Adding an iSCSI boot attemptAdding an iSCSI boot attempt
ProcedureProcedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Network Options > iSCSI
Boot Configuration > Add an iSCSI Boot Attempt .
A message appears stating that this boot attempt will not be in effect until the next server reboot.
2. Press Enter.
3. Select a port on which to attempt iSCSI connection.
4. Complete the configuration settings:
iSCSI Attempt Name—Enter a name.
iSCSI Boot Control —Select Enabled or Enabled for MPIO.
NOTE: NOTE: The default setting is Disabled. Use Enabled for MPIO to enable the Multi-Path I/O [MPIO] capability.
IP Address Type —Select an address type.
Connection Retry Count —Enter a value from 0 to 16. Default is 3 retries.
Connection Timeout—Enter a value in ms from 100 to 20000. Default is 20000 (20 seconds).
Initiator DHCP—This is the default setting. If you must configure static IP addresses for the Initiator, clear this option. The
target name, IP address, port, and boot LUN must also be configured manually (disable Target DHCP Config) if you configure
static addresses for the Initiator.
Target DHCP Config—This is the default setting. If you must configure the target settings manually, clear this check box) and
enter a target name, IP address, port, and boot LUN.
Optional: Authentication Type—Default is NONE. If required, select CHAP, and then complete the CHAP entries.
5. Select Save Changes.
6. Reboot the system.
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