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Preface

This manual briefly explains the operations that need to be performed by the user in order to connect anETERNUS DX Disk storage system to a server running VMware ESX via a Fibre Channel interface.This manual should be used in conjunction with any other applicable user manuals, such as those for theETERNUS DX Disk storage system, server, OS, Fibre Channel cards, and drivers.This manual references the following documents: Server Support Matrix Server Support Matrix for FC-SWITCH ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) Disk Storage System

Settings (ETERNUS DX80 S2/DX90 S2, ETERNUS DX410 S2/DX440 S2, ETERNUS DX8100 S2/DX8700 S2) ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) ETERNUS DX Disk Storage Sys-

tem Settings for ETERNUS DX60/DX60 S2, DX80, DX90 ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) ETERNUS DX Disk Storage Sys-

tem Settings for ETERNUS DX400/DX8000 series ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) Fibre Channel Switch

Settings ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) for VMware ESX Driver

Settings for Fujitsu Fibre Channel Cards ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) for VMware ESX Driver

Settings for Non-Fujitsu Fibre Channel Cards Web GUI User's Guide ETERNUSmgr Install Guide ETERNUSmgr User Guide Manuals supplied with the Fibre Channel card and software This manual is designed for use with the following ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems: ETERNUS DX60 S2/DX80 S2/DX90 S2 Disk storage system ETERNUS DX410 S2/DX440 S2 Disk storage system ETERNUS DX8100 S2/DX8700 S2 Disk storage system ETERNUS DX60/DX80/DX90 Disk storage system ETERNUS DX410/DX440 Disk storage system ETERNUS DX8100/DX8400/DX8700 Disk storage system

Twelfth EditionSeptember 2013

3ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection-(Fibre Channel) for VMware ESX

Copyright 2013 FUJITSU LIMITEDP3AM-3922-12ENZ0

The Contents and Structure of this ManualThis manual is composed of the following 11 chapters. "Chapter 1 Workflow " (page 9)

This chapter describes how to connect the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems to a server running VMwareESX.

"Chapter 2 Checking the Server Environment" (page 13)This chapter describes which servers can be connected to ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems.

"Chapter 3 Notes " (page 15)This chapter describes issues that should be noted when connecting the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systemsand server.

"Chapter 4 Installing and Setting Up ETERNUSmgr" (page 19)This chapter describes how to install ETERNUSmgr.

"Chapter 5 Setting Up the ETERNUS DX Disk Storage System" (page 20)This chapter describes how to set up the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems.

"Chapter 6 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches" (page 21)This chapter describes how to set up the Fibre Channel switches.

"Chapter 7 Setting Up the VMware ESX Server " (page 23)This chapter describes how to set up the VMware ESX server.

"Chapter 8 For VMware vSphere " (page 24)This chapter describes how to set up for use with VMware vSphere.

"Chapter 9 For VMware Infrastructure 3 " (page 41)This chapter describes how to set up for use with VMware Infrastructure 3.

"Chapter 10 Virtual Machine " (page 55)This chapter describes how to operate the Virtual Machine.

"Chapter 11 Dynamic Recognition of LUNs Added While VMware ESX is in Use " (page 57)This chapter describes dynamic recognition of LUNs added while VMware ESX is in use.

Acknowledgments VMware, VMware logos, Virtual SMP, and VMotion are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

VMware, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Cor-

poration in the U.S. and/or other countries. Emulex is a trademark of Emulex Corp. QLogic is a trademark of QLogic Corp. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Red Hat is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. SUSE is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc., in the United States and other countries. The company names, product names and service names mentioned in this document are registered trade-

marks or trademarks of their respective companies. Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

Preface



Naming Conventions

Product names "VMware ESX" represents the following products:- VMware vSphere (ESXi 5.5, ESXi 5.1, ESXi 5.0, ESX 4.1, ESXi 4.1, ESX 4.0, ESXi 4.0)- VMware Infrastructure 3 (ESX 3.5, ESXi 3.5)

"Windows Server 2003" represents the following products.- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems- Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition- Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition- Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition- Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition

Other names "Channel Adapter" (CA) refers to a Fibre Channel interface module that is used in an ETERNUS DX Disk stor-

age system to connect to a server. "Fibre Channel card" refers to a Fibre Channel interface module that is normally used in a server. A "Host

Bus Adapter" (HBA) or "Channel Adapter" (CA) may be used instead, depending on the server. "Fibre Channel cable" refers to a cable that is used to connect an ETERNUS DX Disk storage system and a

server via a Fibre Channel interface. "FC cable", "optical fibre cable", or "multi mode Fibre Channel cable"may be used instead, depending on the storage system.

"VMware ESX" refers to "VMware vSphere" and "VMware Infrastructure 3", which are datacenter solutionsfrom VMware that virtualize the storage and networking system.The name "VMware vSphere" and "VMware Infrastructure 3" are used in specific datacenter sections.

Italics are used to show variables such as values and characters that appear in command parameters andoutput examples.

Preface



ETERNUS Disk storage system modelsThe following naming conventions are used to describe ETERNUS Disk storage system models in this manual.ETERNUS Disk storage system model Naming conventionsETERNUS DX60 S2/DX80 S2/DX90 S2ETERNUS DX410 S2/DX440 S2ETERNUS DX8100 S2/DX8700 S2ETERNUS DX60/DX80/DX90ETERNUS DX410/DX440ETERNUS DX8100/DX8400/DX8700

ETERNUS DX Disk storage system

ETERNUS DX60/DX80/DX90ETERNUS DX410/DX440ETERNUS DX8100/DX8400/DX8700

ETERNUS DX Disk storage system (excluding S2)

ETERNUS DX410 S2/DX440 S2 ETERNUS DX400 S2 seriesETERNUS DX8100 S2/DX8700 S2 ETERNUS DX8000 S2 seriesETERNUS DX410/DX440 ETERNUS DX400 seriesETERNUS DX8100/DX8400/DX8700 ETERNUS DX8000 series

Preface



Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Workflow 9Chapter 2 Checking the Server Environment 132.1 Hardware ...................................................................................................................................... 132.2 Fibre Channel Cards....................................................................................................................... 132.3 Connection Compatibility of ETERNUS DX Disk Storage Systems to VMware ESX ........................... 142.4 Virtual Machine ............................................................................................................................ 14

Chapter 3 Notes 153.1 Connection Notes .......................................................................................................................... 153.2 VMware ESX Operating Notes ....................................................................................................... 163.3 ETERNUS DX Disk Storage System Setup Notes ............................................................................. 163.4 SAN Boot Notes ............................................................................................................................ 173.5 ETERNUS DX Disk Storage System to VMware VCB Proxy Server (on Windows) Connection Notes ..

