3–Installing Drivers
Linux Driver Software
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Installing the Linux Drivers with RoCE
To install Linux drivers in an in-box OFED environment:
1. Download the QL45212 Adapter Linux drivers from dell.support.com
.
2. Configure RoCE on the adapter, as described in “Configuring RoCE on the
Adapter for Linux” on page 59.
3. Remove existing Linux drivers, as described in “Removing the Linux Drivers”
on page 12.
4. Install the new Linux drivers using one of the following methods:
Installing Linux Drivers Using the src RPM Package
Installing Linux Drivers Using the kmp/kmod RPM Package
Installing Linux Drivers Using the TAR File
5. Install libqedr libraries to work with in-box OFED. The libqedr RPM is
available only for in-box OFED. Type the following command:
rpm –ivh qlgc-libqedr-<version>.<arch>.rpm
6. Test the drivers by loading them:
modprobe qedr
make install_libeqdr
When using the following procedures in a CentOS environment, follow the
instructions for RHEL.