System information

Index
Symbols
* next to path 61
A
access, equalizing disk access 69
active-active disk arrays 16, 38, 62
active-passive disk arrays, path policy reset 66
active/active disk arrays, managing paths 63
active/passive disk arrays
boot from SAN 31
HP StorageWorks MSA 39
managing paths 63
path thrashing 69
adaptive scheme 20
allocations 30
applications,layered 72
array-based (third-party) solution 73
asterisk next to path 61
auto volume transfer 37
automatic host registration, disabling 66
avoiding problems 66
AVT 37
AX100
display problems 35
inactive connections 35
axnaviserverutil cli utility 35
B
backups
considerations 71
third-party backup package 72
basic connectivity 33
benefits 17
BIOS
enabling for BFS 48
enabling Qlogic HBA for BFS 47
boot BIOS prompt, enabling for BFS 48
boot from CD-ROM 46
boot from SAN
benefits 44
boot LUN considerations 31
conceptual overview 43
diagnostic partitions 44
Emulex FC HBA 48
enabling Qlogic HBA BIOS 47
ESX requirements 31
HBA requirements 31
introduction 43
LUN masking 45
preparing installation 44
Qlogic FC HBA 46
recommendations 45
requirements 31
boot LUN 47
boot LUN, selecting 47
BusLogic, queue depth 29
C
can't see LUN 54
CD-ROM, booting from 46
claim rules
adding 82
deleting 83
cluster across boxes 27
cluster in a box 27
cluster services 27
clustering 33
commands
SDK 13
vSphere CLI 13
configuration, storage processor sense data 38
configuring hardware for SAN failover,
DS4800 36
CPU virtualization 11
current multipathing state 61
D
datastore copies, mounting 74
datastores
managing duplicate 73
mounting 74
paths 61
refresh 55
reviewing properties 54
unmounting 74
viewing information 54
design, for server failure 26
device driver options 65
device drivers 9
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