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 LAN - This network supports management, VM, vMotion, and out-of-band management. In
addition, uplinks to core infrastructure provide connectivity to the solution support services
(DNS, NTP, and Database for vCenter Server).
 SAN – This network supports iSCSI data and SAN switch management traffic. Uplinks are
supported to connect into an existing iSCSI network; however, these uplinks are not required
for full solution functionality.
Figure 3 below depicts the logical LAN and SAN network architecture. Detailed diagrams are available
throughout the remainder of the document.
Network Topology (Logical View) Figure 3.
Rack
LAN (PowerConnect 7048)
SAN (PowerConnect 7048)
Core Network
ESXi Cluster
PowerEdge R620
Management Server (vCenter Server, EqualLogic SAN HQ)
iSCSI Storage
Solution Support Services
AD/DNS
Database for
Management Server
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1Gb SAN
Out-Of-Band Mgmt
10Gb ISL
PowerEdge R720
NTP
EqualLogic PS6100
iSCSI Network
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