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Contents
Prerequisites ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Architecture Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Recommended Network Layout ............................................................................................................................ 5
Disk and File System Layout ................................................................................................................................. 7
Configuration Overview: SAN Environment .......................................................................................................... 8
Configuration Overview: NAS Environment .......................................................................................................... 9
Physical Components of the Cisco C880 M4 Server .......................................................................................... 11
Cisco C880 M4 Server Configuration ................................................................................................................... 13
Set Up the Cisco Integrated Management Controller .......................................................................................... 13
Connect to the Management Board .................................................................................................................... 13
Set the Integrated Management Controller IP Address ....................................................................................... 14
Log in to the Web User Interface .......................................................................................................................... 15
Update the Firmware .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Configure the System Intelligent Platform Management Interface ...................................................................... 18
Configure BIOS Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 21
C880M4 System Monitoring via SNMP ................................................................................................................. 30
iSCSI Boot Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 36
Prepare for iSCSI Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 36
Configure iSCSI Boot .......................................................................................................................................... 39
SAN Boot Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 56
Overview of Steps for Configuring the SAN Boot Environment ........................................................................... 56
Notes on SAN Boot System Design .................................................................................................................... 57
Notes on SAN Boot System Installation .............................................................................................................. 57
Configure the SAN Boot Environment ................................................................................................................. 58
Notes on SAN Boot System Operation ............................................................................................................... 71
16-Gbps Fibre Channel Card Settings: UEFI Driver Version 6.11a5 or Later ................................................... 72
Set UEFI Driver Version 6.11a5 or Later on the 16-Gbps Fibre Channel Card ................................................... 72
Select the Method for Configuring the 16-Gbps Fibre Channel Card .................................................................. 73
Display the Device Manager ............................................................................................................................... 75
Start the HBA Setup Utility and Select the HBA .................................................................................................. 76
Acquire an HBA WWN ........................................................................................................................................ 78
Initialize the HBA Settings ................................................................................................................................... 79
Enable the BIOS ................................................................................................................................................. 80
Set the Link Speed and Topology ....................................................................................................................... 82
Set the Boot Device ............................................................................................................................................ 87
Apply the Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 96
Record the WWN Information of the Fibre Channel Port .................................................................................... 98
16-Gbps Fibre Channel Card Settings: Traditional BIOS Driver Version 6.02x6 or Later .............................. 101
Configure the HBA Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................ 101
Enable the BIOS ............................................................................................................................................... 103
Set the Link Speed and Topology ..................................................................................................................... 104
Set the Boot Device .......................................................................................................................................... 110
Considerations for Linux Installation ................................................................................................................. 118
Linux Server OS Installation .............................................................................................................................. 118
SAN Multipath Boot ........................................................................................................................................... 118
Prepare for Linux Installation ............................................................................................................................ 118
Install the OS and Bundled Software ................................................................................................................ 118
Install Emulex OneCommand Manager ............................................................................................................ 119
Install the Multipath Driver................................................................................................................................. 119
Restore the Multipath Connection ..................................................................................................................... 119
SLES 11 and 12 Installation: iSCSI ..................................................................................................................... 121
