Intel(R) iSCSI Network Adapter Boot Configuration Utility
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April 15, 2008
CONTENTS
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- Disclaimer
- Introduction
- Running iSCSIUtl
- Command Line Options
- Examples
- DOS Exit Codes
DISCLAIMER
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INTRODUCTION
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Intel iSCSI Network Adapter Boot Configuration Utility (iSCSIUtl) is a DOS
utility for modifying iSCSI boot configuration settings and upgrading firmware
in the flash memory on iSCSI boot-capable Intel network adapters.
NOTE: Updating the adapter's flash memory using iSCSIUtl will erase any
existing Intel Boot Agent firmware from the flash memory.
iSCSIUtl without command line options will display a list of all iSCSI boot
-capable Intel network adapters in the system. iSCSIUtl will also allow the
user to enable or disable Intel(R) iSCSI Remote Boot firmware on specific port
by using
-FLASHENABLE or -FLASHDISABLE option.
When run with the -UP option, iSCSIUtl will upgrade the flash memory of all
the adapters in the system. In order to maintain versions of the firmware,
Intel iSCSI Remote Boot requires all the adapters in the system to have the
same version of the firmware. iSCSIUtl is also able to upgrade the firmware of
any versions from the FLB format file by using the -UPDATEFILE option.
iSCSIUtl allows the user to individually configure each setting option by
-NIC=xx -[OPTION]=[VALUE] options, or multiple options in a script file by the
-I option.
iSCSIUtl is located on the software installation CD in the \APPS\iSCSI\iSCSIUtl
directory. Check the Intel Customer Support (http://support.intel.com) website
for the latest Intel iSCSI Remote Boot information and component updates. Enter
"iSCSI Remote Boot" in the search field.
RUNNING iSCSIUtl
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The syntax for issuing iSCSIUtl command line options in DOS is:
iSCSIUtl -[OPTION] or -[OPTION]=[VALUE]
NOTE: iSCSIUtl must be run with the computer booted to DOS only. Rebooting is
required after executing iSCSIUtl to make adapter's settings valid.
COMMAND LINE OPTIONS
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iSCSI Configuration Utility accepts up to 16 simultaneous parameters. If
conflicting parameters (such as -FLASHENABLE -FLASHDISABLE used together) are
supplied, iSCSIUtl exits with an error.
The parameters, where applicable, are listed in logical groups. Note that
-HELP, -EXITCODES and -IMAGEVERSION have special overriding characteristics.
Unless noted, all other parameters may be used in conjunction with any other
parameter.
NOTE: If you enter iSCSIUtl without any command line options, the utility
displays a list of all iSCSI boot-capable Intel network adapters found in your
system.
GENERAL OPTIONS:
-HELP or -?
Displays a list of options
-EXITCODES
Displays exit codes returned to the OS by iSCSIUtl
-E
Enumerates all iSCSI boot-capable ports in the system
-O=[FILENAME]
Redirects configuration output to [FILENAME] text file
-I=[FILENAME]
Reads iSCSI boot configuration options from [FILENAME] script file and
program settings on the selected port
NOTE: iSCSIUtl allows the user to individually configure each setting
option by -NIC=xx -[OPTION]=[VALUE] options, or multiple options in a
script file by the -I option.
-IMAGEVERSION or -IV
Displays the version number of Intel iSCSI Remote Boot firmware stored
within iSCSIUtl. If associated with -NIC parameter, the command displays
the version number of the firmware in the flash memory of the adapter.
POWER MANAGEMENT OPTIONS:
-WOLDISABLE or -WOLD
Disables Wake On Lan (WOL) functionality on the selected port
-WOLENABLE or -WOLE
Enables Wake On Lan (WOL) functionality on the selected port
ADAPTER SELECTION OPTIONS
-ALL
Selects all iSCSI-capable ports found in the system
-NIC=XX
Selects a specific iSCSI-capable port in the system. Invalid to use with
the -UP parameter. If used without any other parameters, prints the
configuration of the selected NIC.
-BLINK
Blinks the LED on the selected port for ten seconds
ADAPTER FLASH ENABLE/DISABLE OPTIONS
-FLASHENABLE or -FE
Enables the flash memory on the selected port. At least one iSCSI-
capable port in the system must be enabled in order to execute Intel
iSCSI Remote Boot firmware
-FLASHDISABLE or -FD
Disables the flash memory on the selected port. The flash memory must be
disabled on all adapters in the system to disable Intel iSCSI Remote Boot
firmware during system start up.
FLASH PROGRAMMING OPTIONS:
-UP
Programs the Intel iSCSI Remote Boot firmware into the flash memory of
all iSCSI-capable ports in the system. If programming with the -ALL
option, the pre-existing PXE/RPL firmware in the flash memory of the
adapters will be overwritten. If -QUIET is not specified, the user is
prompted to write over the existing firmware before upgrading.
