Hosts that run the Linux operating system

When you install and configure attachments between the system and a host that runs the Linux operating system on Intel IA32, IA32e, EM64T, or Xeon processors and AMD 64 or Opteron processors, follow specific guidelines.

Attachment requirements for hosts that are running the Linux operating system
Ensure that your system meets the requirements for attaching to a host that is running the Linux operating system.
Installing the host bus adapter on a host that runs the Linux operating system
The first step for attaching a host that runs the Linux operating system is to install the host bus adapter (HBA).
Configuring the Linux operating system
You must configure the operating system before you can use hosts that run the Linux operating system with the system.
Attachment requirements for hosts that are running the Linux operating system
Ensure that your system meets the requirements for attaching to a host that is running the Linux operating system.
Installing the host bus adapter on a host that runs the Linux operating system
The first step for attaching a host that runs the Linux operating system is to install the host bus adapter (HBA).
Configuring the Linux operating system
You must configure the operating system before you can use hosts that run the Linux operating system with the system.

Parent topic: SCSI Fibre Channel host attachments

Parent topic: SAS host attachment