Best method to OpenFiler: NFS or iSCSI?

I do proof of concept using a box running OpenFiler as my NAS.  I know that iSCSI is the usual way to use OpenFiler for purposes of VMware.

I wonder if the NFS is also acceptable.  There problems with HA?

Hi richard,

I used two options with openfiler, both works well. Main differences:

-iSCSI could double the troughput (almost 70 MB/s).

-iSCSI uses the level of block blocking approach (level of NFS files), so it's better for many simultaneous operations against FS.

-iSCSI also supports RDM and VMFS file systems (NFS does not work).

-You can start an ESX of LUN iSCSI Server (if you use the initiatior material).

-NFS, it's more easy to deploy and easy sharing between different operating systems.

Then... iSCSI his best for production and NFS environments as a large storage for ISOs, models, more portable and easy to manage backups.

Take care VCB, VMotion, DRS, HA, and VM startup.

Hope helps.

Ciao

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