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Setting up iSCSI on VMware ESXi 4.1 - Advice
Is it possible to setup ESXi 4.1 to use iSCSI storage? I've heard no, but when I go into VSphere, under configuration, storage, add storage, I see Disk/LUN or NFS. I've already added NFS volumes but I'm leary to by a iSCSI device if it won't work. Can anyone help me fill in the blanks?
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You'll need to repeat the process on the host side for each host that you have, in case it's not obvious.
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I'm assuming you're going to use the software iSCSI.
Not sure. What are my choices?
Not sure. What are my choices?
either use the software iSCSI bult into ESX(i) or purchase (if you didn't already) Hardware iSCSI HBA cards.
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Okay, thanks. We haven't purchase anything, so we'll do the software based.
Is there any performance issues to be aware of?
Is there any performance issues to be aware of?
Here's a link on how to confiugre openfiler with ESX hosts
http://www.techhead.co.uk/how-to-configure-openfiler-v23-iscsi-storage-for-use-with-vmware-esx
http://www.techhead.co.uk/how-to-configure-openfiler-v23-iscsi-storage-for-use-with-vmware-esx
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Thanks guys. I'll start installing and configuring this week and will post back with any questions.
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Thanks!