..................................................................................................................................................... 173.6 Server Startup and Power Supply Control Notes............................................................................. 173.7 Notes on WWN Instance Management Table for the Server .......................................................... 183.8 System Design Sheet Notes .......................................................................................................... 183.9 VMware Multipath Plug-in ............................................................................................................ 18

Chapter 4 Installing and Setting Up ETERNUSmgr 19Chapter 5 Setting Up the ETERNUS DX Disk Storage System 20Chapter 6 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches 21Chapter 7 Setting Up the VMware ESX Server 23Chapter 8 For VMware vSphere 248.1 Checking the LUNs ........................................................................................................................ 24

8.1.1 Turning on the Devices ........................................................................................................................................24



8.1.2 Checking the Connected Devices .........................................................................................................................248.1.3 Enabling ALUA ....................................................................................................................................................258.1.4 Checking the LUNs ..............................................................................................................................................27

8.2 Checking the Active Paths ............................................................................................................ 298.2.1 Checking the Active Path for a Single-path Configuration....................................................................................298.2.2 Checking the Active Path for a Multi-path Configuration .....................................................................................32

8.3 Setting Up the Volumes ................................................................................................................ 378.4 Plug-in Settings............................................................................................................................. 40

Chapter 9 For VMware Infrastructure 3 419.1 Checking the LUNs ........................................................................................................................ 41

9.1.1 Turning on the Devices ........................................................................................................................................419.1.2 Checking the Connected Devices .........................................................................................................................419.1.3 Checking the LUNs ..............................................................................................................................................42

9.2 Checking the Active Paths ............................................................................................................ 439.2.1 Checking the Active Path for a Single-path Configuration ...................................................................................439.2.2 Checking the Active Path for a Multi-path Configuration ....................................................................................45

9.3 Setting Up the Volumes ................................................................................................................ 52

Chapter 10 Virtual Machine 5510.1 For Windows ............................................................................................................................. 55

10.1.1 Checking the Registry Information ....................................................................................................................5510.1.2 Applying Required Patches ...............................................................................................................................56

10.2 For Linux .................................................................................................................................... 5610.2.1 Applying Required Patches ...............................................................................................................................56

Chapter 11 Dynamic Recognition of LUNs Added While VMware ESX is in Use 57

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Chapter 1 Workflow

This section describes how to connect the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems to a server running VMware ESX.This manual explains how to perform various operations not referenced in other documents. Required Documents Server Support Matrix Server Support Matrix for FC-SWITCH ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) Disk Storage System

Settings (ETERNUS DX80 S2/DX90 S2, ETERNUS DX410 S2/DX440 S2, ETERNUS DX8100 S2/DX8700 S2) ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) ETERNUS DX Disk Storage Sys-

tem Settings for ETERNUS DX60/DX60 S2, DX80, DX90 ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) ETERNUS DX Disk Storage Sys-

tem Settings for ETERNUS DX400/DX8000 series ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) Fibre Channel Switch

Settings ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) for VMware ESX Driver

Settings for Fujitsu Fibre Channel Cards ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) for VMware ESX Driver

Settings for Non-Fujitsu Fibre Channel Cards Web GUI User's Guide ETERNUSmgr Install Guide ETERNUSmgr User Guide Manuals supplied with the Fibre Channel card and software



Workflow

Installing ETERNUSmgr and Setting Up the ETERNUS DX Disk Storage SystemIf ETERNUSmgr is to be used, install it and set up the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system. "Chapter 4 Installing and Setting Up ETERNUSmgr" (page 19) "Chapter 5 Setting Up the ETERNUS DX Disk Storage System" (page 20) Checking the setup and maintenance operations

- "Web GUI User's Guide" Installing ETERNUSmgr

- "ETERNUSmgr Install Guide" Checking the ETERNUSmgr operational procedures

- "ETERNUSmgr User Guide" Setting up the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system

- "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) Disk StorageSystem Settings (ETERNUS DX80 S2/DX90 S2, ETERNUS DX410 S2/DX440 S2, ETERNUS DX8100 S2/DX8700 S2)"

- "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) ETERNUS DX DiskStorage System Settings for ETERNUS DX60/DX60 S2, DX80, DX90"

- "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) ETERNUS DX DiskStorage System Settings for ETERNUS DX400/DX8000 series"

Setting up the Fibre Channel switchesIf a Fibre Channel switch is to be used, set it up now. "Chapter 6 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches" (page 21) Setting up the Fibre Channel switches

- "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) Fibre ChannelSwitch Settings"

Checking the Fibre Channel switch connection requirements- "Server Support Matrix for FC-SWITCH"

Chapter 1 Workflow



Setting Up the VMware ESX ServerInstall the Fibre Channel card in the server, then identify and record the Fibre Channel card details.For a SAN Boot configuration, also perform the SAN Boot settings. "Chapter 7 Setting Up the VMware ESX Server " (page 23) Setting up the VMware ESX server, SAN Boot, and Fibre Channel card BIOS

- "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) for VMwareESX Driver Settings for Fujitsu Fibre Channel Cards"

