Viewing Performance Tool version information
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Viewing online help
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5 HP P2000 Software Plug-in for VMware VAAI vSphere
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System prerequisites
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Enabling vStorage API for Array Integration (VAAI)
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Installing the VAAI Plug-in
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Installation overview
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Installing the HP MSA VAAI Plug-in using ESX host console utilities
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Installing the HP VAAI Plug-in using vCLI/vMA
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Installing the VAAI Plug-in using VUM
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Importing the VAAI Plug-in to the vCenter Server
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Installing the VAAI Plug-in on each ESX/ESXi host
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Verifying VAAI status
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Uninstalling the VAAI Plug-in
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Uninstalling VAAI Plug-in using the automated script (hpmsa.pl)
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Uninstalling VAAI Plug-in using vCLI/vMA (vihostupdate)
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Uninstalling VAAI Plug-in using VMware native tools (esxupdate)
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Generating logs
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Available command line switches
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Possible log messages
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Generating a test log
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Example log entries
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Example log entries when the VAAI Plug-in is loaded
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Example log entries when a non-VAAI supported P2000 volume is found (unsuccessful claim
rule)
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Example log entries when a VAAI supported P2000 volume is found (successful claim rule)
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Example log entries when a VAAI ATS supported P2000 volume is found
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Example block zero command log entries
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Example copy command log entries
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Example unclaim rule executed command log entries
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Example unload command log entries
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Example VMware OS native test tool commands
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Forcing a rescan of all adapters
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Viewing virtual HBAs
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Viewing SCSI devices
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Viewing filter rules
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Viewing VAAI-related claim rules
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Viewing all storage devices
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Viewing all VAAI Plug-in names and class
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Viewing all VAAI supported devices
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Viewing VMware VAAI statistics
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6 Support and other resources
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Contacting HP
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Typographic conventions
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A Installation instructions for Smart Components
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Installing a Smart Component from the HP MSA Software Support/Documentation DVD
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Installing a Smart Component from a downloaded software package
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