HP 3PAR RedHat and Oracle Linux Implementation Guide

Configure the following NVRAM settings using the Brocade BIOS utility
Access the BIOS utility by hard booting the server and, when prompted, perform the procedures
in this section.
NOTE: The NVRAM settings on Brocade HBAs can be changed by any server in which they are
installed. These settings will persist for an HBA even after it is removed from a server.
Enabling an Adapter to Boot from SAN
To start the BIOS utility, turn on the computer, hold down the Alt or Ctrl key, and press B within
five seconds to display the bootup message. The adapter listing is displayed.
NOTE: Each HBA port is reported as a host bus adapter. The following settings need to be
applied for each HBA port.
1. Proceed into the Adapter Settings and ensure BIOS is set to Enabled.
2. Press Alt-S to save and exit this section.
3. If you need to configure boot devices or another adapter choose Return to Brocade Config
Menu otherwise choose Exit Brocade Config Menu.
Configuring Boot Devices
NOTE: If it is necessary to change the topology, do so before you configure the boot devices.
1. Proceed into the Boot Device Settings.
2. Select the Boot Device you wish to change and press ENTER.
3. Select the new Boot Target and press ENTER.
4. Select the Boot LUN and press ENTER.
5. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 for any additional Boot Devices.
6. Press Alt-S to save your changes.
7. If you need to configure more boot devices or another adapter choose Return to Brocade
Config Menu, otherwise choose Exit Brocade Config Menu.
Configuring the Brocade HBA using the BCU Utility
This section describes how to configure the Brocade HBA using the BCU utility.
Brocade provides a CLI utility to configure their HBAs. This is also available as a GUI. These tools,
once installed, can be used to configure many HBA and driver parameters.
For instructions about using the BCU CLI and GUI utilities, see the documentation at the following
website:
Brocade
For Brocade FC HBA, the default Path TOV parameter is set to 30 seconds. It is recommended
to change this value to 14 seconds. To change the value of this parameter, it is required to use
Brocade BCU command line utility. For example:
44 Configuring a Host with Fibre Channel