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

vSphere StorageHitachi Data Systems StorageThis section introduces the setup for Hitachi Data Systems storage. This storage solution is also availablefrom Sun and as HP XP storage.LUN maskingMicrocode andconfigurationsModesTo mask LUNs on an ESXi host, use the HDS Storage Navigator software forbest results.Check with your HDS representative for exact configurations and microcodelevels needed for interoperability with ESXi. If your microcode is notsupported, interaction with ESXi is usually not possible.The modes you set depend on the model you are using, for example:• 9900 and 9900v uses Netware host mode.• 9500v series uses Hostmode1: standard and Hostmode2: SUN Cluster.Check with your HDS representative for host mode settings for the modelsnot listed here.Network Appliance StorageWhen configuring a Network Appliance storage device, first set the appropriate LUN type and initiatorgroup type for the storage array.LUN typeInitiator group typeVMware (if VMware type is not available, use Linux).VMware (if VMware type is not available, use Linux).You must then provision storage.LSI-Based Storage SystemsDuring ESXi installation, do not present the management LUN, also known as access LUN, from the LSIbasedarrays to the host.Otherwise, ESXi installation might fail.54 VMware, Inc.