presenting luns to red hat linux host on eva5000

[clayborn williams]

when trying to present a red hat linux host on a eva5000 I get the following error when choosing the O/S type:

"Operation failed! Host mode not supported with this firmware version".

Which operating system should be used when presenting a lun to a red hat linux 4 host?

[Víctor Cespón]

What firmware does the EVA5000 have?
In 3.xxx firmware you must use Solaris, as there's no Linux option.

[clayborn williams]

3.110

[IBaltay]

Hi,
in 3110 it is Linux host type. BTW it is highly recommended to upgrade to this firmware, because the 3.028 was innactivated in March 2008

[clayborn williams]

when I choose Linux host type I get this error: "Operation failed! Host mode not supported with this firmware version".

When I choose solaris the host cannot see the Lun.

[IBaltay]

Hi,
and what is your EVA controller firmware version pls?

[Víctor Cespón]

You're creating the host in Command View, right? Command View version?.

The official documentation for firmware 3.110 is here:

http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01089975/c01089975.pdf

Host type for Linux
For smooth system operation, set the host type for Linux to Sun Solaris, except in a LifeKeeper Cluster.

[clayborn williams]

vcs = 3110
command view 6.02

[IBaltay]

Hi,
only one additional question, are they physical or virtual RH servers pls? (because if it is Linux VMware ESX server, then the host type should be set manualy as custom=000000002200282E) in the 3.110 controller firmware