Configuring Boot From SAN Using iSCSI-Based Dell Storage Arrays
Additional Considerations
The iSCSI boot scenario we describe in this document corresponds to Scenario 2, “Server network
adapter creates iBFT for connection to iSCSI target without requiring external devices,” as described in
the Microsoft TechNet article, “About iSCSI Boot,” available at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-
us/library/ee619722%28WS.10%29.aspx. We recommend that you review the sections titled
“Requirements for iSCSI Boot deployment” and “Differences in Windows functionality when using iSCSI
Boot” in that article before continuing with this process. Please consider the following additional
considerations:
• It is not recommended to configure a gateway for an iSCSI boot adapter if the iSCSI target is in
the same subnet as the initiator. For more details, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article
KB960104 on support.microsoft.com.
• NIC teaming is not supported for iSCSI boot.
• iSCSI boot is not supported with IPv6 networks and Broadcom 5722/5708 NetXtreme or the Dell
supported Intel family of adapters.
• If you are using two NICs, one as the primary and the other as the secondary boot NIC, ensure
that they are configured to use separate subnets. (This consideration applies only to the
PowerVault MD3000i boot from iSCSI scenario.)
• For a server with Microsoft Hyper-V™ enabled, you can boot the parent partition from SAN.
Hyper-V does not support boot from SAN for virtual machines.
Before You Begin
Before you start the configuration process, you should do the following:
1. Use a configuration tracking worksheet similar to the example provided in “Configuration
Worksheet” on page 35.
2. See the following documents:
Intel PRO Family of Adapters User’s Guide located on the Intel NIC media documentation
website or under Network documentation on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com/manuals
Broadcom NetXtreme Family of Adapters User’s Guide located on the Broadcom NIC media
website or under Network documentation on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com/manuals
3. Update your Dell Storage Array to the latest drivers and firmware versions referring to the
following matrices or support sites:
Dell PowerVault MD3000i Support Matrix located on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com/manuals
Dell EqualLogic Support Downloads located on the Dell EqualLogic website at
www.equallogic.com/support
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