Quick Reference Guide

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Chapter
3
Software Installation
In this chapter
•Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
•Installation notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
•Using the Brocade Adapter Software Installer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
•Using software installation scripts and system commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
•Confirming driver package installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
•Verifying adapter installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
•Updating drivers with HCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
•Installing HCM to a host from the HCM Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
•HCM Agent operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
•HCM configuration data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
•Setting IP address and subnet mask on CNAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Introduction
This chapter provides procedures to install the adapter driver, HCM, and other software using the
following options:
• “Using the Brocade Adapter Software Installer” on page 68.
• “Using software installation scripts and system commands” on page 89.
Procedures are also provided for removing software using the Brocade Adapter Software
Uninstaller (refer to “Software removal using Adapter Software Uninstaller” on page 83), and
upgrading software using the Brocade Adapter Software Installer (refer to “Software upgrade using
Adapter Software Installer” on page 87). Procedures are also provided for configuring HCM agent
operations, and setting the IP address and subnet mask on CNAs and Fabric Adapter ports
configured in CNA or NIC mode.
To troubleshoot problems after installation, refer to the Brocade Adapters Troubleshooting Guide.
To keep adapter drivers and boot code synchronized, be sure to update your adapter with the latest
boot image whenever you install or update adapter driver packages
. Use the following steps:
1. Go to the adapters website at www.brocade.com/adapters.
2. Navigate to the Downloads page.
3. Select your operating system from the Downloads list or download the ISO image.
4. Download the boot image file from the “Boot Code” section.
5. Refer to “Boot code updates” on page 118 for instructions to install the image.