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Configuring an EMC Boot Device

Physical Connection of Only One SP Port to the Fabric

Preparing the Server

If the SP that owns the boot LUN has only one port connected to the switch, and no other target devices are on the fabric, then zoning for the boot configuration is not necessary. You should make sure any existing zones still allow the HBA-to-SP connection.

Refer to the switch documentation for possible restrictions.

What Next?

Continue to Preparing the Server.

You must adhere to the configuration rules for your server when you install and set up the PCI cards. See the server installation and operation manual. All servers must meet the following requirements:

The PCI Fibre Channel HBA must be the first HBA adapter scanned for boot.

SCSI hard disks are allowed in configurations that boot from Fibre Channel. However, the BIOS for the disk’s SCSI adapters must be disabled. You should also disconnect any SCSI disks before installing Windows. Reconnect or add SCSI hard disks when the installation is complete.

You must have at least one EMC-qualified QLogic Fibre Channel HBA. Depending on your configuration, you can install additional Fibre Channel HBAs according to the topology rules in the EMC Support Matrix.

Perform the following steps:

1.Press ESC to exit the Fast!UTIL Options menu; then reboot the system.

You may receive a non-system disk error message; this is normal at this stage.

2.If any SCSI hard disk drives are connected, continue with step 3.

You might not be able to install Windows on the storage system if the server has a SCSI hard disk connected. The Windows Setup program may automatically assign the SCSI disk as drive C and install the operating system on that disk.

If no SCSI hard disk drives are connected to the server, go to step 4.

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Contents REV A01 August Copyright 2001-2003 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved Trademark InformationContents Chapter Configuring an EMC Boot Device LUNAppendix a Third-Party Software Appendix B TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Index 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 softwareBold Related Documentation Typographical ConventionsPalatino 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 LUNBehavior Boot CrashdumpSave to Disk 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 TopologiesRequired media includes the following Preparing the Storage SystemMedia Requirements Press ESC to return to the previous menu Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Continue to Preparing the Server on Node NameWhat Next? 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 CLARiiONExplanations of Entries How a Server Responds to Failure in the Boot LUN PathStop Error fatal blue screen Indicates host failure 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 Solution Problems and SolutionsProblem 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