Multichannel modes, Multichannel configuration – Dell Emulex Family of Adapters User Manual

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3. Configuring PXE Boot for NIC on OCe14000-series Adapters

Using the PXESelect Utility

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With the Multichannel Mode selected, you can now configure multichannel support.

Multichannel Modes

Note: The following modes are only available on IBM adapters and systems that

support IBM Virtual Fabric and Unified Fabric Protocol modes.

An IBM Virtual Fabric-enabled switch provides the ability to configure an LPVID for a

virtual channel or I/O channel on an adapter port. If multichannel is supported on

your system, the PXESelect utility enables you to select one of the following modes:

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IBM Virtual Fabric Mode – select this mode when a OneConnect adapter is

attached to an IBM Virtual Fabric-enabled switch.

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IBM Unified Fabric Protocol Mode – select this mode when a OneConnect

adapter is attached to an IBM UFP-enabled switch.

Note: Some IBM switches support both UFP and IBM Virtual Fabric Mode.

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Switch Independent Mode – select this mode if you are using a switch other

than an IBM Virtual Fabric or UFP-enabled switch. When this mode is enabled,

configuring multichannel.

Note: Multichannel functionality is only supported on OneConnect adapters running

in 10 Gb mode. The 1 Gb mode does not support multichannel.

Multichannel Configuration

Multichannel provides the ability to configure multiple PCI functions or I/O channels

for each physical adapter port.

Note: Setting up IBM Virtual Fabric or UFP multichannel depends on cooperation

with adjacent switches.

Note: Refer to “Configuring Multichannel” on page 1547 for information on

configuring multichannel when Switch Independent mode is enabled.

To view the configuration screen:
1. From Port Selection Menu (Figure 3-13), select the port you want to configure and

press . The configuration screen appears.
When configuring multichannel, the configuration options will depend on the

Multichannel Mode that has been selected.