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VMware ESX SAN rules
This section describes the SAN rules for VMware ESX.
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Table 99 (page 207) describes the SAN configuration rules for VMware ESX.
Table 99 VMware ESX SAN configuration rules
ESX SAN rules
Storage systems
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Zoning is required when ESX is used in a heterogeneous SAN with
other operating systems.
All supported
Supports Microsoft Windows Server 2003 base, with a maximum
of two nodes per cluster. It does not support Windows Server 2003
SP1.
Note: Not all listed storage systems are supported on all versions of
VMware ESX.
EVA4100
EVA4400
EVA6100
EVA6400
EVA8100
EVA8400
P6300 EVA
P6350 EVA
P6500 EVA
P6550 EVA
MSA2000fc G2
(MSA2300fc)
MSA2000fc
P2000 G3 FC
SVSP
XP10000
XP12000
XP20000
XP24000
3PAR StoreServ 10000/70003PAR F-Class,
T-Class
• Zoning by HBA is required when used in a heterogeneous SAN,
including other operating systems and other storage system
families or types.
• All hosts must have the appropriate Host Operating System type
parameter set (Host Persona) and the required host settings
described in the HP 3PAR VMware ESX Implementation Guide.
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Unlisted but supported storage systems have no additional SAN configuration restrictions. For the latest support information,
contact an HP storage representative.
VMware ESX HBA and multipath software coexistence support
All supported storage systems are supported on the same server using the same HBA and native
multipathing software.
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