-UPDATEFILE=[FILENAME]
Updates the flash memory with Intel iSCSI boot firmware from a given FLB
format file.
-QUIET
Runs iSCSIUtl without confirmation prompts. This option is used with the
-UP or -RESTORE option.
CONFIGURATION OPTIONS:
-SAVE
Saves a snapshot of iSCSI boot configurations on the selected port to a
binary file. Need to specify the file name by -FILE parameter.
WARNING: For security reasons it is recommended that CHAP settings are
disabled when using the -SAVE options.
-RESTORE
Restores previously-saved iSCSI boot configuration snapshot on the
selected port. Need -FILE parameter to specify the saved data.
WARNING: This feature may create multiple primary or secondary ports.
Review the boot priority setting in the firmware setup for the next
system boot.
PORT CONFIGURATION OPTIONS FOR INITIATOR
These options can either be used individually with the -NIC=XX option,
or in a script file with the -I option. The value is specified in
-[OPTION]=[VALUE] format.
-INITIATORNAME
Specifies the iSCSI Qualified Name (IQN) for the initiator
-INITIATORIP
Specifies the initiator IPv4 address in dotted decimal notation
-INITIATORDHCP
ENABLE or DISABLE DHCP client in the initiator
-NETMASK
Specifies the initiator subnet mask in dotted decimal notation
-GATEWAY
Specifies the gateway IPv4 address in dotted decimal notation
-BOOTPRIORITY
Specifies whether the selected port is primary, secondary, or disabled
PORT CONFIGURATION OPTIONS FOR TARGET
These options can either be used individually with the -NIC=XX option,
or in a script file with the -I option. The value is specified in
-[OPTION]=[VALUE] format.
-TARGETNAME
Specifies the iSCSI Qualified Name (IQN) for the target
-TARGETIP
Specifies the target IPv4 address in dotted decimal notation
-TARGETDHCP
ENABLE or DISABLE to get the target information from DHCP Root Path
-TARGETPORT
Specifies the TCP port number on the target to connect to
-BOOTLUN
Specifies the LUN number to boot from
AUTHENTICATION CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
These options can either be used individually with the -NIC=XX option,
or in a script file with the -I option. The value is specified in
-[OPTION]=[VALUE] format.
-AUTHENTICATIONMETHOD
Specifies either NONE, CHAP or MutualCHAP
-CHAPUSERNAME
Specifies CHAP user name to program in EEPROM
-CHAPSECRET
Specifies a password to go with the CHAP username
-MUTUALCHAPSECRET
Specifies a password to go with the MUTUALCHAP name.
The CHAP Authentication feature of this product requires the following acknowledgements:
This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com)
This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)
EXAMPLES
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The following examples show how to enter some typical iSCSIUtl command lines:
Example 1:
To update the Intel iSCSI Remote Boot firmware on all the adapters, enter:
ISCSIUTL -ALL -UP
If iSCSIUtl finds any adapter with a pre-installed Intel Boot Agent firmware,
you will be prompted whether you want to erase the firmware and replace it
with Intel iSCSI Remote Boot. Type 'Y' (yes) to replace the pre-installed
firmware and install Intel iSCSI Remote Boot firmware.
Example 2:
To Enable the flash memory on the first adapter in your system, enter:
ISCSIUTL -NIC=1 -FLASHENABLE
Example 3:
To disable the flash memory on all the adapters, enter:
ISCSIUTL -ALL -FD
Example 4:
To enable WOL on the second adapter in your system, enter:
ISCSIUTL -NIC=2 -WOLENABLE
Example 5:
To get help, enter:
ISCSIUTL -?
Example 6:
Command to load the iSCSI boot configurations from a text script file:
ISCSIUTL -I CONFIG.TXT -ALL
Example 7:
Command to enable DHCP on the first Intel adapter
ISCSIUTL -NIC=1 -INITIATORDHCP=ENABLE
DOS EXIT CODES
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iSCSIUtl returns exit codes to the DOS environment. Possible exit codes are
listed below:
Code Name Value
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All iSCSIUtl operations completed successfully 0
Bad command line parameter 1
No supported PCI network adapters detected 2
Invalid adapter selected 3
FLASH operation failed 4
EEPROM read operation failed 5
EEPROM write operation failed 6
Image is missing or corrupt 7
Operator termination 8
LOM not supported for selected operation 9
Network adapter port is not bootable 10
Network adapter FLASH memory is disabled 11
FLASH memory too small for selected image 12
Selected boot protocol is not supported 13
Network adapter does not support iSCSI 14
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.