Users Guide

10–iSCSI Protocol
iSCSI Boot
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MBA Boot Protocol Configuration
To configure the boot protocol, see Chapter 6 Boot Agent Driver Software.
iSCSI Boot Configuration
 Static iSCSI Boot Configuration
 Dynamic iSCSI Boot Configuration
Static iSCSI Boot Configuration
In a static configuration, you must enter data for the system’s IP address, the
system’s initiator IQN, and the target parameters obtained in “Configuring the
iSCSI Target” on page 82. For information on configuration options, see
Table 10-1 on page 85.
To configure the iSCSI boot parameters using static configuration:
1. On the General Parameters Menu page, set the following:
 TCP/IP parameters via DHCP: Disabled (for IPv4)
 IP Autoconfiguration: Disabled (for IPv6, non-offload)
 iSCSI parameters via DHCP: Disabled
 CHAP Authentication: Disabled
 Boot from Target: see NOTE
 DHCP Vendor ID: QLGC ISAN
 Link Up Delay Time: 0
 Use TCP Timestamp: Enabled (for some targets, such as the Dell or
EMC AX100i, it is necessary to enable Use TCP Timestamp)
 Target as First HDD: Disabled
LUN Busy Retry Count Controls the quantity of connection retries the iSCSI Boot initiator will attempt
if the iSCSI target LUN is busy.
IP Version This option is specific to IPv6. Toggles between the IPv4 or IPv6 protocol. All
IP settings will be lost when switching from one protocol version to another.
HBA Boot Mode Set to disable when the host OS is configured for software initiator mode and
to enable for HBA (or iSCSI offload) initiator mode. This option is available on
BCM57xx and BCM57xxx adapters. (Note: This parameter cannot be
changed when the adapter is in Multi-Function mode.)
Table 10-1. Configuration Options (Continued)
Option Description