Find the SAS addresses using the HBA utility, and then use the HBA BIOS to make the appropriate configuration settings.
Step 1: Determine SAS host identifiers—VMware
Find the SAS addresses using the HBA utility, and then use the HBA BIOS to make the appropriate configuration settings.
About this task
Review the guidelines for HBA utilities:
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Most HBA vendors offer an HBA utility.
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Host I/O ports might automatically register if the host context agent is installed.
Steps
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Download the HBA utility from your HBA vendor’s web site.
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Install the utility.
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Use the HBA BIOS to select the appropriate settings for your configuration.
For appropriate settings, see the Notes column of the Lenovo Storage Interoperation Center (LSIC) for recommendations.
Step 2: Record your configuration
Record your protocol-specific storage configuration information on the SAS worksheet. You need this information to perform provisioning tasks.
SAS worksheet—VMware
You can generate and print a PDF of this page, and then use the following worksheet to record your protocol-specific storage configuration information. You need this information to perform provisioning tasks.
Host identifiers
| Callout No. | Host (initiator) port connections | SAS address |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Host |
not applicable |
2 |
Host (initiator) port 1 connected to Controller A, port 1 |
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3 |
Host (initiator) port 1 connected to Controller B, port 1 |
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4 |
Host (initiator) port 2 connected to Controller A, port 1 |
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5 |
Host (initiator) port 2 connected to Controller B, port 1 |