HP 3PAR RedHat and Oracle Linux Implementation Guide

7 Configuring a Host with FCoE
This chapter describes the procedures that are required to set up a Linux host to communicate with
an HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage server over an FCoE initiator on a Linux host to a FCoE target on
the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage server.
Linux Host Requirements
The Linux host needs to meet the following software requirements. For specific details of supported
configurations, consult the HP SPOCK website:
HP SPOCK
• Obtain the supported level of HBA BIOS and firmware from: HP Service Pack for ProLiant
• Obtain the supported level of HBA drivers from the following website:
HP Support
• Install the Emulex OneCommand Manager: (/usr/sbin/ocmanager/hbacmd) or the QLogic
QConvergeConsole Manager
(/opt/QLogic_Corporation/QConvergeConsoleCLI/qaucli) for helping with setting
up FCoE configurations. Visit the vendors's websites for download instructions.
Configuring the FCoE Switch
Connect the RHEL (FCoE Initiator) host ports and HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage server (FCoE target)
ports to an FCoE-enabled switch.
NOTE: FCoE switch VLANs and routing setup and configuration is beyond the scope of this
document. Consult your switch manufacturer's documentation for instructions of how to set up
VLANs and routing.
Using system BIOS to configure FCoE
1. Using the system BIOS, configure FCoE. In this example, F9 was pressed to enter the Setup
menu:
92 Configuring a Host with FCoE