User’s Guide QConvergeConsole 2400/2500/3200/8100/8200 Series SN0054669-00 A
S User’s Guide QConvergeConsole 2400/2500/3200/8100/8200 Series Information furnished in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, QLogic Corporation assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. QLogic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without notice. Applications described in this document for any of these products are for illustrative purposes only.
Table of Contents Preface What’s in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What’s in the Help System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Related Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Documentation Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User’s Guide QConvergeConsole 2400/2500/3200/8100/8200 Series List of Figures Figure Page 2-1 QConvergeConsole Download Selections (Example) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 2-2 Install QConvergeConsole: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 2-3 Install QConvergeConsole: Install Tomcat on Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 2-4 Install QConvergeConsole: Pre-Installation Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface The QConvergeConsole User’s Guide describes the QConvergeConsole® GUI utility, which is used to configure and manage QLogic Fibre Channel adapters, Intelligent Ethernet adapters, and Converged Network Adapters within storage area networks (SANs). NOTE: Throughout this guide the terms target and device are used interchangeably. What’s in this Guide This guide contains the basic information you need to get started with the QConvergeConsole management utility.
Preface What’s in the Help System What’s in the Help System NOTE: To access help, see “Getting Help” on page 3-4. For detailed information on configuring and managing adapters using QConvergeConsole, refer to the built-in help system. The QConvergeConsole help system contains features and functionality not covered in this guide, including the following: vi Getting Started. Shows how to start using the QConvergeConsole and the help system.
Preface Intended Audience Managing Ethernet Networking (NIC) Ports. Shows and describes the parameters and configuration options provided on the NIC port management pages for 3200 Series Intelligent Ethernet Adapters, as well as 8100 and 8200 Series Converged Network Adapters. Troubleshooting. Describes tools you can use to resolve the problems that can occur when installing and using the QConvergeConsole.
Preface License Agreements Text in blue font indicates a hyperlink (jump) to a figure, table, or section in this guide, and links to Web sites are shown in underlined blue. For example: Text in bold font indicates user interface elements such as a menu items, buttons, check boxes, or column headings. For example: Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt. Under Notification Options, select the Warning Alarms check box.
Preface Technical Support Technical Support Customers should contact their authorized maintenance provider for technical support of their QLogic products. QLogic-direct customers may contact QLogic Technical Support; others will be redirected to their authorized maintenance provider. Visit the QLogic support Web site listed in Contact Information for the latest firmware and software updates.
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1 System Requirements The QConvergeConsole is a Web-based client/server application that allows for centralized management and configuration of QLogic adapters within the entire network (LAN and SAN). On the server side, the QConvergeConsole runs as an Apache Tomcat™ application server. After the application is launched on the application server, you can connect to the QConvergeConsole through a browser, either locally on the server or remotely from another computer.
1–System Requirements Software Requirements The minimum hardware requirements for the server agent are as follows: Adapters. One or more of the QLogic adapters listed under “Supported QLogic Adapters” on page 1-4. The minimum requirements for a SAN environment are as follows: Storage. Fibre Channel or iSCSI devices, such as disks and RAID subsystems. QConvergeConsole supports most Fibre Channel and iSCSI devices.
1–System Requirements Operating System Requirements Web browser The QConvergeConsole runs on the following Web browsers: Apple® Safari® Google Chrome™ Microsoft Internet® Explorer® Mozilla® Firefox® NOTE: For the supported Web browser versions, refer to the Readme where the QConvergeConsole is posted on the QLogic Web site: http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com.
1–System Requirements Supported QLogic Adapters Apache Tomcat application server. The following operating systems can host the Tomcat server, which is required to support the QConvergeConsole GUI: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 Red Hat LinuxAdvance Server/Enterprise Server Novell SUSELinux Enterprise Server (SLES) Server agent. Multiple operating system support allows control of heterogeneous environments.
