Communication issue between Blace c3000 and SAN MSA 1000

[Angel Fontana_1]

Hi there,

We've got a communication problem between the Virtual Connect (HP 4GB VC-FC Module) and the MSA 1000 SAN.

In the Virtual Connect Manager the port 1 appear connect but with a Status 0GB. This port is linked to the SAN switch (Storage Works 2/8q Fibre Channel Switch) and we aren't using anyother port of the VC.

On the server (BL460c) we plugged a QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA) and it status is "Loop Falied"

In the On Board administrator everything is reconigsed... HBAs, VC, VC Ethernet, ... all! but we haven't connection with the SAN.

Does anybody have any idea why is this?

thanks in advance

[JKytsi]

You have to use NPIV capable switch with virtual connect.

[Angel Fontana_1]

...and I suppose this switch isn't NPIV capable, is it?

Thanks for you quick response!

[Raghuarch]

I think StorageWorks 2/8q Fibre Channel Switch isn't NPIV Capable.

[Angel Fontana_1]

What the hell!

then, could I use the VC as a switch? I want to say, can I "plugged" the SAN and tow other HBA's servers directly to the free VC ports?
It sounds very odd, I know :(

[JKytsi]

VC is not a switch although it has some functions as switch does. It is a transparent layer between the servers and the inhouse network & SAN.

[Raghuarch]

I assume that "all recent" HP SAN switches support NPIV enabled "out of the box".

So better check all the available options.

[JKytsi · Accepted solution]

I don't assume.
MSA SAN Switch 2/8 does not support it

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11033_div/11033_div.html

[Raghuarch]

Thank you Jarkko for the correct information.
That makes sense why it's not working.

[Angel Fontana_1]

Thanks dudes!

I think the CFO goes to test my head as a ball when I tell him we need to buy other switch...