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July 2nd, 2014 06:00

VPLEX and Windows Server 2012 storage space reclaim

Hello,

I have a question regarding reclaim function on Windows Server 2012. If I have LUN on VNX storage, which support ODX, mapped directly to Windows Server 2012, automatic storage space reclaim will operate without any problem.

What happens if I encapsulate that LUN using VPLEX and map it to Windows Server 2012. Will be automatic storage space reclaim still available and working properly? I suppose that it should work because Windows Server 2012 use standard T10 UNMAP command. Unfortunately I did not find any related information from EMC supporting my opinion.

Thans for your reply / experience.

Lukas.

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July 2nd, 2014 09:00

Hi Lukas,

VPLEX does not support any kind of UNMAP or ODX related commands today. 

Best I can say is that it's on the backlog of things to consider.

Gary

July 2nd, 2014 11:00

Hi Gary, thanks for your reply.

I see it as a huge inconvenience that VNX/VMAX has the support, but not if combined with VPLEX.

Is there any way how can customers inform engineering teams that such functions are desired?

Thanks.

Lukas.

89 Posts

July 2nd, 2014 13:00

Hi Lukas,

Yes, I agree it is an inconvenience.

You can I'm pretty sure request a product enhancement, via powerlink.emc.com

Home > Support > Request Support > Request a Product Enhancement

From that path, there's a form you can fill out.

I'd also recommend reaching out to your account rep.

Gary


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