NOTE:
These parameters are not required if Windows is running in a virtualized environment
where the host is providing storage to the guest.
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TCPIP parameter
—Tcp1323Opts must be entered in the registry with a value of DWord=2
under the registry setting
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\ParametersTcp1323Opts=2
•
TimeOutValue parameter
—Enter this parameter in the registry with a value of DWord=120
under the registry setting HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Disk.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\DiskTimeOutValue=120
CAUTION:
Using the Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require
reinstallation of the operating system. Use Registry Editor at your own risk. Back up the registry
before you make any changes.
NOTE:
The registry parameters are set automatically by the HP StorageWorks MPX200 for
Enterprise Virtual Array Windows software kit, which is available at
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/
products/storageworks/evaiscsiconnect/index.html
.
Linux iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines
The Linux iSCSI initiator supports the following:
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Red Hat Linux and SUSE Linux
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Multipath using HP Device Mapper
iSCSI initiator operating system considerations:
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Host-mode setting—Linux
•
NIC bonding—Not supported
Solaris iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines
The Solaris iSCSI initiator supports the following:
•
Solaris iSCSI initiator only
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Multipath using MPxIO
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MPxIO Symmetric option only
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MPxIO round-robin
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MPxIO auto-failback
iSCSI initiator operating system considerations:
•
Host-mode setting–Solaris
•
TOE NICs or iSCSI HBA—Not supported
•
LUN 0—Not supported
VMware iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines
The VMware iSCSI initiator supports the following:
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Native iSCSI initiator in VMware ESX 4.0/3.5
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Guest OS SCSI controller, LSI Logic and/or Bus Logic (Bus Logic with SUSE Linux only)
•
ESX server native multipath solution, based on NIC teaming on the server
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