic web site. The drivers and utilities, as well as ReadMe guides, are located at: http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com/QLogicDriverDownloads_UI/Oracle_Search.aspx

For diagnostic support, you might need to rebuild the Linux driver. Before rebuilding the drivers for Linux, you must have the required Linux OS installed on the hard disk. The driver and utilities are available for download at the Oracle support area of the QLogic web site.

To Install Universal HBA Software for the Red Hat and SUSE Linux OSes

1. Go to the Oracle support area of the QLogic Web site at:

   http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com/QLogicDriverDownloads_UI/Oracle_Search.aspx

2. Perform a search for the universal HBA by using the universal HBA part number (7101682).
3. Scroll to the Linux Driver section and locate the driver version that you want to download.

   If the universal HBA is running in CNA/FCoE mode, you might need to update both the FC/FCoE driver and the network driver that are available in this section.

4. Click the driver version that you want to download, and then click Download Now.
5. Save the file to a directory on the hard disk of the system.
6. Follow the installation instructions in the Readme file associated with the driver to complete the driver installation.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for any additional Linux drivers and utilities that your system requires.