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... E | F | G | H | I | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Z Article title N New feature in HP Integrated VMware ESXi 4.0 adds support for Smart Array and network devices New HP 3Gb/s SATA solid state drive technology expands SSD functionality and performance O Optimizing the performance of multi-core processors Page...based servers Overview of Microsoft® Windows® Essential Server 7 Solutions P Performance, throughput and compatibility of Articles Jump to 6 configure switches R Recommendations for differences in ProLiant 4 300 series G5 and G6 servers Quick...
... E | F | G | H | I | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Z Article title N New feature in HP Integrated VMware ESXi 4.0 adds support for Smart Array and network devices New HP 3Gb/s SATA solid state drive technology expands SSD functionality and performance O Optimizing the performance of multi-core processors Page...based servers Overview of Microsoft® Windows® Essential Server 7 Solutions P Performance, throughput and compatibility of Articles Jump to 6 configure switches R Recommendations for differences in ProLiant 4 300 series G5 and G6 servers Quick...
HP Broadcom iSCSI Boot for NC382x Adapters User Guide
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...Overview ...4 Limitations ...4 System requirements ...4 Installation and configuration ...6 Downloading the SoftPaq ...6 Configure the server for iSCSI boot...6 Enable iSCSI boot and set the boot order 6 Configure iSCSI parameters...7 Option ROM settings ...8 Windows Server 2008 R2 installation...9 Install Windows Server 2008 R2 ...9 Windows Server 2008 installation ...9 Optionally add MF drivers to WIM... problems...20 LUN access problems...20 Operating system problems ...20 Technical support...22 Before you contact HP...22 HP contact information ...22 Acronyms and abbreviations...23 Index...25
...Overview ...4 Limitations ...4 System requirements ...4 Installation and configuration ...6 Downloading the SoftPaq ...6 Configure the server for iSCSI boot...6 Enable iSCSI boot and set the boot order 6 Configure iSCSI parameters...7 Option ROM settings ...8 Windows Server 2008 R2 installation...9 Install Windows Server 2008 R2 ...9 Windows Server 2008 installation ...9 Optionally add MF drivers to WIM... problems...20 LUN access problems...20 Operating system problems ...20 Technical support...22 Before you contact HP...22 HP contact information ...22 Acronyms and abbreviations...23 Index...25
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... server. however, some embedded HP Multifunction Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters require a ProLiant Accelerated iSCSI Pack license. For more information see the HP ProLiant Accelerated iSCSI for Windows: Supported operating systems • Windows Server 2008 R2 • Windows Server 2008 SP2 • Windows Server 2008 x64 SP2 Overview 4 Limitations • A system crash may prevent booting. • iSCSI target configuration changes (for example, Adapter...
... server. however, some embedded HP Multifunction Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters require a ProLiant Accelerated iSCSI Pack license. For more information see the HP ProLiant Accelerated iSCSI for Windows: Supported operating systems • Windows Server 2008 R2 • Windows Server 2008 SP2 • Windows Server 2008 x64 SP2 Overview 4 Limitations • A system crash may prevent booting. • iSCSI target configuration changes (for example, Adapter...
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... and it can be disabled on embedded adapters by using the RBSU tool that is enabled on unused ports to select the iSCSI-enabled adapter as the boot device. a. Press to display the MBA Configuration Menu. Click Support & Drivers. 3. ...HP website (http://www.hp.com/#Support). 2. e. Enable iSCSI boot for the Boot Protocol entry. c. At the System Options menu, select the embedded adapter. Go to enter the RBSU. Type the adapter name in the For product box, and then click Go. 5. Mezzanine and Standup adapters. Installation and configuration 6 Configure the server...
... and it can be disabled on embedded adapters by using the RBSU tool that is enabled on unused ports to select the iSCSI-enabled adapter as the boot device. a. Press to display the MBA Configuration Menu. Click Support & Drivers. 3. ...HP website (http://www.hp.com/#Support). 2. e. Enable iSCSI boot for the Boot Protocol entry. c. At the System Options menu, select the embedded adapter. Go to enter the RBSU. Type the adapter name in the For product box, and then click Go. 5. Mezzanine and Standup adapters. Installation and configuration 6 Configure the server...
