Boot Configuration; Overview - Dell QMD8262-k User Manual

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Boot Configuration

Overview

This section provides the following information about boot configuration for the
QLogic adapter:
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Boot from SAN
Booting servers from SANs can provide significant benefits in today's
complex data center environments. One of the driving forces behind SANs is
the need to deliver mission-critical data quickly, at any time, without
interruptions or delays.
Dell System Setup
The Dell System Setup allows you to configure a network adapter.
PXE Boot Setup
The PXE allows a workstation to boot from a server on a network before
booting the operating system on the local hard drive.
iSCSI Configuration Using Fast!UTIL
Fast!UTIL is the QLogic iSCSI BIOS Configuration utility used to configure
the adapter for iSCSI.
iBFT Boot Setup
iBFT is a component of the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Specification (ACPI) 3.0b standard that provides operating systems a
standard way to boot from a software-initiated iSCSI protocol. This
component uses software-based initiators.
DHCP Boot Setup (iSCSI)
DHCP boot provides a method for the iSCSI initiator to acquire target
parameters from a DHCP server.
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