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Qadmin: /* Driver Upgrade Overview */

2019-03-21T18:07:33Z

Driver Upgrade Overview

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	As new hardware models become available there are occasions where you may need to upgrade your QuantaStor systems' drivers in order to enable your hardware.		As new hardware models become available there are occasions where you may need to upgrade your QuantaStor systems' drivers in order to enable your hardware.

	== Driver Upgrade Overview ==		NOTE: This guide does not apply to QuantaStor 4 and newer versions. If you need assistance with a driver upgrade please contact OSNEXUS support.

			== QuantaStor 3 Driver Upgrade Overview ==

	QuantaStor ships with all the kernel header packages installed so that new drivers can be compiled to support new hardware that may not have been available at the time the QuantaStor kernel was originally built. OSNEXUS provides a QuantaStor kernel at least once per year. QuantaStor's most recent kernel is derived from the 3.19 kernel for Ubuntu Server 14.04.3 LTS. For paid subscriptions please contact OSNEXUS support via support@osnexus.com to get assistance with any driver upgrades.		QuantaStor ships with all the kernel header packages installed so that new drivers can be compiled to support new hardware that may not have been available at the time the QuantaStor kernel was originally built. OSNEXUS provides a QuantaStor kernel at least once per year. QuantaStor's most recent kernel is derived from the 3.19 kernel for Ubuntu Server 14.04.3 LTS. For paid subscriptions please contact OSNEXUS support via support@osnexus.com to get assistance with any driver upgrades.

Qadmin: /* QuantaStor v2.x */

2016-02-14T20:02:49Z

QuantaStor v2.x

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	You should now reboot, then check the version again.		You should now reboot, then check the version again.

	== QuantaStor v2.x ==		== Driver Updates for QuantaStor v2.x ==

	QuantaStor uses a modified kernel which includes optimizations for iSCSI and some necessary modifications for FibreChannel support. Beyond that it's a stock Ubuntu Server kernel with all the headers included so you can build new drivers on your own. Building drivers can be a bit tricky though so if you have a subscription license and need a new driver just write to support@osnexus.com and we'll assist. Instructions for installing new drivers not included with our kernel will always be posted here for everyone's benefit.		QuantaStor uses a modified kernel which includes optimizations for iSCSI and some necessary modifications for FibreChannel support. Beyond that it's a stock Ubuntu Server kernel with all the headers included so you can build new drivers on your own. Building drivers can be a bit tricky though so if you have a subscription license and need a new driver just write to support@osnexus.com and we'll assist. Instructions for installing new drivers not included with our kernel will always be posted here for everyone's benefit.

Qadmin: /* QuantaStor v3.x with 3.8 kernel */

2016-02-14T20:02:28Z

QuantaStor v3.x with 3.8 kernel

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	QuantaStor ships with all the kernel header packages installed so that new drivers can be compiled to support new hardware that may not have been available at the time the QuantaStor kernel was originally built. OSNEXUS provides a QuantaStor kernel at least once per year. QuantaStor's most recent kernel is derived from the 3.19 kernel for Ubuntu Server 14.04.3 LTS. For paid subscriptions please contact OSNEXUS support via support@osnexus.com to get assistance with any driver upgrades.		QuantaStor ships with all the kernel header packages installed so that new drivers can be compiled to support new hardware that may not have been available at the time the QuantaStor kernel was originally built. OSNEXUS provides a QuantaStor kernel at least once per year. QuantaStor's most recent kernel is derived from the 3.19 kernel for Ubuntu Server 14.04.3 LTS. For paid subscriptions please contact OSNEXUS support via support@osnexus.com to get assistance with any driver upgrades.