2 Installing QConvergeConsole Installing QConvergeConsole consists of installing the QConvergeConsole user interface, a platform-specific management agent, and help components, as appropriate. NOTE: Before installing QConvergeConsole, read and follow the instructions in the documents listed in “Related Materials” on page vii, as applicable. Management agents (Ethernet networking (NIC), FCoE, and iSCSI) to use for remote access to the adapters can be installed using Windows or Linux SuperInstallers.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Downloading the QConvergeConsole Management Utility Downloading the QConvergeConsole Management Utility To download the QConvergeConsole management utility from the QLogic Web site: 1. On the QLogic home page (http://www.qlogic.com), click the Downloads tab, then select QLogic Products. 2.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Installing QConvergeConsole Installing QConvergeConsole The installation procedures differ depending on the operating system: Installing in a Windows environment (page 2-3) Installing in a Linux environment (page 2-7) Installing QConvergeConsole in a Windows Environment The QConvergeConsole Installer for Windows is a self-extracting utility that installs QConvergeConsole and related files. Perform the following steps to install QConvergeConsole on your system.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Installing QConvergeConsole in a Windows Environment 2. Click Next. If the Apache Tomcat server is not installed, a message prompts whether you want to install Tomcat on your system (Figure 2-3). Figure 2-3. Install QConvergeConsole: Install Tomcat on Your System 3. Click Yes. The Pre-Installation Summary dialog box (Figure 2-4) opens. Figure 2-4. Install QConvergeConsole: Pre-Installation Summary 4. 2-4 Read the information, and then click Install.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Installing QConvergeConsole in a Windows Environment During the installation, the installer notifies you of the installation status (Figure 2-5). Figure 2-5. Install QConvergeConsole: Installation Status A message prompts you to confirm that you want to enable the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) feature, which allows you to run QConvergeConsole in a secured environment (Figure 2-6). Figure 2-6. Install QConvergeConsole: Enable SSL Feature 5.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Installing QConvergeConsole in a Windows Environment The Install Complete dialog box (Figure 2-7) opens. Figure 2-7. Install QConvergeConsole: Install Complete Notification 6. Click Done to exit the installer. You have installed QConvergeConsole on your server. 2-6 7. Install the management agents (NIC, FCoE, and iSCSI) to remotely manage the server in which your adapter is physically installed.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Installing QConvergeConsole in a Linux Environment Installing QConvergeConsole in a Linux Environment QConvergeConsole can be graphically installed on a Linux host by running a Virtual Network Computing (VNC®) program on a Windows host to remotely control the installation. TightVNC Viewer is a VNC program that can remotely control QConvergeConsole installation on a Linux host. To install QConvergeConsole in a Linux environment: 1.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Installing QConvergeConsole in a Linux Environment The installer extracts the files and installs QConvergeConsole in the directory /opt/QConvergeConsole_Installer (Figure 2-11). Figure 2-11. Install QConvergeConsole: Installer Extracts FIles The InstallAnywhere window prepares to install QConvergeConsole and opens the installation Introduction dialog box (Figure 2-12). Figure 2-12. Install QConvergeConsole: Introduction 5. 2-8 Click Next.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Installing QConvergeConsole in a Linux Environment The Pre-Installation Summary dialog box (Figure 2-13) opens. Figure 2-13. Install QConvergeConsole: Pre-Installation Summary 6. SN0054669-00 A Read the information, and then click Install.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Installing QConvergeConsole in a Linux Environment During the installation, the installer notifies you of the installation status (Figure 2-14). Figure 2-14.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Installing QConvergeConsole in a Linux Environment The Install Complete dialog box (Figure 2-15) opens. Figure 2-15. Install QConvergeConsole: Install Complete Notification 7. Click Done to exit the installer. You have installed QConvergeConsole on your server. 8. Install the management agents (NIC, FCoE, and iSCSI) to remotely manage the server in which your adapter is physically installed.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Uninstalling QConvergeConsole Uninstalling QConvergeConsole The uninstallation procedures differ depending on the operating system: Uninstalling in a Windows environment (page 2-12) Uninstalling in a Linux environment (page 2-16) Uninstalling QConvergeConsole in a Windows Environment Perform the following steps to uninstall QConvergeConsole from this system. Be sure to exit QConvergeConsole before you uninstall. To uninstall QConvergeConsole in a Windows environment: 1.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Uninstalling QConvergeConsole in a Windows Environment The Uninstall QConvergeConsole dialog box (Figure 2-17) opens. Figure 2-17. Uninstall QConvergeConsole: About to Uninstall Click Next to continue.