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..., select Disabled if installing from the iSCSI adapter The iSCSI-enabled adapter must acquire its iSCSI target parameters either of the MPIO components when Target 2 is present. Enter values for Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 if using the iSCSI Configuration Utility. 1. At the RBSU menu, select...the initial boot phase, press to launch the MBA Configuration menu. 2. Verify that the iSCSI boot adapter is required then enter the CHAP ID and CHAP Secret parameters. 8. Modify the boot order, if necessary. 4. Power on the server and when prompted select to enter the RBSU. 2....
..., select Disabled if installing from the iSCSI adapter The iSCSI-enabled adapter must acquire its iSCSI target parameters either of the MPIO components when Target 2 is present. Enter values for Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 if using the iSCSI Configuration Utility. 1. At the RBSU menu, select...the initial boot phase, press to launch the MBA Configuration menu. 2. Verify that the iSCSI boot adapter is required then enter the CHAP ID and CHAP Secret parameters. 8. Modify the boot order, if necessary. 4. Power on the server and when prompted select to enter the RBSU. 2....
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... Windows HBA Boot Mode parameter, select Enabled. 7. o If DHCP Option 43 is provided by the DHCP server. Option ROM settings The following table shows the configuration options available from the value entered in the Inititator Parameters, 1st Target Parameters, or 2nd Target Parameters fields ... using DHCP (Enabled) or through the iSCSI Initiator Parameters Configuration screen. Variable name TCP/IP parameters via DHCP iSCSI parameters via DHCP parameter. 4. Power on your configuration. 3. The key combination varies based on the server, and press to the name: iqn.1995-05.com....
... Windows HBA Boot Mode parameter, select Enabled. 7. o If DHCP Option 43 is provided by the DHCP server. Option ROM settings The following table shows the configuration options available from the value entered in the Inititator Parameters, 1st Target Parameters, or 2nd Target Parameters fields ... using DHCP (Enabled) or through the iSCSI Initiator Parameters Configuration screen. Variable name TCP/IP parameters via DHCP iSCSI parameters via DHCP parameter. 4. Power on your configuration. 3. The key combination varies based on the server, and press to the name: iqn.1995-05.com....
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...returns to the WIM image. If you do this value does not need to Enabled. Windows Server 2008 installation Optionally add MF drivers to WIM image You may optionally add the HP Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters to the system BIOS so that the next boot device may be set. Variable name DHCP ...to enable for iSCSI network boot (see KB928496 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928496) to do NOT configure the DHCP server iSCSI network boot, then set both parameters to 255. About configuring the DHCP settings If you must set the "iSCSI parameters via DHCP" parameter to Disabled and the ...
...returns to the WIM image. If you do this value does not need to Enabled. Windows Server 2008 installation Optionally add MF drivers to WIM image You may optionally add the HP Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters to the system BIOS so that the next boot device may be set. Variable name DHCP ...to enable for iSCSI network boot (see KB928496 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928496) to do NOT configure the DHCP server iSCSI network boot, then set both parameters to 255. About configuring the DHCP settings If you must set the "iSCSI parameters via DHCP" parameter to Disabled and the ...
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... HP Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter drivers for the Windows HBA Boot Mode parameter. Locate the HP Windows Server 2008 Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter component CPxxxxxx.exe file obtained in "Downloading the SoftPaq File." Select Enable for your specific adapter to the WIM using the following command: imagex/unmount/commit.\HPNicUpdate\MountPoint 13. copy \sources\boot.wim HPNicUpdate\wim 8. For more information, see "Configure...
... HP Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter drivers for the Windows HBA Boot Mode parameter. Locate the HP Windows Server 2008 Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter component CPxxxxxx.exe file obtained in "Downloading the SoftPaq File." Select Enable for your specific adapter to the WIM using the following command: imagex/unmount/commit.\HPNicUpdate\MountPoint 13. copy \sources\boot.wim HPNicUpdate\wim 8. For more information, see "Configure...
