Dell QMD8262-k User Manual

5–Boot Configuration
iBFT Boot Setup
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iBFT Boot Setup
For an alternate method of iSCSI boot from SAN, use the fields in the iBFT. iBFT
is a component of the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Specification
3.0b standard that provides operating systems a standard way to boot from
software-initiated iSCSI protocol. To view the iBFT specification, visit the following
URL:
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/platform/firmware/ibft.mspx
This section provides details for setting up the adapter using iBFT, including:
 Enabling iBFT Boot
 Booting to a Target Disk
Enabling iBFT Boot
Follow these steps to enable iBFT boot in the Dell BIOS system.
1. Boot the server, and when the NIC boot code banner appears, press
CTRL+Q.
The QLogic CNA Function Configuration utility opens, as shown in
Figure 5-31.
Figure 5-31. CNA Configuration Utility

Dell QMD8262-k Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	QMD8262-k
Category	Network Card
Language	English