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RDM on iSCSI SAN

I need to reorganize my VI, with Eqalogic PS5000X iSCSI array

But I need to have two VM to access SAN in RDM physical mode

Question:

How does the OS inside the VM see the disk?

It is as SCSI device or I need to use iSCSI initiator?

Thanks

Seb

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AntonVZhbankov
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Guest OS see RDM disk as just a SCSI disk. No matter physical mode or virtual, iSCSI or FC or SCSI. ESX takes care of all.


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AntonVZhbankov
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Guest OS see RDM disk as just a SCSI disk. No matter physical mode or virtual, iSCSI or FC or SCSI. ESX takes care of all.


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VMware vExpert '2009

http://blog.vadmin.ru

EMCCAe, HPE ASE, MCITP: SA+VA, VCP 3/4/5, VMware vExpert XO (14 stars)
VMUG Russia Leader
http://t.me/beerpanda
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scerazy
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Thanks, that makes my life easier (I can use OS that is not great with iSCSI - NetWare)

Seb

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