Qlogic 8100 Series User Manual

6–Configuring NIC Functionality in the Converged Network Adapter
Configuring the NIC in a Windows Environment
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Creating and Configuring a Team
Two or more QLogic adapter ports must be available in a server to configure
teaming; all members of the team must be QLogic adapter ports. To configure
switch-independent teaming using the NIC function of the QLogic 8100 Series
Adapter:
1. Download and install QConvergeConsole CLI. The installation package and
instructions can be downloaded from http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com/
.
2. Start QConvergeConsole CLI by clicking on its desktop icon.
3. Type 2 and press ENTER to select Host Level Info and Operations from
the main Interactive Menu.
4. Type 2 and press ENTER in the Host Level Info and Operations Menu to
select Install/Update VLAN/Teaming Driver, All Adapters (Figure 6-11).
Figure 6-11. Host Level Info and Operations Menu
5. At the prompt, Do you want to use external source for
VLAN/Teaming driver?, choose one of the following:
 No—installs the VLAN/teaming driver bundled with
QConvergeConsole CLI.
 Yes—specifies the path to the zip file containing the QLogic
VLAN/teaming driver.
NOTE:
Creating, modifying, or dissolving network teams resets the network
connection. Do not attempt teaming configuration and reconfiguration on
production systems.

Qlogic 8100 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Qlogic
Model	8100 Series
Category	Network Card
Language	English