Emc powerpath install

Oh yeah, and an EMC rant is coming a bit later. If you are using the vApp appliance, SSH into it and the steps are very simple:. After registering your hosts, you can check them via. You can of course do this via the vSphere client now too, the regular one that is, not the horrible web version.

If everything looks good, go ahead and turn lockdown mode back on on your host for security and move on to the next host. My rant below is about this final step just FYI. So you probably run your ESXi hosts in lockdown mode for security right? That would not be a huge deal since how often do you really need to mess with the PowerPath licenses on your hosts? Just take them out of lock down mode when you need to do something.

I actually had a version 1. The upgrade is super easy; extract the ISO, stick it on a datastore your vApp has access to, map a cdrom drive to it. You should be able to move along to the next section now too. After registering your hosts, you can check them via Should be good to go now.

You may enter multiple registration numbers as PowerPath is supported on different storage systems. If you are upgrading from a previous version, PowerPath saves the existing license key, and no input is required.

Caution: Failing to enter a registration number will result in the installation of PowerPath SE, which is the default policy without a valid PowerPath license. If you fail to enter the registration number during installation, it can be entered at a later point.

Click Finish in the next dialog box and when prompted to reboot the host,click No. Power up the system. PowerPath is fully configured with multiple paths to logical devices at boot up.

Note: A readme file that explains how to install the patch that accompanies every patch release. This file will also state whether you need to reboot the host after the installation of the patch.

The operating system must recognize new paths before PowerPath can do so. Normally, no action is needed; the operating system detects new paths automatically.

Depending on the type of HBA installed, you may have to scan for hardware changes in the device manager. Alternately, reboot. Verify single device paths: Ensure that there is only one logical connection per logical device. Then either: Select Run this program from its current location and click OK to proceed with the installation.

Select Run from the Start menu if autoplay is not enabled. Continue Install: Complete the information as prompted on the next four screens. Does it requires a reboot after installation? Another question , could the installation of the Power Path cause to device files to be changed? How does PowerPath get started at boot time?

I have it installed on RHEL 5. Can someone tell me how to resolve this error? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. All rights reserved Terms of Service. Use emcpreg tool to install EMC Powerpath license key as shown below.