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EMC Fibre Channel with
QLogic Host Bus Adapters in the

Windows Environment

P/N 300-001-164
REV A07
EMC Corporation
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  • Page 1: Windows Environment

    EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic Host Bus Adapters in the Windows Environment P/N 300-001-164 REV A07 EMC Corporation Corporate Headquarters : Hopkinton, MA 01748 -9103 -508 -435 -1000 www.emc.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2001–2005 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. Updated March 2005 EMC believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change without notice. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS." EMC CORPORATION...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Driver Revision History... 2-14 Where to Find the Driver... 2-14 Windows 2003 STORPort Updates ... 2-15 Extended Error Logging by QLogic Drivers ... 2-15 Installation Procedure for Windows NT Hosts... 2-15 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment Contents...
  • Page 4 Introduction ... 3-2 Configuring a Symmetrix Boot Device... 3-5 Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device ... 3-14 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment Installation Procedure for Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Hosts... 2-16 Procedure for Replacing a QLogic HBA in Stratus ftServers without Rebooting ...
  • Page 5 VERITAS Foundation Suite 4.1 ... A-5 VERITAS Foundation Suite 4.2 ... A-5 Appendix B Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ... B-2 Problem 1... B-2 Problem 2... B-2 Problem 3... B-2 Problem 4... B-3 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment Contents...
  • Page 6 Contents Problem 5 ... B-3 Problem 6 ... B-3 Problem 7 ... B-4 Problem 8 ... B-4 Index ... i-1 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment...

  • Page 7: Preface

    The caution may apply to hardware or software. WARNING A warning contains information essential to avoid a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if you ignore the warning. EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment...
  • Page 8 Preface Related Documentation viii EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment Typographical Conventions EMC uses the following type style conventions in this guide: Keystrokes AVANT GARDE Palatino, Dialog box, button, icon, and menu items in text ◆...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    EMC-approved QLogic host bus adapter (HBA) into a Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows 2003 host environment and configuring the Windows host for connection to an EMC storage array over Fibre Channel. Review the EMC Support Matrix for the latest information on approved HBAs and drivers.

  • Page 10: Understanding Persistent Binding In A Fabric Environment

    Without a persistent binding mechanism, the host cannot maintain persistent logical routing of the communication from a storage device object across the fabric to an EMC storage array volume. If the physical configuration of the switch is changed (for example, the...
  • Page 11 Example Imagine this scenario—A host system contains controllers in slots 0, 1, and 2. Someone removes a cable from the QLogic controller in host PCI slot 0, then reboots the host. During reboot, the Windows OS loads the QLogic driver during reboot and begins disk discovery.
  • Page 12 Introduction EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment HBA 0 Windows Host HBA 1 HBA 2 The next figure shows the same host after the cable attached to HBA0 has been removed and the host rebooted. Because Windows was not able to do a discovery on HBA0, it assigned \\PHYSICALDRIVE0 to the first device it discovered.

  • Page 13: Installing And Configuring The Hba Driver

    This chapter describes the procedures for installing an EMC-approved QLogic host bus adapter (HBA) into a Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows 2003 host environment and configuring the Windows host for connection to an EMC storage array over Fibre Channel. Introduction ...2-2 ◆...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    EMC. Review the EMC Support Matrix for the latest information on approved HBAs and drivers. Also refer to the EMC Host Connectivity Guide for Windows 2000 and Windows NT, available on Powerlink, for related information. If you need to download the latest HBA driver or firmware: 1.

  • Page 15: Installing An Hba

    Installing an HBA Follow the instructions included with your HBA. The HBA installs into a single slot, and has no user-configurable jumpers or switches. Follow these steps to connect the cable to the HBA: 1. (Optical cable only) Remove the protective covers on each 2.

