Re: Windows Server 2003 Storport Action / Experiences ?

From: Ryan Sokolowski [Avanade] (ryan_at_newsgroups.avanade.com)
Date: 01/24/05 

Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 11:54:39 -0800

Yes, I've done implementations with almost this exact config...QLogic 2340s
and EMC CLARiiON...also combined it with Boot-from-SAN (but was on Dell
servers). Everything worked very nicely; be sure to get the EMC-specific
Storport drivers directly from the QLogic web site for best results.

Also, make sure everything is up-to-snuff with your HBA firmware, server
BIOSes, etc. You wouldn't believe how minor differences can make a
difference sometimes...

I didn't notice any performance issues with the combination - I've always
liked the QLogic HBAs as well as the Emulex ones (bonus: you can save some
money as the QLogic ones can be less expensive). Many times your
performance issues can be resolved by ensuring that you know what you are
doing with regards to SAN switch zoning, multipathing, cabling, etc.

EMC preaches "Single HBA Zoning" and I subscribe to that philosophy. EMC
has some great documents on their site around HBA / hardware compatibility
testing, so check there...Brocade (if that's your switch vendor [and I hope
for you that they are]) also has good information on their Brocade Connect
site...good resources abound...

Best of luck to you! 

-- 
Ryan Sokolowski
MCSE, CCNA, CCDA, BCFP
Avanade
http://www.Avanade.com
"A troubleshooter's best tool is the Event Viewer and understanding the
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"Andy Ball" <ng@spamno77greenfell.com> wrote in message 
news:egc3v6GAFHA.1564@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Looking to do a Windows Server 2003 build for Exchange \ SQL Server and 
> been researching about the new Storport driver model as per link below.
>
> All sounds good, seems the best way to go but wondering if anyone here has 
> real world experiences to share ? Number one concern is stability 
> obviously , but also would be interested to hear of any benchmark / 
> performance stuff. Aiming to do our own of course
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/storage/technologies/storport/default.mspx
>
> What I know already :
>
> - Vendor Driver / Firmware / Match up / HCL HCL HCL HCL HCL HCL HCL :-)
> - Check Vendor support.
> - Test Test Test Test with realistic workloads.
> - Operational Testing / failover etc.
> - Hotfixes - 
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;883646
>
> Environment is HP DL580/585 QLogic 2340 HBA's , EMC Clariion Cx700
>
> cheers,
> Andy.
>

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