Integrating the VMware virtualization solution with QLogic Intelligent Ethernet, Converged Network, or Fibre Channel Adapters for network and storage will optimize the virtualized data center infrastructure to provide enterprise-class LAN and SAN connectivity.
QLE24xx 4G Fibre Channel Adapter, QLE25xx 8G Fibre Channel Adapter With VMware, the Cavium's QLogic Fibre Channel QLE24xx, QLE25xx HBAs are the ONLY adapters that have firmware bundled within the driver package. This driver package is inbox with the VMware ESX/ESXi distribution. The VMware qla2xxx driver package loads the HBA running firmware and the driver upon ESX/ESXi host boot. No separate firmware needs to be installed for these HBAs. However, there may be a newer driver/firmware package available than what comes inbox from the ESX/ESXi distribution. Always install the latest version of drivers and firmware for QLogic adapters in a VMware environment.
The QLogic Fibre Channel HBA Boot code package is a multi-boot image that contains the HBA BIOS and modules required to support Boot from SAN. The Boot code is pre-installed on the HBAs from the factory. Newer versions of boot code may be available from the QLogic Web site. If doing Boot from SAN, ensures the latest Boot code is installed on your HBA. QLE81xx, QLE82xx, Converged Network Adapter and QLE3xxx Intelligent Ethernet Adapter In a VMware environment, the firmware for the Converged Network Adapters QLE81xx, QLE82xx and the Intelligent Ethernet Adapters QLE3xxx is NOT embedded with the driver. The firmware is a separate image that must be Flash updated from DOS bootable media (preferred) or.QLogic vCenter Plugin Flash update function. The flash Image that is pre-installed on the adapters from the factory, however, may be an older revision.
Always install the latest available Flash image for the QLE8xxx, QLE3xxx adapters. The Flash image can be found on the QLogic Web site.
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QLE4xx iSCSI Adapter The firmware for the QLE4xxx iSCSI adapter is NOT embedded with the qla4xxx driver package for VMware. The firmware and BIOS are separate files. This firmware and BIOS are pre-installed on the HBA from the factory; however, this may be an older revision. The BIOS file is used for Boot from SAN. Newer versions of firmware and Bios may be available from the QLogic Web site.
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Always ensure the latest firmware is installed for the QLE4xxx adapter. Upgrade to the latest available BIOS if you are doing boot from SAN. NOTE: All referenced modules may be downloaded from site. Enter the module name as shown in the search field. Please refer to to obtain the latest VMware drivers, firmware and Bios/Boot code for QLogic adapters.