To resolve this issue, ensure that all incorrect or duplicate bindings are removed and then remove all dynamic and static discovery targets from the Software iSCSI adapter.
To remove incorrect or duplicate bindings, run this command:
In ESX 4.0: # esxcli swiscsi vmknic remove -n vmk1 -d vmhba33
In ESX 4.1: # esxcfg-vmknic -d -p pgName
To remove all dynamic and static discovery targets from the Software iSCSI adapter:
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In the vSphere Client, select the host and click the Configuration tab.
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In Hardware, click Storage Adapters.
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In the list of storage adapters, click Software iSCSI adapter.
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In the Details pane, click Properties.
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Click the Dynamic Discovery tab and remove all listed entries.
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Click the Static Discovery tab and remove all listed entries.
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Click Close.
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Attempt to to bind the vmkernel ports to the Software iSCSI adapter.