Oracle X7 series User Manual

Preparing to Install an Operating System
Note - Use the same subnet.
f.
Set the Get Target Info Via DHCP property to Enabled or Disabled to specify
an addressing method for the iSCSI target.
g.
If you set the Get Target Info Via DHCP property to Disabled, specify the
Target IP Address, Target Port, and Boot LUN.
Note - When iSCSI is enabled on a network port, PXE is disabled for that port.
h.
Specify the Target Name in iSCSI Qualified Name (iqn) format, for example
iqn.1988-12.com.oracle:XN-N-target.
i.
Set the Authentication Type property to CHAP or None.
CHAP refers to Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol.
j.
Select Save Changes.
8.
Press the F10 function key to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
The server reboots.
Note - The newly-configured iSCSI drive does not appear in the BIOS boot list until after you
install an operating system.
Preparing to Install an Operating System
Before you install an operating system, prepare the server by performing the following actions:
1. Access the installation guide for the operating system you plan to install.
Go to one of the following libraries:
■
Oracle Server X7-2 Documentation Library: http://www.oracle.com/goto/x7-2/docs
■
Oracle Server X7-2L Documentation Library: http://www.oracle.com/goto/x7-2l/
docs
2. Download and install updates of platform software, drivers, and firmware.
Go to “Getting Firmware and Software” on page 105.
Configuring Storage Resources 59

Oracle X7 series Specifications

General

Management	Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)
Memory	DDR4
Storage	NVMe
Expansion Slots	PCIe
Form Factor	Rackmount
Operating System	Oracle Linux, Solaris