SANtricity express configuration manuals ( CA08872-012 )

Perform SAS-specific tasks in ETERNUS AB/HB series - VMware

For the SAS protocol, you determine host port addresses and make the recommended 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:

  • Most HBA vendors offer an HBA utility.

Steps
  1. Download the HBA utility from your HBA vendor’s web site.

  2. Install the utility.

  3. Use the HBA BIOS to select the appropriate settings for your configuration.

Step 2: Record your configuration

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.

Diagram: SAS topology
Table 1. 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

3

Host (initiator) port 1 connected to Controller B, port 1

4

Host (initiator) port 2 connected to Controller A, port 1

5

Host (initiator) port 2 connected to Controller B, port 1

Target identifiers

Recommended configurations consist of two target ports.

Table 2. Mapping host name

Mapping host name

Host OS type

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