Installation Task Overview (Windows)
Step Description Links
4. If your OS is out of date, update the entire OS image,
or download and apply the latest OS patch.
“Updating Software” on page 25
5. Verify the driver installation.
“Download and Install the i40e Driver (Linux)” on page 30
“Download and Install the i40evf Driver (Linux)” on page 32
6. Install the adapter and verify the installation. “Installing the Adapter” on page 37
7. Boot over the network. “Boot Options” on page 48
“Boot Over a 10GbE Network (Oracle Solaris x86/x64 and
Linux)” on page 49
8. Configure the driver parameters. “Set Driver Parameters (Linux)” on page 58
“Driver Parameters (Linux)” on page 59
9. (Optional) Configure jumbo frames. “Configure Jumbo Frames (Linux)” on page 62
10. (Optional) Configure VLANs. “VLANs Overview” on page 69
“Configure VLANs (Linux)” on page 71
11. If desired, remove a driver.
“Remove the i40e Driver (Linux)” on page 76
“Remove the i40e Driver (Linux)” on page 76
Related Information
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“Installation Task Overview (Oracle Solaris)” on page 11
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“Installation Task Overview (Windows)” on page 13
Installation Task Overview (Windows)
Step Description Links
1. Understand the adapter. “Understanding the Adapter” on page 15
2. Confirm the adapter specifications and technical
requirements.
“Physical Specifications” on page 21
“Electrical Specifications” on page 22
“Environmental Specifications” on page 22
3. Determine if the driver is supported on your server
and the driver is up to date.
“Hardware and Software Requirements” on page 23
4. If your OS is out of date, update the entire OS image,
or download and apply the latest OS patch.
“Updating Software” on page 25
5. Verify the driver installation.
“Download and Install the i40e Driver (Windows)” on page 34
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