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Network

This menu displays network devices and network-related settings.

Table 1. Network
ItemOptionsDescription
Global Network SettingsN/ASpecify global network settings.
iSCSI SettingsN/AConfigure the iSCSI parameters.
Network Stack SettingsN/ASpecify network stack settings.
Network Boot SettingsN/AConfigure the network boot parameters.
HTTP Boot ConfigurationN/AConfigure HTTP Boot parameters.
Tls Auth ConfigurationN/APress Enter to select Tls Auth Configuration.
Note
This item is only available for special system configurations.
Network DeviceN/ADisplay the network device list.
Note
The information and title of on-board or add-on card will show card’s title, MAC address or PFA. These formats depend on card's driver, please contact with card vender for the format.

iSCSI Settings​

Item

Options

Description

iSCSI Initiator Name

Iqn.1986-03.com.example

The worldwide unique name of iSCSI Initiator. Only the IQN format is accepted. Range is from 4 to 233.

Add an Attempt

N/A

Add an attempt.

List of Attempts
Note
Only appears when attempts exist.

N/A

MAC: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX, PFA: Bus XX | Dev XX | Func XX, "iSCSI Mode": [%s1], "Internet Protocol": [%s2]

The values vary with the attempt settings.

%s1 is the option name for iSCSI Mode.

%s2 is the setting name for Internet Protocol.

Delete Attempts

N/A

Delete one or more attempts.

Change Attempt Order

N/A

Change the order of attempts using +/- keys. Use arrow keys to select an attempt then press +/- to move the attempt up/down in the attempt order list.

Add an attempt​

ItemOptionsDescription

List of NICs in the system

e.g.

MAC XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

N/APFA: Bus XX | Dev XX | Func XX

MAC XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX​

ItemOptionsDescription
iSCSI Attempt NameN/A

Attempt Name is assigned automatically and not changeable.

iSCSI Mode

  • Disabled

  • Enabled

  • Enable for MPIO

Note
Please make sure that all necessary items (e.g., initiator IP, target IP and authentication settings) have been set properly before enabling this item. Otherwise, this attempt may lose after reboot.
Internet Protocol

  • IPv4

  • IPv6

  • Autoconfigure

Initiator IP address is system assigned in [IPv6] mode.

In [Autoconfigure] mode, iSCSI driver will attempt to connect iSCSI target via IPv4 stack, if failed then via IPv6 stack.

Connection Retry Count0The minimum value is 0 and the maximum is 16. 0 means no retry.
Connection Establishing Timeout1000The timeout value is in milliseconds.

The minimum value is 100 milliseconds and the maximum is 20 seconds.

OUI-format ISIDe. g., 3CD30AC68EF8OUI-format ISID comes with 6 bytes.

The default values are derived from MAC address. Only last 3 bytes are configurable. These values are taken from “Configure ISID” control.

Configure ISIDe. g., C68EF8

OUI-format ISID in 6 bytes, default value are derived from MAC address. Only last 3 bytes are configurable.

Example: Update 0ABBCCDDEEFF to 0ABBCCF07901 by inputting F07901.

Enable DHCP

  • Empty

  • X

Enable DHCP

Initiator IP Address

Note
This item appears when Enable DHCP is not enabled.
0.0.0.0

Enter IP address in dotted-decimal notation.

Note
When the IP address input is invalid, the following pop-up messages will show up:

  • ISCSI Message

  • Invalid IP address!

  • Ok

Initiator Subnet Mask
Note
This item appears when Enable DHCP is not enabled.
0.0.0.0

Enter IP address in dotted-decimal notation.

Note
When the Subnet Mask input is invalid, the following pop-up messages will show up:

  • ISCSI Message

  • Invalid Subnet Mask!

  • Ok

Gateway
Note
This item appears when Enable DHCP is not enabled.
0.0.0.0

Enter IP address in dotted-decimal notation.

Note
When the Gateway input is invalid, the following pop-up messages will show up:

  • ISCSI Message

  • Invalid Gateway!

  • Ok

Get target info via DHCP
Note
This item appears when Enable DHCP is enabled.

