Planning and Preparation Guide Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series Switch: Cisco 3750X 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 Cisco 3750X 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. The VMware vSphere® Command-Line Interface (vCLI) environment must be installed on the management server (vmware.
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 point-to-point table when cabling the SAN.
Figure 2 8 Cisco 3750X and the PS6100 Cisco 3750X | Configuration Introduction | Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
Figure 3 9 Cisco 3750X and the PS6500 Cisco 3750X | Configuration Introduction | 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 Cisco 3750X connections with the PS4100, showing one host and one array. Switch 1 To Port Switch 2 To Port 1 Server 1, port 1 1 Server 1, port 2 2 Server 1, port 3* 2 Server 1, port 4* 47 Controller 0, port 0 47 Controller 0, port 1 48 Controller 1, port 1 48 Controller 1, port 0 * Use of the 3rd and 4th host ports is optional.
Table 4 Array 1 Cisco 3750X connections with the PS6500, showing one host and one array 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* 24 Mgmt System 45 Controller 0, port 0 45 Controller 0, port 1 46 Controller 1, port 1 46 Controller 1, port 0 47 Controller 0, port 2 47 Controller 0, port 3 48 Controller 1, port 3 48 Controller 1, port 2 * Use of the 3rd and 4th host ports is optional.
