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Your system manufacturer conducts extensive qualifications on specific driver / firmware combinations. While the Emulex model supports a range of driver / firmware pairings, we recommend you consult with your system manufacturer for their preferred driver / firmware combinations for your device, or view our recommended combinations for reference.
Below is a list of the recommend driver / firmware sets for IBM.
| Software Type | Compatible Versions | |
|---|---|---|
| ESXi 5.1 | Firmware | 4.2.412.0 / 4.4.180.0 / 1.1.21.6 (refer to your specific model on the IBM downloads page) |
| NIC Driver | 4.2.327.0 | |
| iSCSI Driver | 4.2.324.12 | |
| FC/FCoE Driver | 8.2.4.141.55 | |
| OneCommand Manager | n/a | |
| CIM Provider | 3.6.12.1 | |
| vSphere Plugin | 1.4.10 | |
| ESXi 5.0 | Firmware | 4.2.412.0 / 4.4.180.0 / 1.1.21.6 (refer to your specific model on the IBM downloads page) |
| NIC Driver | 4.2.327.0 | |
| iSCSI Driver | 4.2.324.12 | |
| FC/FCoE Driver | 8.2.4.141.55 | |
| OneCommand Manager | n/a | |
| CIM Provider | 3.6.12.1 | |
| vSphere Plugin | 1.4.10 | |
| ESX 4.1 | Firmware | 4.2.412.0 / 4.4.180.0 / 1.1.21.6 (refer to your specific model on the IBM downloads page) |
| NIC Driver | 4.2.324.4 | |
| iSCSI Driver | 4.2.324.12 | |
| FC/FCoE Driver | 8.2.1.141.55 | |
| OneCommand Manager | 6.1.34.1 | |
| CIM Provider | 3.6.12.1 | |
| vSphere Plugin | 1.4.10 | |
| ESX 4.0 | Firmware | 4.1.334.47 (refer to your specific model on the IBM downloads page) |
| NIC Driver | 4.1.334.48 | |
| FC/FCoE Driver | 8.2.0.126.50 | |
| OneCommand Manager | 6.0.19.1 | |
| CIM Provider | 3.5.17.1 | |
Drivers for VMware
Click on the appropriate distribution to display management applications:
Drivers for VMware vSphere 5.0
NOTE: You must update the firmware on the Virtual Fabric Adapters when you install the driver.
UCNA and HBA FC/FCoE Driver
| Download | Description | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
FC Driver Kit | Driver available for download from VMware |
UCNA Ethernet Driver
| Download | Description | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
Ethernet Driver 4.1.334.48 | Driver available for download from VMware |
UCNA iSCSI Driver
| Download | Description | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
iSCSI Driver Kit | Driver available for download from VMware. Includes vCenter IMA plug-in. |
Drivers for VMware vSphere 4.1
UCNA and HBA FC/FCoE Driver
| Download | Description | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
FC Driver Kit | Driver available for download from VMware |
UCNA Ethernet Driver
| Download | Description | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
Ethernet Driver 4.1.334.48 | Driver available for download from VMware |
UCNA iSCSI Driver
NOTE: There are 2 options for the download package presented below:
- VMware certified Driver CD for non-BFS (non Boot From SAN) installations and all post installation environments
- Emulex signed Driver CD for BFS (Boot From SAN) installations
Once the system is installed, please upgrade to the VMware certified offline-bundle.
| Download | Description | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
iSCSI Driver Kit | Driver available for download from VMware. Includes vCenter IMA plug-in. NOTE: Does not support BFS installation. | |
| BFS Installation kit | Driver available for download from VMware. Includes vCenter IMA plug-in. |
Drivers for VMware vSphere 4.0
UCNA and HBA FC/FCoE Driver
| Download | Description | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
FC Driver Kit | Driver available for download from VMware |
UCNA Ethernet Driver
| Download | Description | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
Ethernet Driver 4.1.334.48 | Driver available for download from VMware |
