+ ``E.g. /lib/firmware/qed/qed_init_values-8.30.12.0.bin``
+ If the required firmware files are not available then download it from
+ `QLogic Driver Download Center <http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com/QLogicDriverDownloads_UI/DefaultNewSearch.aspx>`_.
+ For downloading firmware file, select adapter category, model and DPDK Poll Mode Driver.
+
+- Requires the NIC be updated minimally with **8.30.x.x** Management firmware(MFW) version supported for that NIC.
+ It is highly recommended that the NIC be updated with the latest available management firmware version to get latest feature set.
+ Management Firmware and Firmware Upgrade Utility for Cavium FastLinQ(r) branded adapters can be downloaded from
+ `Driver Download Center <http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com/QLogicDriverDownloads_UI/DefaultNewSearch.aspx>`_.
+ For downloading Firmware Upgrade Utility, select NIC category, model and Linux distro.
+ To update the management firmware, refer to the instructions in the Firmware Upgrade Utility Readme document.
+ For OEM branded adapters please follow the instruction provided by the OEM to update the Management Firmware on the NIC.
+
+- SR-IOV requires Linux PF driver version **8.20.x.x** or higher.
+ If the required PF driver is not available then download it from
+ `QLogic Driver Download Center <http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com/QLogicDriverDownloads_UI/DefaultNewSearch.aspx>`_.
+ For downloading PF driver, select adapter category, model and Linux distro.