	== QuantaStor v3.x with 3.8 kernel ==		== Driver Updates for QuantaStor v3.x with 3.8 kernel ==

	To apply the following driver updates you'll need to login to your QuantaStor system at the console or via SSH. If you've a Windows desktop you can download the PuTTY SSH client <a href="http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html">here</a>. Using PuTTY or any other SSH utility you can remotely login to your QuantaStor system using the 'qadmin' user account. The default password for the 'qadmin' account is 'qadmin'. After you login via SSH you'll need to change roles to 'superuser' using the 'sudo -i' command so that you can install the drivers. (Important Note: You should change qadmin password if you haven't already! Once you 'sudo -i' just type 'passwd qadmin' to change it.)		To apply the following driver updates you'll need to login to your QuantaStor system at the console or via SSH. If you've a Windows desktop you can download the PuTTY SSH client <a href="http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html">here</a>. Using PuTTY or any other SSH utility you can remotely login to your QuantaStor system using the 'qadmin' user account. The default password for the 'qadmin' account is 'qadmin'. After you login via SSH you'll need to change roles to 'superuser' using the 'sudo -i' command so that you can install the drivers. (Important Note: You should change qadmin password if you haven't already! Once you 'sudo -i' just type 'passwd qadmin' to change it.)

Qadmin: /* Driver Upgrade Overview */

2016-02-14T20:02:07Z

Driver Upgrade Overview

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	== Driver Upgrade Overview ==		== Driver Upgrade Overview ==

	QuantaStor ships with all the kernel header packages installed so that new drivers can be compiled to support new hardware that may not have been available at the time the QuantaStor kernel was originally built. OSNEXUS provides a QuantaStor kernel at least once per year. QuantaStor's most recent kernel is derived from the 3.19 kernel for Ubuntu Server 14.04.3 LTS. For paid subscriptions please contact OSNEXUS support via ~~mailto:~~support@osnexus.com to get assistance with any driver upgrades.		QuantaStor ships with all the kernel header packages installed so that new drivers can be compiled to support new hardware that may not have been available at the time the QuantaStor kernel was originally built. OSNEXUS provides a QuantaStor kernel at least once per year. QuantaStor's most recent kernel is derived from the 3.19 kernel for Ubuntu Server 14.04.3 LTS. For paid subscriptions please contact OSNEXUS support via support@osnexus.com to get assistance with any driver upgrades.

	== QuantaStor v3.x with 3.8 kernel ==		== QuantaStor v3.x with 3.8 kernel ==

Qadmin: /* Driver Upgrade Overview */

2016-02-14T20:01:44Z

Driver Upgrade Overview

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	== Driver Upgrade Overview ==		== Driver Upgrade Overview ==

	QuantaStor ships with all the kernel header packages installed so that new drivers can be compiled to support new hardware that may not have been available at the time the QuantaStor kernel was originally built. OSNEXUS provides a QuantaStor kernel at least once per year. QuantaStor's most recent kernel is derived from the 3.19 kernel for Ubuntu Server 14.04.3 LTS. For paid subscriptions please contact OSNEXUS support via support@osnexus.com to get assistance with any driver upgrades.		QuantaStor ships with all the kernel header packages installed so that new drivers can be compiled to support new hardware that may not have been available at the time the QuantaStor kernel was originally built. OSNEXUS provides a QuantaStor kernel at least once per year. QuantaStor's most recent kernel is derived from the 3.19 kernel for Ubuntu Server 14.04.3 LTS. For paid subscriptions please contact OSNEXUS support via mailto:support@osnexus.com to get assistance with any driver upgrades.

	== QuantaStor v3.x with 3.8 kernel ==		== QuantaStor v3.x with 3.8 kernel ==

Qadmin at 20:01, 14 February 2016

2016-02-14T20:01:26Z

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	As new hardware models become available there are occasions where you may need to upgrade your QuantaStor systems' drivers in order to enable your hardware.		As new hardware models become available there are occasions where you may need to upgrade your QuantaStor systems' drivers in order to enable your hardware.

			== Driver Upgrade Overview ==

			QuantaStor ships with all the kernel header packages installed so that new drivers can be compiled to support new hardware that may not have been available at the time the QuantaStor kernel was originally built. OSNEXUS provides a QuantaStor kernel at least once per year. QuantaStor's most recent kernel is derived from the 3.19 kernel for Ubuntu Server 14.04.3 LTS. For paid subscriptions please contact OSNEXUS support via support@osnexus.com to get assistance with any driver upgrades.

