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Configuring a Boot Device on an EMC Storage Array

Configuring a VNX series or CLARiiON boot device for iSCSI 5.x

This section describes how to install an EMC-qualified version of Linux onto an EMC VNX series or CLARiiON storage system connected to an Intel-based x86 and x86_64 class systems and AMD Opteron-based x86_64 class systems.

Preparing the VNX series or CLARiiON storage system

◆It is recommended that Access Logix be enabled on the VNX series or CLARiiON storage system for LUN masking purposes.

◆Boot device support requires a Unisphere/Navisphere Management station with Unisphere/Navisphere Manager or CLI installed. The station must be separate from the server being installed and must be networked to the VNX series or CLARiiON.

◆Before installing Linux onto an EMC VNX series or CLARiiON system, the array must have one bound LUN allocated to the Storage Group for the server being installed. The LUN must be owned by the SP connected to the boot HBA.

◆During the installation procedure, only one LUN should be in the boot Storage Group, so that the boot LUN may be identified easily. After the installation, additional LUNs may be added to the host's Storage Group.

Note: If LUNs need to be created, refer to the Unisphere/Navisphere

Management software documentation for the array type.

Preparing the host

To prepare the host:

◆EMC recommends using port 0 on the SP for consistency.

◆The QLogic iSCSI HBA must be 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. Do not connect cables to other adapters until the installation is complete and the host rebooted.

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EMC Host Connectivity with QLogic FC and iSCSI HBAs and FCoE CNAs for the Linux Environment