How can I configure Emulex HBA (lpfc) driver to recognize more than 256 LUNs?

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Issue

  • Emulex (lpfc) driver doesn't recognize more than 256 LUNs. What is the procedure to rebuild lpfc driver to recognize more than 256 LUNs?
  • Can I have more than 256 paths on my hba?
  • Getting following errors while adding new LUNs.
[10731779.679292] scsi 8:0:3:0: lun1672 has a LUN larger than allowed by the host adapter
[10731779.679295] scsi 8:0:3:0: lun1673 has a LUN larger than allowed by the host adapter
[10731779.679297] scsi 8:0:3:0: lun1674 has a LUN larger than allowed by the host adapter

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL),4,5,6,7,8,9

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