  • Page 16: Special Installation Sequence For Stratus Ftservers And Emc Clariion Arrays

    After the system has booted, connect the cables or reenable the switch ports. Verify that the HBAs are logged in to the EMC CLARiiON array; then stop and restart the Navisphere agent on the ftServer host. This will register the HBAs with the CLARiiON array and allow the HBA to properly detect the available LUNs.
  • Page 17 fields to select the correct CX200-Series direct-connect dual-host cluster-compatible files. Reconfigure the HBA For CLARiiON CX200-Series direct-connect dual-host cluster Jumper configurations with only QLA234x HBAs, you must change the default HBA optic jumper position: CAUTION Modifying the jumper setting without using the recommended firmware/drivers can cause the HBA to lose connectivity.
  • Page 18 2. After the Fast!UTIL program loads, the initial display depends on whether there are multiple QLogic HBAs installed in the server: • If there is only one QLogic HBA, the Fast!UTIL Options menu appears. • If there are multiple QLogic HBAs, a list of memory addresses occupied by those HBAs appears.
  • Page 19 NVRAM file, be sure it is listed and supports this CX200-Series direct-connect cluster configuration. To restore EMC default HBA settings, either reload the approved EMC NVRAM file, or return to step 5 and ensure that Adapter Hard Loop ID is set to Disabled.

  • Page 20: Emc Hba Settings

    The QLogic CD-ROM contains the latest EMC-approved BIOS and NVRAM settings files at the time of creation of the CD-ROM. If more recent files exist, you can find them on the QLogic website. Refer to Downloading QLogic Drivers and Firmware on page 2-2.

  • Page 21: Configuring Nvram For Stratus Ftservers

    Configuring NVRAM If you have not received QLogic HBAs with the EMC configurations pre-loaded, you may have to perform the following procedure. If your HBAs for Stratus ftServers have been pre-configured, proceed to Installing the HBA Driver on page 2-14.

  • Page 22: Fibre-Down Servers With Embedded Qlogic Hbas

    2-14. Fibre-Down servers have a vendor-specific firmware utility and package that is posted on the QLogic website, in the EMC section. Be sure to use the firmware utility and package that matches your server model. You can check for updated firmware on the QLogic website.
  • Page 23 The QLogic CD-ROM contains the latest EMC-approved BIOS and NVRAM settings files at the time of creation of the CD-ROM. If more recent files exist, you can find them on the QLogic website. Refer to Downloading QLogic Drivers and Firmware on page 2-2.

  • Page 24: Manually Setting The Hba Data Rate

    The HBA driver for a QLA2310 has a data rate setting that lets you specify 1 Gb, 2 Gb, or Auto Select mode. (The EMC default setting is Auto Select mode.) For any device connected to the HBA, set the device data rate (if applicable) before setting the HBA data rate.

  • Page 25: Setting The Topology For Qla22Xx/23Xx And Windows

    QLogic startup banner.) on whether there are multiple QLogic HBAs installed in the server: • If there is only one QLogic HBA, the Fast!UTIL Options menu appears. • If there are multiple QLogic HBAs, a list of memory addresses occupied by those HBAs appears. Using the arrow keys, select...

  • Page 26: Installing The Hba Driver

    2-14 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment To use EMC storage array disks with a Windows host, you need an EMC-qualified Fibre Channel HBA driver. The HBA kit includes an EMC-approved driver, which must be installed and configured prior to partitioning the storage array disks.

  • Page 27: Windows 2003 Storport Updates

    Currently the shipping version of Windows 2003 requires post-RTM hotfixes to resolve some known issues. For all Windows 2003 STORPort installations, you should obtain the current Microsoft QFE hotfix listed in the EMC Support Matrix with the HBA driver revisions. Install this patch before installing the HBA driver.

  • Page 28: Installation Procedure For Windows 2000 And Windows 2003 Hosts

    Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Hosts 2-16 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment 7. Select QLogic QLA2300 (or QLA2200) PCI Fibre Channel Adapter, and click OK to install it. 8. Reboot the host. It should recognize all new host adapter cards.
  • Page 29 10. Enter the path to the diskette containing the driver (for example, A:\), then click OK. 11. Select the appropriate QLogic HBA from the list of drivers that appears; then click Next. 12. Click Next in the next window. 13. Click YES to continue the installation.

