In some cases, Oracle VM Server does not have a valid boot entry after installation to Fibre Channel or Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) LUNs. As a result, Oracle VM Server cannot boot successfully. This issue affects both BIOS and UEFI-based environments and is the result of outdated firmware for the host bus adapter (HBA) or other host controller on the target server.
As of Release 3.4.3, support for installation of Oracle VM Server to systems where Fibre Channel or FCoE LUNs are greater than 2TB in size applies to the following tested versions only:
Server | Host Adapter or Controller | Part Number | Firmware version | BIOS or UEFI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oracle Server X4-4 | Sun StorageTek Dual 8 Gb Fibre Channel PCIe HBA | SG-XPCIE2FC-QF8-Z | 8.05.00 | UEFI |
Oracle Server X5-2 | Sun Storage 16 Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Universal HBA, QLogic | 7101674 | 8.05.00 | UEFI |
Oracle Server X5-4 | Sun Storage 16 Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Universal HBA, Emulex | 7101684 | 11.1.160.6 | BIOS and UEFI |
Oracle Server X5-8 | Sun Storage 16 Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Universal HBA, QLogic | 7101674 | 8.05.00 | UEFI |
Legacy BIOS SAN boot is not supported for Fibre Channel or FCoE LUNs that are greater than 2TB in size for QLogic HBA or other host controllers on the target server.
UEFI SAN boot for Qlogic HBA or other host controllers are supported, but the firmware for the HBA or other host controllers on the target server may need to be updated.
Both Legacy BIOS and UEFI SAN boot for HBA or other host controllers, such as Emulex are supported, but the firmware for the HBA or other host controllers on the target server may need to be updated.
Workaround: Update the firmware for the host bus adapter (HBA) or other host controller on the target server.
Bug 25701247