Planning and Preparation Guide Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series Switch: Dell Networking or Force10 S4820T Array: PS4110, PS6110 or PS6210 Host: VMware ESXi, Windows Red Hat Enterprise Linux or FS7610 NAS April 2014
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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 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 Note: A login is required to access the EqualLogic support site. If you do not have a login, go to https://eqlsupport.dell.com/ and register. 2.2.1 VMware host operating system Latest EqualLogic Multipathing Extension Module for VMware® vSphere 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 8 Dell Networking S4820T and the EqualLogic PS6210 table on page 11) Dell Networking S4820T | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
Figure 3 9 Dell Networking S4820T with the EqualLogic FS7610 and PS4110 or PS6110 table on page 11) Dell Networking S4820T | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
Figure 4 10 Dell Networking S4820T with the EqualLogic FS7610 and PS6210 (table on page 12) Dell Networking S4820T | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
3.1 Point to point connection tables Note: Add servers and arrays to the configurations as needed using the same connection patterns.
Table 5 Dell Networking S4820T connections with the EqualLogic FS7610 NAS and PS6210 Switch 1 Port FS7610 NAS Array 1 12 To Switch 2 Port To 0 controller 2, port 1 0 controller 2, port 3 1 controller 1, port 1 1 controller 1, port 3 47 Controller 0, port 0 47 Controller 0, port 1 46 Controller 1, port 1 46 Controller 1, port 0 Dell Networking S4820T | Planning and Preparation Guide | Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series
