Installing the os on qlogic iscsi hbas – HP 3000 Enterprise Virtual Array User Manual

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Installing the OS on QLogic iSCSI HBAs

To install Linux:

1.

Obtain the appropriate installation media.

2.

Insert the DVD/CD and follow the on-screen instructions.

3.

For those operating systems requiring the driver diskette, see the Readme files for installation in-
structions on the QLogic download web page:

http://support.qlogic.com/support/product_resources.asp?id=964

To install Windows Server 2008/2003:

1.

Obtain the appropriate installation media.

2.

Boot the DVD/CD.

3.

Use the F6 key to install the QLogic Storport iSCSI HBA driver via floppy diskette.

4.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

To add multiple paths to the Boot LUN:

1.

Ensure that multipathing software has been installed using the Microsoft MPIO.

2.

Configure the iSCSI HBA using SANsurfer to add the additional target ports.

3.

Shut down the host.

4.

Use Command View to unpresent the boot LUN.

5.

Present the boot LUN again to ensure that all paths are available.

6.

Boot the host and verify the multiple paths to the boot LUN.

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