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Windows 2008 host unable to format VNX luns in default NTFS format
I assigned VNX Luns on a windows 2008 hosts but it is unable to format it as NTFS.
First, it takes a long time to format and then at the end it keeps it in RAW format.
This host is currently using luns from SUN storage and we need to migrate it to VNX
Please help with the resolution
Thanks
Ankush
Maliboo74
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March 19th, 2014 08:00
Hello,
There are many possibilities that come to mind. Are you using quick format? Perhaps try to format from the server console. Is it possible you are trying to format a LUNZ? Do you have PowerPath on the server? Does the lun you are attempting to format show in PowerPath?
These are just a few things to consider. Perhaps a service request with EMC is needed to review the EMCReports.
dynamox
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March 19th, 2014 08:00
using PowerPath or MPIO ? Latest HBA drives/Microsoft patches ?
Maliboo74
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March 19th, 2014 09:00
I suggest getting a service request open so support can review the EMCReports and SP collects.
Ankushsco
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March 19th, 2014 09:00
Failover mode is set to 4
Same result for all luns
I was already working with single path and I tried removing MPIO as well, rebooted host and tried again and got the same result ☹
Maliboo74
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March 19th, 2014 09:00
Are you using a failover mode of 4 on the VNX?
Do you have the same result for all luns or just one?
Do you have the same result if you reduce to a single path and remove MPIO?
Ankushsco
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March 19th, 2014 09:00
Using MPIO and as per EMC Reports HBA’s and patches are fine
Ankushsco
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March 19th, 2014 09:00
Using quick format from Window’s GUI, Native MPIO is in use and I was trying to format the correct lun
M_Salem
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March 19th, 2014 13:00
Ankush, May i ask what is the HBA vendor and what is the driver version installed?
Ankushsco
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March 19th, 2014 22:00
HBA Vendor : Emulex
Driver Version : 7-2.10.211
Firmware version : 2.80*7
BIOS version : 2.02a1
Thanks
Ankush
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March 20th, 2014 02:00
Thanks Salem for your inputs.
I will check and confirm.
Thanks
Ankush
M_Salem
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March 20th, 2014 02:00
Ankush, The driver version is obsolete. The lastest version recommended by EMC for most of Emulex HBA (not CNAs) drivers is 2.74.014. You can check your Emulex HBA model for the exact version.
You must upgrade the driver and firmware to a supported level first. i remember 2.10 was from w2k3 time before the VNX was released. This may be your issue.
To check the drivers for your HBA, Follow the belkow link::
http://www.emulex.com/downloads/oem-qualified/emc/
let us know if it got fixed.
Mohammed Salem @yankoora
NitramSnave
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April 4th, 2014 07:00
As per Mohammed Salem, just keep in mind if the HBA is an OEM product that is supported for EMC Use, be sure to obtain the latest driver from the OEM provider rather than the manufacturer as this will be important if other non-EMC arrays are in the loop.
Regards,
M