How to configure ESXi 8 for iSCSI Shared Storage using HPE Nimble Storage? | Storage Architecture

[@gnancloudgarage]

How to configure ESXi 8 for iSCSI Shared Storage using HPE Nimble Storage? iSCSI Storage Architecture iSCSI Shared Storage: -Pre-Implementation Steps -Implementation Procedure -Post-Implementation Steps #hpe #vmware #storage #share #iscsi #nimble #architecture

[@christophercartheuser4451]

I only do iSCSI when we get a new device or change the network....so not often. This was an excellent refresher. Great job!

[@gnancloudgarage]

Awesome, thank you!

[@prasanthbhas]

very informative thanks buddy

[@gnancloudgarage]

Hi Buddy, Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment!

[@sachibaat9015]

Hi, you havent shown us how to add static targets in iscsi software adpater and how to know the iqn number of static targets. Would have been more clear if you would have logged in to nimble storage and give a brief about its environment. How hosts are mapped inside storage and iqn or wwn is verified. Can you plese do it

[@gnancloudgarage]

Hi, The ESXi system supports these- following two discovery methods: Dynamic Discovery Also known as SendTargets discovery. Each time the initiator contacts a specified iSCSI server, the initiator sends the SendTargets request to the server. The server responds by supplying a list of available targets to the initiator. The names and IP addresses of these targets appear on the Static Discovery tab. If you remove a static target added by dynamic discovery, the target might be returned to the list the next time a rescan happens, the storage adapter is reset, or the host is rebooted. Static Discovery In addition to the dynamic discovery method, you can use static discovery and manually enter information for the targets. The iSCSI or iSER adapter uses a list of targets that you provide to contact and communicate with the iSCSI servers. When you set up static or dynamic discovery, you can only add new iSCSI targets. You cannot change any parameters of an existing target. To make changes, remove the existing target and add a new one. Please refer to the following video for more details. "vSphere 7.x_vSphere Storage - How to Configure iSCSI SAN Datastore on ESXi host using Windows Server 2022 & Home Lab" kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4OoZJh6atKWi7M&pp=gAQBiAQB

[@sachibaat9015]

@gnancloudgarage5238 Thanks for a wonderful explanation. Actually i am facing issue connecting with Hp 3par Store server 8400. One esxi host can see target but another host cant even ping iscsi target ip address from ssh. Done everything perfect right from vmkernel ports, vmkernel adapter and switch. Assigned right physical NIC to vmkernel. When i log in 3par server and create host in it. I cannot see iqn number of esxi host. Advanced thanks if you can suggest some solution.

[@gnancloudgarage]

@@sachibaat9015 Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your issue. In your situation, if one ESXi host can see the target but the other can't even ping the iSCSI target IP address, it may indicate a configuration issue. Here are a few steps to consider: 1. Double-check the network configuration on the ESXi host that's having trouble. 2. Ensure the iSCSI target IP address and subnet settings are correct. 3. Verify that the target is properly zoned on your switch, and the VMkernel port group has access. 4. Check the 3PAR configuration to confirm the host is correctly mapped. It's concerning that you can't see the IQN number of the ESXi host in the 3PAR server. Ensure that the ESXi host is properly registered as a host in the 3PAR system. Please keep in mind that specific solutions may vary based on your environment, so it's often helpful to work closely with your vendor's support.