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HP VMA-series Memory Arrays User Manual

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AM456-9026A

HP VMA SAN Gateway User’s Guide

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Syntax Description

Optimizing Connectivity to Storage Arrays for Windows

Depending on the Windows operating system, client machines using vSHARE should use the

Microsoft® Multipath I/O (MPIO) driver for optimal storage array connectivity.

Note:

Install the appropriate driver for your operating system.

Windows Server 2008 R2 and Above

Install the Microsoft MPIO driver. MPIO is not installed by default. Use the following link for

installation instructions.

Installing and Configuring MPIO for Windows Server 2008 R2:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee619752(WS.10).aspx

In HA configurations, you must ensure a proper MPIO operation when a SAN Gateway failure

occurs.

To ensure a proper MPIO operation, complete the following steps:

1.

Install SP1 on Windows Server 2008 R2.

2.

Install HotFix KB2522766 (from the Microsoft Support site).

3.

Install HotFix KB2460971 (from the Microsoft Support site).

lun_name

The lun_name could be wildcard specified, such as
FINANCE*

container

name

lunid

Designates the LUN ID assigned to an exported LUN.
By default, LUN IDs are automatically assigned by
vSHARE. User-defined LUN IDs may be specified to
track specific LUNs.

igroup

The name of the igroup.

If no igroup or initiator is specified, all initiators will
have access to the LUN.

initiator

The WWN (Fibre Channel) name of the initiator.

port

The port is the Fibre Channel wwn ID.

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