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 8
Configure the server BIOS:
This step should be performed as described previously in this document and the additional
HBA should be moved as far up the boot order as possible.
Enable Active/Active failover mode:
For a comprehensive list of requirements and application notes it is recommended you obtain
the documentation pertaining to Active/Active installations/migrations for the installed HBA and
MSA device located in the Technical Documents section of those websites.
• Qlogic
o (After the Qlogic driver has been installed) Enter the following commands to open
the Driver Parameters menu:
 # cd /opt/hp/src/hp_qla2x00src
 # ./set_parm
 At the menu prompt, enter: 1 XP/MSA/EVA Failover.
 If prompted, enter Y at Would you like to create a new initrd to reflect the
changes in the parameters?
 Enter 5 Quit to exit the menu.
• Emulex
o In the location that the hp-lpfc driver was untarred, change to the hp-lpfc
directory.
 # cd hp-lpfc-*
o Run the INSTALL script with the –m option.
 # ./INSTALL –m
o If errors are seen due to a previous installation, remove the drivers by running
the INSTALL script with the –u option and reinstall.
 # ./INSTALL –u
 # ./INSTALL –m
The system should now be setup in a dual HBA, dual controller, Active/Active, boot from san
configuration. Without making any lun configuration changes on the MSA device you should
now be able to successfully reboot the system.
Setup LUN persistence:
Setting up lun persistence is highly recommended in any Linux environment especially in a
boot from san environment where lun configuration changes can take place. Configuration