Quick Reference Guide

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Boot over SAN
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FIGURE 17 Configuring boot over SAN
· Verify latest BIOS version on installed adapter.
· Verify latest adapter driver installed in
host system.
Step 2-3
· Install adapter hardware in host system.
· Install adapter software in host system.
Step 1
Configure host system to boot from adapter.
Step 5
Bind adapter PWWN to available LUN
for boot over SAN.
Step 6-8
Configure LUN for booting from host system.
Step 12
Optional. Install full driver package on boot LUN.
Step 14
Boot host system from storage boot device.
Step 15
Install adapter drivers, host operating system,
and necessary files on boot LUN.
Step 13
Create target zone in fabric containing
adapter port PWWN and LUN storage port.
Step 9
Install latest boot code and
adapter driver if needed.
Step 4
Are you installing
adapter in UEFI-based
host system?
Configure BIOS for booting over SAN.
Step 10
Configure UEFI for booting over SAN.
Step 11
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Note: Step numbers reference
procedures on the following page.