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Connect host <hostname> to storage group

<storagegroupname> (y/n)?"

Enter Y to proceed.

8.Perform a device rescan on your host, and verify the additional device paths are present.

With brief disruption of Host Connectivity (simpler procedure using Navisphere GUI):

RR:1.Shut down the host.

9.Remove the host from the storage group.

10.Apply the change.

11.Add the host back into the storage group.

12.Restart the host.

13.Check the array connectivity status to ensure all connections you require are active.

Configuring Additional Boot Port Name Entries in the Boot BIOS

To take advantage of the high-availability features of the HBA boot BIOS, you must configure additional Boot Port Name entries in the BIOS for any additional SP ports from which you want the BIOS to attempt to boot during system startup. Depending on the failover software installed, follow the appropriate steps:

1.Reboot the host

When the QLogic BIOS banner (shown below) appears, press

CTRL–Q.

Different HBA models may display different banners. Be sure to select

CTRL-Qfor the HBA you wish to configure.

QLogic Corporation

QLA2300 PCI Fibre Channel ROM BIOS Version 1.17

Copyright © Qlogic Corporation 1993-1999 All rights reserved

Press <CTRL - Q> for Fast!UTIL

www.qlogic.com

2.After Fast!UTIL loads, the display depends on whether there are multiple QLogic HBAs installed:

If there is only one QLogic HBA, the Fast!UTIL Options menu appears.

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Contents REV A07 Trademark Information Copyright 2001-2005 EMC Corporation. All rights reservedContents Chapter Configuring an EMC Boot Device Appendix B Troubleshooting Chapter Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSIAppendix a Third-Party Software Problem Index Damage to the system or equipment. The caution may apply to EMC uses the following conventions for notes, cautions,Hardware or software Palatino Related Documentation Typographical ConventionsBold Introduction Understanding Persistent Binding in a Fabric Environment Understanding Persistent Binding in a Fabric Environment HBA Installing Configuring the HBA Driver Downloading QLogic Drivers Firmware Verifying Documentation IntroductionInstalling an HBA Check for an Updated HBA Driver Move the jumpers, onto pins 1-2 if not already there Reconfigure the HBA JumperSet the HBA FC-AL Loop ID Installing an HBA Settings menus EMC HBA SettingsPre-Configured SettingsConfiguring Nvram for Stratus ftServers QLogic HBAs Firmware/BIOSFibre-Down Servers With EmbeddedUpdating While Running Windows Press the Down Arrow until you select Data Rate then press EMC HBA Settings Driver Revision History Where to Find the Driver Installing the HBA DriverSelect have Disk Windows 2003 STORPort UpdatesExtended Error Logging by QLogic Drivers Installation Procedure for Windows NT HostsAdministrative Tools, Computer Management Installing the HBA Driver Double-click the Scsi & RAID Controllers icon Installing and Configuring the HBA Driver Upgrading to Windows 2003 from Windows 2000 or Windows NT Replacing an HBA EMC Symmetrix Masking EnabledArrays with Device Powermt restore powermt display Installing and Configuring the HBA Driver Configuring an EMC Boot Device Risks of Booting from the Storage Array Boot-from-SAN Configuration RestrictionsHow to Determine I/O Latency and Load on the Boot LUN Boot-from-SAN with Mscs Boot Crashdump Save to Disk BehaviorConfiguring the Boot Bios Configuring a Symmetrix Boot DeviceConfiguration Settings menu From the Configuration Settings menu, select Host AdapterFrom the Host Adapter Settings menu, select Host Adapter Select Current Boot Node Name and press EnterInstalling the Windows OS onto the Boot Device Installing EFI boot code onto the HBA Unload 5D Configuring an EMC Boot Device Configurable Components Drv5DCtrl60Langeng Configuring an EMC Boot Device Configuring a Symmetrix Boot Device Procedure Configuring a CLARiiON Boot DeviceFlowchart Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device Requirements Configurations, Revisions Hardware Software RequirementsTopologies Refer to Downloading QLogic Drivers and Firmware on Preparing the Storage SystemSetting Up the HBA Bios Preparing the Fabric Configuring an EMC Boot Device What Next? Node NamePreparing the Server Boot Bios Configuring the HBAConfiguring an EMC Boot Device When the QLogic Bios banner shown in appears, press Windows Licensing Agreement appears Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device Verifying HBA Driver and Digital Signature Installation Installing Multipath and Failover Software Assigning a Permanent Boot Drive Letter for Windows NTWhat Next? From here Installing Additional Navisphere Host Agent Software Storagegroupname y/n? Configuring an EMC Boot Device On the Computer Management window, click Disk Management Trespassing the Boot LUN Using atftrespassStarting a Fresh Installation Boot Time and LUN AvailabilityBoot Time and LUN Availability EMC Symmetrix EMC CLARiiON Replacing a Boot HBAExplanations of Entries How a Server Responds to Failure in the Boot LUN PathNtosknl Bsod Known IssuesHBA TOE Windows 2003 STORPort Updates Next dialog, click ReInstall Driver, and then, click Next Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA TOE Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA TOE Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA TOE Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA TOE Configuring iSNS settings for QLA4010 Configuring iSNS settings for QLA4010 Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA TOE Configuring iSNS settings for QLA4010 Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA TOE Configuring iSNS settings for QLA4010 Installing Boot Bios on the QLA4010 iSCSI HBA from DOS Select iSCSI Boot Settings Select Configuration Settings from the menuSelect iSCSI Boot Settings, and press Enter Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA TOE Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA TOE Third-Party Software QLogic SANSurfer SANBlade Manager SANSurfer versions include Initial Release SANSurfer Version HistoryVeritas Volume Manager Veritas Volume Manager 3.x for WindowsVeritas Foundation Suite Veritas Volume Manager 3.1 and Veritas DMPThird-Party Software Troubleshooting Problem Problems and SolutionsSolution Later already contain this correction Flasutil Index Nvram

QLogic specifications

EMC QLogic is a leading provider of advanced networking solutions, primarily known for its high-performance storage area network (SAN) technologies. It specializes in Fibre Channel and Ethernet networking products, offering robust solutions that are essential for modern data center environments.

One of the key features of EMC QLogic is its exceptional performance in high-speed data transfer. QLogic's Fibre Channel products, such as switches and host bus adapters (HBAs), support speeds of up to 32 Gbps, ensuring ultra-fast communication between storage devices and servers. This high throughput is crucial for applications demanding high IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second), particularly in virtualized environments and databases.

Another prominent aspect of EMC QLogic's technology is its support for advanced features like Data Center Bridging (DCB). DCB enables the convergence of storage and traditional Ethernet traffic on a single network, streamlining data center management and reducing costs. By allowing both storage and data networking to coexist on the same infrastructure, EMC QLogic enhances efficiency and simplifies network architecture.

Scalability is another characteristic that sets EMC QLogic apart. The architecture is designed to support a wide range of deployment sizes, from small businesses to large enterprise data centers. This scalability ensures that organizations can grow their IT infrastructure without needing to overhaul their existing deployment.

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