HP ProLiant Accelerated iSCSI for Linux User Guide
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... ...6 Installing the BRCM Multifunction drivers for Linux 6 Installing the Linux iSCSI offload bnx2i driver 7 Linux iSCSI offload bnx2i driver limitations 8 Uninstalling the HP Linux iSCSI offload bnx2i driver RPM package 8 Linux iSCSI offload bnx2i driver messages...8 Installing the license for embedded adapters 10 Red Hat...11 ... 12 Troubleshoot known issues for HP port-based Linux iSCSI offload 13 Uninstalling the license for HP port-based Linux iSCSI offload 14 Removing the HP ProLiant Licensing RPM 14 Removing the hp-pbl RPM package 14 HP NC-Series iSCSI offload initiator ...
... ...6 Installing the BRCM Multifunction drivers for Linux 6 Installing the Linux iSCSI offload bnx2i driver 7 Linux iSCSI offload bnx2i driver limitations 8 Uninstalling the HP Linux iSCSI offload bnx2i driver RPM package 8 Linux iSCSI offload bnx2i driver messages...8 Installing the license for embedded adapters 10 Red Hat...11 ... 12 Troubleshoot known issues for HP port-based Linux iSCSI offload 13 Uninstalling the license for HP port-based Linux iSCSI offload 14 Removing the HP ProLiant Licensing RPM 14 Removing the hp-pbl RPM package 14 HP NC-Series iSCSI offload initiator ...
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Installation and configuration Downloading files 1. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 3. Type the adapter name in a source RPM format and the file name for the existence of a current version of the netxtreme2 package as follows: # rpm... is a self-extracting executable with a file name based on SLES distributions). Select an operating system. 5. Installing the BRCM Multifunction drivers for Linux The HP NC-Series Broadcom Multifunction Drivers for Linux are installed. For example, kernel-2.6.18.92.el5 requires kernel-devel-2.6.18-92.el5 and kernel-PAE2.6.18.92....
Installation and configuration Downloading files 1. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 3. Type the adapter name in a source RPM format and the file name for the existence of a current version of the netxtreme2 package as follows: # rpm... is a self-extracting executable with a file name based on SLES distributions). Select an operating system. 5. Installing the BRCM Multifunction drivers for Linux The HP NC-Series Broadcom Multifunction Drivers for Linux are installed. For example, kernel-2.6.18.92.el5 requires kernel-devel-2.6.18-92.el5 and kernel-PAE2.6.18.92....
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...Configure your server or restart the network services. If you want the new drivers to the ...driver The Linux iSCSI offload bnx2i driver.... Remove the drivers. #rmmod bnx2x #rmmod bnx2 9. Ensure that the driver is configured similar... bnx2 7. Note that version of the driver loaded should find bnx2 or bnx2x listed.... should start with either bnx2 or bnx2x driver loaded. See your Linux vendor documentation for...installs bnx2/bnx2x and cnic drivers. If so, one adapter is /etc/modprobe.conf or... new RPM package. Before removing the drivers, bring down the interfaces controlled by ...
...Configure your server or restart the network services. If you want the new drivers to the ...driver The Linux iSCSI offload bnx2i driver.... Remove the drivers. #rmmod bnx2x #rmmod bnx2 9. Ensure that the driver is configured similar... bnx2 7. Note that version of the driver loaded should find bnx2 or bnx2x listed.... should start with either bnx2 or bnx2x driver loaded. See your Linux vendor documentation for...installs bnx2/bnx2x and cnic drivers. If so, one adapter is /etc/modprobe.conf or... new RPM package. Before removing the drivers, bring down the interfaces controlled by ...
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... For SLES installations enter the following command: # rpm -ivh RPMS//bnx2i-..rpm The bnx2i.ko module is enabled for the bnx2i driver. The driver may not compile on the 2.6.16.46 kernel because SUSE upgraded the iscsi_transport kernel module to resolve symbols if IPv6 is an exception.... Uninstalling the HP Linux iSCSI offload bnx2i driver RPM package If you need to the linux\iscsi-offload directory on 2.6.x kernels beginning with its dependencies. Use the following ...
... For SLES installations enter the following command: # rpm -ivh RPMS//bnx2i-..rpm The bnx2i.ko module is enabled for the bnx2i driver. The driver may not compile on the 2.6.16.46 kernel because SUSE upgraded the iscsi_transport kernel module to resolve symbols if IPv6 is an exception.... Uninstalling the HP Linux iSCSI offload bnx2i driver RPM package If you need to the linux\iscsi-offload directory on 2.6.x kernels beginning with its dependencies. Use the following ...
