Planning and Preparation Guide Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series Switch: Dell Force10 S25N or S50N Array: PS4100, PS6100, or PS6500 Host: VMware ESXi, Windows or Red Hat Enterprise Linux April 2014
Revisions Date Description April 2012 Initial release February 2013 Combined all Force10 S25N/S50N Introduction documents into one April 2014 Added RHEL configuration information THIS WHITE PAPER IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND MAY CONTAIN TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND TECHNICAL INACCURACIES. THE CONTENT IS PROVIDED AS IS, WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. © 2013 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
1 Introduction This document is one part of a complete installation guide series from the Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Portal. Please make sure that you have the complete set for your configuration before proceeding. Full link to document site: http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/storage/w/wiki/3615.rapid-equallogic-configuration-portalby-sis.aspx 1.1 Document use Keyboard keys are shown in brackets with the actual key bolded.
2 Prerequisites 2.1 Equipment A null-modem DB9 serial cable (included with the array) A switch serial console management cable (included with the switch) 2.2 Software 2.2.1 VMware host operating system Latest EqualLogic Multipathing Extension Module for VMware® vSphere installation package (equallogic.com/support). Note: A login is required to access the EqualLogic support site. Latest SAN HeadQuarters installation package (equallogic.com/support).
2.3 Configuration settings 2.3.1 VMware host operating system This document assumes that you have already installed VMware ESXi and have applied the latest critical patches available through VMware Update Manager. To properly configure your vSphere ESXi system, you must also have a management system available. This system must be running Windows (2008, Windows 7, etc.) 2.3.
2.4 Configuration information Your iSCSI SAN configuration requires several static IP addresses. Complete this form and have it available for reference during the configuration.
3 Connectivity Diagrams Use the appropriate diagram and corresponding point-to-point table when cabling the SAN.
Figure 2 6 Force10 S50N and PS4100 Force10 S25N or S50N | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
Figure 3 7 Force10 S25N and PS6100 Force10 S25N or S50N | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
Figure 4 8 Force10 S25N and PS6100 Force10 S25N or S50N | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
Figure 5 9 Force10 S50N and PS6100 Force10 S25N or S50N | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
Figure 6 10 Force10 S25N and PS6500 Force10 S25N or S50N | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
Figure 7 11 Force10 S50N and PS6500 Force10 S25N or S50N | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
3.1 Point-to-point connection tables Note: Add servers and arrays to the configuration as needed using the same connection pattern. Table 2 Array 1 Force10 S25N and PS4100 point to point table Switch 1 Port To Switch 2 To Port 1 Server 1, port 1 1 Server 1, port 2 2 Server 1, port 3* 2 Server 1, port 4* 21 Controller 0, port 0 21 Controller 0, port 1 22 Controller 1, port 1 22 Controller 1, port 0 24 OOB Mgmt * Use of the 3rd and 4th host ports is optional.
Table 4 Array 1 Force10 S25N and PS6100 point to point table Switch A0 Port To Switch B1 Port To 1 Server 1, port 1 1 Server 1, port 2 2 Server 1, port 3* 2 Server 1, port 4* 19 Controller 0, port 0 19 Controller 0, port 1 20 Controller 1, port 1 20 Controller 1, port 0 21 Controller 0, port 2 21 Controller 0, port 3 22 Controller 1, port 3 22 Controller 1, port 2 24 OOB Mgmt * Use of the 3rd and 4th host ports is optional. At least two ports are required.
Table 6 Array 1 Force10 S25N and PS6500 point to point table Switch 1 Port To Switch 2 To Port 1 Server 1, port 1 1 Server 1, port 2 2 Server 1, port 3* 2 Server 1, port 4* 19 Controller 0, port 0 19 Controller 0, port 1 20 Controller 1, port 1 20 Controller 1, port 0 21 Controller 0, port 2 21 Controller 0, port 3 22 Controller 1, port 3 22 Controller 1, port 2 23 Mgmt System 24 OOB Mgmt * Use of the 3rd and 4th host ports is optional. At least two ports are required.
