EMC QLA23xx, QLA22xx manual Configuring an EMC Boot Device

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Configuring an EMC Boot Device

Introduction

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Windows hosts have been qualified for booting from EMC array devices interfaced through Fibre Channel as described under Boot Device Support in the EMC Support Matrix.

CAUTION

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 use virtual memory paging files that reside on the boot disk. If the paging file becomes unavailable to the memory management system when it is needed, the operating system will crash with a blue screen.

For this reason, EMC recommends that you do not boot a Windows host from the storage array. However, if it is necessary to use the storage array as a boot disk, EMC recommends shutting down the host server during any maintenance procedures that could make the boot disk unavailable to the host.

Any of these events could crash a system booting from the storage array:

◆Lost connection to array (pulled or damaged cable connection)

◆Array service/upgrade procedures, such as on-line microcode upgrades and/or configuration changes

◆Array failures, including failed lasers on Fibre Channel ports

◆Array power failure

◆Storage Area Network failures, such as Fibre Channel switches, switch components, or switch power failures

◆Storage Area Network service/upgrade procedures, such as firmware upgrades or hardware replacements

EMC recommends moving the Windows virtual memory paging file to a local disk when booting from the storage array. Consult your Windows NT/Windows 2000 manual for instructions on how to move the paging file.

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Contents REV A01 August Copyright 2001-2003 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved Trademark InformationContents Chapter Configuring an EMC Boot Device LUNProblems and Solutions Index Appendix B TroubleshootingAppendix a Third-Party Software EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Damage to the system or equipment. The caution may apply to PrefaceEMC uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, Hardware or softwarePalatino 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 Introduction Downloading QLogic Drivers Firmware Verifying DocumentationInstalling an HBA Check for an Updated HBA Driver Reconfigure the HBA Jumper Move the jumpers, onto pins 1-2 if not already thereSet the HBA FC-AL Loop ID Installing an HBA Settings EMC HBA SettingsPre-Configured Advanced Adapter Settings , and Extended Firmware SettingsConfiguring Nvram for Stratus ftServers To set the first HBA, follow these proceduresWith Embedded Firmware/BIOSFibre-Down Servers QLogic HBAsTo load firmware/BIOS and Nvram settings, type Example Flasutil /L /F /N NVRAM23o.DATPress the Down Arrow until you select Data Rate then press EMC HBA Settings Installing the HBA Driver Administrative Tools, Computer Management Select have DiskEMC 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 How to Determine I/O Latency and Load on the Boot LUNSave to Disk Boot CrashdumpBehavior Configuring a Symmetrix Boot Device Select Current Boot Node Name and press Enter From the Configuration Settings menu, select Host AdapterFrom the Host Adapter Settings menu, select Host Adapter Configuration Settings menuWindows OS onto InstallingBoot Device Windows NTFrom this point, press S to specify additional devices HP ProLiant BL20p G2 Windows Installation Flowchart Configuring a CLARiiON Boot DeviceProcedure Installation procedure includes steps you must follow in aConfiguring a CLARiiON Boot Device Requirements, and related documentation Configurations, Revisions Hardware Software RequirementsRequirements TopologiesMedia Requirements Preparing the Storage SystemRequired 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 What Next? Node NameContinue to Preparing the Server on Preparing the Server Physical Connection of Only One SP Port to the FabricConfiguring the HP ProLiant BL20p G2 Select Set Boot Controller OrderConfiguring the HBA Boot BiosCTRL-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 Additional Boot Port Installing AdditionalConfiguring Navisphere HostEMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device Trespassing the Boot LUN Using atftrespass On the Computer Management window, click Disk ManagementStarting a Fresh Installation Boot Time and LUN Availability Replacing a Boot HBA EMC Symmetrix EMC CLARiiONStop Error fatal blue screen Indicates host failure How a Server Responds to Failure in the Boot LUN PathExplanations of Entries Known Issues Ntosknl BsodEMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Third-Party Software QLogic SANSurfer SANBlade Manager Veritas Volume Manager 3.x for Windows After completing these changes, reboot the host systemEMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Troubleshooting Problem Problems and SolutionsSolution EMC Primus case emc69308 Direct-connect to EMC CLARiiON EMC Support. Windows 2003 driver 8.2.2.20 and later alreadyContain this correction A host may log a message noting that disk has reached aEMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Index Index