Dell Emulex Family of Adapters - Manual (Page 1558)

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4. Configuring Boot from SAN for the FCoE Protocol
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2
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4. Configuring Boot from SAN for the FCoE
Protocol
When booting from SAN, the storage device is typically identified by its WWPN and a
LUN. By extending the server system BIOS, boot from SAN capability is provided by
the boot BIOS contained on an Emulex adapter in the server. When properly
configured, the adapter then permanently directs the server to boot from a logical unit
(disk) on the SAN as if it were a local disk.
Note: Not all procedures are required. Emulex adapters usually ship from the factory
with the latest version of boot code installed and enabled, so you do not need to
install or enable boot code in those cases. However, if boot code is not enabled,
you must enable it. You may want to update the boot code if a more current
version is available on the Emulex website at http://www.emulex.com.
This section describes how to set up a system to boot from SAN. This specific procedure
to follow is determined by the system architecture and the operating system.
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, and
Windows Server 2012 R2
Configuring Boot from SAN on Windows (x64)
To configure boot from SAN:
1. If necessary, update the boot code on the adapter. See chapter 7., “Updating and
Enabling Boot Code,” on page 1595 for more information.
2. If necessary, enable the boot code on the adapter. See chapter 7., “Updating and
Enabling Boot Code,” on page 1595 for more information.
3. Enable the adapter to boot from SAN. See “Enabling an Adapter to Boot from SAN”
on page 1579 for more information.
4. Configure boot devices. See “Configuring Boot Devices” on page 1581 for more
information.
5. If desired, configure the boot options on the adapter. See “Configuring Advanced
Adapter Parameters” on page 1584 for more information.
6. Install the operating system on a boot disk.
For additional information, see “Installing Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, or
2012 R2 on a Boot Disk (x64)” on page 1561.