# Overview

Intel® iSCSI Remote Boot is designed for the Gigabit family of PCI-Express Server Adapters. Intel iSCSI Remote Boot provides the capability to boot from a remote iSCSI disk volume located on an iSCSI-based Storage Area Network (SAN). This guide covers hardware and software installation, setup procedures, and troubleshooting tips for installing and booting the system using these adapters.

## Installation Overview

For information on System Requirements see System Requirements.

1. Install Intel iSCSI Remote Boot-capable adapters in the system. For a list of supported adapters, see Supported Adapters.
2. Boot via DOS.
3. Install the latest Intel iSCSI Remote Boot firmware using BootUtil DOS utility.
   Command `"BOOTUTIL -UP -ALL"` programs the firmware on flash ROM of all iSCSI Remote Boot-capable adapters in the system. See BootUtility section for details.
4. Connect the adapter(s) by cable in the iSCSI initiator system to a network with the iSCSI target disk.
5. If employing Static IP follow the Firmware Setup instructions to configure the Intel iSCSI Remote Boot firmware to boot from a pre-configured iSCSI target disk. If you are using DHCP, go to step 6.
6. To setup the initiator system to boot from a remote iSCSI disk using Microsoft* Windows*, follow the steps in Windows Setup.
7. To setup the initiator system to boot from a remote iSCSI disk using Linux, follow the steps in Linux Setup.
8. After following the above steps if you are having problems, refer to Troubleshooting.

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