Booting Linux x86 and x86_64 systems from a Storage Area Network with Device Mapper Multipath - Enabling the High Availability feature for Operating System Partitions (5697-0067, July 2009)

HP Smart Array P700m Controller ORCA Configuration

To configure the boot device for high availability on HP ProLiant servers, complete the following

steps:

1. While the server is booting, press F8 when the HP Smart Array P700m controller is

discovered, to go to Option Rom Configuration for Arrays (ORCA).

2. At the Main Menu of the ORCA utility, select Select Boot Volume and press Enter.

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3. At Boot Volume Enclosure Menu, select External and press Enter.

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4. At External Boot Volume Menu, select the controller port WWID for the boot path.