Dell Emulex Family of Adapters - Manual (Page 1577)

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5. Configuring x86/x64 Platforms for the iSCSI Protocol
Configuring for the iSCSI Protocol
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e. Select the same LUN you chose for your initial boot LUN, then press <F3> to set
it to bootable.
f. Follow the instructions on the bottom of the menu screens until you are
prompted to exit.
g. Save your changes before you exit.
h. Press <Y> to exit the iSCSISelect utility.
9. After Linux boots up, the MPIO installs drivers on the second path and prompts
you to reboot. Reboot the server.
ESXi 5.0, 5.1, or 5.5 Server
To install and configure MPIO on ESXi Server:
1. Log into the iSCSISelect utility pressing <Ctrl+S> when prompted.
2. Use the iSCSISelect utility to log into a target from one adapter and configure it for
boot by following the steps for the “ESXi Server” on page 1574.
If the iSCSISelect utility is configured properly, a message during boot time
indicates that the iSCSI disk was successfully connected.
3. Install an ESXi server operating system over the iSCSI LUN. For more information
refer to the Emulex Driver for VMware User Manual.
4. Once the ESXi server is installed, install the MPIO software and reboot the system.
The ESXi Server is MPIO by default.
5. Use the iSCSISelect utility to add an additional boot path to the same iSCSI LUN. To
do this, follow these steps:
a. Follow the steps for the “ESXi Server” on page 1574 to set up your second path.
b. When you access the Add/Ping iSCSI Target menu, set a valid ISID Qualifier
before adding your target. For more information, see “Setting an ISID Value” on
page 1616.
c. After you have logged into the target, from the iSCSI Target Configuration
menu, set the Boot Target option for the second target to Yes.
d. Press <F7> to display the LUNs behind the target.
e. Select the same LUN you chose for your initial boot LUN, then press <F3> to set
it to bootable.
f. Follow the instructions on the bottom of the menu screens until you are
prompted to exit.
g. Save your changes before you exit.
h. Press <Y> to exit the iSCSISelect utility.
After the ESXi Server boots up, the MPIO installs drivers on the second path and
prompts for a reboot.
6. Reboot the server.