Removing iSCSI port bindings

[gcsc]

Greetings !

I need to remove the iSCSI port bindings from 2 VMKernal ports, I've found VMware KB1020674​ that requires the hosts to be rebooted, commands run to enable, disable and then remove the vmk interface. Can I not just put the host into maintenance mode, delete the VMkernal ports from the vSwitch and then recreate them ?

[PCTechStream]

You don't have to put the host into maintenance mode that's (optional). just delete the VMkernel ports from the vSwitch and re-create them, make sure to re-check "Network Port Binding" Path Status to see that everything is up & ruining. 

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[gcsc]

Why such a convoluted KB from VMware, I was expecting someone to reply and say it won't let you delete the VMkernal ports while it was enabled ?

I needed all the VMs off the host before I can make the change, putting it into maintenance mode was just me running through the process in my head.

Thanks for the reply.

[PCTechStream]

You're welcome!

That KB is only for Unbinding physical network cards from the iSCSI VMKernel using the --> command line & run those commands to disable the software iSCSI initiator

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