Dell QMD8262-k User Manual

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5 Boot Configuration
Overview
This section provides the following information about boot configuration for the
QLogic adapter:
 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.

Dell QMD8262-k Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	QMD8262-k
Category	Network Card
Language	English