vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-55-storage-guide

vSphere StorageSupported Storage AdaptersStorage adapters provide connectivity for your ESXi host to a specific storage unit or network.ESXi supports different classes of adapters, including SCSI, iSCSI, RAID, Fibre Channel, Fibre Channel overEthernet (FCoE), and Ethernet. ESXi accesses the adapters directly through device drivers in the VMkernel.Depending on the type of storage you use, you might need to enable and configure a storage adapter onyour host.For information on setting up software FCoE adapters, see Chapter 5, “Configuring Fibre Channel overEthernet,” on page 45.For information on configuring different types of iSCSI adapters, see Chapter 11, “Configuring iSCSIAdapters and Storage,” on page 75.Storage Adapter CharacteristicsThe host uses storage adapters to access different storage devices. You can display details for the availablestorage adapters and review their information.You must enable certain adapters, for example software iSCSI or FCoE, before you can view theirinformation.Table 1‐2. Storage Adapter InformationAdapter InformationModelTargets (Fibre Channel andSCSI)Connected Targets (iSCSI)WWN (Fibre Channel)iSCSI Name (iSCSI)iSCSI Alias (iSCSI)IP Address (independenthardware iSCSI)DevicesPathsPropertiesDescriptionModel of the adapter.Number of targets accessed through the adapter.Number of connected targets on an iSCSI adapter.World Wide Name formed according to Fibre Channel standards that uniquely identifiesthe FC adapter.Unique name formed according to iSCSI standards that identifies the iSCSI adapter.A friendly name used instead of the iSCSI name.Address assigned to the iSCSI HBA.All storage devices or LUNs the adapter can access.All paths the adapter uses to access storage devices.Link that indicates that the adapter requires additional configuration. iSCSI and FCoEadapters display this link.View Storage Adapters Information in the vSphere Web ClientDisplay storage adapters that your host uses and review their information.Procedure1 Browse to the host in the vSphere Web Client navigator.2 Click the Manage tab, and click Storage.3 Click Storage Adapters.4 To view details for a specific adapter, select the adapter from the list.20 VMware, Inc.