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

vSphere StorageDisabledDeadThe path is disabled and no data can be transferred.The software cannot connect to the disk through this path.If you are using the Fixed path policy, you can see which path is the preferred path. The preferred path ismarked with an asterisk (*) in the Preferred column.For each path you can also display the path's name. The name includes parameters that describe the path:adapter ID, target ID, and device ID. Usually, the path's name has the format similar to the following:fc.adapterID-fc.targetID-naa.deviceIDNOTE When you use the host profiles editor to edit paths, you must specify all three parameters thatdescribe a path, adapter ID, target ID, and device ID.View Datastore Paths in the vSphere Web ClientReview the paths that connect to storage devices backing your datastores.PrerequisitesBrowse to Datastores in the vSphere Web Client navigator. See “Display Datastore Information in thevSphere Web Client,” on page 22.Procedure1 Select the datastore.2 Click the Manage tab, and click Settings.3 Click Connectivity and Multipathing.4 If the datastore is shared, select a host to view multipathing details for its devices.5 Under Multipathing Details, review the multipathing policies and paths for the storage device thatbacks your datastore.View Storage Device Paths in the vSphere Web ClientView which multipathing policies the host uses for a specific storage device and the status of all availablepaths for this storage device.Procedure1 Browse to the host in the vSphere Web Client navigator.2 Click the Manage tab, and click Storage.3 Click Storage Devices.4 Select the storage device whose paths you want to view.5 Click the Properties tab and review details under Multipathing Policies.6 Click the Paths tab to review all paths available for the storage device.224 VMware, Inc.