Configuring NPIV with Microsoft Hyper-V

Advanced configuration includes NPIV configuration and storage protocol priority support in IBM® Storage Support for Microsoft VSS and VDS.

Note: The following topics do not apply to the iSCSI protocol.

Taking a snapshot with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Virtual HBA
The provider automatically attaches the LUN to the guest OS through a virtual port.
Requirements for configuring NPIV with Microsoft Hyper-V
The requirements for configuring NPIV with Microsoft Hyper-V are listed.
Creating a virtual port
Create a virtual port using the FC HBA Manager GUI.
Creating a zone
On the HBA manager, create a zone using NPIV.
Configuring storage
Add the virtual port to the LUN that will contain the guest.
Configuring the host disk
For virtual disks, bring the new LUN online and initialize it. Assign drive letters to the volume to contain the guest OS configuration files and VHDs. A volume with a mount point is not supported by IBM Storage Support for Microsoft VSS and VDS NPIV.
Deploying guests
You can use Microsoft Hyper-V Manager or Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMMY) to deploy guests.
Configuring source volumes
Because the VSS and VDS support taking shadow copies only for volumes that are based on disks from SAN Volume Controller or DS8000, the disks must be assigned to the guest OS by the pass-through mode.
Verifying NPIV configuration
You can verify the NPIV configuration by using the FC HBA Manager.
Preparing to take a snapshot
Before you take a snapshot of the volume on the guest OS, you must check the configuration.

Parent topic: Microsoft Hyper-V advanced configuration