9–Configuring iSCSI Protocol
iSCSI Boot
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echo "Usage: $0 {start|stop|status|restart|reload}"
exit 1
;;
esac
rc_exit
VMware iSCSI Boot from SAN
The 8400/3400 Series adapters are VMware-dependent hardware iSCSI-Offload
adapters. The iSCSI-Offload functionality partially depends on the VMware
Open-iSCSI library and networking stack for iSCSI configuration and the
management interfaces provided by VMware. The 8400/3400 Series adapters
present a standard networking instance and iSCSI offload instance on the same
port. The iSCSI-Offload functionality depends on the host network configuration to
obtain the IP and MAC addresses, as well as other parameters used for iSCSI
sessions.
Installing a VMware Host on the Remote iSCSI LUN
After the iSCSI boot parameters in the FastLinQ adapter are completed, install the
VMware host. The applicable installation media is placed in the local CD-ROM or
made available by some other method in the BIOS on the host (for example,
virtual media).
To install a VMware host on the remote iSCSI LUN:
1.
Ensure that the boot controller or device order is set correctly in the BIOS.
The network adapter should appear before the applicable installation device
in the boot order settings.
2.
To simplify the procedure of booting from iSCSI, ensure that the boot LUN is
initially mapped on one path only to the vSphere host and also ensure that
the correct LUN ID is used.
When the host is powered on, the system BIOS loads the firmware code of
the adapter and starts executing it. The firmware contains boot and iSCSI
initiator code. The iSCSI initiator firmware establishes an iSCSI session with
the target. On boot, a successful login to the target should be observed
before installation starts.
3.
If you get a failure at this point, you must revisit the preceding configuration
steps.
