Linux iscsi initiator rules and guidelines, Solaris iscsi initiator rules and guidelines – HP EVA P6000 Storage User Manual
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iSCSI Initiator operating system considerations:
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Host mode setting – Microsoft Windows 2012, Windows 2008 or Windows 2003
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TCPIP parameter Tcp1323Opts must be entered in the registry with a value of DWord=2
under the registry setting#
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Ser¬vices\Tcpip\Parameters
.
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The TimeOutValue parameter should be entered in the registry with a value of DWord=120
under the registry setting #HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\Disk
.
•
TCPIP 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
•
The TimeOutValue parameter should be entered in the registry with a value of DWord=120
under the registry setting #HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\Disk
.
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.
NOTE:
These parameters are automatically set by the HP iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE module kit. This
kit also includes a null device driver for the P6000, and is available at:
Linux iSCSI Initiator rules and guidelines
The Linux iSCSI Initiator supports the following:
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Red Hat Linux and SUSE Linux
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Multipath using HP Device Mapper
iSCSI Initiator operating system considerations:
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Host mode setting – Linux
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NIC bonding is not supported
Solaris iSCSI Initiator rules and guidelines
The Solaris iSCSI Initiator supports the following:
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Solaris iSCSI initiator only
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Multipath using MPxIO
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MPxIO Symmetric option only
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MPxIO round-robin
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MPxIO auto-failback
iSCSI Initiator operating system considerations:
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Host mode setting – Oracle Solaris
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Does not support TOE NICs or iSCSI HBA
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Does not support LUN 0
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iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE configuration rules and guidelines