  • Page 30: Updating The Hba Driver In A Windows 2000 Or Windows 2003 Host

    EMC-qualified driver, as described in this section. The following procedure assumes that you have already copied the latest driver from the QLogic CD-ROM or downloaded it from the QLogic website and put it onto a diskette. Refer to the release notes provided with the driver for information that might be unique to new driver revisions.
  • Page 31 12. If prompted, click Yes to continue the installation. 13. Click Finish to complete the installation. 14. If the system requests that you reboot the system and you have other adapters to update, select NO; then click Close. 15. If the system again requests that you reboot the system and you have other adapters to update, select NO;...

  • Page 32: Upgrading To Windows 2003 From Windows 2000 Or Windows Nt 4.0

    Upgrading to Windows 2003 from Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 2-20 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment Note the following if upgrading to Windows 2003: Upgrading from Windows NT 4.0 — The Windows NT4 drivers ◆...

  • Page 33: Replacing An Hba

    Replacing an HBA Procedure for Replacing a QLogic HBA in Stratus ftServers without Rebooting EMC CLARiiON Use of this procedure requires NAVICLI installed on the host system. Storage arrays 1. Remove the IO slice that contains the defective QLogic HBA.
  • Page 34 2. Remove all cables to the IO slice with the defective HBA, and remove the IO slice. 3. Replace the defective QLogic HBA with the new HBA of same Stratus part number (that is, U525 or U526). The HBA should be inserted into same PCI slot from which the defective HBA was removed.
  • Page 35 10. Run to update the director profile tables (in symmask refresh cache) from the database. 11. Scan for hardware changes from the Windows device manager. 12. Execute the following commands from a command window: powermt restore powermt display At this point, two HBA’s should be present in the display and the FC HBA’s should be duplexed in the ftSMC.
  • Page 36 Installing and Configuring the HBA Driver 2-24 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment...

  • Page 37: Configuring An Emc Boot Device

    Windows hosts have been qualified for booting from EMC storage array devices interfaced through Fibre Channel as described in the EMC Support Matrix. This chapter describes the process to configure a storage array device as a boot device. Introduction ...3-2 ◆...

  • Page 38: Introduction

    EMC Support Matrix supersedes any restriction references found in previous HBA Installation guides. EMC recommends that you do not boot a Windows host from the storage array. However, if it is necessary to use the storage array as a...

  • Page 39: How To Determine I/O Latency And Load On The Boot Lun

    ◆ EMC recommends moving the Windows virtual memory paging file to a local disk when booting from the storage array. Consult your Windows manual for instructions on how to move the paging file. How to Determine I/O Latency and Load on the Boot LUN...

  • Page 40: Boot Crashdump Save To Disk Behavior

    Boot Crashdump Save to Disk Behavior Boot-from-SAN with MSCS EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment If you system is configured to write crashdumps after system failures, and the host is configured to boot from the array, you will be able to successfully save the crashdump only on the original available boot device path on which the system started.

  • Page 41: Configuring A Symmetrix Boot Device

    The procedure below describes how to configure the boot BIOS. The procedure assumes that the boot BIOS has been installed to the adapters already. 1. Connect the EMC storage array boot port to the adapter in the 2. Boot the server, and press QLogic Corporation QLA2300 PCI Fibre Channel ROM BIOS Version 1.17...
  • Page 42 ENTER 6. From the Host Adapter Settings menu, select Host Adapter BIOS and press ENTER Refer to EMC HBA Settings on page 2-8 for a table of EMC-approved NVRAM settings. 7. Press to exit the Configuration Settings menu. 8. From the Configuration Settings menu, select Selectable Boot...

  • Page 43: Installing The Windows Os Onto The Boot Device

    Microsoft does not provide a driver for the QLogic controllers on the Windows NT installation CD-ROM. In order to properly install Windows NT on a the EMC storage array boot device connected to a QLogic controller, the Windows installation diskettes must be used with the CD-ROM.

  • Page 44: Installing Efi Boot Code Onto The Hba

    Installation Procedure for Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Hosts on page 2-16. To boot from a Symmetrix device via a QLogic fibre controller under the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) shell, QLogic EFI boot code must be loaded to the HBA. EFI boot code provides the ability to boot from an attached device over Fibre Channel.
  • Page 45 2. The first column (in this example, 5D) is the driver handle for the 3. After all instances of the QLogic EFI boot code driver are To flash the HBA with the latest EFI boot code, copy the files from the EFI boot code package to a floppy disk.

