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тАО03-30-2011 11:12 AM
тАО03-30-2011 11:12 AM
iSCSI on OpenVMS
OpenVMS version is 8.3-1H1 and TCPIP Services 5.6 eco 5.
Dave.
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тАО03-30-2011 07:16 PM
тАО03-30-2011 07:16 PM
Re: iSCSI on OpenVMS
I tried to get an AXP system talking to my Dell Equalogic array and all I got was a collection of crash dumps when simply starting the initiator using v8.3 or even FT8.4.
I logged a call with hp and was told it wasn't supported on AXP so that stopped me at that time.
Given that iSCSI uses TCPIP, using it on a Blade with VC should make no difference but I'd be checking the doco and maybe even upgrading to v8.4 first.
Check the doco to make sure you are using a supported iSCSI array too.
Whatever you go; try it on a test system first.
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тАО03-31-2011 12:34 AM
тАО03-31-2011 12:34 AM
Re: iSCSI on OpenVMS
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тАО03-31-2011 02:09 AM
тАО03-31-2011 02:09 AM
Re: iSCSI on OpenVMS
Purely Personal Opinion
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тАО03-31-2011 02:41 AM
тАО03-31-2011 02:41 AM
Re: iSCSI on OpenVMS
Equilogix iSCSI is a lot cheaper and gives more functionality than HP EVA.
But, I need the whole setup to perform as well as EVA, so if the iSCSI bridge runs like a dog, then there's no point in even looking at it.
Rob.
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тАО03-31-2011 03:16 AM
тАО03-31-2011 03:16 AM
Re: iSCSI on OpenVMS
As far as motivation is concerned, we are just trying to stay abreast of our options.
Dave.
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тАО03-31-2011 03:24 AM
тАО03-31-2011 03:24 AM
Re: iSCSI on OpenVMS
I'm rather intrigued in how this could play a direct part in iSCSI configurations?
Rob.
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тАО03-31-2011 03:59 AM
тАО03-31-2011 03:59 AM
Re: iSCSI on OpenVMS
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тАО03-31-2011 04:21 AM
тАО03-31-2011 04:21 AM
Re: iSCSI on OpenVMS
I guess the key phrase in there is "At this time, the only supported iSCSI target is the HP StorageWorks EVA iSCSI Connectivity Option (mpx100). The mpx100 provides iSCSI access to EVA-based storage."
This is intriguing in itself, as the EVA4400 appears to support iSCSI directly, with the need for an MPX. I assume only Windows iSCSI clients are supported though.
The other key statement is "The iSCSI solution supplied in the TDK is intended for users who require inexpensive, low-performance access to their existing Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN). This storage access option is appropriate for nodes that do not currently have access to the SAN because of such variables as the high cost of a Fibre Channel adapter or the node├В┬┤s proximity to the SAN itself."
In other words, it's something we're playing with in Engineering, but don't rely on it in a critical environment. If it wasn't critical, I wouldn't be running VMS.
Having said that, it is a positive step forward, but I still can't see HP offering a full-blown solution which sees their SAN sales drop because of it.
Rob.
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тАО03-31-2011 04:22 AM
тАО03-31-2011 04:22 AM
Re: iSCSI on OpenVMS
Don't you just love the way you can edit and delete posts!