Installing the QLogic adapter driver package for Sun

This section provides instructions to install the QLogic host adapter driver package.

1. Obtain a copy of the package image file, qlaxxxx.Z by performing the steps in Downloading and installing a host adapter driver.
2. Log in to your Solaris system as root.
3. Type cd/tmp to change the directory to a temporary directory.
4. Type the following command to copy the compressed package file to the /tmp directory:cp <source directory>/qlaxxxx.Z

   where <source directory> is the directory where the compressed package file resides after downloading the driver from the QLogic Web site.

5. Type the following command to uncompress the package file:uncompress qlaxxxx.Z
   Note: You must use an upper case Z when you specify the file name.
6. Transfer the QLogic driver package to a diskette before you use the package to install the adapter drivers. Use the following procedure to create a diskette that contains the QLogic driver package:
   1. Type /etc/init.d/volmgt stop to stop the volume manager.
   2. Type dd if=qlaxxxx of=/dev/rdiskette0 to transfer the image file.