Configuring Boot From San; Virtual Port Information Page In Sansurfer - Qlogic Fibre Channel Adapter User Manual

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Figure 3-5 Virtual Port Information Page in SANsurfer

Configuring Boot from SAN

Boot from SAN refers to installing and booting a server's operating system from a
storage device attached to the SAN instead of from a locally attached storage
device. The OS is installed on one or more LUNs in the SAN array and the FC
adapters are configured to boot from the specified LUN. Boot from SAN providers
several benefits including:
More affordable servers
Ease of management
Improved disaster tolerance
Improved boot LUN availability
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Configuring Boot from SAN

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