- "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) for VMwareESX Driver Settings for Non-Fujitsu Fibre Channel Cards"

Checking the Fibre Channel card driver versions- "Server Support Matrix"

Checking the LUNsConfirm the VMware ESX LUNs (logical units). For VMware vSphere

- "8.1 Checking the LUNs " (page 24) For VMware Infrastructure 3

- "9.1 Checking the LUNs " (page 41)

Checking the Active PathsConfirm the VMware ESX path(s). For VMware vSphere

- "8.2 Checking the Active Paths " (page 29) For VMware Infrastructure 3

- "9.2 Checking the Active Paths " (page 43)

Chapter 1 Workflow



Creating the VolumesCreate the VMware ESX volumes. For VMware vSphere

- "8.3 Setting Up the Volumes " (page 37) For VMware Infrastructure 3

- "9.3 Setting Up the Volumes " (page 52)

When a VMware multipath plug-in is used

Setting Up the Plug-inSet the VMware multipath plug-in. For VMware vSphere

- "8.4 Plug-in Settings" (page 40)

Starting the Virtual MachineNotes on Virtual Machine operation and related settings are given in this manual and other docu-ments. "Chapter 10 Virtual Machine " (page 55)

Chapter 1 Workflow



Chapter 2 Checking the Server Environment

Connection to servers is possible in the following environments.Check the "Server Support Matrix" for server environment conditions.

2.1 Hardware VMware ESX connection may require the use of Fibre Channel switches, depending on the version of

VMware ESX used.Fibre Channel switches that can be connected to the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system vary depending onthe connection environment (OS or the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system). Refer to "Server Support Matrixfor FC-SWITCH" to check the available Fibre Channel switches in advance.

Access the following documents or use the "Server Support Matrix" to determine which models are compat-ible with which servers.- Search the VMware Compatibility Guide

http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems support SAN Boot. For SAN Boot details, refer to "3.4 SAN Boot Notes

" (page 17). VMware ESX may be SAN Booted if a SAN Boot capable Fibre Channel card is used. For more details of

VMware ESX SAN Booting, refer to the following web-site and documents:- Reference URL:

http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/- Reference documents:

"VMware vSphere Documentation: vSphere Storage Guide""VMware vSphere 4 Documentation: Fibre Channel SAN Configuration Guide""VMware Infrastructure 3 Documentation: Fibre Channel SAN Configuration Guide""VMware ESX Server 2.x Documentation: Server SAN Configuration Guide"

2.2 Fibre Channel CardsRefer to the "Server Support Matrix".



2.3 Connection Compatibility of ETERNUS DX Disk Storage Sys-tems to VMware ESXAccess the following web-site to check which ETERNUS DX Disk storage system models may be connected toVMware ESX: Search the VMware Compatibility Guide

http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php

2.4 Virtual MachineVirtual Machine is a virtual machine created on the VMware ESX server.Details of how to install an OS on the VMware ESX Virtual Machine may be checked via the following URL:http://partnerweb.vmware.com/GOSIG/home.html

Chapter 2 Checking the Server Environment2.3 Connection Compatibility of ETERNUS DX Disk Storage Systems to VMware ESX



Chapter 3 Notes

Note the following issues when connecting the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system to a server.

3.1 Connection Notes To ensure reliable access to the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems, the following methods are recommen-

ded:- Connection via multiple paths- Balancing of active paths- VMware multipath plug-in

LUN0

LUN1

VMware ESX

SN200#1Fibre Channelswitch

Cable

Cable

CM#0 CA#0 Port#0 CM#1 CA#0 Port#0

Active path#1(to LUN0)

HBA#1 HBA#2

SN200#2Fibre Channelswitch

Active path#2(to LUN1)

Example configurationwith optimized load

balancing of the LUNs

VMware multipath plug-in

Setting up multiple access paths between the server and the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system creates amultipath configuration. A multipath configuration provides improved access redundancy. For VMwaremultipath plug-in details, refer to "3.9 VMware Multipath Plug-in " (page 18).The recommended "Path Selection Policy" (per-LUN) setting is as follows: For VMware vSphere

"RoundRobin" is recommended.



For VMware Infrastructure 3"Fixed" is recommended. The path settings must also be changed so that the active path for each LUNis switched over to the target CM for that LUN's RAID group in the system configuration.

It is recommended that system design sheets be drawn up.When deciding the access paths for the multipath function, first design a load balanced system, and thencreate the corresponding system design sheets.

Even if settings and connections are made according to the "User's Guide -Server Connection-" and opera-tion manuals, confirmation of LUN might not be possible. Set the transfer speed for the FC switch port to afixed value based on the maximum transfer speed for the server's Fibre Channel card or the maximumtransfer speed of the storage system CA port.

3.2 VMware ESX Operating Notes Refer to the following web-site for the number of LUNs that VMware ESX can recognize.

http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/ When Windows is used on the Virtual Machine, the registry will need to be modified after Windows is

installed. For details, refer to "Chapter 10 Virtual Machine " (page 55). The VMware ESX's multipath function supports path failover, meaning that server access can continue un-

affected by any problems that might arise in the Fibre Channel cables or switches.It should be noted that path failover can fail to occur when multiple SCSI sense codes are repeatedly andsimultaneously received.

ETERNUS Multipath Driver and GR Multipath Driver do not need to be installed on a VMware ESX VirtualMachine. The multipath function of VMware ESX provides path redundancy.

3.3 ETERNUS DX Disk Storage System Setup Notes When connecting a VMware ESX server to the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system, check that the firmware

version is as specified in the "Server Support Matrix". Assign Affinity Group values starting from LUN0 in ascending order. The server cannot recognize the ETER-

NUS DX Disk storage system LUNs if some other assignment order is used. When LUNs are shared among multiple physical servers (in a VMotion configuration, for example), an Af-

finity Group mapping should be used to ensure that each shared LUN is assigned the same LUN numberacross every physical server.

