you can definitely use Clariion LUN migrator to move your datastore from SATA to FC LUN, where FC LUN is larger in size. Once that is done you will need to extend your datastore and only then you can extend your VMs space. There are multiple ways to increase size of VMDK file:
If it’s raw volume it’s even easier, once migrated to FC LUN ..on the VM go into diskpart, type “rescan”, then type “list volume”. Look for the volume you just migrated and type “select volume #volume_number”, after that type “extend”.
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July 5th, 2010 11:00
Are you migrating to another array or you want to migrate to another disk type (FC) in the same array ?
navi1
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July 5th, 2010 11:00
The FC array will be on the smae CX4. but the RAID group will be different..
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July 5th, 2010 12:00
ok, you probably meant to say FC DAE/Raid group
you can definitely use Clariion LUN migrator to move your datastore from SATA to FC LUN, where FC LUN is larger in size. Once that is done you will need to extend your datastore and only then you can extend your VMs space. There are multiple ways to increase size of VMDK file:
http://vsphere-land.com/tips-tricks/re-sizing-virtual-disks
btw ..if you have license for Storage VMotion then it's much easier.
navi1
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July 5th, 2010 12:00
Thanks for the reply...
One issue in using the VMDK extendor would be the Volume the would be migrated is a RAW volume.
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July 5th, 2010 12:00
If it’s raw volume it’s even easier, once migrated to FC LUN ..on the VM go into diskpart, type “rescan”, then type “list volume”. Look for the volume you just migrated and type “select volume #volume_number”, after that type “extend”.
navi1
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July 5th, 2010 13:00
Thank you much.... this confirmed the process for me...
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Man, you're not only good, you're fast as well