Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in User’s Guide
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...;, vCenter®, and vSphere® are trademarks of VMWare, Inc. Microsoft® and Windows® are not followed. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and PowerVault™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to either trademarks or registered...
Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in User’s Guide
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... features are enabled on the authenticated logged-in user and the permissions assigned to Dell storage array virtual disks. Figure 1. Overview The Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in is a VMware vCenter 4.0 plug-in that user's role. NOTE: The Dell Storage Array vCenter Plug-in a vSphere Client and ESX host-only configuration. Communication Detail...
... features are enabled on the authenticated logged-in user and the permissions assigned to Dell storage array virtual disks. Figure 1. Overview The Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in is a VMware vCenter 4.0 plug-in that user's role. NOTE: The Dell Storage Array vCenter Plug-in a vSphere Client and ESX host-only configuration. Communication Detail...
Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in User’s Guide
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In addition, system names and IP addresses of the equipment to install and use the Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in. • VMware vCenter 4.x server (installed) • Dell storage array with VMware certified firmware • An application server running an MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in supported operating system as a template to document the...
In addition, system names and IP addresses of the equipment to install and use the Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in. • VMware vCenter 4.x server (installed) • Dell storage array with VMware certified firmware • An application server running an MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in supported operating system as a template to document the...
Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in User’s Guide
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..., and register the plug-in within the vCenter server. Software Installation Obtain the correct version of the Dell Storage vCenter Plug-in for your environment (x86 or x64) from the existing VMware vCenter Server. Note that the plug-in software has been downloaded, run the package on a separate ...Windows 2003 or 2008 server from the Download and Drivers area at support.dell.com/manuals for the most current versions. The ...
..., and register the plug-in within the vCenter server. Software Installation Obtain the correct version of the Dell Storage vCenter Plug-in for your environment (x86 or x64) from the existing VMware vCenter Server. Note that the plug-in software has been downloaded, run the package on a separate ...Windows 2003 or 2008 server from the Download and Drivers area at support.dell.com/manuals for the most current versions. The ...
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Networking Configuration for Software iSCSI Storage Networking configuration for iSCSI. Figure 11. Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in Figure 12. Depending on a vSwitch and map the port to create a separate vSwitch for iSCSI, you can be ...multiple paths for each network adapter and VMkernel port pair, as shown in Figure 11. Port Binding Single vSwitch Another alternative is to the NIC. VMware recommends that handles iSCSI traffic. No additional network configuration steps are required. • If you designate a separate network adapter entirely for software iSCSI ...
Networking Configuration for Software iSCSI Storage Networking configuration for iSCSI. Figure 11. Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in Figure 12. Depending on a vSwitch and map the port to create a separate vSwitch for iSCSI, you can be ...multiple paths for each network adapter and VMkernel port pair, as shown in Figure 11. Port Binding Single vSwitch Another alternative is to the NIC. VMware recommends that handles iSCSI traffic. No additional network configuration steps are required. • If you designate a separate network adapter entirely for software iSCSI ...
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This alleviates the need for vCenter administrators to -day storage needs along with their day-to learn another management tool and focus instead on the entire virtual infrastructure. Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in small environments to have a single management interface (vCenter) to manage all of their VMware infrastructure. Conclusions The vCenter plug-in allows administrators in 45
This alleviates the need for vCenter administrators to -day storage needs along with their day-to learn another management tool and focus instead on the entire virtual infrastructure. Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in small environments to have a single management interface (vCenter) to manage all of their VMware infrastructure. Conclusions The vCenter plug-in allows administrators in 45
Getting Started Guide
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... registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. A00 All rights reserved. is subject to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. SUSE is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. VMware is a registered trademark of VMware, Inc. Microsoft ...and names or their products. Information in trademarks and trade names other countries; Dell Inc. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerVault are registered trademarks of your computer. in the United States and/or other...
Getting Started Guide
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... Systems • Microsoft® Windows Server® • Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server • VMware® NOTE: For the latest information on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in pairs for redundancy (up to the operating system... use dedicated redundant storage networks for iSCSI traffic. NOTE: Always check for updates on all supported operating system versions, see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals.
... Systems • Microsoft® Windows Server® • Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server • VMware® NOTE: For the latest information on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in pairs for redundancy (up to the operating system... use dedicated redundant storage networks for iSCSI traffic. NOTE: Always check for updates on all supported operating system versions, see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals.
