Oracle X4 series User Manual

Modify iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS)
Modify iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties in Legacy
BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS)
Before You Begin
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You should be familiar with iSCSI theory of operation and with iSCSI server setup
procedures.
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Refer to the operating system documentation to verify that iSCSI targets can be mounted on
a client.
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Ensure that you have access to an external iSCSI server running on a supported operating
system.
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The server must be in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode, not UEFI Boot Mode. For servers in
UEFI Boot Mode, use “Modify iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties in UEFI Boot Mode
(BIOS)” on page 72.
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Provide iSCSI target parameters. The following table shows examples:
Item Example
Target name iqn.1988-12.com.oracle:platform-target
iSCSI initiator name iqn.1988-12.com.oracle:0010E02E458F
Note - iSCSI requires iSCSI Qualified Names (iqn)
formats for its initiator and target names.
Logical Unit Number LUN 0
IP address of iSCSI server 192.167.1.24 (IPv4)
Port number 3260
1.
Access the BIOS Setup Utility.
a.
Boot the system.
Boot messages scroll across the console screen.
b.
Press the F2 key (or Ctrl +E from a serial terminal) continuously.
The BIOS Setup Utility main screen appears.
2.
Select Advanced and then select Legacy iSCSI.
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Oracle X4 series Specifications

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Brand	Oracle
Model	X4 series
Category	Server
Language	English