Configure NetApp storage for SAP HANA on SUSE KVM
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Configure NetApp storage for SAP HANA on SUSE KVM using NFS or FCP protocols. Set up storage connections between the VM and NetApp ONTAP systems for optimal database performance.
After configuring the VM with SR-IOV network interfaces or FCP HBA ports, configure storage access from within the VM. Use the appropriate NetApp SAP HANA configuration guide based on your chosen storage protocol.
Configure NFS storage for SAP HANA
Use the SR-IOV network interfaces previously created if the NFS protocol shall be used for SAP HANA storage.
Follow the comprehensive configuration steps in the SAP HANA on NetApp AFF Systems with NFS - Configuration Guide.
Key configuration considerations for KVM environments:
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Use the SR-IOV virtual functions (VFs) configured earlier for network traffic
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Configure network bonding within the VM for redundancy
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Ensure proper network switching between the VM and NetApp storage SVMs
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Configure storage controllers and VM according to the SAP HANA Configuration Guide.
Configure FCP storage for SAP HANA
Use the physical HBA ports assigned to the VM as PCI devices if the FCP protocol shall be used for SAP HANA storage.
Choose the appropriate configuration guide based on your NetApp storage system:
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For NetApp AFF systems: SAP HANA on NetApp AFF Systems with Fibre Channel Protocol
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For NetApp ASA systems: SAP HANA on NetApp ASA Systems with Fibre Channel Protocol
Key configuration considerations for KVM environments:
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Use the physical HBA ports that were assigned to the VM via PCI passthrough
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Configure multipathing within the VM for redundancy across fabric switches
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Configure storage controllers and VM according to the SAP HANA Configuration Guide