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ESX/ESXi 4.0 GA - 4.0 Ux

NOTE:

Though ESX 4.0 GA - 4.0 Ux supports custom SATP rules, the -Poptions for setting PSP (path policy) within the custom rule are not supported. PSP must be defined within the default SATP rules.

ESX 4.0 GA - 4.0 Ux has a known issue wherein no attempt should be made to change iops from its default value of 1000 (iops = 1000). If the iops value is changed, upon the next host reboot, an invalid value for iops is picked up and iops are then unpredictable.

If the custom rule is not created for ALUA, 3PARdata VV’s are claimed by the

VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA SATP rule even though the array persona is 11/VMware (ALUA compliant array port presentation).

HP 3PAR SATP rules for use with persona 6/Generic-legacy (Active-Active array port presentation)

A “custom” SATP rule is not used. The PSP (path policy) is changed on the default active-active SATP rule. The default multipath policy for VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA is VMW_PSP_FIXED (Fixed path). The default is changed to the preferred PSP (path policy) of round-robin.

#esxcli nmp satp setdefaultpsp -s VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA -P VMW_PSP_RR

HP 3PAR SATP rules for use with persona 11/VMware (ALUA compliant array port presentation)

#esxcli nmp satp setdefaultpsp -s VMW_SATP_ALUA -P VMW_PSP_RR

#esxcli nmp satp addrule -s "VMW_SATP_ALUA" -c "tpgs_on" -V "3PARdata" -M "VV" -e "HP 3PAR Custom iSCSI/FC/FCoE ALUA Rule"

To remove the above ALUA custom SATP rule:

#esxcli nmp satp deleterule -s "VMW_SATP_ALUA" -c "tpgs_on" -V "3PARdata" -M "VV" -e "HP 3PAR Custom iSCSI/FC/FCoE ALUA Rule"

