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Once advanced mapping is enabled, there are a few options that need to be changed for the initial
installation, as shown in Figure 22.
Advanced mapping screen for configuring boot from SAN
Map volume using LUN 0: Checked
Maximum number of paths allowed: Single-path
Once the ESXi host is running correctly, the second path can then be added to the boot volume by modifying
the mapping. First, right-click the mapping, select Modify Mapping, and select the following:
Maximum number of paths allowed: Unlimited
Once the additional path has been added, the HBAs on the ESXi host can be rescanned.