IBM 5.01 Network Card User Manual


 
Combined Boot User Manual Page 16
Configure Boot Devices
This option supports FC_AL: (public loop and private loop) and fabric point-to-point. When operating in
loop (FC_AL) topology, the system automatically determines whether you are configured for a public or
private loop. The BIOS looks for a fabric loop (FL_Port) first. If a fabric loop is not detected, the BIOS
looks for a private loop. For the "Configure Boot Devices" option, the 64 boot entries will be zero by
default (<d> key).
To configure boot devices:
1. Start the BIOS utility and select the adapter for which you want to configure boot devices.
2. When the Main menu opens select 1, Configure Boot Devices.
A list of 8 boot devices is shown. We recommend that only the bootable devices be configured.
The primary boot device is the first entry shown, and it is the first bootable device.
If the first boot entry fails due to a hardware error, the system can boot from the second
bootable entry.
If the second boot device fails, the system will boot from the third bootable entry and so
on.
Figure 21: List of Saved Boot Devices
3. Select a boot entry. The following screen opens:
Figure 22: Device Selection List
4. Select 00 to clear the selected boot entry, or select a device to configure booting via WWPN or
DID. If you select a device, you will be asked for the starting LUN.
Note: We recommend that you select the drive with the lowest AL_PA as the boot device.