Qlogic Fibre Channel Adapter User Manual

Configuration
Configuring the Driver Parameters
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Table 3-1. Configurable Driver Parameters
Driver Parameter Description
Bind Target persistent binding method. 0 = bind by port name (default); 1
= bind by port ID.
extended_error_logging Option to enable extended error logging. 0 = no logging (default); 1 =
log errors.
max_srbs Maximum number of simultaneous commands allowed for an adapter.
qfull_retry_count Number of retries to perform on Queue Full status from device.
Default is 16.
qfull_retry_delay Number of seconds to delay on Queue Full status from device.
Default is 2.
ql2xallocfwdump Option to enable allocation of memory for a firmware dump during
adapter initialization. Memory allocation requirements vary by ISP
type. 0 = memory not allocated (default).
ql2xcmdtimermin Minimum command timeout value. Default is 30.
ql2xdevflag Set to 1 to display abbreviated persistent binding statements.
ql2xfdmienable Enables FDMI registrations. 0 = no FDMI (default); 1 = perform
FDMI.
ql2xfwloadbin Option to specify to load ISP24xx firmware from Flash or embedded
in driver. 1 = load firmware from Flash. 0 = load firmware embed-
ded with driver (default).
ql2xintrdelaytimer Waiting time for firmware before it generates an interrupt to the host
to notify completion of request.
ql2xioctltimeout Ioctl timeout value in seconds for pass-through commands. Default is
66.
ql2xlogintimeout Login timeout value in seconds. Default is 20.
ql2xmaxqdepth Maximum queue depth to report for target devices. Default is 32.
ql2xmaxsectors Maximum sectors per I/O request. Default is 512.
ql2xmaxsgs Maximum scatter or gather entries per I/O request. Default is 32.
ql2xoperationmode Option to enable operation mode for ISP23xx or ISP24xx. For
ISP23xx, set to 0x5 to enable zero input output (ZIO) mode. For
ISP24xx, set to 0x5/0x6 to enable ZIO mode.
ql2xplogiabsentdevice Option to enable PLOGI (port login) to devices that are not present
after a fabric scan. This workaround is required for some FC switch
defects. 0 = no PLOGI (default); 1 = perform PLOGI.

Qlogic Fibre Channel Adapter Specifications

General

Brand	Qlogic
Model	Fibre Channel Adapter
Category	Adapter
Language	English

Summary

Preface

Intended Audience

Describes the target users for the guide.

Related Materials

Lists other relevant QLogic and VMware documentation.

What's in This Guide

Documentation Conventions

Explains typographic conventions used in the manual.

License Agreements

Technical Support

Availability

Training

Contact Information

Hardware and Software Components

Hardware Components

Details the physical components of QLogic FC adapters.

Software Components

Describes the software elements related to QLogic FC adapters.

Boot Code

Explains the function of boot code on the adapter.

OS Driver

Details how the OS driver is handled for VMware ESX/ESXi.

Firmware

Describes the role and benefits of the firmware module.

Management Tools and Utilities

Introduces QLogic's management tools for adapters.

QLogic FC Adapters Supported on VMware ESX/ESXi

Lists supported adapter models for VMware environments.

Installation

Supported Features

Lists the features supported by QLogic FC adapters on VMware ESX.

Installing the Hardware

Provides steps for physically installing the FC adapter into a system.

Installing the Driver

Explains the driver installation process for VMware ESX/ESXi.

Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager

Details the installation of the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager tool.

Installing SANsurfer FC HBA CLI

Details the installation of the SANsurfer FC HBA CLI utility.

Configuration

Identifying QLogic FC Adapters on VMware ESX

Describes methods to identify FC adapters in VMware ESX systems.

Using the Fast!UTIL BIOS Utility

Explains the Fast!UTIL utility for adapter configuration and diagnostics.

Verifying That the Driver is Loaded

Provides steps to confirm the FC adapter driver is loaded on ESX.

Configuring the Driver Parameters

Details how to set QLogic FC adapter driver parameters using esxcfg-module.

Deploying NPIV for VMware ESX/ESXi

Explains the deployment of N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) for FC SANs.

Configuring Boot from SAN

Provides steps for configuring the boot from SAN feature for servers.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting with LEDs

Explains how to diagnose issues using adapter LEDs and their patterns.

Dynamic Extended Logging

Describes how to enable and use dynamic extended logging for driver debugging.

Troubleshooting with Driver Logs

Explains how to interpret driver log messages for troubleshooting.

Debugging Using Proc Information

Details how to use /proc information for driver debugging and status.

Collecting System Logs for Troubleshooting

Provides commands to collect system logs for troubleshooting.

Frequently Seen Issues

Lists common issues and their troubleshooting tips.

Glossary

adapter

Defines the term 'adapter' in the context of the document.

boot code

Defines the program that initializes a system or adapter.

boot device

Defines the device used to boot the operating system.

driver

Defines the software interfacing between the file system and hardware.

Fast!UTIL

Defines the QLogic Fast!UTIL FC adapter BIOS utility.