When connecting to VMware ESX with multiple paths sharing a single LUN, a Reset Group setting is re-quired for the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system device.

Details of dynamic recognition of LUNs added while VMware ESX is running are given in the "Chapter11 Dynamic Recognition of LUNs Added While VMware ESX is in Use " (page 57).

Chapter 3 Notes3.2 VMware ESX Operating Notes



3.4 SAN Boot Notes All ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems support SAN Boot. VMware ESX calls SAN Boot to "Boot From a SAN". "Boot From a SAN" means to boot the VMware ESX server

from a Storage Area Network (SAN). Only set SAN Boot for supported Fibre Channel cards. For the Fibre Channel card settings, refer to "ETERNUS

DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) for VMware ESX" for the FibreChannel cards to be used.

3.5 ETERNUS DX Disk Storage System to VMware VCB Proxy Serv-er (on Windows) Connection NotesWhen connecting a Windows-based VMware VCB (VMware Consolidated Backup) Proxy server to an ETER-NUS DX60/DX60 S2, DX80, DX90 or ETERNUS DX400/DX8000 series, the VMware ESX shares the LUNs, and theETERNUS DX60/DX60 S2, DX80, DX90 or ETERNUS DX400/DX8000 series settings must be adjusted.For details on how to perform these settings, refer to the following documents: "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) ETERNUS DX Disk Storage Sys-

tem Settings for ETERNUS DX60/DX60 S2, DX80, DX90" "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) ETERNUS DX Disk Storage Sys-

tem Settings for ETERNUS DX400/DX8000 series"

3.6 Server Startup and Power Supply Control NotesBefore turning the server on, check that the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems and Fibre Channel switchesare all "Ready". If the server is turned on and they are not "Ready", the server will not be able to recognizethe ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems.Also, when the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system power supply is being controlled by a connected server,make sure that the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system does not shut down before the connected servers. Simi-larly, the Fibre Channel switches must also be turned off after the connected servers have been shut down. Ifturned off, data writes from the running server cannot be saved to the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems, andalready saved data may also be affected.

Chapter 3 Notes3.4 SAN Boot Notes



3.7 Notes on WWN Instance Management Table for the ServerThe WWN instance management table for the server is a worksheet that helps make the process of installingan ETERNUS DX Disk storage system easy.It is important to save the current environment after first installing the system and also after each post-in-stallation system modification, addition, or maintenance operation. Creating an instance management tablemakes installation and maintenance of the system easy. Use template instance management tables provi-ded in "Appendix Various Management Tables (Template)" of the "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User'sGuide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) for Windows Driver Settings" for the Fibre Channel card beingused.

3.8 System Design Sheet NotesThe system design sheet is a spreadsheet program work sheet that is used to simplify the process of instal-ling the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system. It is important that the system details be recorded after first instal-ling the system and also each time the system is subsequently modified, expanded, or has maintenancework performed on it. Creating a system design sheet makes installation and maintenance of the systemeasy.

3.9 VMware Multipath Plug-inFor improved system reliability, installing the VMware multipath plug-in for the ETERNUS DX Disk storagesystem is recommended. The VMware multipath plug-in for the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system can preventaccess from being stopped when a path fails by optimizing the VMware multipath's path fail-over function forthe ETERNUS DX Disk storage system. For setting details, refer to "8.4 Plug-in Settings" (page 40).For details on how to obtain VMware Multi-Pathing plug-in for ETERNUS, contact your sales representative.

Chapter 3 Notes3.7 Notes on WWN Instance Management Table for the Server



Chapter 4 Installing and Setting Up ETERNUSmgr

If ETERNUSmgr is to be used, install it according to the directions given in the "ETERNUSmgr Install Guide".After installation is complete, follow the instructions in "ETERNUSmgr User Guide" and set up ETERNUSmgr.



Chapter 5 Setting Up the ETERNUS DX Disk Storage System

Set up the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems using Web GUI or ETERNUSmgr.ETERNUS DX Disk storage system setup can be performed independently of server setup. For details on howto perform these settings, refer to the following manuals. "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) Disk Storage System

Settings (ETERNUS DX80 S2/DX90 S2, ETERNUS DX410 S2/DX440 S2, ETERNUS DX8100 S2/DX8700 S2)" "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) ETERNUS DX Disk Storage Sys-

tem Settings for ETERNUS DX60/DX60 S2, DX80, DX90" "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) ETERNUS DX Disk Storage Sys-

tem Settings for ETERNUS DX400/DX8000 series" "Web GUI User's Guide" or "ETERNUSmgr User Guide"



Chapter 6 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches

Perform the settings required to connect the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems and server via the Fibre Chan-nel switch, according to "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel)Fibre Channel Switch Settings".

If the access path is set with ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser, the Host Response settings are set to the defaultvalues.If the Host Response settings are changed from the default values, set the Host Response again.

The following examples show configurations in which a server is connected to a Fibre Channel switch withzoning.The following example shows a configuration in which multiple servers are connected to multiple CAs.

Port2Port0 Port6Port4




CA00 CA01 CA10 CA11

CM0 CM1

Name : RAID#1

ZONE1 ZONE2 ZONE3

ZONE4


Name : Server#1

Slot 1Slot 0

Name : Server#2

Slot 1Slot 0

Cascading line

FC switch FC switch



The following example shows a configuration in which a single server is connected to multiple CAs.





CM0 CM1

Cascadingline

ZONE1

ZONE2

ZONE3 ZONE4


FC switch FC switch

P0 P1 P0 P1

Slot 1

Server

Slot 0

Chapter 6 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches



Chapter 7 Setting Up the VMware ESX Server

Set up the VMware ESX server as detailed in the "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Con-nection- (Fibre Channel) for VMware ESX Driver Settings" for the Fibre Channel card being used. "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) for VMware ESX Driver

Settings for Fujitsu Fibre Channel Cards" "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) for VMware ESX Driver

Settings for Non-Fujitsu Fibre Channel Cards"



Chapter 8 For VMware vSphere

8.1 Checking the LUNsThis section describes how to check LUNs.

8.1.1 Turning on the DevicesTo turn on the connected devices, use the following procedures:

1 Turn on the Fibre Channel switch power (if used).2 Check that the Ready LED (or equivalent) is lit on the Fibre Channel switch.3 Turn on the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system.4 Check that the Ready LED is lit on the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system.5 Turn on the server.

