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HBA Software Installation

After you have completed the hardware installation and powered on the computer, follow the instructions listed in this chapter for your operating system to install the HBA driver and any other utilities required for the installation.

This chapter contains the following topics:

User

Driver Software for the Solaris OS

The HBA driver for the Solaris OS is included with the Solaris 10 1/06 (s10u1) OS release. No additional patches or packages are required to support the HBA on minimum supported versions of the Solaris 10 OS for x64/x86 systems.

Solaris Diagnostic Support

Diagnostic support for the HBA is included in the SunVTS software beginning with version 6.3. The SunVTS software is included with the Solaris 10 11/06 (s10u3) OS release, and is also available for download at:

http://www.sun.com/oem/products/vts

The emlxtest utility supports the following functions:

  • Connectivity verification
  • Firmware version and checksum test
  • Self-test
  • Loopback tests
    • External
    • Internal, single-bit
    • Internal, 10-bit
    • Mailbox

Installing Software for the Red Hat and SUSE Linux OSes

No updates are required to support the HBA on minimum supported versions of Linux.

For diagnostic support, you might need to rebuild the Linux driver. Before rebuilding the drivers for Linux, you must have the required Linux OS installed on the hard disk. The driver and utilities are available for download at the Emulex support site for Sun Microsystems.


To Install the HBA Software for the Linux OS

The driver and management utilities are available for download at the Emulex support site for Sun Microsystems.

1. Go to the Emulex support site for Sun Microsystems at:

2. Locate the Sun StorageTek section, and click the model number (SG-PCIE2FCGBE-E-Z) for the HBA you want to install.

3. Locate the Linux Driver section, and click Download to copy the driver files to a local file system.

4. Click Download to copy the management utilities to a local file system.

5. Click Manual to copy the PDF manual, and then follow the installation and configuration procedures.

6. Click PDF Manual to download installation, configuration, and troubleshooting information.

7. Install the driver for Linux as described in the Emulex driver and utilities user guide.

8. Install the management utilities as described in the Emulex driver and utilities user guide.


To Install the HBA Software for the VMware Technology

The management utilities are available for download at the Emulex support site for Sun Microsystems. You must obtain the drivers from VMware.

1. Go to the Emulex support site for Sun Microsystems at:

2. Locate the VMware section, and click the model number (SG-PCIE2FCGBE-E-Z) for the HBA you want to install.

3. Click Download to copy the management utilities to a local file system.

4. Click Manual to copy the PDF manual, and then follow the installation and configuration procedures.

5. Click PDF Manual to download installation, configuration, and troubleshooting information.

6. Obtain the driver from VMware and install the driver as described in the VMware documentation.

7. Install the management utilities as described in the Emulex driver and utilities user guide

Installing Software for Windows Server 2003 OS

The HBA driver and applications kits for Windows Server 2003 OS is available for download at the Emulex support site for Sun Microsystems.

Emulex

To Install the Software for the Windows Server 2003 OS

1. Go to the Emulex support site for Sun Microsystems at:

2. Locate the driver section for Windows.

3. Download the Driver Kit by clicking Download.

Emulex Drivers For Windows

4. Click PDF Manual to download the installation guide for the Windows OS.

5. Install the driver and management utilities for the Windows OS as described in the installation guide.

Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities

Use the HBAnywhere utility or the lputil command-line interface (CLI) utility to configure the HBA. These utilities are available for Linux and Windows OSes and provide support for the following functions:

  • Discover local and remote hosts, HBAs, targets, and LUNs
  • Reset HBAs
  • Set HBA driver parameters
  • Update firmware
  • Enable or disable the system BIOS
  • Run diagnostic tests on HBAs
  • Manage out-of-band HBAs
  • Manage local and in-band remote HBAs

See the Linux or Windows OS Emulex user manual for more information about using the HBAnywhere and lputil utilities.


Sun StorageTek Dual 4 Gb FC Dual GbE HBA, Emulex Installation Guide820-3784-10

Emulex Drivers Windows 2012 R2


Emulex Firmware

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Printable version

HPE Emulex 10/20 GbE Driver for Windows Server 2016

By downloading, you agree to the terms and conditions of the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Software License Agreement.
Note: Some software requires a valid warranty, current Hewlett Packard Enterprise support contract, or a license fee.

Type:Driver - Network
Version:12.0.1195.0(2 Apr 2019)
Operating System(s): Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Multi-part download
File name:cp037004.compsig (2.0 KB)
File name:cp037004.exe (1.5 MB)
This Component Package contains the driver for the HPE Emulex 10/20 GbE Server Adapters for Windows Server 2016.

To ensure the integrity of your download, HPE recommends verifying your results with the following SHA-256 Checksum values:

b341380a9a25e7a21c551501a95c2d3e20d1148f82539d3f14e493319812e10ecp037004.exe
193cb883582eeecef81c031a5cb57fa6e10e1844f4ecaa63a52eecefb75e044ecp037004.compsig

Reboot Requirement:
Reboot is not required after installation for updates to take effect and hardware stability to be maintained.

