Users Guide

13–Fibre Channel Over Ethernet
FCoE Boot from SAN
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Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019 FCoE Boot
Installation
Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, and 2016 boot from SAN installation requires the
use of a “slipstream” DVD or ISO image with the latest Marvell drivers injected
(see “Injecting (Slipstreaming) Marvell Drivers into Windows Image Files” on
page 124). Also, refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base topic KB974072 at
support.microsoft.com
, which is also helpful for Windows Server 2012 and 2106
FCoE Boot from SAN. Microsoft's procedure injects only OIS, VBD, and NDIS
drivers. Marvell strongly recommends injecting all drivers, especially those listed
below in bold:
 EVBD (Core)
 VBD (Core)
 BXND (Ethernet or NDIS)
 BXOIS (iSCSI offload)
 BXFCoE (FCoE offload)
When you have a properly slipstreamed ISO, you can use that ISO for normal
Windows Server 2012/2016 and later installation, without needing USB-provided
drivers.
Linux FCoE Boot Installation
Configure the adapter boot parameters and Target Information (press CTRL+S
and enter the CCM utility) as detailed in “Preparing System BIOS for FCoE Build
and Boot” on page 213. Then, use the guidelines in the following sections for
FCoE boot installation with the appropriate Linux version:
 SLES 12 Installation
 RHEL 6 Installation
 RHEL 7 Installation
SLES 12 Installation
1. To start the installation:
a. Boot from the SLES installation medium.
b. On the installation splash window, press the F6 key for driver update
disk.
c. Select Yes.
d. In Boot Options, type withfcoe=1.