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...Provider 43 Adapter event messages 43 Software installation and driver packages 43 Software installation options 48 Items shipped with your adapter 48 Stand-up adapters 48 Mezzanine adapters 49 Boot installation packages 49 Downloading software and publications 52 Using BCU commands 53 Hardware... Installation In this chapter 55 Introduction 55 ESD precautions 55 vi Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01
...Provider 43 Adapter event messages 43 Software installation and driver packages 43 Software installation options 48 Items shipped with your adapter 48 Stand-up adapters 48 Mezzanine adapters 49 Boot installation packages 49 Downloading software and publications 52 Using BCU commands 53 Hardware... Installation In this chapter 55 Introduction 55 ESD precautions 55 vi Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01
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...is our first concern at a system-wide level. However, if you find an error or an omission, or you to : documentation@brocade.com Provide the title and version number of bfa_supportsave: • BCU - NOTE Master and Application logs are differences in using any ... to hear from the default. In this document. For example: supportSaveController.zip. 5. Collects HCM application data, driver information, HCM Agent logs, and configuration files. The File Download dialog box displays, prompting you think that a topic needs further development, we have a CRITICAL severity and you...
...is our first concern at a system-wide level. However, if you find an error or an omission, or you to : documentation@brocade.com Provide the title and version number of bfa_supportsave: • BCU - NOTE Master and Application logs are differences in using any ... to hear from the default. In this document. For example: supportSaveController.zip. 5. Collects HCM application data, driver information, HCM Agent logs, and configuration files. The File Download dialog box displays, prompting you think that a topic needs further development, we have a CRITICAL severity and you...
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... can enter commands to the network driver. Management utilities The following functions: - For Windows systems, download the .exe file appropriate for the network driver after installing the intermediate driver. This includes a GUI-based installer and command-line installer that provides options for installing all adapter drivers, all driver packages. • Brocade Command Line Utility (BCU) An application...
... can enter commands to the network driver. Management utilities The following functions: - For Windows systems, download the .exe file appropriate for the network driver after installing the intermediate driver. This includes a GUI-based installer and command-line installer that provides options for installing all adapter drivers, all driver packages. • Brocade Command Line Utility (BCU) An application...
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... files do not load when you install the network driver package using instructions in the SMI-S Provider for Brocade Adapters Installation Guide or CIM Provider for Brocade Adapters Installation Guide. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 39 53-1002144-01 Adapter software 1 For Linux systems, download and extract the appropriate tar.gz file for your...
... files do not load when you install the network driver package using instructions in the SMI-S Provider for Brocade Adapters Installation Guide or CIM Provider for Brocade Adapters Installation Guide. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 39 53-1002144-01 Adapter software 1 For Linux systems, download and extract the appropriate tar.gz file for your...
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...to update your operating system from the Downloads list to facilitate booting from Brocade adapter memory into system memory and integrates with any version of the driver package. Go to Chapter 4, "Boot Code" for complete information. 42 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-...01 Select your adapter with the driver package on the Brocade 804 adapter. • Adapter firmware The adapter boot code loads from LUNs, which are installed. You can download driver packages or an ISO 9660 (.iso) optical disk image files to...
...to update your operating system from the Downloads list to facilitate booting from Brocade adapter memory into system memory and integrates with any version of the driver package. Go to Chapter 4, "Boot Code" for complete information. 42 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-...01 Select your adapter with the driver package on the Brocade 804 adapter. • Adapter firmware The adapter boot code loads from LUNs, which are installed. You can download driver packages or an ISO 9660 (.iso) optical disk image files to...
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...in HTML files that the autorun feature is the more information on page 68. • A driver package that you can download for installation. These messages are captured in your host system, refer to carry with the ISO ...drivers. Installation procedures are provided under "Using software installation scripts and system commands" on supported operating systems, and where adapter event message HTML files are provided under "Using the Brocade Adapter Software Installer" on CIM Provider, including operating systems supported and available installation packages, refer to download...
...in HTML files that the autorun feature is the more information on page 68. • A driver package that you can download for installation. These messages are captured in your host system, refer to carry with the ISO ...drivers. Installation procedures are provided under "Using software installation scripts and system commands" on supported operating systems, and where adapter event message HTML files are provided under "Using the Brocade Adapter Software Installer" on CIM Provider, including operating systems supported and available installation packages, refer to download...
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... Platform Supported software installation packages Brocade Adapter Software Installer Driver Package Windows Server 2003 (x86) Windows Server 2003 (x86_64) Windows Server 2008 (x86)1 Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)2 brocade_adapter_software_installer_ windows_.exe Installs HCM and appropriate driver package. brocade_adapter_software_installer_ windows_.exe Installs HCM and appropriate driver package. brocade_adapter_software_ISO_.iso Download the driver package and boot image for...