  • Page 46: Configuring Qlogic Efi Boot Code To Boot From An External Array

    ENTER. The firmware will begin flashing to the HBA. The efituil> prompt will reappear when the load is complete. 3. To load the EMC NVRAM settings to the HBA, type nw and press ENTER. The NVRAM data filename provided on the HBA kit is .
  • Page 47 2. At the shell> currently loaded drivers will be displayed. The QLogic EFI driver should appear on a line that is similar to that shown below: 5D 0000011E B X X 1 HP 2 Gb Fibre Channel Driver PciRom Seg=00000000...
  • Page 48 Configuring an EMC Boot Device 3-12 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment 2. Hard Loop Id (hex) = 255 (Note: Only direct-connect configurations also.) 3. Reset Delay (dec) = 5 (default) 4. Enable FC Tape = Y (default) 5.

  • Page 49: Procedure To Install Windows Server 2003 On A Fibre Channel Disk (Only For System With Floppy Disk Drive)

    Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an is displayed, insert the QLogic driver diskette. adapter. Windows Server 2003 installation. Configuring a Symmetrix Boot Device...

  • Page 50: Configuring A Clariion Boot Device

    Procedure Flowchart 3-14 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment This section describes how to install a boot device onto an EMC ® CLARiiON storage system connected to an Intel-based x86 class server. You can then boot Windows from the storage system.
  • Page 51 Storage Group Need to update firmware and NVRAM Update firmware Need to update NVRAM only Update NVRAM Install Additional Software Multiple HBA Failover Software PowerPath/ATF Navisphere Agent Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device Configuring an EMC Boot Device Single HBA PowerPath/CDE 3-15...

  • Page 52: Requirements

    Hardware and Software Requirements 3-16 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment This section lists supported configurations, hardware and software requirements, and related documentation. Refer to the EMC Support Matrix. Refer to the EMC Support Matrix for specific support information.

  • Page 53: Preparing The Storage System

    Storage Group, so that you can easily identify the boot LUN. Later, you can add other LUNs to this Storage Group. If you need to create a LUN, refer to the EMC ControlCenter Navisphere Management software documentation for your array type.

  • Page 54: Setting Up The Hba Bios

    3-18 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment After the HBA is installed in the host and the EMC array is connected to the fabric (FC-SW) or directly connected to the HBA (FC-AL), you can configure an EMC-qualified QLogic HBA for boot support using...

  • Page 55: Preparing The Fabric

    For this setup, we will describe only the minimum configuration required for the boot LUN and server. EMC recommends that you use switch zoning in all configurations to ensure consistency if your fabric grows. The configuration below requires an existing knowledge of zoning and switch fabric concepts.
  • Page 56 Configuring an EMC Boot Device Soft Zoning 3-20 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment These instructions let you configure the soft zoning as this setup requires. They are not a complete explanation of zoning. Refer to the documentation that is available for your switches for a complete guide.
  • Page 57 LUN. You can choose either Port 0 or Port 1 of the SP if both ports are connected to the switch. EMC recommends using Port 0 for consistency. 5. Create a zone and include the HBA alias and SP port alias created in steps 3 and 4.

  • Page 58: Preparing The Server

    Preparing the Server 3-22 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment If the SP that owns the boot LUN has only one port connected to the switch, and no other target devices are on the fabric, then zoning for the boot configuration is not necessary.

  • Page 59: Configuring The Hba Boot Bios

    BIOS for the CD-ROM controller. • Disable BIOS on any other HBA BIOS in your system other than the QLogic HBA(s) designated for booting. See the documentation that accompanied the HBA for instructions. When the QLogic BIOS banner (shown below) appears, press CTRL–Q...
  • Page 60 QLogic HBAs installed: • If there is only one QLogic HBA, the menu appears. • If there are multiple QLogic HBAs, a list of addresses occupies by those HBAs appears. Use the arrow keys to select the desired HBA; then press ENTER appears.

