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3. Configuring PXE Boot for NIC on OCe14000-series Adapters
Using the PXESelect Utility
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Note: On HP systems, you can select either Disable or Flex-10 for the
MultiChannel setting. When Flex-10 is selected, the settings are
display only and cannot be configured.
Note: A reboot will occur when you exit the PXESelect utility if the
multichannel mode has changed since the last boot.
Personality – This option specifies a list of available protocols that can be
configured on an adapter. For additional information on adapter personality,
see “Configuring Personality” on page 1540.
Note: Changing the Personality setting requires a reboot before the change
will take effect. A reboot will occur when you exit the PXESelect utility if
the Personality setting has changed since the last boot.
SRIOV – if your system BIOS supports SR-IOV, you can enable it when
multichannel is disabled or it is not supported. For more information on SR-IOV
configuration, see “Configuring SR-IOV” on page 1541.
RoCE Profile – This setting is only available when the Personality is set to
“NIC+RoCE”. For more information, see “Configuring Personality” on
NIC Mode – This setting is only available when SR-IOV is enabled, Personality
is set to “NIC”, and a two-port OCe14000-series adapter is in use. For more
information, see “Configuring Personality” on page 1540.
2. Once you have set the options in the Configure Controller screen, press <F7> to
save the current settings.
3. Press <F6> to proceed.
Note: If you want to erase the current configuration, press <F8>. See “Erasing
Ports and Controller Configuration” on page 1546 for more information.
The Port Selection Menu appears.
Figure 3-4 Port Selection Menu
Note: The Port Selection Menu only appears if there are two or more ports
connected.
4. Select the port you want to configure and press <Enter>. The Port Menu appears.
Depending on your installed adapter and the MultiChannel setting, proceed to the
following sections:
If multichannel is disabled, or it is not supported, refer to “Configuring
Ports When Multichannel is Disabled or Not Supported” on page 1540 for
additional configuration information.