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VMware RDM mapping to Windows Guest

ccutler17 — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 05:30:57 GMT

Hello,

Running a FAS3220... I am creating a LUN to provide a VMware RDM mapping to a guest Windows OS. When creating the LUN inside of OnCommand System Manager, do I create it as type "VMware" or "Windows"?

the description says "Storage will be optimized according to the type selected". Should I pick the host type (VMware) or the guest type (Windows) ??

Thanks in advance,

Claud

Re: VMware RDM mapping to Windows Guest

RICCO4400 — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 16:59:14 GMT

Hi Claud

You have to use Windows type when creating RDM Lun ,if you have SnapDrive software installed inside your VM , it will be easier and better to use it for lun provisioning inside VM

Regard

Isa

Re: VMware RDM mapping to Windows Guest

ccutler17 — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 17:33:35 GMT

I’m not familiar with SnapDrive; where can I learn more about it ?

Thanks,

Claud Cutler

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Re: VMware RDM mapping to Windows Guest

RICCO4400 — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 06:55:10 GMT

SnapDrive is licensed software

You'll find all information and software on NetApp NOW site

To have a quick overview see this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7t5TFQdXg4

Isa