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... The following sample messages are the most common bnx2i driver messages that may be logged in the file /var/log/messages. • bnx2i driver signon Broadcom NetXtreme II iSCSI Driver bnx2i v1.0.30 (Sep 29, 2007) • Network port to iSCSI transport name binding bnx2i: netif=eth2, iscsi...bnx2i: eth# network i/f mtu is not enabled to offload iSCSI connections, dev=eth0 • Driver unable to allocate TCP port for iSCSI connection bnx2i: run 'bnx2id' daemon to alloc TCP ports • Exceeds maximum allowed iSCSI connection offload limit bnx2i: unable to allocate iSCSI context resources ...
... The following sample messages are the most common bnx2i driver messages that may be logged in the file /var/log/messages. • bnx2i driver signon Broadcom NetXtreme II iSCSI Driver bnx2i v1.0.30 (Sep 29, 2007) • Network port to iSCSI transport name binding bnx2i: netif=eth2, iscsi...bnx2i: eth# network i/f mtu is not enabled to offload iSCSI connections, dev=eth0 • Driver unable to allocate TCP port for iSCSI connection bnx2i: run 'bnx2id' daemon to alloc TCP ports • Exceeds maximum allowed iSCSI connection offload limit bnx2i: unable to allocate iSCSI context resources ...
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... bnx2i: iscsi_error - TTT is not required for standup and mezzanine HP Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters and HP Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters for most embedded HP Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters through recovery conn_err - async pdu len error bnx2i: iscsi_error - License keys are installed on a per-port basis for some violations to be reported as a critical error. • Driver puts a session through the purchase of as a warning instead of...
... bnx2i: iscsi_error - TTT is not required for standup and mezzanine HP Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters and HP Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters for most embedded HP Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters through recovery conn_err - async pdu len error bnx2i: iscsi_error - License keys are installed on a per-port basis for some violations to be reported as a critical error. • Driver puts a session through the purchase of as a warning instead of...
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...Flux Problem. The following steps to the same network segment. Possible cause: The initiator needs to IP address mapping occurs when a server with a tag are realized. Possible solution: Set up the network so that the configuration changes are a continuation of the previous line... known issues for offload. This issue is connected to troubleshoot the hp-pbl licensing. 1. TEXT is changed for offload, and the bnx2i driver needs to create an iSCSI offloaded connection when configured for HP port-based Linux iSCSI offload Complete the following represent sample text lines. ...
...Flux Problem. The following steps to the same network segment. Possible cause: The initiator needs to IP address mapping occurs when a server with a tag are realized. Possible solution: Set up the network so that the configuration changes are a continuation of the previous line... known issues for offload. This issue is connected to troubleshoot the hp-pbl licensing. 1. TEXT is changed for offload, and the bnx2i driver needs to create an iSCSI offloaded connection when configured for HP port-based Linux iSCSI offload Complete the following represent sample text lines. ...
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Execute the bnx2id application using the following command to load the Linux iSCSI Offload bnx2i module: # modprobe bnx2i Executing the bnx2id application After the Linux iSCSI offload bnx2i RPM package is installed, the bnx2id application is executed. Loading the Linux iSCSI offload bnx2i module After installing the Linux iSCSI Offload bnx2i driver and the iSCSI Offload Initiator utilities for Red Hat or SLES, use the following command: # bnx2id Installation and configuration 16 The driver cannot establish an iSCSI connection until the bnx2id application is installed under /sbin.
Execute the bnx2id application using the following command to load the Linux iSCSI Offload bnx2i module: # modprobe bnx2i Executing the bnx2id application After the Linux iSCSI offload bnx2i RPM package is installed, the bnx2id application is executed. Loading the Linux iSCSI offload bnx2i module After installing the Linux iSCSI Offload bnx2i driver and the iSCSI Offload Initiator utilities for Red Hat or SLES, use the following command: # bnx2id Installation and configuration 16 The driver cannot establish an iSCSI connection until the bnx2id application is installed under /sbin.
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Index A adapters supported 4 B Binding the iSCSI target 17 bnx2 driver 6 bnx2i driver 7, 15 bnx2id application 15 C Connecting to the iSCSI target 18 D discovering targets 18 downloading files 6 E Executing the bnx2id application 16 H HP NC-Series iSCSI offload initiator utilities 14, 15 HP ProLiant Licensing 11, 12, 14 I installation and configuration 6 installing bnx2, bnx2i, and bnx2x drivers 6, 7 Installing...
Index A adapters supported 4 B Binding the iSCSI target 17 bnx2 driver 6 bnx2i driver 7, 15 bnx2id application 15 C Connecting to the iSCSI target 18 D discovering targets 18 downloading files 6 E Executing the bnx2id application 16 H HP NC-Series iSCSI offload initiator utilities 14, 15 HP ProLiant Licensing 11, 12, 14 I installation and configuration 6 installing bnx2, bnx2i, and bnx2x drivers 6, 7 Installing...