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Contents HP 3PAR VMware ESX Implementation Guide Acknowledgments Contents Target Configuring the Host for an iSCSI ConnectionAllocating Storage for Access by the ESX Host Support and Other ResourcesDocumentation feedback Required Supported ConfigurationsIntroduction RequiredHP 3PAR OS Upgrade Considerations AudienceConfiguring the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage for Fibre Channel Setting Up the Ports# showport -par Creating the Host Definition # showhost -listpersona# showhost # showhost -persona# controlport persona 7 nodeslotport Setting Up and Zoning the Fabric # createhost ESXserver1 10000000C9724AB2 10000000C97244FEConfiguration Guidelines for Fabric Vendors HP 3PAR CoexistenceTarget Port Limits and Specifications AdminportcfgfillwordHP 3PAR Priority Optimization Persistent Ports Persistent Ports Setup and Connectivity Guidelines # showportUnsupported Configurations Persistent Ports Limitations# controlport config iscsi # showport Configuring the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage for iSCSISetting Up the Ports for an iSCSI Connection Software iSCSI Support# showport -iscsi # vmkping# controliscsiport ping 10.1.1.10 ESX1 Setting Up and Configuring Chap Authentication Chap Authentication in ESX Chap Credentials in ESX/ESXi 4.x or ESX/ESXi For ESX 4.x Hardware iSCSI Support # showhost -chapSetting a Static IP Address Showiscsisession Chap Configuration for One-Way Chap Chap Configuration for Mutual Chap Target Port Limits and Specifications HP 3PAR Priority Optimization# showport -i 031 Configuring the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage for FCoE# controlport config fcoe # showport 031 # showport -fcoeTurn off the iSCSI ports # controlport offline ShowportCreating the Host Definition Target Port Limits and Specifications # esxcli brocade bcu --command=port --list Configuring the Host for a Fibre Channel ConnectionInstalling the HBA and Drivers # esxcli brocade bcu --command=vhba --query 1/0Installing Virtual Machine Guest Operating System Http//kb.vmware.comMultipath Failover Considerations and I/O Load Balancing # cat /etc/rc.localConfiguring the Host for a Fibre Channel Connection Multipath Failover Considerations and I/O Load Balancing LUN Set to Round Robin Vmwpsprr Vmwpspfixed Vmwpspmru ESX/ESXi 4.0 GA 4.0 Ux To remove the above Alua custom Satp ruleESX/ESXi 4.1 GA 4.1 Ux ESXiSatp Info Commands Default Satp Rules and Their Current Default PSP# esxcli nmp satp listrules grep -i 3par Satp Custom Rules and Associated Defined ParametersShow Device Information # esxcli storage nmp device list naa.50002ac0000a0124# esxcli nmp device list naa.50002ac000b40125 # esxcli storage nmp device list -d naa.50002ac0005800acPerformance Considerations for Multiple Host Configurations VMware ESX Releases through ESX 3.5 Update# esxcli nmp device list -d naa.50002ac0005800ac # esxcli storage core device list VMware ESX Release 3.5 Update 4 through ESX 4.x and ESXiVMware ESXi Release Esxcli storage core device list --device devicename497 / 16 = 31.xxx recommended max target port queue depth = Lpfcdd7xx Lpfcdd732 Lpfc740 ESX/ESXi 4.1, ESXi 5.x Additional Feature Considerations Storage I/O ControlVStorage APIs for Array Integration Vaai HP 3PAR Vaai Plugin 1.1.1 for ESXi HP 3PAR Vaai Plugin 2.2.0 for ESXiOut-of-Space Condition for ESX 4.1 and ESXi # cd /vmfs/volumes/volune-nameUnmap Space Reclaim Storage Hardware Support for ESXi # mount -t ext4 -o discard /dev/sda2 /mnt# showalert Vaai and New Feature Support Table Additional New Primitives Support on ESXi# esxcfg-scsidevs -l naa.50002ac0002200d7 Vaai Plugin Verification# esxcli storage core plugin list Vaai Status supported# esxcfg-scsidevs -l naa.50002ac003da00eb # esxcli storage core plugin list Plugin name Plugin classVMware All Paths Down Hardware Acceleration for HP 3PAR devicesConfiguring the FCoE Switch Using system Bios to configure FCoEConfiguring FCoE Configuring the PCI Slots Configuring Initiator FCoE to FC Target Exiting the Bios UtilityConfiguring Initiator FCoE to Target FCoE Initiator FCoE to FC TargetInitiator FCoE to Target FCoE Configuring the Host for an iSCSI Connection Installing iSCSI on VMware ESXConfiguring the Host for an iSCSI Connection Creating a VMkernel Port Configuring the Host for an iSCSI Connection Click OK to complete Click Next Configuring the Host for an iSCSI Connection Page Configuring the VMware iSCSI Initiator Configuring the VMware iSCSI Initiator Configuring the Host for an iSCSI Connection Configuring the VMware iSCSI Initiator # showhost ESX/ESXi Additional Feature Considerations Using the HP 3PAR Management Console Allocating Storage for Access by the ESX HostCreating Virtual Volumes for HP 3PAR OS 2.2.4 and Later Using the HP 3PAR OS CLI# createaldvv options vvname.index sizegGtT Creating Virtual Volumes for HP 3PAR OS 2.2.3 or EarlierExporting LUNs to an ESX Host # createaldvv -cnt 5 TESTLUNs 5G# createvlun options VVname VVset LUN hostname/set Creating a Vlun for Export# createvlun options VVname VVset LUN nodeslotport # createvlun options VVname VVset LUN nodeslotport/hostnameRemoving Volumes Discovering LUNs on VMware ESX HostsHost and Storage Usage Eventlog and Host Log MessagesHost and Storage Usage Page Support and Other Resources Contacting HPHP 3PAR documentation Reference Storage Physical Planning Typographic conventions HP 3PAR branding informationDocumentation feedback