Install QLogic BR Series Adapters and Drivers

To ensure compatibility between Oracle FS Path Manager (FSPM) and your QLogic BR Series HBAs or converged network adapters (CNAs), be sure to follow the instructions in this section for installing the supported QLogic BR Series adapters and drivers.

1. Install QLogic BR Series HBAs and CNAs according to the instructions available from QLogic Downloads and Documentation (currently //http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com/QLogicDriverDownloads_UI/DefaultNewSearch.aspx).
2. Download version 3.1.0 or later of the driver and utilities package from the QLogic Downloads and Documentation (currently //http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com/QLogicDriverDownloads_UI/DefaultNewSearch.aspx).
3. Follow the QLogic BR Series instructions to install the driver and utilities.
   Be sure to update the adapter firmware if required.
4. Use one of the QLogic BR Series utilities to set the path time out value (pathtov) for each QLogic BR Series FC and FC over Ethernet (FCoE) port.
   The path time out value should be set to 60. Refer to the QLogic BR Series documentation for details of how to set the value.