Dell PowerStore 5200T EMC PowerStore Host Configuration Guide - Page 84

Partition alignment in Solaris, Use Solaris

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When adding host groups and hosts to allow Solaris hosts to access PowerStore volumes, specify Solaris as the operating system for the newly-created hosts. NOTE: Setting the host's operating system is required for optimal interoperability and stability of the host with PowerStore storage. You can adjust the setting while the host is online and connected to the PowerStore cluster with no I/O impact. NOTE: Refer to the PowerStore Configuring Volumes Guide for additional information. Partition alignment in Solaris Use Solaris format command to create partitions aligned to 4K on a PowerStore cluster LUNs for use as a raw or UFS devices. When a PowerStore LUN is added to the ZFS pool, ZFS automatically creates aligned partitions. 84 Host Configuration for Solaris

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When adding host groups and hosts to allow Solaris hosts to access PowerStore volumes, specify
Solaris
as the operating
system for the newly-created hosts.
NOTE:
Setting the host’s operating system is required for optimal interoperability and stability of the host with PowerStore
storage. You can adjust the setting while the host is online and connected to the PowerStore cluster with no I/O impact.
NOTE:
Refer to the
PowerStore Configuring Volumes
Guide for additional information.
Partition alignment in Solaris
Use Solaris
format
command to create partitions aligned to 4K on a PowerStore cluster LUNs for use as a raw or UFS devices.
When a PowerStore LUN is added to the ZFS pool, ZFS automatically creates aligned partitions.
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Host Configuration for Solaris