EMC QLA22xx, QLA23xx manual Configuring an EMC Boot Device

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Configuring an EMC

Boot Device

Windows hosts have been qualified for booting from EMC storage array devices interfaced through Fibre Channel as described in the EMC Support Matrix. This chapter describes the process to configure a storage array device as a boot device.

◆ Introduction

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◆ Configuring a Symmetrix Boot Device

3-5

◆ Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device

3-10

◆ Boot Time and LUN Availability

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◆ Replacing a Boot HBA

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◆ How a Server Responds to Failure in the Boot LUN Path

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◆ Known Issues

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Configuring an EMC Boot Device

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Contents REV A01 August Trademark Information Copyright 2001-2003 EMC Corporation. All rights reservedContents LUN Chapter Configuring an EMC Boot DeviceAppendix B Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions IndexAppendix a Third-Party Software EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts EMC uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, PrefaceDamage to the system or equipment. The caution may apply to Hardware or softwareRelated Documentation Typographical Conventions PalatinoBold 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 Pre-Configured EMC HBA SettingsSettings Advanced Adapter Settings , and Extended Firmware SettingsTo set the first HBA, follow these procedures Configuring Nvram for Stratus ftServersFibre-Down Servers Firmware/BIOSWith Embedded QLogic HBAsExample Flasutil /L /F /N NVRAM23o.DAT To load firmware/BIOS and Nvram settings, typePress the Down Arrow until you select Data Rate then press EMC HBA Settings Installing the HBA Driver Select have Disk Administrative Tools, Computer ManagementEMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Double-click the Scsi & RAID Controllers icon EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Upgrading to Windows 2003 from Windows 2000 or Windows NT EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Configuring an EMC Boot Device Configuring an EMC Boot Device LUN How to Determine I/O Latency and Load on the BootBoot Crashdump Save to DiskBehavior Configuring a Symmetrix Boot Device From the Host Adapter Settings menu, select Host Adapter From the Configuration Settings menu, select Host AdapterSelect Current Boot Node Name and press Enter Configuration Settings menuBoot Device InstallingWindows OS onto Windows NTFrom this point, press S to specify additional devices HP ProLiant BL20p G2 Windows Installation Procedure Configuring a CLARiiON Boot DeviceFlowchart Installation procedure includes steps you must follow in aConfiguring a CLARiiON Boot Device Requirements Configurations, Revisions Hardware Software RequirementsRequirements, and related documentation TopologiesPreparing the Storage System Media RequirementsRequired media includes the following Press ESC to return to the previous menu Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Node Name What Next?Continue to Preparing the Server on Physical Connection of Only One SP Port to the Fabric Preparing the ServerSelect Set Boot Controller Order Configuring the HP ProLiant BL20p G2Boot Bios Configuring the HBACTRL-Q G2 Windows 2000 OS Installation on Windows Licensing Agreement appears HP ProLiant BL20p G2 Windows 2000 OS Installation Verifying HBA Driver Digital Signature Installation EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Configuring Installing AdditionalAdditional Boot Port Navisphere HostEMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device On the Computer Management window, click Disk Management Trespassing the Boot LUN Using atftrespassStarting a Fresh Installation Boot Time and LUN Availability EMC Symmetrix EMC CLARiiON Replacing a Boot HBAHow a Server Responds to Failure in the Boot LUN Path Stop Error fatal blue screen Indicates host failureExplanations of Entries Ntosknl Bsod Known IssuesEMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Third-Party Software QLogic SANSurfer SANBlade Manager After completing these changes, reboot the host system Veritas Volume Manager 3.x for WindowsEMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ProblemSolution Contain this correction EMC Support. Windows 2003 driver 8.2.2.20 and later alreadyEMC Primus case emc69308 Direct-connect to EMC CLARiiON A host may log a message noting that disk has reached aEMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Index Index
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