This section explains preparations for server setup when creating a physical L-Server.
When creating a physical L-Server, it is necessary to configure the following VIOM settings as well as performing the server environment definition and configuration given in "4.1.1.1 Preparations for Server Environments".
When using Virtual I/O by VIOM
Install VIOM
For details on how to install VIOM, refer to the ServerView Virtual-IO Manager manual.
Note
When installing VIOM, do not configure virtual MAC addresses or Range for WWNs.
Settings for ServerView Operations Manager
Add blade servers for use as managed servers to the ServerView server list.
For details, refer to the ServerView Operations Manager manual.
Note
Configure a valid FC-HBA BIOS in the system BIOS.
Configure FC-HBA BIOS, referring to "4.1.2 Configuring the Server Environment".
When using HBA address rename for SAN boot
When using Virtual I/O by HBA address rename
BIOS Settings of Managed Servers
Refer to "4.1.2 Configuring the Server Environment".
When using HBA address rename for SAN boot
Configuration Using PXE Boot
When using PXE boot, the server for boot must be located and configured.
Note
PXE boot is unavailable on networks that use tagged VLAN settings.
Do not configure tagged VLANs for PXE boot servers.
