Broadcom iSCSI Boot for HP FlexFabric Adapters User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Broadcom iSCSI Boot for HP FlexFabric Adapters User Guide
- Abstract
- Notice
- Contents
- Introduction
- Setup
- iSCSI boot setup
- Configuring the iSCSI target
- Configuring iSCSI boot parameters
- Preparing the iSCSI boot image
- Booting
- Other iSCSI boot considerations
- iSCSI offload in Windows server
- iSCSI boot setup
- Troubleshooting
- Boot fails when switching to Broadcom iSCSI offload
- Broadcom iSCSI Crash Dump utility does not capture a memory dump
- HBA offload miniport BXOIS does not load
- Inbox driver does not update
- Installing Windows on an iSCSI target fails
- IP address conflict
- iSCSI target is not recognized as an installation target
- iSCSI configuration utility does not run
- NDIS miniports with Code 31 yellow-bang after L2 iSCSI boot installation
- System blue screen appears after setting iSCSI boot LUN to 255
- System blue screen occurs when installing through Windows Plug-and-Play
- System blue screen occurs when iSCSI boots Windows 2008 R2
- Frequently asked questions
- Event notifications
- Regulatory compliance notices
- Support and other resources
- Acronyms and abbreviations
- Documentation feedback
- Index
Frequently asked questions 32
Frequently asked questions
iSCSI offload FAQs
Q: How do I assign an IP address for iSCSI offload?
A: Use the Configurations tab in BACS.
Q: What tools should be used to create the connection to the target?
A: Use Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator (version 2.08 or later).
Q: How do I know that the connection is offloaded?
A: Use Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator. From a command line, enter iscsicli sessionlist. From the
Initiator Name, an iSCSI offloaded connection displays an entry beginning with B06BDRV... A
non-offloaded connection displays an entry beginning with Root...
Q: What configurations should be avoided?
A: The IP address should not be the same as the LAN.