Re: [Networker] Persistent Binding Issue (again)

Because persistent binding means absolutely nothing in Windows in regards to 
tapes

Windows has a higher level api called Windows Plug and Play Driver that assigns 
device names like //./Tape0. It has nothing to do with fiber channel or other 
lower level drivers, so no matter what you do at the FC or SCSI level, the PnP 
driver will assign a arbitrary name.

To force those names to be consistent (which is important with tape drives), 
you need to set registry settings. Once that is done, the Plug and Play driver 
will create names like //./.Tape6455534 based on your SerialNumber of the tape 
drive.



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> Subject: [Networker] Persistent Binding Issue (again)
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> I have been reading this thread and I see these symptoms quite a bit
> with Windows servers.
>
> My question is....if you set Persistent Binding at the HBA level WHY
> would you also need to change the registry setting in windows?
>
> This has been an ongoing battle over what should/shoudn't be done when
> it comes to windows and Persistent bindings....
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