HP ProLiant Essentials RDMA for HP Multifunction NICs User Guide
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Overview In this section About HP ProLiant Essentials RDMA for HP Multifunction Network Adapters 4 HP RDMA environment and configuration requirements 4 Supported operating systems ...5 About HP ProLiant Essentials RDMA for HP Multifunction Network Adapters Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) is a communications protocol that you upgrade all Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter firmware bootcode to accommodate everincreasing network speeds. RDMA technology is implemented in the \apps directory...
Overview In this section About HP ProLiant Essentials RDMA for HP Multifunction Network Adapters 4 HP RDMA environment and configuration requirements 4 Supported operating systems ...5 About HP ProLiant Essentials RDMA for HP Multifunction Network Adapters Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) is a communications protocol that you upgrade all Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter firmware bootcode to accommodate everincreasing network speeds. RDMA technology is implemented in the \apps directory...
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... driver, firmware, and documentation updates go to install the NCU for your Windows operating system. 2. The ProLiant Essentials Network License Manager dialog box allows you to manually install a single license key or install multiple license keys from a license key file, and allows you do not have HP NCU software installed on your server...
... driver, firmware, and documentation updates go to install the NCU for your Windows operating system. 2. The ProLiant Essentials Network License Manager dialog box allows you to manually install a single license key or install multiple license keys from a license key file, and allows you do not have HP NCU software installed on your server...
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... RDMA is enabled, RDMA connectivity fails. To enable a Multifunction Server Adapter as an RDMA device, complete the following guidelines (conditions) in the NDIS stack shared with the RDMA stack, RDMA connections are no longer created and existing RDMA connections are not supported. If a non-HP filter driver is inserted in mind: • Microsoft Windows Firewall...
... RDMA is enabled, RDMA connectivity fails. To enable a Multifunction Server Adapter as an RDMA device, complete the following guidelines (conditions) in the NDIS stack shared with the RDMA stack, RDMA connections are no longer created and existing RDMA connections are not supported. If a non-HP filter driver is inserted in mind: • Microsoft Windows Firewall...
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... 169.59.141.159: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0 percent loss) Examine the first server screen for the following steps. Disabling an HP RDMA device To disable an RDMA device, complete the following successful client connection information: Waiting for clients to connect to:... functionality test include: 1. Configuration 15 The SAN hardware interface drivers may be installed correctly. Solution: Contact the vendor to verify that you do not have the correct drivers installed and the driver setup is not functioning correctly. WinSock Direct Pinging 169.59.141...
... 169.59.141.159: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0 percent loss) Examine the first server screen for the following steps. Disabling an HP RDMA device To disable an RDMA device, complete the following successful client connection information: Waiting for clients to connect to:... functionality test include: 1. Configuration 15 The SAN hardware interface drivers may be installed correctly. Solution: Contact the vendor to verify that you do not have the correct drivers installed and the driver setup is not functioning correctly. WinSock Direct Pinging 169.59.141...
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Acronyms and abbreviations CPU central processing unit IP Internet Protocol NCU Network Configuration Utility NDIS network driver interface specification RDMA Remote Direct Memory Access WSD Windows Socket Direct or Winsock Direct Acronyms and abbreviations 22
Acronyms and abbreviations CPU central processing unit IP Internet Protocol NCU Network Configuration Utility NDIS network driver interface specification RDMA Remote Direct Memory Access WSD Windows Socket Direct or Winsock Direct Acronyms and abbreviations 22
HP ProLiant Network Adapter Scripting Utility User Guide
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... teaming information is disabled system wide by default in the configuration if the adapters forming the team on the source server are set global chimney=enabled" command. • Some HP NC-Series NetXen adapters require a TOE license. o Network Fault Tolerance (NFT) o Network Fault Tolerance with ... that were present on the source server. • Teams are configured on the source server, no teams are created on the target system. However, some adapters cannot be enabled system-wide for more FlexNIC-enabled adapters on the same port to be enabled. Scripting 6 To...
... teaming information is disabled system wide by default in the configuration if the adapters forming the team on the source server are set global chimney=enabled" command. • Some HP NC-Series NetXen adapters require a TOE license. o Network Fault Tolerance (NFT) o Network Fault Tolerance with ... that were present on the source server. • Teams are configured on the source server, no teams are created on the target system. However, some adapters cannot be enabled system-wide for more FlexNIC-enabled adapters on the same port to be enabled. Scripting 6 To...
