Configuring the bios on qlogic iscsi hbas – HP 3000 Enterprise Virtual Array User Manual
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NOTE:
When the iSCSI boot path is initialized and after system POST, the iSCSI Option ROM is successfully
logged in to the mpx100. Use HP Command View EVA to present the boot LUN to the initiator, and
then set the initiator host mode to Linux/Mac.
Configuring the BIOS on QLogic iSCSI HBAs
To configure the BIOS:
IMPORTANT:
Before you begin, use the F9 key to disable any other internal storage adapters.
1.
Press Ctrl-Q to enter the Fast!UTIL program.
2.
Select the desired HBA.
3.
Select Configuration Settings.
4.
Select Host Adapter Settings.
5.
Set the Initiator IP Settings.
6.
Set the desired Initiator iSCSI Name.
7.
Press ESC.
8.
Select iSCSI Boot Settings.
9.
Set Adapter Boot Mode to Manual.
10.
Select Primary Boot Device Settings.
11.
Set the target IP address and Boot LUN.
12.
Save changes.
13.
Select iSCSI Boot Settings.
14.
Select Primary, and the press Enter to register the initiator name.
15.
Use HP Command View EVA to present the LUN to the initiator.
16.
Return to the initiator, and press ESC twice to display the iSCSI Boot Settings menu.
17.
Choose Primary and press Enter to start a scan.
18.
Verify that the correct target is highlighted, and then press Enter to display the presented LUN.
19.
Select the LUN and press Enter.
The iSCSI target name appears next to the IP address.
20.
Save the changes and reboot the server.
NOTE:
For additional information about BIOS settings, see the
QLogic BIOS Readme file:
EVA iSCSI Connectivity User Guide
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