Planning and Preparation Guide Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series Switch: PowerConnect 6224 or 6248 Array: PS4100, PS6100, or PS6500 Host: Windows, VMware ESX or Red Hat Enterprise Linux April 2014 SISfeedback@Dell.
Revisions Date Status April 2012 Initial release Sept. 2012 Included documentation for PowerConnect 6224 April 2013 Combined all 6224 and 6248 introductions into one document 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 and 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 4.1 Update 1 or later 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 8 PowerConnect 6224 or 6248 and EqualLogic PS6100 Dell PowerConnect 6224 or 6248 | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
Figure 3 9 PowerConnect 6224 or 6248 and EqualLogic PS6500 Dell PowerConnect 6224 or 6248 | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
3.1 Point to point tables Note: Add servers and arrays to the configuration as needed using the same connection patterns. Table 2 PowerConnect 6224 and EqualLogic PS4100 point to point connections Switch 1 Port Array 1 To Switch 2 Port To 1 Server 1, port 1 1 Server 1, port 2 2 Server 1, port 3* 2 Server 1, port 4* 23 Controller 0, port 0 23 Controller 0, port 1 24 Controller 1, port 1 24 Controller 1, port 0 * Use of the 3rd and 4th host ports is optional.
Table 4 PowerConnect 6224 and EqualLogic PS6100 point to point connections Switch 1 Port Array 1 To Switch 2 Port To 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 23 Controller 0, port 2 23 Controller 0, port 3 24 Controller 1, port 3 24 Controller 1, port 2 * Use of the 3rd and 4th host ports is optional. At least two ports are required.
Table 6 PowerConnect 6224 and EqualLogic PS6500 point to point connections Switch 1 Port Array 1 To Switch 2 Port To 1 Server 1, port 1 1 Server 1, port 2 2 Server 1, port 3* 2 Server 1, port 4* 12 Mgmt System 21 Controller 0, port 0 21 Controller 0, port 1 22 Controller 1, port 1 22 Controller 1, port 0 23 Controller 0, port 2 23 Controller 0, port 3 24 Controller 1, port 3 24 Controller 1, port 2 * Use of the 3rd and 4th host ports is optional.