  • Empty

  • X

Get target info via DHCP
Target Name
Note
This item will not appear when Get target info via DHCP is enabled.
N/A

It indicates the worldwide unique name of the target. Only iqn. format is accepted.

Note
When the Target Name input is invalid, the following pop-up messages will show up:

  • ISCSI Message

  • Invalid iSCSI Name!

  • Ok

Target Address
Note
This item will not appear when Get target info via DHCP is enabled.
0.0.0.0

Enter Target address in IPv4, IPv6 or URL format. You need to configure DNS server address in advance if input a URL string.

Note
When the IP address input is invalid, the following pop-up messages will show up:

  • ISCSI Message

  • Invalid IP address!

  • Ok

Target Port
Note
This item will not appear when Get target info via DHCP is enabled.
3260Target Port
Boot LUN
Note
This item will not appear when Get target info via DHCP is enabled.
0

Hexadecimal representation of the LUN number. Examples are:

4751-3A4F-6b7e-2F99, 6734-9-156f-127, 4186-9

Note
When the Boot LUN input is invalid, the following pop-up messages will show up:

  • ISCSI Message

  • Invalid LUN string!

  • Ok

Authentication Type

  • CHAP

  • None

Authentication method: [CHAP] or [None]
CHAP Type
Note
This item appears when Authentication Type is CHAP.

  • One way

  • Mutual

[One way] or [Mutual]
CHAP Name
Note
This item appears when Authentication Type is CHAP.
N/ACHAP Name
CHAP Secret
Note
This item appears when Authentication Type is CHAP.
N/A

The minimum length is in 12 bytes and the maximum length is in 16 bytes.

CHAP Status
Note
This item appears when Authentication Type is CHAP.

  • Not Installed

  • Installed

  • [Not Installed] if “CHAP Name” and “CHAP Secret” are not set.

  • [Installed] if “CHAP Name” and “CHAP Secret” are set.

Reverse CHAP Name
Note
This item appears when CHAP Type is Mutual.
 Reverse CHAP Name
Reverse CHAP Secret
Note
This item appears when CHAP Type is Mutual.
 

The minimum length is in 12 bytes and the maximum length is in 16 bytes.

Reverse CHAP Status
Note
This item appears when CHAP Type is Mutual.

  • Not Installed

  • Installed

  • [Not Installed] if “Reverse CHAP Name” and “Reverse CHAP Secret” are not set.

  • [Installed] if “Reverse CHAP Name” and “Reverse CHAP Secret” are set.

Save ChangesN/AMust reboot System manually for changes to take place.
Back to Previous PageN/ABack to previous page

Delete Attempts​

ItemOptionsDescription
List of Attempts

e.g., Attempt 1

  • Empty

  • X

MAC: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX, PFA: Bus XX | Dev XX | Func XX, “iSCSI Mode”: [%s1], “Internet Protocol”: [%s2]
Commit Changes and ExitN/A

Save changes and exit.

Discard Changes and ExitN/A

Discard changes and exit.

Change Attempt Order​

ItemOptionsDescription
Change Attempt Order
Note
Options will list existing Attempts.

e.g.

Attempt 1

Attempt 2

Change the order of Attempts using +/- keys.

Use arrow keys to select the attempt and then press +/- to move the attempt up/down in the attempt order list.

Commit Changes and ExitN/ASave changes and exit.
Discard Changes and ExitN/ADiscard changes and exit.

Network Stack Settings​

Item

Options

Description

Network Stack

  • Enabled

  • Disabled

Enable/Disable UEFI Network Stack. Enabled is the default setting.

IPv4 PXE Support

  • Enabled

  • Disabled

Enable/Disable IPv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, IPv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Enabled is the default setting.

IPv4 HTTP Support

  • Enabled

  • Disabled

Enable/Disable IPv4 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, IPv4 HTTP boot option will not be created. Disabled is the default setting.

IPv6 PXE Support

  • Enabled

  • Disabled

Enable/Disable IPv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, IPv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Enabled is the default setting.

IPv6 HTTP Support

  • Enabled

  • Disabled

Enable/Disable IPv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, IPv6 HTTP boot option will not be created. Disabled is the default setting.

