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QLogic iSCSI Boot for HP FlexFabric Adapters
Part Number: 749986-001
User Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the
servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
November 2013
Edition: 1
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© Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 4
Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Installing iSCSI in Linux, ESXi, and Windows ................................................................................................ 4
Configuring iSCSI in QCC GUI, interactive QCC CLI, or non-interactive CLI ..................................................... 4
Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Setting up QCC on a management server .................................................................................................... 5
Downloading and installing QCC ...................................................................................................... 5
iSCSI initiator ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Configuring an iSCSI Initiator in Linux ................................................................................................ 5
Configuring an iSCSI Initiator in Windows .......................................................................................... 6
Configuring an iSCSI Initiator in VMware ......................................................................................... 10
iSCSI Name Server iSNS ......................................................................................................................... 17
iSCSI function configuration ...................................................................................................................... 17
iSCSI boot setup using Fast!UTIL ................................................................................................................ 19
Configuring Host Adapter settings ................................................................................................... 20
Configuring iSCSI boot settings ....................................................................................................... 28
Configuration options .................................................................................................................... 36
DCHP boot setup for iSCSI Boot (IPv4) ....................................................................................................... 37
iSCSI boot setup using QCC CLI ...................................................................................................... 37
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 39
iSCSI diagnostics .................................................................................................................................... 39
iSCSI troubleshooting diagram .................................................................................................................. 40
Support and other resources ........................................................................................................ 41
Before you contact HP .............................................................................................................................. 41
HP contact information ............................................................................................................................. 41
Acronyms and abbreviations ........................................................................................................ 42
Documentation feedback ............................................................................................................. 44
Index ......................................................................................................................................... 45
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Introduction
Overview
This section describes the driver and agent installation, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting of the
Installing iSCSI in Linux, ESXi, and Windows
NC526 series CNA iSCSI function.
For information about specific operating system support, see the QLogic website
(http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com).
• Linux—For information about packaging content, Linux OS support, supported features, driver
deployment, and driver system parameters, see "iSCSI Adapter Inbox Driver Update Readme."
• ESXi—For information about packaging content, ESXi OS support, using the driver, and installing the
driver, see "iSCSI Adapter Driver and IMA Plug-in for VMware ESXi 5.0 .x Readme."
• Windows—For information about packaging content, Windows OS support, and using the driver, see
"iSCSI Adapter STOR Miniport Driver for Windows Readme."
Configuring iSCSI in QCC GUI, interactive QCC CLI, or non-interactive CLI
For information about configuring QCC GUI, interactive QCC CLI, or non-interactive CLI, see the QLogic
website (http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com).
• QCC GUI—See "QConvergeConsole Help System iSCSI Initiator 3-2 SN0054671-00 D."
• Interactive QCC CLI—See "QConvergeConsole CLI User's Guide."
• Non-Interactive QCC CLI—See "SCSI Noninteractive Commands" in the "QConvergeConsole CLI
User's Guide."
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