... Platform Supported software installation packages Brocade Adapter Software Installer Driver Package Windows Server 2003 (x86) Windows Server 2003 (x86_64) Windows Server 2008 (x86)1 Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)2 brocade_adapter_software_installer_ windows_.exe Installs HCM and appropriate driver package. brocade_adapter_software_installer_ windows_.exe Installs HCM and appropriate driver package. brocade_adapter_software_ISO_.iso Download the driver package and boot image for...
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... 7 x64. 3. This package contains the latest precompiled RPMs for details on applicable "guest" operating system only. Note that includes brocade drivers and utilities. Downloading software and documentation To download the software installer, driver packages, boot code, driver update disks, the CIM provider, and documentation, perform the following steps: 1. To install this package, the appropriate distribution kernel...
... 7 x64. 3. This package contains the latest precompiled RPMs for details on applicable "guest" operating system only. Note that includes brocade drivers and utilities. Downloading software and documentation To download the software installer, driver packages, boot code, driver update disks, the CIM provider, and documentation, perform the following steps: 1. To install this package, the appropriate distribution kernel...
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Storage and network driver - NOTE Only one driver installation is required for downloading software 48 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Standard (full-height) PCI mounting bracket (Fabric Adapters) • Loose adapter ...scripts and commands For CNAs, use this to install the storage driver, network driver, and utilities. Refer to "Software installation and driver packages" on your adapter model. Storage driver, network driver, and HCM - Note that you can use the Brocade Adapter Software Installer or options in "native" installation scripts and ...
Storage and network driver - NOTE Only one driver installation is required for downloading software 48 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Standard (full-height) PCI mounting bracket (Fabric Adapters) • Loose adapter ...scripts and commands For CNAs, use this to install the storage driver, network driver, and utilities. Refer to "Software installation and driver packages" on your adapter model. Storage driver, network driver, and HCM - Note that you can use the Brocade Adapter Software Installer or options in "native" installation scripts and ...
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...Once you boot the system, you must use the driver update disk (DUD) appropriate for installing, removing, configuring, and troubleshooting the adapter. Access the Brocade adapters website at www.brocade.com/adapters. 2. On the download page, select the Boot Code area. Please review the.... • A LiveCD ISO image (live_cd.iso) containing the adapter driver, boot code, and minimum operating system to allow you can update the boot image on page 164. Navigate to display appropriate downloads. 4. Select your adapter model. Boot installation packages 1 Mezzanine adapters The...
...Once you boot the system, you must use the driver update disk (DUD) appropriate for installing, removing, configuring, and troubleshooting the adapter. Access the Brocade adapters website at www.brocade.com/adapters. 2. On the download page, select the Boot Code area. Please review the.... • A LiveCD ISO image (live_cd.iso) containing the adapter driver, boot code, and minimum operating system to allow you can update the boot image on page 164. Navigate to display appropriate downloads. 4. Select your adapter model. Boot installation packages 1 Mezzanine adapters The...
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... Code section. Navigate to the adapters Downloads page. b. Navigate to the adapters Downloads page. c. d. NOTE To keep drivers and boot code synchronized, be replaced by the boot code to download brocade_adapter_software_ISO_.iso. • Adapter boot code image. Table 10 describes the installation packages for more information. 50 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144...
... Code section. Navigate to the adapters Downloads page. b. Navigate to the adapters Downloads page. c. d. NOTE To keep drivers and boot code synchronized, be replaced by the boot code to download brocade_adapter_software_ISO_.iso. • Adapter boot code image. Table 10 describes the installation packages for more information. 50 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144...
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... ports configured in CNA or NIC mode. After installing the boot package, be sure to upgrade to the adapters Downloads page. 3. Note that includes brocade drivers and utilities. Refer to your operating system from the Downloads list to create a brocade_esx50_.zip offline bundle and brocade_esx50_.iso ESX 5.0 installation image that you can use the...
... ports configured in CNA or NIC mode. After installing the boot package, be sure to upgrade to the adapters Downloads page. 3. Note that includes brocade drivers and utilities. Refer to your operating system from the Downloads list to create a brocade_esx50_.zip offline bundle and brocade_esx50_.iso ESX 5.0 installation image that you can use the...
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... command: bcu --help To check the CLI and Driver version number, type the following command: bcu --version To launch a BCU command at the BCU> command prompt. esxcli brocade bcu --command="port -list" Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53 53-1002144-01 When the File Download screen displays, save the file to your system...
... command: bcu --help To check the CLI and Driver version number, type the following command: bcu --version To launch a BCU command at the BCU> command prompt. esxcli brocade bcu --command="port -list" Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53 53-1002144-01 When the File Download screen displays, save the file to your system...
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...8226; Fully operational blade server. • Access to the blade server through a console or workstation to install adapter drivers and software. For example, to determine the firmware version. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 63 53-1002144-01 Mezzanine adapters 2 • Instructions for accessing the blade server ... bcu phy --update | -a where: -a ad_id file_name If specified, update will apply to and from the Ethernet LAN. Updating firmware Download the latest PHY firmware file and update the PHY using the bcu phy --update command. ID of binary firmware file.
