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==== Opensolaris direct install iscsi ====

Documentation can be found here: http://wikis.sun.com/display/OpenSolarisInfo/Configuring+iSCSI+Boot+for+x86+Systems

=== Prerequisites ===

A Solaris Express Community Edition (SXCE) Build 104 or later DVD

=== How to Install ===
Create an empty disk and expose over iSCSI

 Make sure the DVD-ROM is activated as second boot device (in bios)

 During install choose the Solaris Interactive mode (default).

 Once the network configuration is done, exit the installer (go to a shell)

 Use the iscsiadm command to connect  your iSCSI Target
==for static config:==
 # iscsiadm add static-config iqn,target-ip:port 
 # iscsiadm modify discovery -s enable
 ==for send targets==
 # iscsiadm add discovery address <target-ip>
 # iscsiadm modify discovery -t enable

 ===Find out the disk name: cXdXtX===
 # iscsiadm list target -S

If the Device oS name is not specified, try:
 # devfsadm -i iscsi

===Continue the installation====
 run: 

 # install-solaris
 
 The installer should continue, and the iscsi disk should be available

After specifying the target LUN, type install-solaris. When the install wizard appears, select Next to resume the installation.

=== Successfully tested ===
 Opensolaris SXCE build 129 was successfully installed, on a system using a Realtek 8168 NIC

Trace: • week2 • fredrikhultin • week5 • week6 • socideas • week4 • debian_etch_iscsi • windows_xp_iscsi • dverkamp • week11

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