  • Page 61: Installing Windows

    QLogic HBAs installed: • If there is only one QLogic HBA, the menu appears. • If there are multiple QLogic HBAs, a list of addresses occupies by those HBAs appears. Use the arrow keys to select the desired HBA; then press ENTER appears.
  • Page 62 If you do not press F6 in time to add the drivers, restart the server to try again. 3. When prompted for additional drivers, select S. 4. Insert the EMC HBA Drivers diskette for your OS. Then press to continue. ENTER Select the appropriate QLogic boot HBA from the next menu.
  • Page 63 Setup now formats the partition, copies the Windows system files to the partition, and starts rebooting the server. 11. When prompted, remove the diskette and CD-ROM. Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device Configuring an EMC Boot Device , and then ENTER 3-27...

  • Page 64: Verifying Hba Driver And Digital Signature Installation

    3-19 for the correct configuration procedure. If you do not have a driver for Windows 2000 that is digitally signed, check the EMC section of the QLogic website for an updated driver. (Refer to Where to Find the Driver on page 2-14.)

  • Page 65: Assigning A Permanent Boot Drive Letter For Windows Nt

    Follow these steps to set up the multipath and failover software: 1. Install the software as described in the your EMC ControlCenter If you need to install multipath and failover software, refer to Installing Multipath and Failover Software.

  • Page 66: Installing Additional Navisphere Host Agent Software

    Installing Additional Navisphere Host Agent Software 3-30 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment 2. Create and enable a zone for each additional HBA and SP port that will be supported by the multipath and failover software.

  • Page 67: Configuring Additional Boot Port Name Entries In The Boot Bios

    CTRL-Q for the HBA you wish to configure. loads, the display depends on whether there are Fast!UTIL multiple QLogic HBAs installed: • If there is only one QLogic HBA, the Fast!UTIL Options menu appears. Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device Configuring an EMC Boot Device...
  • Page 68 Configuring an EMC Boot Device 3-32 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment • If there are multiple QLogic HBAs, a list of addresses occupies by those HBAs appears. Use the arrow keys to select the desired HBA; then press ENTER appears.
  • Page 69 (System). select Properties. A display appears with a line similar to the following: Device Type: SCSI (Port: 3, Target ID: 1, LUN:0) Configuring a CLARiiON Boot Device Configuring an EMC Boot Device Options Fast!UTIL command to trespass the 3-33...

  • Page 70: Starting A Fresh Installation

    Configuring an EMC Boot Device Starting a Fresh Installation Boot Time and LUN Availability 3-34 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment e. Find this line and note the LUN value. In this Device Type example, the LUN value is 0. This is the Host LUN ID you will need in the next step.
  • Page 71 Configuring an EMC Boot Device before the storage system is ready to respond. If this occurs, the server will not be able to find the boot LUN or Windows operating system. To avoid this problem, either power up the storage system and fabric before the server, or if the server is so equipped, set it to delay the scan until the storage system is ready.

  • Page 72: Replacing A Boot Hba

    EMC Symmetrix EMC CLARiiON 3-36 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment If a boot HBA fails, you can replace it with a new one as described in this section. Follow the procedure under Configuring a Symmetrix Boot Device.

  • Page 73: How A Server Responds To Failure In The Boot Lun Path

    Multipath or Trespass — This automatic operation allows no disruption of service. (The delay caused by this operation may affect Windows stability.) How a Server Responds to Failure in the Boot LUN Path Configuring an EMC Boot Device Boot Catastrophic SP/Director...

  • Page 74: Known Issues

    3-38 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment Be aware of these issues: QLogic BIOS 1.26 and later for QLA23xx and BIOS 1.79 and later ◆ for QLA22xx HBAs allow for multiple Boot Port Name entries to be configured for high-availability booting after path failures.

