
Configuring a VNX series or CLARiiON boot device
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Configuring a Boot Device on an EMC Storage Array
◆ SCSI hard disks are allowed in SAN boot configurations.
However, the BIOS for the disk's SCSI adapters must be disabled.
Any SCSI disks attached to the host should be disconnected
during the operating system installation.
◆ For servers with SCSI CD-ROM drives, ensure that the BIOS is
enabled on the SCSI channel that includes the CD-ROM. Disable
the BIOS on any other integrated SCSI channels.
◆ For servers with IDE CD-ROM drivers, disable the BIOS on the
server's integrated SCSI adapter(s). The SCSI BIOS is not required
to boot from the CD-ROM.
◆ Disable the BIOS on any other HBAs in the system other than the
Emulex HBA designated for booting.
Configuring the Emulex boot BIOS for SAN boot
After the boot BIOS is installed and enabled, it must be configured for
use for booting from the SAN. The following procedure describes
how to configure the boot BIOS:
1. Connect the VNX series or CLARiiON SP Fibre Channel port to
the adapter in the lowest-numbered PCI slot in the server. For
example, if there are three adapters in the system in slots 2, 4, and
5, connect the cable to the adapter in slot 2. Do not connect cables
to the other adapters at this time.
2. Boot the server, and press ALT-E when the Emulex banner
appears.
3. The first screen of the BIOS setup utility contains a list of all the
adapters with the boot BIOS installed. Select Option 1 from the
list, and press ENTER.
4. On the next screen, select Option 2 - Configure This Adapter's
Parameters, and press ENTER.
5. Select Option 4 - Topology and press ENTER.
6. Select Option 1 - Auto Topology: Loop First (default) and press
ENTER.
7. Press ESC to return to the Parameters menu.
Select Option 1 - Enable/Disable Boot BIOS, and press ENTER.
8. If the BIOS is listed as Disabled, select 1 to enable it, and press
ENTER.
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