Switch zoning limitations for Xiotech ISE storage systems

Limitations exist in switch zoning for Lenovo Storage V series clustered systems and the Xiotech ISE storage system.

Fabric zoning

To avoid a single point of failure, the Lenovo Storage V series switch zone must include both target ports from each Xiotech ISE controller.

Target port sharing

Target ports can be shared between the Lenovo Storage V series system and other hosts.

Host splitting

To avoid the possibility of an interaction between multipathing drivers, a single host cannot be connected to both the Lenovo Storage V series system and the Xiotech ISE system.

Controller splitting

Xiotech ISE system logical unit numbers (LUNs) that are mapped to the Lenovo Storage V series system cannot be mapped to other hosts. Xiotech ISE system LUNs that are not mapped to the Lenovo Storage V series system can be mapped to other hosts.