8.1.2 Checking the Connected DevicesCheck the state of the connection between the server and ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems.Use the vSphere Client to check that the LUNs of the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems are recognized by theserver.For more details on how to check the connected devices, refer to the following web-site and documents: Reference URL:

http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/ Reference documents:

"VMware vSphere Documentation: vCenter Server and Management Guide""VMware vSphere 4.1 Documentation: ESXi Configuration Guide""VMware vSphere 4 Documentation: Basic System Administration"



8.1.3 Enabling ALUA

This procedure is only required when VMware vSphere contains VMware ESX 4.0/VMware ESXi 4.0.It does not need to be performed when VMware vSphere contains VMware ESX 4.0 Update 1/VMware ESXi4.0 Update 1 or later versions.In this case, proceed to "8.1.4 Checking the LUNs " (page 27).

After the VMware ESX server has been installed, Asymmetric Logical Unit Access (ALUA) should be enabledaccording to the following procedure.

1 Use the terminal to log in to VMware ESX as "root".2 Execute the following command in the terminal:

When connecting to an ETERNUS DX60/DX60 S2, DX80/DX80 S2, DX90/DX90 S2

esxcli nmp satp addrule --satp="VMW_SATP_ALUA" --vendor="FUJITSU" --model="ETERNUS_DXL" --description="ETERNUS DX with ALUA" --claim-option tpgs_on

When connecting to an ETERNUS DX400/DX400 S2 series

esxcli nmp satp addrule --satp="VMW_SATP_ALUA" --vendor="FUJITSU" --model="ETERNUS_DX400" --description="ETERNUS DX400 with ALUA" --claim-option tpgs_on


esxcli nmp satp addrule --satp="VMW_SATP_ALUA" --vendor="FUJITSU" --model="ETERNUS_DX8000" --description="ETERNUS DX8000 with ALUA" --claim-option tpgs_on

3 Execute the following command in the terminal:

esxcli corestorage claiming unclaim --type location

Ignore the following error message if it appears when the preceding command is executed:

Errors:Unable to perform unclaim. Error message was : Unable to unclaim paths. Busy or in use devices detected.See VMkernel logs for more information.

Chapter 8 For VMware vSphere8.1 Checking the LUNs



4 Execute the following command in the terminal:

esxcli corestorage claimrule run

5 Check that the connected ETERNUS DX Disk storage system is shown when the appropriate command isexecuted in the terminal:

esxcli nmp satp listrules --satp VMW_SATP_ALUA

When connecting to an ETERNUS DX60/DX60 S2, DX80/DX80 S2, DX90/DX90 S2

VMW_SATP_ALUA FUJITSU ETERNUS_DXL tpgs_on ETERNUS_DXL with ALUA


VMW_SATP_ALUA FUJITSU ETERNUS_DX400 tpgs_on ETERNUS_DX400 with ALUA


VMW_SATP_ALUA FUJITSU ETERNUS_DX8000 tpgs_on ETERNUS_DX8000 with ALUA

6 Log out of the terminal, and restart the VMware ESX server.

Refer to the following for details of the above commands: Reference URL:

http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/ Reference documents:

"vSphere Command-Line Interface Concepts and Examples"




8.1.4 Checking the LUNsThe following procedure describes how to check LUN recognition using the VMware vSphere Client.Log in to the VMware ESX from the vSphere Client, and then check whether the ETERNUS DX Disk storagesystem LUNs are recognized.The procedure is as follows:

1 Use the vSphere Client to log in to VMware ESX as "root".2 Select the [Configuration] tab.3 Select [Storage Adapters] from the [Hardware] list.4 Select [Rescan...].

After selecting [Rescan...], the VMware ESX should attempt to recognize the ETERNUS DX Disk stor-age systems' LUNs again.

5 Select the virtual HBA (vmhba2 in this example) for the Fibre Channel card from the [Storage Adapters]area.The recognized devices will be shown in the [Details] area, as follows.




6 Connect to the VMware ESX server via the vSphere Client and check [Path Selection] for all the LUNs inthe ETERNUS Disk storage system.When the VMware ESX server recognizes the LUNs, the active path for each LUN is automatically set.Even though [Path Selection] is set to [Most Recently Used (VMware)], changing the [Path Selection]for all the LUNs to [RoundRobin] is recommended.




8.2 Checking the Active Paths

8.2.1 Checking the Active Path for a Single-path ConfigurationThe following example configuration is used to describe how to check and set an active path with thevSphere Client.

VMware ESX

HBA#1

RAID Group#0: LUN0

RAID Group#1: LUN1

Active Path

SN200#1

CM#0 CA#0Port#0

CM#1 CA#0Port#0

(Fibre Channel Switch)

Outline of checking and setting the active path is as follows:1. Check the WWN of HBA#1.2. Check the WWN of CM#0 CA#0 Port#0.3. Check the connection of HBA#1 and CM#0 CA#0 Port#0 with the WWN.

Chapter 8 For VMware vSphere8.2 Checking the Active Paths



The procedure is as follows:

1 Use the vSphere Client to log in to VMware ESX as "root".2 Select the [Configuration] tab.3 Select [Storage Adapters] from the [Hardware] list.4 Select the virtual HBA (vmhba2 in this example) for the Fibre Channel card from the [Storage Adapters]

area.The recognized devices will be shown in the [Details] area, as follows.




