Planning and Preparation Guide Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series Switch: Dell Force10 S55 Array: PS4100, PS6100, or PS6500 Host: VMware ESXi, Windows or Red Hat Enterprise Linux April 2014 SISfeedback@Dell.
Revisions Date Description July 2012 Initial release March 2013 Combined all Force10 S55 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 point-to-point table when cabling the SAN.
Figure 2 7 Force10 S55 and the EqualLogic PS6100 Dell Force10 S55 | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
Figure 3 8 Force10 S55 and the EqualLogic PS6500 Dell Force10 S55 | 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 patterns. Table 2 Force10 S55 connections with the EqualLogic PS4100 Switch A0 Port Array 1 To Switch B1 Port To 0 Server 1, port 3* 0 Server 1, port 4* 1 Server 1, port 1 1 Server 1, port 2 42 Controller 1, port 1 42 Controller 1, port 0 43 Controller 0, port 0 43 Controller 0, port 1 * Use of the 3rd and 4th host ports is optional.
Table 4 Force10 S55 connections with the EqualLogic PS6500 Switch A0 Port Array 1 To Switch B1 Port To 0 Server 1, port 3* 0 Server 1, port 4* 1 Server 1, port 1 1 Server 1, port 2 22 Mgmt System 40 Controller 1, port 1 40 Controller 1, port 0 41 Controller 0, port 0 41 Controller 0, port 1 42 Controller 1, port 3 42 Controller 1, port 2 43 Controller 0, port 2 43 Controller 0, port 3 * Use of the 3rd and 4th host ports is optional. At least two ports are required.
