The version of esx is 3.0.2. Networker is 7.3.2 but can be upgraded. Hardware 
is a HP msl6000 with two lto3 drives. VM is win2003 SP1.
   
  Thanks

Terry Lemons <lemons_terry AT EMC DOT COM> wrote:
  Hi Mark

> Is it possible to configure a VM as a dedicated storage node.
Yes, it is. I've done it.

> at this stage what would i have to do to prepare the drives for use? do i 
> need to confugure the tape devices at the esx (linux) level or just make sure 
> that the esx server can see them?

I _think_ this may depend on the version of Vmware ESX Server that you're 
using. Let us know which version, so we can all talk specifics.

Thanks
tl

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-----Original Message-----
From: EMC NetWorker discussion [mailto:NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU] On 
Behalf Of mark wragge
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 1:38 PM
To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
Subject: [Networker] vmware virtual machine as dedicated storage node

Is it possible to configure a VM as a dedicated storage node. the compatibility 
guide indicates that this is supported but i am interested in hearing if anyone 
has done this yet?

I would present the shared tape devices to the fibre card in the esx server. at 
this stage what would i have to do to prepare the drives for use? do i need to 
confugure the tape devices at the esx (linux) level or just make sure that the 
esx server can see them?

Then what next? how do i present the shared tape devices to the VM? 

regards, Mark

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