5 Select and right click the virtual device (vmhba1:C0:T0:L21 in this example) in the [Details] area. Select[Manage Paths] from the popup menu.

6 Check the WWNs of the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems' CA ports that are connected with the FibreChannel cards.The following connection would be displayed for the current configuration example: HBA#1 to ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#0 CA#0 Port#0




8.2.2 Checking the Active Path for a Multi-path ConfigurationFor multipath configurations, the VMware ESX multipath function works as follows: For the ETERNUS DX400 S2 series, ETERNUS DX8000/DX8000 S2 series

When the VMware ESX server recognizes the LUNs, the active path for each LUN is automatically set. Theseactive paths do not need to be changed.

For ETERNUS DX60/DX60 S2, DX80/DX80 S2, DX90/DX90 S2, ETERNUS DX400 seriesWhen the VMware ESX server recognizes the LUNs, the active path for each LUN is automatically set to theassigned CM for the LUN's RAID group. These active paths do not need to be changed.

The following procedure provides an outline for checking active paths.1. Check the WWNs of HBA#1 and HBA#2.2. Check the WWNs of CM#0 CA#0 Port#0 and CM#1 CA#0 Port#0.3. Check the connection of HBA#1 and CM#0 CA#0 Port#0 with the WWN.4. Check the connection of HBA#2 and CM#1 CA#0 Port#0 with the WWN.5. Using the server, check whether it is HBA#1 or HBA#2 that will access LUN0.6. Set the server to access LUN0 using HBA#1.7. Using the server, check whether it is HBA#1 or HBA#2 that will access LUN0.

The detailed procedure is as follows:

1 Use the vSphere Client to log in to VMware ESX as "root".2 Select the [Configuration] tab.3 Select [Storage Adapters] from the [Hardware] list.




4 If the virtual HBA (vmhba2 in this example) for the Fibre Channel card is selected from the [StorageAdapters] area,the recognized devices will be shown in the [Details] area, as follows.

5 Right click the virtual device in the [Details] area and select [Manage Paths].




In this example the vmhba1:C0:T0 path status is shown:

6 Check the WWNs of the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems' CA ports that are connected with the FibreChannel cards.The following connection would be displayed for the current configuration example: RAID Group#0:LUN0 has the following access paths:- HBA#1 to ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#0 CA#0 Port#0- HBA#2 to ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#1 CA#0 Port#0




RAID Group#1:LUN1 has the following access paths:- HBA#1 to ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#0 CA#0 Port#0- HBA#2 to ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#1 CA#0 Port#0

7 Check the active path for each virtual device. When [Path Selection] is [Most Recently Used (VMware)]

In this example, it can be confirmed that the operating paths for RAID Group#0:LUN0 and RAIDGroup#1:LUN1 are as follows.For RAID Group#0:LUN0, it can be seen that- ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#0 CA#0 Port#0 to HBA#1 is the "Active (I/O)" path- ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#1 CA#0 Port#0 to HBA#2 is the "Active" pathFor RAID Group#1:LUN1, it can be seen that- ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#0 CA#0 Port#0 to HBA#1 is the "Active" path- ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#1 CA#0 Port#0 to HBA#2 is the "Active (I/O)" path




- RAID Group#0:LUN0 paths can be checked in the following window:

- RAID Group#1:LUN1 paths can be checked in the following window:

When [Path Selection] is set to [RoundRobin]In the active path confirmation window, the active paths for 4-path configuration LUNs can be con-firmed as follows: - ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#0 CA#0 Port#0 to HBA#1 is the "Active (I/O)" path- ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#1 CA#0 Port#0 to HBA#2 is the "Active (I/O)" path- ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#0 CA#0 Port#0 to HBA#3 is the "Active (I/O)" path- ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#1 CA#0 Port#0 to HBA#4 is the "Active (I/O)" path




- 4-path configuration LUN active paths can be checked in the following window:

8.3 Setting Up the VolumesStart the VMware ESX.The following ETERNUS DX Disk storage system connection example describes how to create a volume(VMFS).

1 Use the vSphere Client to login to VMware ESX as "root".2 Select the [Configuration] tab.3 Select [Storage] from the [Hardware] list.4 Select the [Add Storage...] function in the [Storage] area.5 Select [Disk/LUN] and click the [Next] button.

Chapter 8 For VMware vSphere8.3 Setting Up the Volumes



6 Select the desired LUN and click the [Next] button.

Device information is displayed.

7 Enter the [Datastore Name] and click the [Next] button.




8 Select the [Maximum file size] and click the [Next] button.

9 The settings are displayed. Check them, and click the [Finish] button if they are correct.10 Check the created volume in the [Storage] area.11 To check or change the settings of the created volume, select the matching LUN in the [Storage] area.

Click the [Properties...] link after the volume details are displayed in the [Details] area.




12 Change the settings in the [Volume Properties].This example shows how to change the datastore name.Click the [Rename] button in the [General] area.

13 Change the datastore name and click the [OK] button.

8.4 Plug-in SettingsSet up VMware Multi-Pathing plug-in for ETERNUS by following "Software Information", which is a manualthat is provided with the VMware Multi-Pathing plug-in for ETERNUS.

Chapter 8 For VMware vSphere8.4 Plug-in Settings



Chapter 9 For VMware Infrastructure 3

This chapter describes the VMware Infrastructure 3 setup procedures. Refer to "Chapter 8 For VMware vSphere" (page 24) for the VMware vSphere setup procedures.

9.1 Checking the LUNsThis section describes how to check LUNs.

9.1.1 Turning on the DevicesTo turn on the connected devices, use the following procedures:

1 Turn on the Fibre Channel switch power (if used).2 Check that the Ready LED (or equivalent) is lit on the Fibre Channel switch.3 Turn on the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system.4 Check that the Ready LED is lit on the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system.5 Turn on the server.

