Linux Iscsi Initiator Rules And Guidelines; Solaris Iscsi Initiator Rules And Guidelines; Vmware Iscsi Initiator Rules And Guidelines - HP StorageWorks MPX200 User Manual

• Host-mode setting—Microsoft Windows 2008 or Windows 2003
• Tcp1323Opts parameter (registry)—Must have a value of DWord=2 under the setting
NOTE:
The Tcp1323Opts parameter is 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
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.

Linux iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines

The Linux iSCSI initiator supports the following:
• Red Hat Linux and SUSE Linux
• Multipath using HP Device Mapper
iSCSI initiator operating system considerations follow:
• 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
• Multipath using MPxIO
• MPxIO Symmetric option only
• MPxIO round-robin
• MPxIO auto-failback
iSCSI initiator operating system considerations follow:
• 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:
• Native iSCSI initiator in VMware ESX 4.0/3.5
• 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
• Guest OS boot from an MPX200 iSCSI device
58 MPX200 iSCSI configuration rules and guidelines
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