Instruction Manual

• Hardware iSCSI HBA
• NIC teaming
• VMware native iSCSI software initiator.
See “Installing and upgrading EVA iSCSI connectivity” on page 41.
Network teaming
The EVA iSCSI option supports NIC teaming with VMware.
iSCSI Initiator software
The EVA iSCSI option supports the VMware native iSCSI software Initiator. See “Installing and
upgrading EVA iSCSI connectivity” on page 41 for information on version support.
Windows iSCSI Initiator rules and guidelines
Windows requirements
• Microsoft Windows 2008 bundled iSCSI Initiator, Windows 2003 iSCSI Initiator versions 2.06,
2.07
• The TCP/IP parameter Tcp1323Opts must be entered in the registry with a value of DWord=2
under the registry setting# HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\
Tcpip\Parameters.
NOTE:
This parameter is set automatically by the HP StorageWorks iSCSI Connectivity Option for Enterprise
Virtual Array Windows software kit . This kit 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. Backup the registry before making any changes. Use Registry Editor at
your own risk.
Windows iSCSI Initiator multipath requirements
The following system requirements must be met in Windows:
• The iSCSI Initiator multipath in Windows supports the Microsoft iSCSI MPIO device
• The iSCSI Initiator multipath in Windows supports multipath on single or dual mpx100's/100b's.
• The iSCSI Initiator multipath in Windows does not support:
• Secure Path
• Multipathing with EVA3000/5000 GL 4.x active/active storage systems
• Windows XP Professional multipath
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