Installation:
Download the Smart Component to a directory on your hard drive and change to that directory.

From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file.

Click the Install button to proceed with the installation.

End User License Agreements:
HPE Software License Agreement v1

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Important:

HPE recommends the firmware provided in HPE Firmware Flash for Emulex Converged Network Adapters - Windows (x64), version 2019.03.01 or later, for use with this driver.

Supported Devices and Features:

This driver supports the following network adapters:

  • HP FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB Adapter
  • HP FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650M Adapter
  • HP StoreFabric CN1200E Dual Port Converged Network Adapter
  • HPE StoreFabric CN1200E-T Adapter

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This driver corrects an issue which results in low transfer rates with the HP FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB Adapter.

HPE recommends the firmware provided in HPE Firmware Flash for Emulex Converged Network Adapters - Windows (x64), version 2019.03.01 or later, for use with this driver.

Version:12.0.1195.0 (2 Apr 2019)

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This driver corrects an issue which results in low transfer rates with the HP FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB Adapter.


Version:12.0.1115.0(B) (27 Nov 2018)

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This product has been built with a new installer that prevents its installation on systems running Windows Server 2019.


Version:12.0.1115.0 (26 Jun 2018)

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This driver corrects an issue which results in a link always staying connected when a Virtual Connect(VC) module is connected.


Version:11.4.1205.0 (5 Feb 2018)

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

  • This driver corrects an issue where the permanent MAC address is not replaced with CLP-configured MAC address.
  • This driver corrects an issue where a NIC port shows 'disconnected' after driver installation.
  • This driver corrects an issue which results in a Windows Stop Error (BSOD) on a guest OS when the system is heavily stressed.

Version:11.2.1153.13 (12 Jul 2017)

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This product addresses an issue where a server cannot be awakened by a Wake on LAN (WOL) magic packet.


Version:11.1.196.4(B) (21 Apr 2017)

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This component no longer recognizes the HP NC551i Dual Port FlexFabric 10Gb Adapter, which is now consistent with the driver that the component contains.


Version:11.1.196.4 (24 Oct 2016)

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Initial release.


Type:Driver - Network
Version:12.0.1195.0(2 Apr 2019)
Operating System(s):
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Description

This Component Package contains the driver for the HPE Emulex 10/20 GbE Server Adapters for Windows Server 2016.

Installation Instructions

To ensure the integrity of your download, HPE recommends verifying your results with the following SHA-256 Checksum values:

b341380a9a25e7a21c551501a95c2d3e20d1148f82539d3f14e493319812e10ecp037004.exe
193cb883582eeecef81c031a5cb57fa6e10e1844f4ecaa63a52eecefb75e044ecp037004.compsig

Reboot Requirement:
Reboot is not required after installation for updates to take effect and hardware stability to be maintained.

Installation:
Download the Smart Component to a directory on your hard drive and change to that directory.

From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file.

Click the Install button to proceed with the installation.

Release Notes

End User License Agreements:
HPE Software License Agreement v1

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Important:

HPE recommends the firmware provided in HPE Firmware Flash for Emulex Converged Network Adapters - Windows (x64), version 2019.03.01 or later, for use with this driver.

Supported Devices and Features:

This driver supports the following network adapters:

  • HP FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB Adapter
  • HP FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650M Adapter
  • HP StoreFabric CN1200E Dual Port Converged Network Adapter
  • HPE StoreFabric CN1200E-T Adapter

Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This driver corrects an issue which results in low transfer rates with the HP FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB Adapter.

Important

HPE recommends the firmware provided in HPE Firmware Flash for Emulex Converged Network Adapters - Windows (x64), version 2019.03.01 or later, for use with this driver.

Revision History

Version:12.0.1195.0 (2 Apr 2019)

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This driver corrects an issue which results in low transfer rates with the HP FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB Adapter.


Version:12.0.1115.0(B) (27 Nov 2018)

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This product has been built with a new installer that prevents its installation on systems running Windows Server 2019.


Version:12.0.1115.0 (26 Jun 2018)

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This driver corrects an issue which results in a link always staying connected when a Virtual Connect(VC) module is connected.


Version:11.4.1205.0 (5 Feb 2018)

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

  • This driver corrects an issue where the permanent MAC address is not replaced with CLP-configured MAC address.
  • This driver corrects an issue where a NIC port shows 'disconnected' after driver installation.
  • This driver corrects an issue which results in a Windows Stop Error (BSOD) on a guest OS when the system is heavily stressed.

Version:11.2.1153.13 (12 Jul 2017)

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This product addresses an issue where a server cannot be awakened by a Wake on LAN (WOL) magic packet.


Version:11.1.196.4(B) (21 Apr 2017)

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This component no longer recognizes the HP NC551i Dual Port FlexFabric 10Gb Adapter, which is now consistent with the driver that the component contains.


Version:11.1.196.4 (24 Oct 2016)

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Initial release.


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