Output similar to the following is displayed:
5. Verify that all the VDs are configured correctly.
The following values should appear in the display:
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Cache = NRWTD (for SSDs)
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Cache = RWBD (for HDDs)
After you finish
Continue by retrieving the device path on the server.
Retrieve device paths on the server
The manner of retrieving device paths in a Linux-based VxFlex Ready Node server differs, depending on the type of
controller card in the node.
Proceed to the section that matches your configuration:
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Retrieve device paths in a Linux server with an HBA330 controller on page 61
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Retrieving device paths in a Linux server with an H730p/H740p controller on page 62
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Retrieving device paths in a Linux server with NVMe devices configured on page 63
Retrieve device paths in a Linux server with an HBA330 controller
Retrieve the OS device paths in a Linux-based VxFlex Ready Node server with an HBA330 controller.
About this task
In Linux-based systems, the OS device path is in the following format: /dev/sdX, where
X
is a sequential letter of the
alphabet in lowercase, in single or multiple format. For example: a, b, c...z, followed by aa, ab, ac...zz.
Procedure
1. Log in to the server.
2. Display the device list:
ls –l /dev/disk/by-path/
Preparing Disks
VxFlex Ready Node Operating System Installation Guide for Linux 61