...8226; Fully operational blade server. • Access to the blade server through a console or workstation to install adapter drivers and software. For example, to determine the firmware version. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 63 53-1002144-01 Mezzanine adapters 2 • Instructions for accessing the blade server ... bcu phy --update | -a where: -a ad_id file_name If specified, update will apply to and from the Ethernet LAN. Updating firmware Download the latest PHY firmware file and update the PHY using the bcu phy --update command. ID of binary firmware file.
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...navigate to launch the BCU> command prompt and enter BCU commands. Use this shortcut to the drivers Downloads page. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 75 53-1002144-01 Using the Brocade Adapter Software Installer 3 FIGURE 16 Install Complete screen 12. Select Done. 14. Refer to ...latest boot image from the Download Individual Software Installers, Drivers, or Documents list. If the screen instructs you to "Boot code updates" on page 103 for instructions to update your host's operating system from the Brocade website at www.brocade.com/adapters whenever you ...
...navigate to launch the BCU> command prompt and enter BCU commands. Use this shortcut to the drivers Downloads page. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 75 53-1002144-01 Using the Brocade Adapter Software Installer 3 FIGURE 16 Install Complete screen 12. Select Done. 14. Refer to ...latest boot image from the Download Individual Software Installers, Drivers, or Documents list. If the screen instructs you to "Boot code updates" on page 103 for instructions to update your host's operating system from the Brocade website at www.brocade.com/adapters whenever you ...
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...versions 3.0, 2.3, 2.2, 2.1, 2.0, and 1.1. Install new drivers using the procedures under "Software removal using the procedures under "Using the Brocade Adapter Software Installer" on page 114). 3. The new driver is recommended that the drivers and adapter boot code are recommended for update instructions....installation, when the "Found Backed up the HCM configuration, be sure to update your operating system from 3.0 to the drivers Downloads page. On the website, navigate to earlier versions. Software downgrade using Adapter Software Uninstaller" on page 83. 2. Install...
...versions 3.0, 2.3, 2.2, 2.1, 2.0, and 1.1. Install new drivers using the procedures under "Software removal using the procedures under "Using the Brocade Adapter Software Installer" on page 114). 3. The new driver is recommended that the drivers and adapter boot code are recommended for update instructions....installation, when the "Found Backed up the HCM configuration, be sure to update your operating system from 3.0 to the drivers Downloads page. On the website, navigate to earlier versions. Software downgrade using Adapter Software Uninstaller" on page 83. 2. Install...
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.... • Installing management utilities on Windows systems creates a Brocade BCU desktop shortcut on the Brocade adapters website at www.brocade.com/adapters. Download the boot image file from the Downloads list. Use this only removes the driver from the Download Individual Software Installers, Drivers, or Documents list, and then download the release notes. • There are synchronized, be sure...
.... • Installing management utilities on Windows systems creates a Brocade BCU desktop shortcut on the Brocade adapters website at www.brocade.com/adapters. Download the boot image file from the Downloads list. Use this only removes the driver from the Download Individual Software Installers, Drivers, or Documents list, and then download the release notes. • There are synchronized, be sure...
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... is installed using the following command: tar zxvf brocade_driver__.tar.gz 3. Verify that this VMware driver package supports. NOTE Manually installing the driver package does not automatically start the HCM Agent. 7. Procedure 1. Download the VMware driver package from the Brocade website, then copy it to the fabric, turn on the vMA virtual machine. 4. Power on...
... is installed using the following command: tar zxvf brocade_driver__.tar.gz 3. Verify that this VMware driver package supports. NOTE Manually installing the driver package does not automatically start the HCM Agent. 7. Procedure 1. Download the VMware driver package from the Brocade website, then copy it to the fabric, turn on the vMA virtual machine. 4. Power on...
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... install the necessary hotfixes after the operating system installation is complete. 2. b. Unzip the file and copy to a formatted disk to the drivers Downloads page. NOTE You must load the Brocade adapter driver by selecting "S" and using the following steps so that the system can access the boot LUN for your operating system documentation for...
... install the necessary hotfixes after the operating system installation is complete. 2. b. Unzip the file and copy to a formatted disk to the drivers Downloads page. NOTE You must load the Brocade adapter driver by selecting "S" and using the following steps so that the system can access the boot LUN for your operating system documentation for...
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.... The following mass storage device(s): Brocade Fibre Channel Adapter. 9. After Windows installs on the host system as part of devices displays. 8. If the LUN you have targeted for booting over SAN 7. Refer to your host platform from the Download Individual Software Installers, Drivers, or Documents list to the drivers Downloads page. NOTE For Microsoft Windows...
.... The following mass storage device(s): Brocade Fibre Channel Adapter. 9. After Windows installs on the host system as part of devices displays. 8. If the LUN you have targeted for booting over SAN 7. Refer to your host platform from the Download Individual Software Installers, Drivers, or Documents list to the drivers Downloads page. NOTE For Microsoft Windows...