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

vSphere StorageTable 9‐1. Multipathing Setup Requirements (Continued)ComponentHDS 99xx and 95xxV familyEMC SymmetrixEMC ClariionHP MSAHP EVACommentsHDS 9500V family (Thunder) requires two host modes:• Host Mode 1: Standard.• Host Mode 2: Sun ClusterHDS 99xx family (Lightning) and HDS Tabma (USP) require host mode set to Netware.Enable the SPC2 and SC3 settings. Contact EMC for the latest settings.Set the EMC Clariion failover mode to 1 or 4. Contact EMC for details.Host type must be Linux.Set the connection type for each HBA port to Linux.For EVA4000/6000/8000 firmware 5.031 and above, set the host type to VMware.Otherwise, set the host mode type to Custom. The value is: 000000202200083E.HP XP • On XP128/1024/10000/12000, set the host mode to Windows (0x0C).• On XP24000/20000, set the host mode to 0x01.NetAppNo specific requirementsESXi Configuration • For all LUNs hosting clustered disks on active-passive arrays, use the Most RecentlyUsed PSP.• For LUNs on active-active arrays, you can use the Most Recently Used or Fixed PSP.• With either active-passive or active-active arrays, you can use the Round Robin PSP.• All FC HBAs must be of the same model.• Set the following Software Advanced Settings for the host: Disk.UseLunReset to 1.68 VMware, Inc.