Cool, learn something new every day.

Will have to test this in my lab.... if I ever get the chance.

On 20 aug 2010, at 15:11, Stefan Folkerts wrote:

> NPIV works well with both disk and tape, but make sure you take in account 
> the fact that the virtualized hba you get on your client lpar is not the same 
> kind you get on the VIO.
> 
> The output of lsdev -Cc adapter is ;
> 
> Fcs0 Available C2-T1 Virtual Firbre Channel Client Adapter
> Fcs1 Available C2-T1 Virtual Firbre Channel Client Adapter
> 
> Backing this is the only NPIV supported HBA op POWER, the dual port 8Gb 
> Qlogic (FC5735)
> 
> This might be usefull to know driver or other dependancy wise, also realise 
> that your fc switches need to support NPIV and you will need soft zoning on 
> your switches for the NPIV zoning.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] Namens 
> David E Ehresman
> Verzonden: vrijdag 20 augustus 2010 14:19
> Aan: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Onderwerp: Re: [ADSM-L] LAN-free backup in a logical partition
> 
> With VIOS v2, VIO servers can virtualize HBAs.  So it is possible to run
> LAN-free via a virtualized HBA.  I haven't done it yet, so can't speak
> to performance.
> 
> David
> 
>>>> Remco Post <r.post AT PLCS DOT NL> 8/19/2010 5:32 PM >>>
> VIO servers can't route tape

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Met vriendelijke groeten/Kind regards,

Remco Post