This how to is based on the steps to create a new Volume on an EQ PS600X SAN and configure iSCSI initiator access to multiple ESX servers.
Step 1: Create a new volume on the SAN using the EQ Group Manager web interface
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Create a volume of 1999 GB (1.95TB) as VMWare has a datastore size limitation of 2TB. 1.95TB was recommended as the max size by EqualLogic.
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During the setup wizard choose restrict access by iSCSI initiator name.
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Log into the first ESX server through VIC and go to configuration > storage adapter. Under details copy the iSCSI name.
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Go back to the wizard and paste in the iSCSI name. Finish the wizard to create the volume. We’ll add the other iSCSI names later.
Step 2: Scan and add the new datastore
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Back in the VIC under configuration > storage adapter click rescan in the top right. Under View you will see the path to the volume you just create.
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Go to configuration > storage click add storage on the top right.
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Choose type: Disk/Lun
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Select the new datastore and finish the wizard.
Step 3: Add volume access for the other ESX iSCSI initiators and add the new datastore.
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In the Group Manager web interface for the SAN go to Volumes
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Right click on the new volume and choose View iSCSI settings
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Click add and enter the name for the second ESX iSCSI initiator. Repeat for any additional ESX servers.
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Repeat Step 2 above to scan for the new volume and add the new datastore to the rest of the ESX servers.