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... Load Drivers option and then browse the USB device for the HP Windows Server 2008 Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter driver files for installing the Windows Server 2008 operating system. 7. Create Windows_F6 Diskette 2: Installation and configuration 11 Navigate to the top level folder of disk 1. Boot the Windows Server 2008 DVD. Navigate to the root directory of disk 1. 2. Select Disable...
... Load Drivers option and then browse the USB device for the HP Windows Server 2008 Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter driver files for installing the Windows Server 2008 operating system. 7. Create Windows_F6 Diskette 2: Installation and configuration 11 Navigate to the top level folder of disk 1. Boot the Windows Server 2008 DVD. Navigate to the root directory of disk 1. 2. Select Disable...
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...\x64\disk2 directory and copy the files to create a Microsoft slipstream CD. 4. Insert the slipstream Microsoft Windows 2003 SP2 CD and press F6. a. Installation and configuration 12 o For a Windows 2003 x86 operating system, navigate to the apps\bcm_iscsi\nc382\x86\disk2 directory and copy the files to the root directory of...
...\x64\disk2 directory and copy the files to create a Microsoft slipstream CD. 4. Insert the slipstream Microsoft Windows 2003 SP2 CD and press F6. a. Installation and configuration 12 o For a Windows 2003 x86 operating system, navigate to the apps\bcm_iscsi\nc382\x86\disk2 directory and copy the files to the root directory of...
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Installation and configuration 13 The following window appears. 6. After disk 1 is inserted, the following window appears. Enter an S to select Specify Additional Device. Select drivers from the disk 1 and disk 2 diskettes when prompted. DO NOT insert disk 1 into drive A until prompted. 5.
Installation and configuration 13 The following window appears. 6. After disk 1 is inserted, the following window appears. Enter an S to select Specify Additional Device. Select drivers from the disk 1 and disk 2 diskettes when prompted. DO NOT insert disk 1 into drive A until prompted. 5.
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a. c. Insert disk 2 and press Enter when the following window appears. 8. The following window appears. Select Install 1st: MS Windows wdfldr and then press Enter. 7. Complete the following steps to continue. b. Select Install 2nd: MS Windows wdf01000 and then press Enter. Select Install 3rd: HP NCXXX Virtual Bus Driver and then press Enter. 9. Installation and configuration 14 Press Enter to install the files.
a. c. Insert disk 2 and press Enter when the following window appears. 8. The following window appears. Select Install 1st: MS Windows wdfldr and then press Enter. 7. Complete the following steps to continue. b. Select Install 2nd: MS Windows wdf01000 and then press Enter. Select Install 3rd: HP NCXXX Virtual Bus Driver and then press Enter. 9. Installation and configuration 14 Press Enter to install the files.
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A Windows setup screen shows the iSCSI Target. Installation and configuration 15 Press Enter to load the HP iSCSI HBA Driver. 11. 10.
A Windows setup screen shows the iSCSI Target. Installation and configuration 15 Press Enter to load the HP iSCSI HBA Driver. 11. 10.
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12. Windows formats the iSCSI target and then begins copying files to Enabled. Installation and configuration 16 If the following window appears, insert disk 2 and press Enter. If the following window appears, insert disk 1 and press Enter. 14. During this phase a secondary setup may be necessary to configure the option ROM setting "BOOT TO ISCSI" to the iSCSI target. Before the GUI installation begins, it may appear prompting for disk 1 and disk 2 again. 13. Windows Server 2003 continues installing on the iSCSI target.
12. Windows formats the iSCSI target and then begins copying files to Enabled. Installation and configuration 16 If the following window appears, insert disk 2 and press Enter. If the following window appears, insert disk 1 and press Enter. 14. During this phase a secondary setup may be necessary to configure the option ROM setting "BOOT TO ISCSI" to the iSCSI target. Before the GUI installation begins, it may appear prompting for disk 1 and disk 2 again. 13. Windows Server 2003 continues installing on the iSCSI target.
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... step for deployments using offload iSCSI (Broadcom's offload iSCSI driver) but it is generally saved for network adapters and configure HP licensed components, if required. 3. Install all non-offload deployments (also known as Microsoft Initiator). 6. For Windows Server 2003, install KB939875 (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/939875) to c:\cpqsystem\pnpdrvs\iscsiutils and...
