3–Installation in a Windows EnvironmentDownloading QLogic Drivers3-2 FE0254601-00 A The server motherboard must have a PCIe slot of at least x8 physical length.Both PCIe Gen 1 and Gen 2 slots are supported. QLogic 8100 SeriesAdapters operate on all eight lanes on a PCIe Gen 1 x8 slot, andautomatically train down to use only four lanes on a PCIe Gen 2 x8 slot, thussaving energy by powering off the remaining four lanes of the PCIe Gen 2 x8slot. A supported Microsoft Windows operating system must be installed on theserver. This is not required if you are configuring boot from SAN. Refer toSection 7 for details about configuring boot-from-SAN with QLogic adapters. There must be a LAN connection or a physical connection to the serverconsole.Cabling RequirementsQLogic 814x Series Adapters ship with QLogic-branded short range (SR) opticsthat are compatible with all fibre optic cables for direct connections to a supportedFCoE switch. QLogic 814x Series Adapters operate only with optical transceiverssold by QLogic.QLogic 815x Series Adapters ship with empty SFP+ cages that support active andpassive copper cables for connecting to an FCoE switch. These cables are notavailable from QLogic, and must be purchased from the FCoE switch vendor. Visithttp://www.qlogic.com/Resources/Pages/Resources.aspx to obtain a list ofsupported copper cables, their vendors, and part numbers.Refer to “Adapter Specifications” on page 1-12 for details about connectors,cables, and supported adapters.Other RequirementsA Phillips #1 screwdriver (or equivalent) is required to fasten the mounting bracketto the adapter.Downloading QLogic DriversQLogic 8100 Series Adapter drivers are not included with most versions ofMicrosoft Windows operating systems. Microsoft Windows does not recognize theQLogic 8100 Series Adapter until the drivers are installed on the server. If theadapter drivers are installed on the server, go to Section 7 for information aboutupdating drivers.To download QLogic drivers:1. Go to the QLogic Web site: http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com.2. Click QLogic Products.3. Click QLogic Adapters.
