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Configure MPIO card firmware
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5 Configure MPIO card firmware
Configure the firmware settings for the MPIO card, if required. Each card will typically contain one to four host
ports (HBAs) each. The examples shown in this document show cards with two HBAs each.
5.1 SAS-FE
Supported SAS FE cards work out-of-the-box with the default firmware settings. No additional configuration is
required.
5.2 FC
FC cards may require firmware configuration to enable each port and to set parameters. In this example, the
Fast!UTIL utility is used to configure a QLogic
®
card. Vendor tools such as QConverge (GUI or CLI) can also
be used.
For FC card HBA firmware settings for commonly used FC cards, see the latest version of the Dell Storage
Manager administrator’s guide, version 2018 or newer. Contact Dell support if your MPIO card is supported
but does not have recommended HBA firmware settings listed in the Dell Storage Manager administrator’s
guide.
1. Verify that a compatible FC card is installed in the server. A QLogic QLE2662 FC card is shown in
this example.
2. Boot the server and press Ctrl+Q when prompted to access the Fast!UTIL utility.
3. On the main screen under Select Host Adapter, the first host adapter port (HBA) is selected. In this
example, the FC card has two HBAs. Press Enter.