Re: Fresh vCenter 6 install + 3PAR v400 array latest firmware = file creation...
What kind of ESX hosts are you using to connect to the array? I believe some HP hosts where HP's custom vSphere 6.0 install image was used ended up with pre-VVol drivers for certain HBAs, which caused...
View ArticleRe: Fresh vCenter 6 install + 3PAR v400 array latest firmware = file creation...
I am using the HP esxi image and did indeed have qlogic hba driver issues. I was unable to see PE. Once I manually installed the latest qlogic hba drivers from vmware's site, i was able to see the PE...
View ArticleMigration between FC Datastore to vSAN Datastore
Hello, I was able to run Storage Migration to move all of my VMs from FC Storage to vSAN Storage. I have an utility folder which holds 30 to 40 different types of ISO for different OS and Applications....
View ArticleRe: Having issues getting vVOLs to work with 3PAR
we are having the same problem with hp 3par 7400 and cisco ucs c240 m3/m4 servers with the 1225/1227 vics. using the vmware esxi6 iso and everything else works fine (regular luns via FC) but we are...
View Article2 essential plus cluster - migrating away from VSA
Dear Members, Currently I have 2 clusters of Essential plus 3 hosts each and using Vmware VSA. I am in the process of planning to migrate all these away from Vmware VSA for another storage. Essentially...
View ArticleRe: NFS share getting a (1) appended when adding to a new host in existing...
Hi, I had the same behavior when adding nfs datastore via powercli and noticed that I forgot the trailing / on the -path parameter (it correspond to the field "Folder" on GUI).I had to use...
View ArticleProblem in vmotion on VSA
Hiwe have configured new VSA with two-nodes, then manually shutdown one of ESXi, but running VM shutting down on faulted ESXi and bring it up on another ESXi host.so this is not suitable for us,...
View ArticleRe: Decided on: Compellent SC4020 all-flash array
I agree completely! I had no idea what a dream virtual RAID groups would be. I love how efficient this Compellent array is. With my Hitachi system you would end up with a bunch of wasted space as...
View Articlebest practices for setting up a file server data HDD
I'm fairly new to VMWare ESXi and have been setting up a Dell T20 as a test machine. I'm setting up a VM for a Windows file server and was wondering what the best practices for setting up a data...
View ArticleRe: best practices for setting up a file server data HDD
Welcome to the Community, there are several options to do this. I usually create separate virtual disks for OS and data which allows to resize the disks/partitions if required, and gives me the option...
View ArticleRe: Cannot use local SSD to create vFlash Cache. The disk appears to have an...
Ran into a similar issue where add a vFlash Resource Resource completed successfully, but would not show in the Device Backing field. Trying to power on a VM configured with vFRC would fail stating the...
View ArticlePrograms to enroll to develop a VASA Provider(VP) for an Array Vendor.
Hi, I have to develop and implement a VASA provider(VP) for an array vendor that should support enablement of vvols for end-users working in vsphere environment. What are the programs to get...
View Articlewhat is the IO path from VM(in ESX) to the VVOLS(in storage container) via PE?
Hi, I am new in implementing vvols and I have a query in regard with IO communication between a VM (in ESX) and to its specific vvol(in storage container) via PE . Is it one PE per vvol or one PE...
View ArticleConverting iSCSI vNICS from (4) 1Gbps Broadcom to (2) 10Gbps Intel X540 NICS
Our company has recently procured (2) Force 10 S4820T network switches with the intent of upgrading our switch fabric to 10Gbps across the board. Additionally, we have purchased (2) Intel X540 DP (Dual...
View ArticleFC Storage, AVT and some doubts
Hi there! First thank to all for this great community! I am configuring a small vSphere 5.5 cluster, and everything seems to be ok, but I have some doubts that I will want to share. The configuration...
View ArticleWhat to do with ModePageCode.CONTROL_MODE_PAGE of SCSI ModeSenseStage?
Hi, I am using a iSCSI target write in Java (jscsi.org). I can connect from microsoft windows initiator and linux open-iscsi initiator. My problem is when I try to connect from vmware iSCSI initiator....
View ArticleRe: FC Storage, AVT and some doubts
Hi, I have found the Express Guide to be good when configuring NetApp E-series. Is Santricity reporting non-optimal configuration? If you are getting alerts then check your zoning and confirm the all...
View ArticleDataCore thin provisioning and vSphere Thin provisioning, is there an issue
Hey Everyone, Question: If Datacore is thin provisioned (storage layer), and VM's are thin provisioned (VMWare layer); is there an issue if: A VM is thick provisioned and then thin provisioned...
View ArticleRe: Converting iSCSI vNICS from (4) 1Gbps Broadcom to (2) 10Gbps Intel X540 NICS
HiHere is my thoughtsEven though each NIC dedicated to iSCSI traffic will now be 10Gbps, vs 1Gbps, will reducing the physical NIC count to (2) serve to defeat the purpose of the NIC upgrade?No, it will...
View ArticleRe: FC Storage, AVT and some doubts
First, thanks for the answer. Yes, I also have used the Express Guide. For vSphere 5.5 and E2700 series seems that any command has to be run in the hosts to customize the NMP or VAAI claim rules. Also...
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