  • Page 75: Installing And Configuring The Qlogic Qla4010 Iscsi Hba (Toe)

    Configuring iSNS settings for QLA4010...4-8 ◆ Installing and Configuring the QLA4010 iSCSI HBA to boot from ◆ an EMC Storage Array ...4-14 Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA (TOE) Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA (TOE)

  • Page 76: Installing The Hba Driver

    Installation Procedure for Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Hosts EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment To use EMC storage array disks with a Windows host, you need an EMC-qualified HBA driver. The HBA kit includes an EMC-approved driver, which must be installed and configured prior to partitioning the storage array disks.
  • Page 77 Close. 16. The system again requests that you reboot the system. Select NO again. 17. If other QLogic HBAs are installed, repeat steps 5 through 16 until all adapters are installed. 18. Reboot the host. Windows 2003 STORPort Updates...

  • Page 78: Updating The Hba Driver In A Windows 2000 Or Windows 2003 Host

    EMC-qualified driver as described in this section. The following pro- cedure assumes that you have already copied the latest driver from the QLogic CD-ROM or downloaded it from the QLogic website and put it onto a diskette or temporary folder on the hard disk. Refer to the release notes provided with the driver for information that might be unique to new driver revisions.
  • Page 79 Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA (TOE) 14. If the system requests that you reboot the system and you have other adapters to update, select NO; then click Close. 15. If the system again requests that you reboot the system and you have other adapters to update, select NO;...

  • Page 80: Using The Qlogic Iscsi Sansurfer Application To Configure Iscsi Devices

    Using the QLogic iSCSI SANSurfer Application to Configure iSCSI Devices EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment QLogic provides a minimal version of their SANSurfer software that is used to configure settings for the QLA4010 iSCSI HBA. For config- urations not using Microsoft’s iSCSI Initiator, the SANSurfer iSCSI...

  • Page 81: Using The Qlogic Iscsi Sansurfer Application To Configure Iscsi Devices

    IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. If an iSNS server is being used for your iSCSI configuration follow the proce- dure for setting up iSNS later in Configuring iSNS settings for QLA4010 on page 4-8. Using the QLogic iSCSI SANSurfer Application to Configure iSCSI Devices...

  • Page 82: Configuring Isns Settings For Qla4010

    Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA (TOE) Configuring iSNS settings for QLA4010 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment For iSNS support, the QLA4010 must be running the correct driver (see the EMC Support Matrix for latest version.) Targets must register with the iSNS server.
  • Page 83 Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA (TOE) To update firmware on your iSCSI HBA, click the Firmware tab on the HBA Options dialog. Click Select Firmware to Download. In the window that appears, type in the path to the firmware file that you wish to load to the HBA and click Save.
  • Page 84 SANsurfer will reset the HBA so that the new firmware will take effect. Boot BIOS for the iSCSI HBA can be loaded in a similar fashion. From the SANsurfer iSCSI HBA Manager, HBA Option dialog, click the BIOS tab. 4-10 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment...
  • Page 85 Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA (TOE) To configure your iSCSI targets, click the Target Settings tab from the SANsurfer iSCSI HBA Manager window. To add your target, click the green “plus sign” on the right side of the Target Settings dialog.
  • Page 86 SANsurfer workstation. After CHAP settings are made, click OK. To save all target settings, click the Save button. You will be prompted for the SANsurfer secu- 4-12 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment...
  • Page 87 Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA (TOE) rity password. The default password is “config” but may be changed. When settings have been saved, SANsurfer will reset the HBA and if target information has been discovered properly, you will see active connections under the Target Information dialog.

  • Page 88: Installing And Configuring The Qla4010 Iscsi Hba To Boot From An Emc Storage Array

    5. The iFLASH utility will display a message if the update was successful. After the HBA is installed in the host and the EMC array is connected to iSCSI network, you can configure an EMC-qualified QLogic iSCSI HBA for boot support using Fast!UTIL, as described below: 1.
  • Page 89 Alternate Boot Settings, and repeat the steps in 14 above to set the second port. Installing and Configuring the QLA4010 iSCSI HBA to boot from an EMC Storage Array Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA (TOE) . The Fast!UTIL Options menu ENTER .

