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3 #esxcli --server=server_name storage core claimrule load
4 #esxcli --server=server_name storage core claimrule list
5 #esxcli --server=server_name storage core claiming unclaim -t location -A vmhba2
#esxcli --server=server_name storage core claiming unclaim -t location -A vmhba3
6 #esxcli --server=server_name storage core claimrule run
Unmask Paths
When you need the host to access the masked storage device, unmask the paths to the device.
In the procedure, --server=server_name specifies the target server. The specified target server prompts you
for a user name and password. Other connection options, such as a configuration file or session file, are
supported. For a list of connection options, see Getting Started with vSphere Command-Line Interfaces.
Prerequisites
Install vCLI or deploy the vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) virtual machine. See Getting Started with
vSphere Command-Line Interfaces. For troubleshooting , run esxcli commands in the ESXi Shell.
Procedure
1 Delete the MASK_PATH claim rule.
esxcli --server=server_name storage core claimrule remove -r rule#
2 Verify that the claim rule was deleted correctly.
esxcli --server=server_name storage core claimrule list
3 Reload the path claiming rules from the configuration file into the VMkernel.
esxcli --server=server_name storage core claimrule load
4 Run the esxcli --server=server_name storage core claiming unclaim command for each path to the
masked storage device.
For example:
esxcli --server=server_name storage core claiming unclaim -t location -A vmhba0 -C 0 -T 0 -L
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5 Run the path claiming rules.
esxcli --server=server_name storage core claimrule run
Your host can now access the previously masked storage device.
Define NMP SATP Rules
The NMP SATP claim rules specify which SATP should manage a particular storage device. Usually you do
not need to modify the NMP SATP rules. If you need to do so, use the esxcli commands to add a rule to the
list of claim rules for the specified SATP.
You might need to create a SATP rule when you install a third-party SATP for a specific storage array.
In the procedure, --server=server_name specifies the target server. The specified target server prompts you
for a user name and password. Other connection options, such as a configuration file or session file, are
supported. For a list of connection options, see Getting Started with vSphere Command-Line Interfaces.
Prerequisites
Install vCLI or deploy the vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) virtual machine. See Getting Started with
vSphere Command-Line Interfaces. For troubleshooting , run esxcli commands in the ESXi Shell.
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