	== QuantaStor v3.x with 3.8 kernel ==		== QuantaStor v3.x with 3.8 kernel ==

Qadmin: /* QuantaStor v3.x */

2016-02-14T19:57:15Z

QuantaStor v3.x

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	== QuantaStor v3.x ==		== QuantaStor v3.x with 3.8 kernel ==

	To apply the following driver updates you'll need to login to your QuantaStor system at the console or via SSH. If you've a Windows desktop you can download the PuTTY SSH client <a href="http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html">here</a>. Using PuTTY or any other SSH utility you can remotely login to your QuantaStor system using the 'qadmin' user account. The default password for the 'qadmin' account is 'qadmin'. After you login via SSH you'll need to change roles to 'superuser' using the 'sudo -i' command so that you can install the drivers. (Important Note: You should change qadmin password if you haven't already! Once you 'sudo -i' just type 'passwd qadmin' to change it.)		To apply the following driver updates you'll need to login to your QuantaStor system at the console or via SSH. If you've a Windows desktop you can download the PuTTY SSH client <a href="http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html">here</a>. Using PuTTY or any other SSH utility you can remotely login to your QuantaStor system using the 'qadmin' user account. The default password for the 'qadmin' account is 'qadmin'. After you login via SSH you'll need to change roles to 'superuser' using the 'sudo -i' command so that you can install the drivers. (Important Note: You should change qadmin password if you haven't already! Once you 'sudo -i' just type 'passwd qadmin' to change it.)

Qadmin: /* Intel 10GbE driver update for X540, X520, and related NICs */

2014-06-11T02:21:29Z

Intel 10GbE driver update for X540, X520, and related NICs

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	=== Intel 10GbE driver update for X540, X520, and related NICs ===		=== Intel 10GbE driver update for X540, X520, and related NICs ===

	Here are the commands to run to upgrade your Intel 10GbE network driver to v3.18.7. If you can, copy and paste these commands to the SSH/PuTTY console window to save typing and avoid typos.		Here are the commands to run to upgrade your Intel 10GbE network driver to v3.21.2. If you can, copy and paste these commands to the SSH/PuTTY console window to save typing and avoid typos.
	<pre>		<pre>
	sudo -i		sudo -i

Qadmin: /* Intel 10GbE driver update for X540, X520, and related NICs */

2014-06-11T02:21:14Z

Intel 10GbE driver update for X540, X520, and related NICs

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	</pre>		</pre>

	The output should include lines like these with the driver version indicating 3.18.7:		The output should include lines like these with the driver version indicating 3.21.2:

	<pre>		<pre>
	filename: /lib/modules/3.8.0-8-quantastor/kernel/drivers/net/ethernet/intel/ixgbe/ixgbe.ko		filename: /lib/modules/3.8.0-8-quantastor/kernel/drivers/net/ethernet/intel/ixgbe/ixgbe.ko
	version: 3.18.7		version: 3.21.2
	license: GPL		license: GPL
	description: Intel(R) 10 Gigabit PCI Express Network Driver		description: Intel(R) 10 Gigabit PCI Express Network Driver
	author: Intel Corporation, <linux.nics@intel.com>		author: Intel Corporation, <linux.nics@intel.com>
	srcversion: ~~B03433222E04D753B357EFB~~		srcversion: BF07A1334753C2C8BFAA989
	</pre>		</pre>

Qadmin: /* Intel 10GbE driver update for X540, X520, and related NICs */

2014-06-11T02:20:47Z

Intel 10GbE driver update for X540, X520, and related NICs

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	<pre>		<pre>
	sudo -i		sudo -i
	wget http://www.osnexus.com/storage/drivers/qs-3808-kernel/ixgbe-3.18.7.~~tgz~~		wget http://www.osnexus.com/storage/drivers/qs-3808-kernel/ixgbe.ko
	~~tar xvfz~~ ixgbe-3.18.7.~~tgz~~		chmod 644 ixgbe.ko
	~~cd ixgbe~~-~~driver~~		mv /lib/modules/3.8.0-8-quantastor/kernel/drivers/net/ethernet/intel/ixgbe/ixgbe.ko ./ixgbe.old
	~~./install.sh~~		cp ixgbe.ko /lib/modules/3.8.0-8-quantastor/kernel/drivers/net/ethernet/intel/ixgbe/ixgbe.ko
			depmod -a
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