topic Re: Storage mapping to non SimpliVity Hosts in HPE SimpliVity

Storage mapping to non SimpliVity Hosts

NZamp — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:28:45 GMT

Hello Guys,

the mapping of a SimpliVity datastore to a non SimpliVity host in the same Cluster is pretty easy and supported. I would like to know if it is also supported to map the SimpliVity Datastore to non SimpliVity Hosts in a different Cluster, same vCenter or non SimpliVity Hosts ina different vCenter. Technically it is possible but is it also supported?

Cheers,

Nick

Re: Storage mapping to non SimpliVity Hosts

dhooley — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:19:44 GMT

Hi @NZamp

You are correct. It does and will work (via CLI), however it is not a supported configuration long term. It can be used in instances of emergency where a VM needs re-locating but should be avoided as it does not give us visibility as the plugin will face issues and will cause inconsistencies.

Thanks!

Re: Storage mapping to non SimpliVity Hosts

NZamp — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:13:42 GMT

Hi dhooley,

thanks for your response that clarifies it a little.

Is the mapping of a SimpliVity Datastore to a non SinmpliVity node in a different cluster supported? This would work over the gui as the non SimpliVitys are shownin the selection menue.

Cheers,

Nick

Re: Storage mapping to non SimpliVity Hosts

NZamp — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:47:48 GMT

Hello all,

i opened up a support case and they told me that mapping a SimpliVity datastore to a non SimpliVity host in a different cluster is supported.

Regards,

Nick