FCoE Cookbook for HP Virtual Connect Version 4.20 Firmware Enhancements May 2014

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Installation of the Storage vendor DSM (optional)
To determine which DSM to use with your storage, refer to information from your hardware storage array manufacturer.
Many storage arrays that are SPC-3 compliant will work by using the Microsoft MPIO DSM but some manufacturers
provide their own DSMs to achieve optimal performance.
Note: Refer to your storage array manufacturer for information about which DSM to use with a given storage array, as
well as the optimal configuration of it.
 If available, download and install the Vendor’s DSM for your Storage Array
Note: As a recommendation, if you are not sure about your storage array DSM support with Accelerated FCoE adapters
or if you are facing issues after the vendor’s DSM installation, it is recommended to use the Microsoft DSM that comes
with the Microsoft MPIO software.
Note: Once the Vendor’s DSM for MPIO is installed, there are sometimes additional parameters specific for HP
FlexFabric adapters (CNAs) so refer to your storage array manufacturer’s documentation. All volume connections
made to a Storage System will attempt to connect with the Storage vendor’s DSM for MPIO.
 After the reboot, re-open the MPIO control panel, the MPIO Devices tab should list additional hardware IDs that have
been installed
Multipath Verification
 From a command prompt, type the following command to open the Device Manager:
> mmc devmgmt.msc
In the Disk Drives section, select and right-click the FCoE volume and click Properties
Note: if you don’t see any volumes, consult the Troubleshooting sections.