Configure iscsi parameters – HP SmartStart-Software User Manual

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The boot order must be set correctly for the iSCSI installation and to ensure the iSCSI boot works

correctly.The iSCSI-enabled adapter must appear first in the Standard Boot Order (IPL) list.

1.

During the boot press<F9> to enter the RBSU.

2.

At the RBSU menu select Standard Boot Order (IPL).

3.

Verify that the iSCSI boot adapter is first in the IPL list. Modify the boot order, if necessary.

4.

Press <Esc> to exit RBSU.

Configure iSCSI parameters

The iSCSI boot software must acquire its iSCSI target parameters either statically (by disabling DHCP) or

dynamically (by enabling DHCP). You can choose either of these methods.
Statically configure iSCSI parameters
In a static configuration, you must manually enter the system IP address, the system initiator IQN, and the
target IQN using the iSCSI Configuration Utility.

1.

Power on the server and when prompted select Ctrl-S to launch the MBA Configuration menu when
prompted.

2.

In the MBA Configuration menu, select the appropriate function key combination to enter the iSCSI
Cfg menu. The key combination can vary based on the configuration.

3.

In the iSCSI Cfg menu, select General Parameters, and then select Disable for the iSCSI parameters
via DHCP parameter.

4.

Select Enable for the Boot to iSCSI target parameter if installing from a CD/DVD.
-or-
Select Enable for the Boot to iSCSI target parameter when booting from the target after installation.

5.

Select Enable for the Target as first HDD parameter.

6.

Select Enable for the Windows HBA Boot Mode parameter.

7.

Press <Esc> to exit the General Parameters Configuration Screen and then select Initiator
Parameters.

8.

On the iSCSI Initiator Parameters Configuration screen, enter values for the IP Address, Subnet
Mask, Default Gateway, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS parameters.
The iSCSI Name corresponds to the iSCSI initiator name to be used by the client system. If
authentication is required then enter the CHAP ID and CHAP Secret parameters.

9.

Press <Esc> to exit the Initiator Parameters.

Dynamically configure iSCSI parameters
In a dynamic configuration, you need only specify the system IP address. The initiator and target
information is provided by DHCP.

1.

Power on the server, and select Ctrl-S to launch the MBA Configuration menu when prompted.

2.

In the MBA Configuration menu, select the appropriate function key combination to enter the iSCSI
Cfg menu. The key combination can vary based on the configuration.

3.

In the iSCSI Cfg menu, select General Parameters, and then select Enable for the iSCSI parameters
via DHCP parameter.

4.

Enable the CD/DVD when booting from the target after installation.

5.

Select Enable for the Target as first HDD parameter.

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