  • Page 90: Installing The Windows Os Onto The Boot Device

    Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA (TOE) Installing the Windows OS onto the Boot Device Setup is inspecting your computer’s hardware configuration… 4-16 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment 17. Press to return to the Configuration Settings dialog. 18. Press again, and you will be prompted to save changes.
  • Page 91 Microsoft STORPort hotfix (QFE). Refer to the EMC Support Matrix for the current hotfix version. Installing and Configuring the QLA4010 iSCSI HBA to boot from an EMC Storage Array Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA (TOE) to specify additional devices.
  • Page 92 Installing and Configuring the QLogic QLA4010 iSCSI HBA (TOE) 4-18 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment...

  • Page 93: Third-Party Software

    Invisible Body Tag This appendix contains additional information about third-party software used with Windows hosts. QLogic SANSurfer SANBlade Manager...A-2 ◆ VERITAS Volume Manager 3.x for Windows 2000 ...A-4 ◆ Third-Party Software Third-Party Software...

  • Page 94: Qlogic Sansurfer Sanblade Manager

    Stratus ftServers are not supported using the qLogic SANSurfer SANBlade Manager Software or Agents. EMC has approved the use of a specialized version of the QLogic SANSurfer SANBlade Manager for use with attached EMC Symmetrix and CLARiiON storage arrays. Only the versions listed below should be used;...

  • Page 95: Sansurfer Version History

    2.0.25 — Added target persistent binding capability and display correction for LUNs on non-owning SP. (This functionality is supported by QLogic; all usage questions and support issues should be directed to QLogic.) SANSurfer 2.0.25 cannot be used to upgrade to BIOS 1.4x. Until a later SANSurfer is available, you will need to use the procedureUpdating Using a DOS Boot Diskette on page 2-11 to perform this upgrade.

  • Page 96: Veritas Volume Manager 3.X For Windows 2000

    = REG_DWORD value = 0x1 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment Refer to the latest EMC Support Matrix to determine which VERITAS Volume Manager 3.x configurations are supported, and what service packs may be required.

  • Page 97: Veritas Volume Manager 3.1 And Veritas Dmp

    4.2, Volume Manager and DMP are supported with both SCSIPort and STORPort drivers. For Windows 2003 STORPort driver configurations, the Microsoft STORPort hotfix is necessary. Refer to the EMC Support Matrix for current supported VERITAS versions, configurations and driver versions.
  • Page 98 Third-Party Software EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment...

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    Invisible Body Tag Troubleshooting This appendix contains information on troubleshooting problems. Problems and Solutions... B-2 ◆ Troubleshooting...

  • Page 100: Problems And Solutions

    Until host cluster software is installed, only a single host should access a storage group at a time. Refer to the EMC Support Matrix for supported host configurations. EMC Primus case emc29097 — If using HBAs connected to both CLARiiON SPs, without PowerPath installed, duplicate LUNs will be visible in the Device Manager and Disk Manager.

  • Page 101: Problem 7

    2000 in 8.2.2.25 and later drivers. Windows 2003 driver 8.2.2.20 and later already contain this correction. Problem 4 EMC Primus case emc69308 — Direct-connect to EMC CLARiiON CX200 reports incorrect queue full error messages. Even under light I/O, a host may log a message noting that disk has reached a...
  • Page 102 Problem 7 Solution Problem 8 Solution EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment When using SANSurfer 2.0.25 to update to BIOS 1.4x, you receive the message as follows: Incorrect BIOS file selected. The selected BIOS file does not match the selected HBA type.

  • Page 103: Index

    LUN path, server response to 3-37 Fast!UTIL 3-5 Fibre Channel HBA driver 2-14 Fibre-Down servers 2-10 file BIOS 2-11 NVRAM 2-8, 2-11 firmware, HBA downloading 2-2 updating 2-10 ftServers, Stratus 2-4, 2-9 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment Index...
  • Page 104 (switch) 3-20 storage devices 1-3 STORPort installations, Windows 2003 2-15 Stratus ftServers 2-4, 2-9 EMC Fibre Channel with QLogic HBAs in the Windows Environment topology requirements 3-16 topology, HBA, setting 2-13 troubleshooting B-1 VERITAS Volume Manager 3.0 A-4...

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