9.1.2 Checking the Connected DevicesCheck the state of the connection between the server and ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems.Check that the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems' LUNs are recognized by the serveraccording to the procedure in the "Basic System Administration", which may be obtained from the followingURL.http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/



9.1.3 Checking the LUNsThe following procedure describes how to check LUN recognition using the Virtual Infrastructure Client (VIClient).Log in to the VMware ESX from the VI Client, and then check whether the LUNs are recognized.The procedure is as follows:

1 Use the VI Client to login to VMware ESX as "root".2 Select the [Configuration] tab.3 Select [Storage Adapters] from the [Hardware] list.4 Select [Rescan...].

After selecting [Rescan...], the VMware ESX should attempt to recognize the ETERNUS DX Disk stor-age systems' LUNs again.

5 Select the virtual HBA (vmhba2 in this example) for the Fibre Channel card from the [Storage Adapters]area.The recognized devices will be shown in the [Details] area, as follows.

Chapter 9 For VMware Infrastructure 39.1 Checking the LUNs



9.2 Checking the Active PathsCheck the active paths to improve of the access performance by the server.Example of each type of configuration and the corresponding active path setting operations follow.

9.2.1 Checking the Active Path for a Single-path ConfigurationThe following example configuration is used to describe how to check and set an active path with the VI Cli-ent.

VMware ESX

HBA#1

RAID Group#0: LUN0

RAID Group#1: LUN1

Active Path

SN200#1

CM#0 CA#0Port#0

CM#1 CA#0Port#0


Outline of checking and setting the active path is as follows:1. Check the WWN of HBA#1.2. Check the WWN of CM#0 CA#0 Port#0.3. Check the connection of HBA#1 and CM#0 CA#0 Port#0 with the WWN.


1 Use the VI Client to login to VMware ESX as "root".2 Select the [Configuration] tab.3 Select [Storage Adapters] from the [Hardware] list.

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4 If the virtual HBA (vmhba2 in this example) for the Fibre Channel card is selected from the [StorageAdapters] area,the recognized devices will be shown in the [Details] area, as follows.

5 Right click the virtual device (vmhba2:0:1 in this example) in the [Details] area and select [ManagePaths].

6 Check the WWNs of the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems' CA ports that are connected with the FibreChannel cards.The following connection would be displayed for the current configuration example:




HBA#1 to ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#0 CA#0 Port#0

9.2.2 Checking the Active Path for a Multi-path ConfigurationFor multipath configurations, the VMware ESX multipath function is used. However, note that since theVMware ESX's multipath function does not perform load balancing, server access performance may be im-proved if the active paths are balanced. When the VMware ESX recognizes the LUNs, the active paths corre-sponding to each LUN are automatically set. The system should then be reconfigured, with the active pathfor each LUN being switched over to the target CM for that LUN's RAID group. Server-side active paths can be changed on a per LUN (as recognized by the VMware ESX) basis, using the

VI Client.The following ETERNUS DX Disk storage system configuration example will be used to describe how to checkand set the active paths.

VMware ESX

HBA#1 HBA#2

RAID Group#0: LUN0

RAID Group#1: LUN1

SN200#1

CM#0 CA#0Port#0

SN200#2

CM#1 CA#0Port#0


ActivePath

ActivePath





Outline of checking the active path is as follows.1. Check the WWNs of HBA#1 and HBA#2.2. Check the WWNs of CM#0 CA#0 Port#0 and CM#1 CA#0 Port#0.3. Check the connection of HBA#1 and CM#0 CA#0 Port#0 with the WWN.4. Check the connection of HBA#2 and CM#1 CA#0 Port#0 with the WWN.5. Using the server, check whether it is HBA#1 or HBA#2 that will access LUN0.6. Set the server to access LUN0 using HBA#1.7. Using the server, check whether it is HBA#1 or HBA#2 that will access LUN0.8. Set the server to access LUN1 using HBA#2.


1 Use the VI Client to login to VMware ESX as "root".2 Select the [Configuration] tab.3 Select [Storage Adapters] from the [Hardware] list.4 Select the virtual HBA (vmhba2 in this example) for the Fibre Channel card from the [Storage Adapters]

area.The recognized devices will be shown in the [Details] area, as follows.




5 Right click the virtual device in the [Details] area and select [Manage Paths].

In this example the vmhba2:0:1 path status is shown:




6 Check the WWNs of the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems' CA ports that are connected with the FibreChannel cards.The following connection would be displayed for the current configuration example: RAID Group#0:LUN0 has the following access paths:- HBA#1 to ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#0 CA#0 Port#0- HBA#2 to ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#1 CA#0 Port#0

RAID Group#1:LUN1 has the following access paths:- HBA#1 to ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#0 CA#0 Port#0- HBA#2 to ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#1 CA#0 Port#0




7 Check the active path for each virtual device.In this example, it can be confirmed that the operating paths for RAID Group#0:LUN0 and RAIDGroup#1:LUN1 are as follows.For both RAID Group#0:LUN0 and RAID Group#1:LUN1, it can be seen that ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#0 CA#0 Port#0 to HBA#1 is the "Active" path ETERNUS DX Disk storage system CM#1 CA#0 Port#0 to HBA#2 is the "Standby" path RAID Group#0:LUN0 paths can be checked in the following window:

RAID Group#1:LUN1 paths can be checked in the following window:




8 To balance the access paths in this example, the RAID Group#1:LUN1 active paths must be switched.To change an active path, select a new virtual HBA (vmhba3 in this example) for the LUN in its [Man-age Paths] dialog.

The LUN settings to be changed are displayed as follows.

9 Select the [Preferred] checkbox and click the [OK] button to change the preferred path.




10 Check that [*] is displayed in the [Preferred] column for the preferred virtual HBA path (vmhba3:0:1 inthe following example) in the [Manage Paths] dialog, and click the [OK] button.

11 Select [Manage Paths] again to check that the path has been changed. "Active" should be displayed inthe [Status] column for the preferred path, as shown below.