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Uninstalling QConvergeConsole in a Windows Environment The Uninstall Options dialog box opens (Figure 2-18). Figure 2-18. Uninstall QConvergeConsole: Uninstall Options 3. 2-14 Click Complete Uninstall, and then click Next.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Uninstalling QConvergeConsole in a Windows Environment During uninstallation, the uninstall notifies you of the uninstallation status (Figure 2-19). Figure 2-19. Uninstall QConvergeConsole: Uninstalling QConvergeConsole A message asks you to wait the while the uninstaller removes the components.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Uninstalling QConvergeConsole in a Linux Environment The Uninstall Complete dialog box informs you when the uninstall is complete (Figure 2-20). Figure 2-20. Uninstall QConvergeConsole: Uninstall Complete 4. Click Done. QConvergeConsole has been uninstalled. Uninstalling QConvergeConsole in a Linux Environment Perform the following steps to uninstall QConvergeConsole from this system. Be sure to exit QConvergeConsole before you uninstall.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Uninstalling QConvergeConsole in a Linux Environment The QConvergeConsole directory (Figure 2-21) opens. Figure 2-21. Uninstall QConvergeConsole: Uninstall Directory 2. Double-click the QConvergeConsoleUninstaller file to start the uninstall. A message displays asking whether you want to run or display QConvergeConsoleUnnstaller.bin (Figure 2-22). Figure 2-22. Uninstall QConvergeConsole: Run in Terminal 3. SN0054669-00 A Click Run in Terminal.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Uninstalling QConvergeConsole in a Linux Environment The Uninstall QConvergeConsole dialog box (Figure 2-23) opens. Figure 2-23. Uninstall QConvergeConsole: About to Uninstall 4. 2-18 Click Next to continue.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Uninstalling QConvergeConsole in a Linux Environment The Uninstall Options dialog box opens (Figure 2-24). Figure 2-24. Uninstall QConvergeConsole: Uninstall Options 5. SN0054669-00 A Click Complete Uninstall, then click Next.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Uninstalling QConvergeConsole in a Linux Environment During uninstallation, the uninstall notifies you of the uninstallation status (Figure 2-25). Figure 2-25. Uninstall QConvergeConsole: Uninstall QConvergeConsole A message asks you to wait the while the uninstaller removes the components.
2–Installing QConvergeConsole Uninstalling QConvergeConsole in a Linux Environment The Uninstall Complete dialog box informs you when the uninstall is complete (Figure 2-26). Figure 2-26. Uninstall QConvergeConsole: Uninstall Complete 6. Click Done. QConvergeConsole has been uninstalled.
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3 Getting Started This section includes the procedures for starting and exiting the QConvergeConsole user interface, and getting help: “Starting QConvergeConsole” on page 3-1 “Exiting QConvergeConsole” on page 3-4 “Getting Help” on page 3-4 Starting QConvergeConsole Start using the QConvergeConsole by opening its main page in your browser window. You can do this either locally on the server where the QConvergeConsole is installed or remotely from another computer.
3–Getting Started Opening the QConvergeConsole Main Page The initial main menu of the QConvergeConsole opens (Figure 3-1). Figure 3-1. QConvergeConsole Main Window on the Server Where QConvergeConsole Resides To open QConvergeConsole from a remote computer: Enter the IP address of the QConvergeConsole server, followed by the access port and application name in the browser's address bar using the following format: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.
3–Getting Started Opening the QConvergeConsole Main Page In the following example, the Web address of the QConvergeConsole server displays (Figure 3-2). Figure 3-2. Entering QConvergeConsole Web Address (Example) The initial main menu of the QConvergeConsole opens, as shown in Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3.
3–Getting Started Connecting to Host Servers Connecting to Host Servers To connect to host servers from the QConvergeConsole main window: 1. Locate the Input hostname/address field in the upper-left corner of the QConvergeConsole screen. 2. Enter the host name or its IP address, as shown in the example (Figure 3-4). Figure 3-4. Hostname/IP Address Entry Field (Example) 3. Click Connect to initiate the connection. If successful, the host and its adapters display in the system tree.
3–Getting Started Browsing Help Contents 2. From the navigation pane, select one of the following tabs to locate the information you want to display: Contents. Displays a list of topics organized by task, much like the Table of Contents in this user's guide. This list also includes book icons that open and close to show and hide topics related to the book title. Click a closed book icon to open it and display its list of topics. Click an opened book icon to close it and hide its topics.
3–Getting Started Viewing QConvergeConsole Version Details Viewing QConvergeConsole Version Details If you need technical assistance with the QConvergeConsole, your technician will ask you for the version number. To view the QConvergeConsole version: 1. On the QConvergeConsole main window Help menu, click About. A message window opens, as shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5. About QConvergeConsole Window This window provides the following information: 2.
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