Why is it important to have the latest BIOS for Qlogic QL45212?
Ensure that your server is using the most up-to-date BIOS version to maintain compatibility and optimal performance of your Qlogic Adapter.
What to do if Qlogic QL45212 Adapter failed?
If your Qlogic Adapter has failed, replace it with an adapter that is known to work correctly. If the new adapter functions in the slot where the original one failed, the original adapter is likely defective.
How to verify Qlogic Adapter installation?
To ensure proper functioning of your Qlogic Adapter, check that the adapter is correctly seated in its slot. Also, inspect the adapter for any visible hardware damage, particularly to the board components or the PCI edge connector.
What to do if Qlogic Adapter doesn't work in one slot?
If your Qlogic Adapter is not working, try inserting it into a different slot. If it works in the new slot, the original slot in your system may be defective.
What to do if Qlogic QL45212 doesn't work?
To troubleshoot your Qlogic Adapter, install it in another functioning system. If the adapter passes tests in the new system, the original system may be defective.
What to do if Qlogic QL45212 conflicts with other adapters?
If you are experiencing issues with your Qlogic Adapter, remove all other adapters from the system. If the adapter then passes its tests, the other adapters may be causing contention.
General| Model | QL45212 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Adapter |
| Interface Type | Ethernet |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Ports | 2 x 16GFC Fibre Channel |
| Data Transfer Rate | 16 Gbps |
| Category | Adapter |
| Host Bus Type | PCIe |
| Form Factor | Low-profile |
| Compliance | RoHS |
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows, Linux |
This guide describes installation, configuration, and management of the QLogic® QL45212 25Gb Intelligent Ethernet Adapter.
This guide is intended for system administrators and other technical staff responsible for configuring and managing adapters.
This preface specifies the intended audience, explains typographic conventions, lists related documents, and provides support information.
This guide uses specific typographic conventions for notes, cautions, warnings, and text formatting.
Contains warranty, laser safety, FDA notice, agency certification, and compliance information.
The QL45212 Adapter is a 25Gb Intelligent Ethernet Adapter for accelerated data networking.
The QL45212 Adapter provides NIC partitioning, RoCE support, single-chip solution, performance features, and manageability.
Details physical characteristics and standards specifications for the QL45212 Adapter.
Describes how to install Linux drivers, including optional parameters, defaults, and messages.
Details the installation, removal, and management of Windows drivers for the adapter.
Covers the installation, optional parameters, and removal of the qedentv VMware ESXi driver.
Shows operating system support for RoCE v1/v2 and OFED versions.
Considers limitations and requirements for implementing RoCE, including OFED versions.
Steps to enable DCBX and specify RoCE priority using the HII management application.
Details enabling RoCE and verifying Network Direct MTU size on Windows Server.
Describes RoCE configuration for RHEL and SLES, including GID verification.
Recommended actions to resolve problems during adapter installation or operation.
Methods to check if the correct adapter drivers are loaded in Windows and Linux.
Procedures for testing network connectivity using ping and setting adapter link speeds.
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