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EMC QLA23xx, QLA22xx manual c. Select Configuration Settings from the menu

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c.Select Configuration Settings from the menu.

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Configuring an EMC Boot Device

Soft Zoning These instructions let you configure the soft zoning as this setup requires. They are not a complete explanation of zoning. Refer to the documentation that is available for your switches for a complete guide.

1.Ensure that the server and storage system are cabled properly and powered on.

For the HBA’s WWPN to appear in the Name Server database, the server must be in the boot BIOS menu. If the server is not in the boot BIOS menu:

a.Reboot the server. 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

b.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.

•If there are multiple QLogic HBAs, a list of addresses occupies by those HBAs appears. Use the arrow keys to select the desired HBA; then press ENTER. The Fast!UTIL Options menu appears.

c.Select Configuration Settings from the menu.

d.Select Selectable Boot Settings from the Host Adapter Settings menu; then select the first Boot Port Name entry.

The HBA will scan for available target ports. The HBA might not find any target ports, but this step allows the HBA to register with the switch database.

e.Leave the server, and continue to step 2.

2.Start a switch web-based or Telnet-based configuration session.

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EMC QLA23xx, QLA22xx manual c. Select Configuration Settings from the menu

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P/N REV A01 AUGUST EMC CorporationCorporate Headquarters Hopkinton, MA 01748Copyright 2001-2003 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved Trademark InformationEMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Contents Installing and Configuring the HBA DriverChapter IntroductionConfiguring an EMC Boot Device ContentsChapter Appendix B Troubleshooting Appendix A Third-Party SoftwareContents EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows HostsPreface EMC uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, andwarnings A caution contains information essential to avoid data loss orEMC Navisphere Manager 5.X Administrator’s Guide, P/N EMC Navisphere Manager 6.X Administrator’s Guide, P/NPowerPath Installation And Administration Guide for Windows, P/N PalatinoIntroduction IntroductionUnderstanding Persistent Binding in a Fabric Environment IntroductionUnderstanding Persistent Binding in a Fabric Environment PHYSICALDRIVE0 PHYSICALDRIVE4 PHYSICALDRIVE8 PHYSICALDRIVE0 PHYSICALDRIVE4Installing and Configuring the HBA Driver Installing and Configuring the HBA DriverIntroduction Downloading QLogic Drivers and Firmware Verifying and Downloading theDocumentation Installing an HBA 5. After connecting all HBAs in the server, power up the server 1. Remove the HBA from the server as instructed by your server guide 4. Select Host Adapter Settings from the Configuration Settings menu 7. Enter a value for the loop ID and press ENTER EMC HBA Settings Pre-ConfiguredSettings Advanced Adapter Settings , and Extended Firmware SettingsConfiguring NVRAM for Stratus ftServers Updating Firmware/BIOS and Applying NVRAM Settings on pageManually Setting the HBA Data Rate on page Setting the Topology for QLA22xx/23xx and Windows on pageFirmware/BIOS and Fibre-Down Serverswith Embedded QLogic HBAsDo not attempt to run this procedure from a command prompt window 3. Select host adapter 4. Select Configuration Settings 5. Select Extended Firmware Settings5. Select Connection Options and press ENTER Installing the HBA Driver Driver Revision History Where to Find the DriverWindows 2003 STORPort Updates Install this patch before installing the HBA driverInstallation Procedure for Windows NT Hosts Installation Procedure for Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 HostsAdministrative Tools, Computer Management 5. Select HAVE DISK8. Select SCSI and RAID Controllers, then click Next 9. Click Have DiskUpdating the HBA Driver in a Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 Host 4. Double-click the SCSI & RAID Controllers icon12. If prompted, click Yes to continue the installation Upgrading to Windows 2003 from Windows 2000 or Windows NT Installing and Configuring the HBA Driver 2-20EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Configuring an EMC Boot Device Configuring an EMC Boot DeviceIntroduction Lost connection to array pulled or damaged cable connectionHow to Determine I/O Latency and Load on the Boot LUN Boot Crashdump Save to DiskBehavior Configuring a Symmetrix Boot Device CTRL-Q for the HBA you wish to configureDifferent HBA models may display different banners. Be sure to select From the Configuration Settings menu, select Host Adapter From the Host Adapter Settings menu, select Host AdapterFrom the Configuration Settings menu, select Selectable Boot From the Selectable Boot Settings menu, select Selectable BootInstalling the the Boot DeviceWindows OS onto From this point, press S to specify additional devices 1. Note these prerequisites RDP server with release Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device ProcedureFlowchart Configuring an EMC Boot Device Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device3-11 Requirements Refer to the EMC Support MatrixPreparing the Storage System Refer to Downloading QLogic Drivers and Firmware on page3. Select Configuration Settings from the menu 4. Select Host Adapter Settings and enable Host Adapter BIOS6. Select Selectable Boot Settings and enable Selectable Boot Device 9. Press ESC to exit the Fast!UTIL Options menu 10. Reboot the host c. Select Configuration Settings from the menu Node Name Preparing the Server Continue to Preparing the Server1. Select Set Boot Controller Order Configuring the HBA Boot BIOS4. Select Selectable Boot Settings from the Configuration Settings 9. Select Configuration Settings from the menu You need the following materials to install Windows The Windows Licensing Agreement appears HP ProLiant BL20p G2 Windows 2000 OS Installation Verifying HBA Driver and Digital Signature Installation Assigning a Permanent Boot Drive Letter for Windows NT Installing Multipath and Failover SoftwareInstalling Additional ConfiguringAdditional Boot Port Navisphere Host3. Select Configuration Settings from the menu With ATF configurations b. On the Computer Management window, click Disk Management Starting a Fresh Installation 4. Reboot the server To start a fresh installationUsing Manager, unbind the old boot LUN Remove any old boot zoning from the previous installationBoot Time and LUN Availability Replacing a Boot HBA Follow the procedure under Configuring a Symmetrix Boot DeviceEMC Symmetrix EMC CLARiiON How a Server Responds to Failure in the Boot LUN Path Known Issues Configuring an EMC Boot Device 3-36EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Third-Party Software Third-Party SoftwareQLogic SANSurfer SANBlade Manager Veritas Volume Manager 3.x for Windows After completing these changes, reboot the host systemUse regedt32.exe to set the registry as follows EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts Third-Party SoftwareTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions ProblemProblem ProblemProblem EMC Support. Windows 2003 driver 8.2.2.20 and later alreadyTroubleshooting EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows HostsIndex Veritas Volume Manager 3.0 A-3 Windows OS, installing onto a CLARiiON boot devicezoning, hard 3-17 zoning, soft EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in Windows Hosts