vSphere Open-e

[To-M]

As you know we only certified with VMware 3.5 with DSS V5 but we know others have it working. We only have documents with the upgrade to DSS V5 to V6 with VMware that is located from the link below, and this is due to the default SCST that the DSS V6 has where the DSS V5 is using the IET and you should not have a problem with your connections or LUNs not being seen from the VMware side especially if it writes it signiture on the LUN.

http://www.kb.open-e.com/Why-VMware-...SS-V6_672.html

[axterisko]

Todd, there is a document that explains how to configure failover on Open-ISCSI and V. 5?
I have not found and I have several doubts about the configuration.
Can you help?
I tried to configure Virtual IP on Open-e, but my ESX does not see the LUN and with the command vmkping I can not ping the Virtual IP. This is correct?
I have configured iscsi-target ecc... but nothing!!!

thanks!

[To-M]

Hi axterisko,

Tell me more of what is happening on the DSS V5.

1) When setting the VIP's are they on the Primary and Secondary Node NICs (we do not want them on the NICs that are for the replciations)?

2) Are the Aux ports enabled for the NICs that the Primary and Secondary Node and for the Replication?

3) Make sure that the Target names are the same for the Primary and Secondary and for the LUNs and SCSI ID's - THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.

[axterisko]

thanks for reply!
I have configured all! and it works!
Could you tell me how enable jumbo frame on Open-E?

thanks

[To-M]

Cool!!

Yes go to the Console screen and enter the following:

Ctl-Alt-W
Select Tuning Options
Select Jumbo Frames config
Select your ethernet card

[axterisko]

Hi,
I'm testing the iSCSI failover.
I have the Node 1 and Node 2. The replication works correctly.
I have a ESX connected to DSS.
When I power off brutally DSS01 DSS02 becomes active. So far, so good.
When I power on again DSS01, not everything back to normal, but I DSS01 and DSS02 in inactive status ...
What is the proper procedure in case of power off of DSS01, to return to normal?
Open-E does not do this automatically??
thanks

[To-M]

This is correct as we have Active / Passive feature for this not Active/Active. Use the Sync function then the Failback to place in the original source server in Active state.