Using a Microsoft or 3rd party software iSCSI Initiator in a vSphere environment

Products

• VMware vSphere ESXi

Issue/Introduction

This document provides information about using a Microsoft iSCSI Initiator in a VMware environment.

 

Note: This article can also be used as a reference for all other 3rd party software iSCSI initiators.

Environment

VMware vSphere ESXi

Resolution

Using a Microsoft or 3rd Party iSCSI Initiator within a virtual machine guest operating system

 

3rd party software iSCSI initiators are available for download and, depending on their minimum requirements, can be successfully installed onto a supported guest operating system running in a virtual machine.

If you encounter connectivity issues using a 3rd party software iSCSI initiator to the 3rd party storage device, engage the 3rd party vendors for assistance. If the 3rd party vendors determine that the issue is due to a lack of network connectivity to the virtual machine, contact VMware for help troubleshooting assistance.