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Configuring an EMC Boot Device

If your system prompts you to press any key to boot from CD-ROM, do not press a key; allow the system to boot from the HBA adapter.

After booting, the system continues installation, displays the Windows banner, and begins autodetection of mass-storage devices and adapters.

12.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

When the Completing the Windows Setup Wizard dialog appears, click Finish.

13.If you plan to add SCSI disks in the future, you should disable the BIOS for the managing SCSI controller so that the system does not attempt to boot from those disks. For information, refer to Preparing the Server on page 3-22.

14.Install the latest EMC-approved Windows Service Pack as explained in the Microsoft documentation.

What Next? Verify that the Fibre Channel HBA drivers and (Windows 2000 only) digital signatures are installed and started, as described in the next section.

Verifying HBA Driver and Digital Signature Installation

You should install the HBA driver again here to ensure that the EMC-required settings are implemented. From the desktop, perform the appropriate steps:

Windows NT: Follow the procedure under Installation Procedure for Windows NT Hosts on page 2-15.

Windows 2000: Follow the procedure under Updating the HBA Driver in a Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 Host on page 2-18.

If duplicate devices appear in the Disk Drives section or Disk Administrator display, you have made errors in the switch fabric zoning configuration. Refer to refer to Preparing the Fabric on page 3-19 for the correct configuration procedure.

If you do not have a driver for Windows 2000 that is digitally signed, check the EMC section of the QLogic website for an updated driver. (Refer to Where to Find the Driver on page 2-14.)

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QLogic specifications

EMC QLogic is a leading provider of advanced networking solutions, primarily known for its high-performance storage area network (SAN) technologies. It specializes in Fibre Channel and Ethernet networking products, offering robust solutions that are essential for modern data center environments.

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