PXE boot wait time

0

Wait time (in seconds) to press Esc to abort the PXE boot. Use either +/- or numeric keys to set the value.

Note
When an invalid value is input, the following popup message is displayed:

  • ERROR

  • Invalid Input Range

  • Ok

Media detect count

1

Number of times to detect media. Use either +/- or numeric keys to set the value.

Note
When an invalid value is input, the following popup message is displayed:

  • ERROR

  • Invalid Input Range

  • Ok

Network Boot Settings​

Item

Options

Description

MAC:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

SlotXXX PFA XX:X:X

N/A

Set the boot configuration parameters on MAC XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

PCI Function Address:

Bus XX:Dev XX:Func: XX

VLAN Configuration List:

VLAN Configuration

(MAC:XXXXXXXXXXXX)

N/A

VLAN Configuration

(MAC:XXXXXXXXXXXX)

IPv4 Configuration List:

MAC:XXXXXXXXXXXX-IPv4 Network Configuration

N/A

Configure network parameters.

(MAC:XXXXXXXXXXXX)

IPv6 Configuration List:

MAC:XXXXXXXXXXXX-IPv6 Network Configuration

N/A

Configure IPv6 network parameters.

(MAC:XXXXXXXXXXXX)

MAC: Onboard PFA 1:0:0​

ItemOptionsDescription
UEFI PXE Mode

  • Enabled

  • Disabled

Enable/Disable NIC to include or skip boot attempt during generic PXE Network boot. For Legacy mode, Enable/Disable Option Rom from “Devices and I/O Ports” menu.

Network Driver in “Network Device List” may also require configuration. “System Boot Mode” may further impact PXE.

Legacy PXE Mode

  • Enabled

  • Disabled

Enable/Disable NIC to include or skip boot attempt during generic PXE Network boot. For Legacy mode, Enable/Disable Option Rom from “Devices and I/O Ports” menu.

Network Driver in “Network Device List” may also require configuration. “System Boot Mode” may further impact PXE.

HTTP Boot Configuration​

Note

When you enable Network->Network Stack Setting->IPv4 HTTP Support-or IPv6 HTTP support, HTTP Boot Configuration will be displayed in Network page.

When the network adapter is installed in the system, you will see the submenu, or nothing will be displayed in HTTP Boot Configuration form.

ItemOptionsDescription
List of NICs in the system

e. g.

MAC:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX HTTP Boot Configuration

N/AConfigure HTTP Boot parameters. (MAC: XXXXXXXXXXXX)

MAC:xxxxxxxxxxxx-HTTP Boot Configuration​

ItemOptionsDescription
Input the descriptionN/ADefault value is UEFI HTTP.
Internet Protocol

  • IPv4

  • IPv6

Select the version of Internet Protocol.

Boot URIN/AA new Boot Option will be created according to this Boot URI.
Note

After you input some information to create the new http boot option, you need to save it from the front-page System Configuration and Boot Management ->Save Settings, then you will see the boot option in Start Options.

Tls Auth Configuration​

Note

These forms are from AMI/Intel CRB. When you enable Network->Network Stack Setting->IPv4 HTTP Support or IPv6 HTTP support, Tls Auth Configuration will be displayed in Network page.

ItemOptionsDescription
Server CA ConfigurationN/A

Press <Enter> to configure Server CA.

Client Cert ConfigurationN/AClient cert configuration is unsupported currently.

Server CA Configuration​

ItemOptionsDescription
Enroll CertN/APress <Enter> to enroll cert.
Delete CertN/APress <Enter> to delete cert.

Enroll Cert​

ItemOptionsDescription
Enroll Cert Using FileN/A

Enroll Cert Using File.

Note
Select the storage device from the popup message box and then select the file.
Cert GUIDN/A

Input digit character in 11111111-2222-3333-4444-1234567890ab format.

Note
Pop up message box to input Cert GUID.
Commit Changes and ExitN/ACommit Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and ExitN/ADiscard Changes and Exit

Delete Cert​

ItemOptionsDescription
xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx

  • Empty

  • X

GUID for Cert.
Note
If there’s no cert file, the default is empty.