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* The Dell supported storage arrays limit the number hosts connected to an array or the
number of iSCSI connections to an array. For example, the MD3000i allows up to 16
hosts to attach to a single system. Refer to the storage array specific documentation
for additional information.
Guest • Imported/exported VM does
not require modification of
storage array settings for iSCSI
direct LUNs
• In physical to virtual (P2V)
conversions, reconfiguration
after conversion of the iSCSI
initiator or target is not
required
• Allows
hot add of additional
disks for the VMs
• Only supported on data
volumes
• Each Guest OS that connects
reduces the number of host
connections available by the
storage array*
• VSS host-based snapshots
(initiated in the parent
partition) do not capture the
volumes on iSCSI LUNs
iSCSI Initiator
Running In
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