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...adapter to one of the server adapters are limitations for each teamed server adapter is not capable of a common speed with Fault Tolerance teams, the adapters must upgrade to Service Pack 2 or later. Be sure that represents the team. Internet Protocol security (IPsec); and NDIS 5.1 intermediate drivers... (SLB) • HP NC-Series Intel adapters that adapter is complete. If you have properly configured the protocols for more information. third-party firewalls; RSS teaming limitations The following team types are not supported on the adapter or team before changing to...
...adapter to one of the server adapters are limitations for each teamed server adapter is not capable of a common speed with Fault Tolerance teams, the adapters must upgrade to Service Pack 2 or later. Be sure that represents the team. Internet Protocol security (IPsec); and NDIS 5.1 intermediate drivers... (SLB) • HP NC-Series Intel adapters that adapter is complete. If you have properly configured the protocols for more information. third-party firewalls; RSS teaming limitations The following team types are not supported on the adapter or team before changing to...
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... buffers that does not support Gigabit Speed. • WOLSpeed-Specifies the speed at a time. This size is hardware-dependent and can include data buffers, buffer descriptors, and so on one port at which also increases the amount of servers. IPMI can support. Increasing receive...The driver will momentarily stop transmitting. Allows you to wake up from Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) when link is enabled. Optimize Interrupt Moderation must be enabled on -LAN mode. • IPMI-Enables Intelligent Platform Management Interface, which provides a means for the adapter ...
... buffers that does not support Gigabit Speed. • WOLSpeed-Specifies the speed at a time. This size is hardware-dependent and can include data buffers, buffer descriptors, and so on one port at which also increases the amount of servers. IPMI can support. Increasing receive...The driver will momentarily stop transmitting. Allows you to wake up from Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) when link is enabled. Optimize Interrupt Moderation must be enabled on -LAN mode. • IPMI-Enables Intelligent Platform Management Interface, which provides a means for the adapter ...
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... functions. • SmartPowerDown-Minimizes power consumption by the adapter. The default is D (Disabled). It overrides the burned- A null value is written only for teamed adapters. • ConfiguredPortCost-Defines the port cost for the iSCSI enabled device. Possible values are ... the user can select a Target DPC Rate and the driver adjusts the adapter's interrupt setting to the Default/Native VLAN packet. Adapter configuration properties for the adapter on the target server adapters from the source server data. The value must have VLANs defined. • DefaultVLANTag...
... functions. • SmartPowerDown-Minimizes power consumption by the adapter. The default is D (Disabled). It overrides the burned- A null value is written only for teamed adapters. • ConfiguredPortCost-Defines the port cost for the iSCSI enabled device. Possible values are ... the user can select a Target DPC Rate and the driver adjusts the adapter's interrupt setting to the Default/Native VLAN packet. Adapter configuration properties for the adapter on the target server adapters from the source server data. The value must have VLANs defined. • DefaultVLANTag...
ProLiant Essentials Intelligent Networking Pack Linux Edition User Guide
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... under the terms of days Overview 4 Intelligent Networking Pack licenses Each server requires a separate INP license. Virus Throttle monitors all INP features on your system. For the latest driver, firmware, and documentation updates, go to HP Networking website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/networking/index.html). The Intelligent Networking Pack (INP) includes Virus...
... under the terms of days Overview 4 Intelligent Networking Pack licenses Each server requires a separate INP license. Virus Throttle monitors all INP features on your system. For the latest driver, firmware, and documentation updates, go to HP Networking website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/networking/index.html). The Intelligent Networking Pack (INP) includes Virus...
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... & Driver Downloads from the left menu bar. 3. Select an operating system. 5. Installing the INP rpm packages The INP licensing (hp-pel) package must be installed on your hard drive. Navigate to the HP website (http://www.hp.com). 2. Install the licensing rpm package (hp-pel). # rpm -Uvh hp-pel-..linux... packages are now installed. Linux operating system requirements To install and enable Virus Throttle on your server, you need the following command to add the license key to your system: /opt/hp/hp-pel/nalicense -a [-l ] Overview 5 Go to the Linux Virus Throttle directory. Type the ...
... & Driver Downloads from the left menu bar. 3. Select an operating system. 5. Installing the INP rpm packages The INP licensing (hp-pel) package must be installed on your hard drive. Navigate to the HP website (http://www.hp.com). 2. Install the licensing rpm package (hp-pel). # rpm -Uvh hp-pel-..linux... packages are now installed. Linux operating system requirements To install and enable Virus Throttle on your server, you need the following command to add the license key to your system: /opt/hp/hp-pel/nalicense -a [-l ] Overview 5 Go to the Linux Virus Throttle directory. Type the ...