Converting Windows 10 to Debian 9 using Qle2460 tools
Converting Windows 10 to Debian 9 using Qle2460 tools
Hello, I understand your situation. I’m from Germany and my English isn’t perfect. I’ve set up a server with two QLogic qle2360 devices and moved them to a private PC running Windows 10, then connected them to a Debian 9 server. Since I don’t have a fast switch for LWL, I connected them directly (A to B, B to A). The issue is that in Windows I can’t see the connection. As mentioned in the thread you linked, I downloaded the latest driver for the Windows Server and tried running it on my PC. But before I could use it, I had to enable compatibility mode in Windows and set it to Windows 7. In the QLogic program, the link appears online, but the connection isn’t visible in my network connections. What should I change to see it? Also, how can I find the IP address or is there another authentication method from LWL? Thanks. Philipp from Germany
The QLogic QLE 2360 is a Fibre Channel HBA card designed for storage purposes only. It doesn't support Ethernet networking, meaning it can't serve as a peer-to-peer link between standard computers. Fibre Channel operates as a separate networking protocol compared to Ethernet. For alternatives, consider purchasing a compatible replacement such as the Mellanox ConnectX-2 on eBay. If you choose this route, you might convert your Linux server into a Fibre Channel storage target and connect your Windows computer via that card. See resources for guidance: https://www.howtoforge.com/how-to-create...x-debian-6 and http://linux-iscsi.org/wiki/Fibre_Channel
FCoE is a technology, but this card uses only fibre optics, not Ethernet. As @leadeater mentioned, you’ll need separate Ethernet cards.
Thanks for clarifying. I’ll avoid using the fiber channel connection for Ethernet. Instead, I aim to use it to deliver my server, especially the Samba service, which should improve data transfer speeds. If you’re correct, I need to switch my server to a fiber channel and configure my Windows PC as the target in the server settings. I found some guides on Fibre Channel or creating a SAN with QLogic on Debian 6 that might help. No need to change cards for this setup. Appreciate your assistance—I’m new to this process.