10–iSCSI Protocol
iSCSI Boot
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MBA Boot Protocol Configuration
To configure the boot protocol
1.
Restart your system.
2.
In the QLogic 577
xx
/578
xx
Ethernet Boot Agent banner (
), press
CTRL+S.
Figure 10-1. QLogic 577xx/578xx Ethernet Boot Agent
Target as First HDD
Allows specifying that the iSCSI target drive will appear as
the first hard drive in the system.
LUN Busy Retry Count
Controls the number of connection retries the iSCSI Boot ini-
tiator will attempt if the iSCSI target LUN is busy.
IP Version
This option specific to IPv6. Toggles between the IPv4 or
IPv6 protocol. All IP settings will be lost when switching from
one protocol version to another.
HBA Boot Mode
Set to disable when the host OS is configured for software
initiator mode and to enable for HBA mode. This option is
available only on 8400 Series adapters. This parameter can-
not be changed when the adapter is in Multi-Function mode.
Table 10-1. Configuration Options (Continued)
Option
Description