Should we use FIX or RR for ALUA Storage Array ?
We just enabled ALUA on CX4-240 Storage Array. After restarting ESXi Hosts, the Path Policy is set to Fixed. Should we change it to Round Robin ? Your advice is sought. Thanks
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View ArticleRe: Should we use FIX or RR for ALUA Storage Array ?
Hi, Fixed path policy will work for all active-active storage.HoweveStorage partners using ESX 4.0 or later may recommend VMW_PSP_RR for path failover policy for certain storage array models. If...
View ArticleRe: How many paths should be Active for ALUA Storage Array ?
Hi, Once ALUA is enabled you should see all the paths in active-active state.Can you post the screen shot where in its showing active-stand-by even though ALUA is enabled.
View ArticleRe: Should we use FIX or RR for ALUA Storage Array ?
Thanks for your update. Unfortunately, we are using FLARE 29 for that Storage Array. Is there any way to find the information in VMWare or I have to post in EMC Forum ? Thanks again.
View ArticleRe: How many paths should be Active for ALUA Storage Array ?
Hi, You are brilliant. When I attempt to make the screen print, I find that the SATP Plug In is still using VMW_SATP_CX but not VMW_SATP_ALUA_CX. Is there any way to change the SATP PlugIn ? Thanks...
View ArticleRe: Should we use FIX or RR for ALUA Storage Array ?
Hi , Can you let me know the Complete build number of the esx host?
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Re: How many paths should be Active for ALUA Storage Array ?
Hi, Please find the KB:http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1017760.Hope that will help you
View ArticleRe: Should we use FIX or RR for ALUA Storage Array ?
All ESXi Hosts are runing Release 5.1 Build 914609. Thanks
View ArticleRe: Should we use FIX or RR for ALUA Storage Array ?
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