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VMware ESXi requires SPC-2 compliant SCSI devices. The SPC-2 bit on the appropriate Fibre Channel ports must be set when connecting VMware ESXi to a Dell PowerMax storage array. The SPC-2 is set by default on all PowerMax arrays. For PowerMax arrays, the default factory settings should be used.
Note: Consult the Dell Support Matrix for an up-to-date listing of port settings.
Note: The bit settings described previously, and in the Dell Support Matrix, are critical for proper operation of VMware virtualization platforms and Dell software. The bit settings can be either set at the port or per HBA.