vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-55-storage-guide

vSphere StorageChanging iSCSI Boot Parameters Causes ESXi to Boot in Stateless ModeChanging iSCSI boot parameters on the network adapter after the first boot does not update the iSCSI andnetworking configuration on the ESXi host.ProblemIf you change the iSCSI boot parameters on the network adapter after the first ESXi boot from iSCSI, the hostwill boot in a stateless mode.CauseThe firmware uses the updated boot configuration and is able to connect to the iSCSI target and load theESXi image. However, when loaded, the system does not pick up the new parameters, but continues to usepersistent networking and iSCSI parameters from the previous boot. As a result, the host cannot connect tothe target and boots in the stateless mode.Solution1 Use the vSphere Web Client to connect to the ESXi host.2 Re-configure the iSCSI and networking on the host to match the iBFT parameters.3 Perform a rescan.114 VMware, Inc.