Install the NFS VAAI plug-in using ONTAP tools
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The NFS vStorage API for Array Integration (NFS VAAI) plug-in connects VMware vSphere to NFS storage arrays. Use ONTAP tools for VMware vSphere to install the VAAI plug-in. This allows the NFS storage array to handle certain storage operations instead of ESXi hosts.
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Download the NetApp NFS Plug-in for VMware VAAI installation package.
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Make sure you have the ESXi host and vSphere 7.0U3 latest patch or later versions and ONTAP 9.14.1 or later versions.
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Mount an NFS datastore.
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Log in to the vSphere client.
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Select Shortcuts > NetApp ONTAP tools under the plug-ins section.
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Select Settings > NFS VAAI Tools.
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If you have already uploaded the VAAI plug-in to vCenter Server, select Change in Existing version. If you have not, select Upload.
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Browse and select the
.vibfile and select Upload to upload the file to ONTAP tools. -
Select Install on ESXI host, select the ESXi host on which you want to install the NFS VAAI plug-in, and then select Install.
The vSphere Web Client shows only the ESXi hosts that can install the plug-in. You can monitor the installation progress in the recent tasks section.
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Restart the ESXi host manually after installation.
After you restart the ESXi host, ONTAP tools for VMware vSphere automatically detect and enable the NFS VAAI plug-in.
After you install the NFS VAAI plug-in and reboot your ESXi host, configure the NFS export policies for VAAI copy offload. Ensure the export policy rules meet these requirements:
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The relevant ONTAP volume allows NFSv4 calls.
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The root user remains as root and NFSv4 is allowed in all junction parent volumes.
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The option for VAAI support is set on the relevant NFS server.
For more information, refer to Configure the correct NFS export policies for VAAI copy offload KB article.