Installation and configuration, Summary of installation and configuration, Configuring the server for iscsi boot – HP SmartStart-Software User Manual
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Installation and configuration 7
Installation and configuration
Summary of installation and configuration
Currently the method for setting up an iSCSI boot implementation consists of the following:
1.
Install a supported HP ProLiant Gigabit Ethernet Multifunction Server Adapter in your server. See
System requirements (on page
) for a list of supported adapters.
2.
Configure the iSCSI boot parameters on the target. Please note that this document is not intended to
detail target configuration.
3.
Use the server that has the updated iSCSI boot option ROM to install the operating system directly on
the iSCSI target.
Configuring the server for iSCSI boot
Enable iSCSI boot and set the boot order
Before iSCSI boot can be used, you must first enable iSCSI boot on the adapter and then modify the boot
order to select the iSCSI-enabled adapter as the boot device.
Enable iSCSI boot for HP network adapters
The iSCSI boot option ROM must be enabled before it can be used. Do not enable iSCSI boot on more
than two adapters because option ROM space is limited. The following sections describe how to enable
iSCSI boot on embedded, mezzanine, and standup adapters.
•
Embedded adapters. The iSCSI boot option ROM is enabled on embedded adapters by using the
RBSU tool that is built into the system ROM.
a.
During initial boot, press <F9> to enter the RBSU.
b.
At the RBSU menu, select System Options.
c.
From the System Options menu, select the embedded adapter. The available options are PXE,
iSCSI boot, and Disable.
d.
Select iSCSI boot. HP recommends that PXE be disabled on unused ports to conserve option ROM
space.
e.
Press <Esc> to exit the RBSU
•
Mezzanine and standup adapters. The iSCSI boot option ROM can be enabled interactively at the
console.
a.
During initial boot, press <Ctrl-S> when prompted to display the MBA Configuration Menu.
b.
Verify that iSCSI is selected for the Boot Protocol entry.
c.
Press <F4> to save the changes and then press <Esc> to exit the MBA configuration menu.
Set the boot order to boot from iSCSI adapter