vmax

initiator groupIGwwn groupmap

port groupPG

storage group(PG)maplungroup
maplun
masking view 3grouplun map

1.Create Initiators and Initiator Groups

1Unisphere for VMAX
Unisphere for VMAX web
https://localhost:8443/univmax
Hosts > Create New Host
vmaxSymmetrix IDHost name esx01
Initiator/Initiator Group pwwn2Show Adv
:
Common_Serial_Number(C) Override and Enable
SPC2_Protocol_Version(SPC2) Override and Enable
Consistent LUNs
Finish
2cli
initiator grouppwwntxt
txtinitiatorX.txt
WWN:20000025B502xxxx
WWN:20000025B502xxxx

symaccess -sid create -name -type inititator -file

:
symaccess -sid list | findstr /i "some unique characters in initiator name"
The findstr /i is optional and only to narrow the search results
2.Creating a Port Group
ESXi boot Port Group:
Hosts > Port Groups > Create
Port Group Name
- set to logical name ESX01_BOOT
Add the same FA ports that you've zoned the host to on the switch, typically at
least 4 ports
OK
CLI:
symaccess -sid create -name -type port -dirports
Where Director FA is in format 11F and Port is either port 0 or port 1
3.Creating a Storage Group
ESXi Boot Storage:
Storage Group Name - set to logical name i.e. ESX01_BOOT
Manual Selection and click Next
Select the Filter icon and the Volume Identifier menu then click Show Advanced
Enter the Volume Identifier Name and hit Enter key i.e. ESX01_BOOT added same id
entifier when creating the volume
Click Add to Group to add the volume
Click Finish

From CLI:
symaccess -sid create -name -type storage -devs
4.Creating a Masking View
ESXi boot masking view
Go to Hosts > Masking Views > Create
Enter a name ESX01_BOOT
Select the Initiator Group - hopefully similar name
Select the Port Group - again, hopefully a similar name
Select the Storage Group - """""""
Set dynamic LUNs 0 cancel
OK
CLI:
symaccess -sid create view -name -storgrp -portgrp -initgrp
:
symaccess -sid show view