Users Guide

7–Linux Driver Software
Installing Linux Driver Software
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Refer to “Load and Run Necessary iSCSI Software Components” on page 41 for
instructions on loading the software components required to use the QLogic iSCSI
offload feature.
To configure the network protocol and address after building the driver, refer to the
manuals supplied with your operating system.
Installing the Binary DKMS RPM Driver Package
Dynamic Kernel Module Support (DKMS) is designed to simplify the rebuilding of
modules whenever you upgrade the kernel. To upgrade, create a framework
where a kernel-dependent module source can reside.
To install the binary DKMS RPM driver package:
1. Download the binary DKMS RPM (dkms-version.noarch.rpm):
http://linux.dell.com/dkms/
2. Install the binary DKMS RPM package by issuing the following command:
rpm -ivh dkms-version.noarch.rpm
3. Install the DKMS RPM driver package by issuing the following command:
rpm -ivh netxtreme2-version dkms.noarch.rpm
Verify that your network adapter supports iSCSI by checking the message
log. If the message bnx2i: dev eth0 does not support iSCSI
appears in the message log after loading the bnx2i driver, iSCSI is not
supported. This message may not appear until the interface is opened, as
with:
ifconfig eth0 up
4. To use iSCSI, refer to “Load and Run Necessary iSCSI Software
Components” on page 41 to load the necessary software components. For
more information, go to:
http://linux.dell.com
Installing the Binary KMOD and KMP Driver Package
To install the binary Kernel Modules (KMOD) and KMP driver package:
1. Install the KMOD and KMP RPM driver package:
 SUSE:
netxtreme2-kmp-default-<driver ver>_<kernel>-<rel>.<dist
maj.min>.<arch>.rpm