Planning and Preparation Guide Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series Switch: PowerConnect 8024 or 8024F Array: PS4110, PS6110, PS6010 or PS6510 Host: Windows, VMware ESXi or Red Hat Enterprise Linux May 2014 SISfeedback@Dell.
Revisions Date Description May 2012 initial release August 2012 Added 8024 configuration diagrams April 2013 Combined all PowerConnect 8024 & 8024F Introductions into one document May 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 2.1.1.1 Serial cable 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 point-to-point table when cabling the SAN.
Figure 2 8 PowerConnect 8024F and EqualLogic PS6010 or PS6510 configuration Dell PowerConnect 8024 or 8024F | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
3.1 Point-to-point tables Note: Add servers and arrays to the configurations as needed using the same connection patterns.
