Setup and Install

14. Provision Storage Access in the SAN
Storage access consists of zone provisioning and storage-selective LUN presentation, each of
which is commonly provisioned per initiator WWPN. The two options available for storage
access are:
a. Pre-provisioning – To allow the appropriate access for the initiator, manually modify
fabric zoning and storage-selective LUN presentation by using initiator WWPN.
b. Ctrl-R method – The Ctrl-R method allows the user to apply the boot initiator to carry the
link and login into all available fabrics and targets. Using this method, the user can ensure
that the initiator is logged into the fabric/target before making any provisioning changes
and can provision without manually entering WWPNs.
• Allows the system to attempt to boot through the selected initiator.
• After the initiator boot starts, it commences with DCBX sync, FIP Discovery, Fabric
Login, Target Login, and LUN readiness checks. If the initiator is unable to complete
any of these checks , MBA provides the option to press Ctrl-R. PressCtrl-R.
• After Ctrl-R is activated, the boot initiator maintains the link and allows the user to
make necessary provisioning corrections and complete the check. If needed, modify
fabric zoning and make necessary LUN provisioning changes.
15. Proceed to OS installation after storage access is provisioned in SAN.
10 Configuring HBAs