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Configuring Boot From SAN Using iSCSI-Based Dell Storage Arrays

Storage Array Dell EqualLogic PS Series

• Process validated using array controller firmware 4.1.4

Dell PowerVault MD3000i

• Process validated using array controller firmware

07.35.31.60

Process Overview

The process for booting from SAN over iSCSI described in this document involves completion of the

following key configuration processes:

• Configure storage arrays to host the operating system boot volumes

• Configure the network interface(s) on the server to support boot from iSCSI targets

• Install the operating system onto the target iSCSI SAN-based volume

• Configure redundant boot paths (multi-path I/O) to the boot volumes (optional)

The overall process is illustrated in the following figure. We do not create a local installation image

and then deploy that image to an iSCSI LUN as was possible with Windows Server 2003. For Windows

Server 2008, you must prepare an image for iSCSI boot by first performing a direct operating system

installation on a system that has the iSCSI network driver and is connected to an available iSCSI-based

LUN.

After you verify that the system boots properly from the iSCSI LUN, you can then collect the

boot image for deployment to other systems.

SeeMicrosoftSupportdocumentKB2002298,http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2002298

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