This paper describes how to install the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server (AS) 2.1 Update 2 onto a third-party storage area network (SAN) for booting HP ProLiant BL20p G2 and BL40p servers. This paper also provides specific instructions to customize a Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP) server and Fibre Channel host bus adapter for booting from the SAN (BfS).
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