Scripting; Preliminary Scripting Information; Order Of Adapters On Target Systems; Multifunction Parameters On Target Systems - HP BladeSystem Dual NC370i - Multifunction Network Adapter User Manual

Scripting

Preliminary scripting information

When using scripting to configure target systems, adapters are identified by their relative order in the
system. The relative order is determined by the following properties.
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Slot and port order for adapters in non-HP BladeSystem configurations
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Enclosure switch bay number and switch port order for adapters in HP BladeSystem configurations
Adapters embedded on the system board are assigned the lowest numbers, followed by adapters ordered
by their slot or switch bay number with the lowest slot or switch bay number first. Multiport adapters are
ordered by ascending port or switch port number within each slot.

Order of adapters on target systems

Adapters on the target system are configured to match the corresponding adapter number on the source
server.
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The first adapter on the target system is configured using data from the first adapter on the source
server.
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The second adapter on the target system is configured using data from the second adapter on the
source server, and so on.
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If the target system has more adapters than the source server, then the extra adapters retain their
current settings.
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If the target system has fewer adapters than the source server, data for additional adapters on the
source server is ignored.

Multifunction parameters on target systems

To transfer multifunction (TCP/IP Offload Engine and iSCSI) parameters the following conditions apply:
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The multifunction adapter must be located in the same relative position on the target server as on the
source server.
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If these multifunction parameters are assigned to an adapter that does not support iSCSI or TOE,
they are ignored.
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If an adapter supports multifunction parameters but the parameters are not assigned, the existing
settings are left unchanged.
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Some properties are not configurable if an adapter has FlexNIC enabled.
Multifunction adapter limitations
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For systems running Windows Server 2003 (SP1) or Windows Server 2003 x64 (SP1), you must
upgrade to Service Pack 2 or later.
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