9.3 Setting Up the VolumesStart the VMware ESX.The following ETERNUS DX Disk storage system connection example describes how to create a volume(VMFS).

1 Use the VI Client to login to VMware ESX as "root".2 Select the [Configuration] tab.3 Select [Storage] from the [Hardware] list.4 Select the [Add Storage...] function in the [Storage] area.5 Select [Disk/LUN] and click the [Next] button.6 Select the desired LUN and click the [Next] button.

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Device information is displayed.

7 Enter the [Datastore Name] and click the [Next] button.8 Select the [Maximum file size] and click the [Next] button.

9 The settings are displayed. Check them, and click the [Finish] button if they are correct.10 Check the created volume in the [Storage] area.




11 To check or change the settings of the created volume, select the matching LUN in the [Storage] area.Click the [Properties...] link after the volume details are displayed in the [Details] area.

12 Change the settings in the [Volume Properties].This example shows how to change the datastore name.Click the [Change] button in the [General] area.

13 Change the datastore name and click the [OK] button.




Chapter 10 Virtual Machine

This chapter describes the notes on the Virtual Machine and its settings.To configure the Virtual Machine, access the following web-site and check the "Guest Operation System In-stallation Guide". Guest Operation System Installation Guide

http://partnerweb.vmware.com/GOSIG/home.html

10.1 For Windows

10.1.1 Checking the Registry InformationCheck the value of the "TimeOutValue" registry key. If the "TimeOutValue" registry key does not exist, thencreate it.The registry file should be backed up before creating or changing any registry values.

1 Click the [Start] button, and then click [Run].2 In the [Run] dialog box, type "regedit", and then click the [OK] button.

Registry Editor starts.3 Follow the path described below:

\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Disk

4 Check the value of the "TimeOutValue" registry key.Check that the value of the "TimeOutValue" registry key is "0x3C". If the name or value is not "0x3C",change it to "0x3C".



If the "TimeOutValue" key does not exist, add a registry key with the following values: The "Name" field is case-sensitive.

Name TimeOutValueType REG_DWORDRadix HexadecimalData 3C

5 If any registry values were added or modified, reboot the server. The modified settings will be enabledafter the reboot.

10.1.2 Applying Required PatchesPatches provided by Microsoft are necessary for Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 applied and Win-dows Server 2003 R2. Refer to VMware KB 2267 on the VMware web-site or check with Microsoft for patchdetails.

10.2 For Linux

10.2.1 Applying Required PatchesThis section describes notes for applying Virtual machine update.For the following OSes, the Virtual Machine file system may be restricted to being read-only:If this is a problem, refer to "VMware KB Article 51306" on the VMware web-site for details, and patch theVirtual Machine as required. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS v.4 Update 4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS v.4 Update 3 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 Service Pack 3

Chapter 10 Virtual Machine10.2 For Linux



Chapter 11 Dynamic Recognition of LUNs Added WhileVMware ESX is in Use

When adding LUNs while VMware ESX is in use (recognizing LUNs dynamically), first assign the added vol-umes to an ETERNUS DX Disk storage system Host Affinity Group, and then LUNs should be recognized withthe "Rescan" operation via the VMware Infrastructure Client (Infrastructure 3) or vSphere Client, respectivelydescribed in "8.1 Checking the LUNs " (page 24) and "9.1 Checking the LUNs " (page 41).



ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems User's Guide -Server Connection-(Fibre Channel) for VMware ESX

P3AM-3922-12ENZ0Date of issuance: September 2013

Issuance responsibility: FUJITSU LIMITED

The content of this manual is subject to change without notice. This manual was prepared with the utmost attention to detail.

However, Fujitsu shall assume no responsibility for any operational problems as the result of errors, omissions, or theuse of information in this manual.

Fujitsu assumes no liability for damages to third party copyrights or other rights arising from the use of any informationin this manual.

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CoverPrefaceThe Contents and Structure of this ManualAcknowledgmentsNaming Conventions

Table of ContentsChapter 1 WorkflowChapter 2 Checking the Server Environment2.1 Hardware2.2 Fibre Channel Cards2.3 Connection Compatibility of ETERNUS DX Disk Storage Systems to VMware ESX2.4 Virtual Machine

Chapter 3 Notes3.1 Connection Notes3.2 VMware ESX Operating Notes3.3 ETERNUS DX Disk Storage System Setup Notes3.4 SAN Boot Notes3.5 ETERNUS DX Disk Storage System to VMware VCB Proxy Server (on Windows(R)) Connection Notes3.6 Server Startup and Power Supply Control Notes3.7 Notes on WWN Instance Management Table for the Server3.8 System Design Sheet Notes3.9 VMware Multipath Plug-in

Chapter 4 Installing and Setting Up ETERNUSmgrChapter 5 Setting Up the ETERNUS DX Disk Storage SystemChapter 6 Setting Up the Fibre Channel SwitchesChapter 7 Setting Up the VMware ESX ServerChapter 8 For VMware vSphere8.1 Checking the LUNs8.1.1 Turning on the Devices8.1.2 Checking the Connected Devices8.1.3 Enabling ALUA8.1.4 Checking the LUNs

8.2 Checking the Active Paths8.2.1 Checking the Active Path for a Single-path Configuration8.2.2 Checking the Active Path for a Multi-path Configuration

8.3 Setting Up the Volumes8.4 Plug-in Settings

Chapter 9 For VMware Infrastructure 39.1 Checking the LUNs9.1.1 Turning on the Devices9.1.2 Checking the Connected Devices9.1.3 Checking the LUNs

9.2 Checking the Active Paths9.2.1 Checking the Active Path for a Single-path Configuration9.2.2 Checking the Active Path for a Multi-path Configuration

9.3 Setting Up the Volumes

Chapter 10 Virtual Machine10.1 For Windows(R)10.1.1 Checking the Registry Information10.1.2 Applying Required Patches

10.2 For Linux10.2.1 Applying Required Patches

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