Installation guide

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Section 8
Solaris x86 Driver Installation
(QLA2100)
8.1
Introduction
This section provides instructions for installing the Solaris x86 driver in an already
installed Solaris x86 (v2.6 or 7) operating system.
The latest version of the Solaris x86 driver package is available on the QLogic web
site. The files in the driver package cannot be read nor installed from a DOS
environment. Be sure to review the installation and/or release notes for both new
and changed information.
8.2
Installing the Solaris x86 Driver
Perform the following steps to install the QLA2100 driver in a previously installed
Solaris x86 v2.6 or 7 system.
NOTE: To install the QLA2100 driver, you must have super-user privileges.
1. Logon to the system as a superuser.
2. Insert the diskette that contains the QLogic driver in the first floppy drive.
3. Enter the following text to stop the Volume Manager:
/etc/init.d/volmgt stop
4. Enter the following text to run the package add (pkgadd) program:
pkgadd -d /dev/rdiskette0
5. You are prompted to insert a diskette. For example:
Insert diskette into Floppy Drive.
Type [go] when ready,
or [e] to eject the diskette,
or [q] to quit:
6. Type go and press <ENTER> to continue.