... step for deployments using offload iSCSI (Broadcom's offload iSCSI driver) but it is generally saved for network adapters and configure HP licensed components, if required. 3. Install all non-offload deployments (also known as Microsoft Initiator). 6. For Windows Server 2003, install KB939875 (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/939875) to c:\cpqsystem\pnpdrvs\iscsiutils and...
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Installation and configuration 18 Complete the installation and reboot when prompted. Select all Installation Options as indicated below and please note that the MPIO option cannot be added to a file system that is being used by an iSCSI Boot client after it has been created during the deployment phase. 3. 2.
Installation and configuration 18 Complete the installation and reboot when prompted. Select all Installation Options as indicated below and please note that the MPIO option cannot be added to a file system that is being used by an iSCSI Boot client after it has been created during the deployment phase. 3. 2.
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... the mirrored packets to a port where either a hardware or software network monitor can be used on devices created later. • The iSCSI host name is derived from the immediately available information, you do not select an Adapter Service Name by the HP iSCSI BIOS and should not ...'s boot path information is not correct • The target service is capable of Death (BSoD) on the target server Target login problems Symptoms: Installation and configuration 19 Known issues for F6 installation The HP Windows_F6 Diskette 1 must not be inserted in the same VLAN (if any) • The IP...
... the mirrored packets to a port where either a hardware or software network monitor can be used on devices created later. • The iSCSI host name is derived from the immediately available information, you do not select an Adapter Service Name by the HP iSCSI BIOS and should not ...'s boot path information is not correct • The target service is capable of Death (BSoD) on the target server Target login problems Symptoms: Installation and configuration 19 Known issues for F6 installation The HP Windows_F6 Diskette 1 must not be inserted in the same VLAN (if any) • The IP...
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... so they may not be configured with the correct LUN from which to boot (Some targets start numbering at 1 instead of space. LUN access problems Symptoms: The initiator is limited. If too many option ROMs are multiple HP Multifunction Gigabit Server adapters enabled in to the target ...and the system recognizes the disk but is unable to Enabled. Possible causes: • There are enabled the boot may not be configured to allow access to the specified LUN by...
... so they may not be configured with the correct LUN from which to boot (Some targets start numbering at 1 instead of space. LUN access problems Symptoms: The initiator is limited. If too many option ROMs are multiple HP Multifunction Gigabit Server adapters enabled in to the target ...and the system recognizes the disk but is unable to Enabled. Possible causes: • There are enabled the boot may not be configured to allow access to the specified LUN by...
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... are correct in the right order during installation. • The target disk provided is not large enough. • The initiator is not configured to allow access to the specified LUN by the initiator. • The Slipstream CD creation step contains an error causing F6 phase to insure...Storport.sy_ file is removed from which to boot (some targets start numbering data devices at 1 not 0). • The target is not configured with no hidden characters or tabs. Windows installer cannot tolerate malformed text strings and will fail with the correct LUN from the CDFolderPathName. o ...
... are correct in the right order during installation. • The target disk provided is not large enough. • The initiator is not configured to allow access to the specified LUN by the initiator. • The Slipstream CD creation step contains an error causing F6 phase to insure...Storport.sy_ file is removed from which to boot (some targets start numbering data devices at 1 not 0). • The target is not configured with no hidden characters or tabs. Windows installer cannot tolerate malformed text strings and will fail with the correct LUN from the CDFolderPathName. o ...
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Acronyms and abbreviations BRCM Broadcom BSOD blue screen of death CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol HBA host bus adapter iLO Integrated Lights-Out iLO 2 Integrated Lights-Out 2 INF setup information file IPL initial program load iSCSI Internet Small Computer System Interface ISO International Organization for Standardization LAA locally administered address Acronyms and abbreviations 23
Acronyms and abbreviations BRCM Broadcom BSOD blue screen of death CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol HBA host bus adapter iLO Integrated Lights-Out iLO 2 Integrated Lights-Out 2 INF setup information file IPL initial program load iSCSI Internet Small Computer System Interface ISO International Organization for Standardization LAA locally administered address Acronyms and abbreviations 23