Configuring the HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000/1500 for External Boot with Linux and HP Proliant Servers Technical Note (February 2007)

Configuring the MSA1000 for External Boot 4
The blade server will now boot to the MSA Support Software CD.
• Choose the language and keyboard setting you desire and click Continue.
• You will be presented with an End User License Agreement, click Agree to continue.
• Click on the Launch Array Configuration Utility image to begin an ACU session.
• Select the desired MSA1500 CS Controller on the left and create an appropriate logical
disk.
• After the disk is created select Selective Storage Presentation, click enable and OK.
• Change the Connection Name field of the appropriate connection from Unknown to your
desired naming scheme. i.e.: hostname
o Note: The HBA must be connected and initialized for the Connection to be listed.
• Set the Host Mode field to Linux via the drop-down menu.
• Assign the appropriate Logical Drive to the host by clicking the check box.
o Note: Only a single lun is required for installation. Additional LUNs can be
added later if required.
• Click OK to submit the changes.
• You may be prompted with a warning, read and click OK to continue.
• To apply all changes click Save in the Controller State section of ACU.
• You may be prompted with an informational pop-up, read and click OK to continue.
• Click Exit ACU at the bottom left of the page.
• Click Exit at the top right of the page and OK to exit the Software CD. The CD will eject
itself and the server will reboot.
o Note: For Blade servers you must disconnect the Virtual CD from the Virtual
Media page of the iLO web interface.
Configuring the Server BIOS:
• When prompted during boot press F9 to enter the ROM-Based Setup Utility.
• Enter the Boot Controller Order section and set the fibre adapter to Ctlr: 1.
• Exit RBSU being sure to press F10 to commit the changes.
Note: If desired, you may disable the embedded Smart Array Controller by performing the
following after entering the RBSU.
o Enter the PCI Devices section
o Select the Smart Array Controller
o Select Disable then exit RBSU