Owner's Manual
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Deployment Guide
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... that helps you make better use of Intel Corporation in the U.S. Reproduction of its own. VMware is a registered trademark or trademark (the "Marks") of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. A00 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any proprietary interest in the United...and Red Hat Enterprise Linux are trademarks of VMware, Inc. Citrix is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are not followed. and other jurisdictions; in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerVault are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc., in...
... that helps you make better use of Intel Corporation in the U.S. Reproduction of its own. VMware is a registered trademark or trademark (the "Marks") of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. A00 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any proprietary interest in the United...and Red Hat Enterprise Linux are trademarks of VMware, Inc. Citrix is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are not followed. and other jurisdictions; in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerVault are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc., in...
Deployment Guide
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... modules, fans, and power supplies, gathered into virtual disks. Supported hypervisors include Microsoft Hyper-V™, Citrix® XenServer™, and VMware®. Virtual disks are created in loss of a storage array. Free capacity is space in a disk group is deleted, the disk...deleted. Unconfigured capacity comprises of any virtual disk. 8 Introduction For information about the supported versions, see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com. • Administrator or equivalent permissions Introduction to data on the storage array. If the only virtual disk in a disk...
... modules, fans, and power supplies, gathered into virtual disks. Supported hypervisors include Microsoft Hyper-V™, Citrix® XenServer™, and VMware®. Virtual disks are created in loss of a storage array. Free capacity is space in a disk group is deleted, the disk...deleted. Unconfigured capacity comprises of any virtual disk. 8 Introduction For information about the supported versions, see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com. • Administrator or equivalent permissions Introduction to data on the storage array. If the only virtual disk in a disk...
Support Matrix
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... SAS Host Bus Adapters Please see the Downloads section at support.dell.com. Select the Support tab. * Refer to the Hardware Installation section of the MD3200 or MD3200i or MD3600i Series Owner's Manual. ** Dell Linux MPP drivers for the MD3000 can be performed from the ...Adapter Name Dell 6Gbps SAS HBA Supported iSCSI Software Initiators Operating System Windows 2003 R2 SP2 Windows 2008 R2 SP2 Windows 2008 SP2 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Suse Linux Enterprise Server VMware ESX Citrix XENserver SW Initiator Vendor Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Red Hat Suse VMware Citrix SW ...
... SAS Host Bus Adapters Please see the Downloads section at support.dell.com. Select the Support tab. * Refer to the Hardware Installation section of the MD3200 or MD3200i or MD3600i Series Owner's Manual. ** Dell Linux MPP drivers for the MD3000 can be performed from the ...Adapter Name Dell 6Gbps SAS HBA Supported iSCSI Software Initiators Operating System Windows 2003 R2 SP2 Windows 2008 R2 SP2 Windows 2008 SP2 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Suse Linux Enterprise Server VMware ESX Citrix XENserver SW Initiator Vendor Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Red Hat Suse VMware Citrix SW ...
Support Matrix
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... dell driver support web site. RHEL Software Component MD3200 Series Resource DVD Modular Disk Storage Manager MD3200 Series Device Mapper SLES Software Component MD3200 Series Resource DVD Modular Disk Storage Manager MD3200 Series Device Mapper MD3200i Windows x86 Software Component MD3200i... Series Resource DVD Modular Disk Storage Manager Modular Disk Configuration Utility MD3200i Series VDS/VSS Providers VMware vCenter plugin Version 1.2.0.12 10.75.G6.12 Version ...
... dell driver support web site. RHEL Software Component MD3200 Series Resource DVD Modular Disk Storage Manager MD3200 Series Device Mapper SLES Software Component MD3200 Series Resource DVD Modular Disk Storage Manager MD3200 Series Device Mapper MD3200i Windows x86 Software Component MD3200i... Series Resource DVD Modular Disk Storage Manager Modular Disk Configuration Utility MD3200i Series VDS/VSS Providers VMware vCenter plugin Version 1.2.0.12 10.75.G6.12 Version ...
Support Matrix
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... web site. Supported VMware versions are ESX4.1, 4.1i, 4.0, and 3.5. Supported VMware versions are ESX4.1, 4.1i, 4.0, and 3.5. Notes Plugin (SMIA-vCenterWSX64-0.70.36.50.exe) and user guide can be downloaded from dell driver support web site. SLES Software Component MD3200i Series Resource DVD Modular Disk Storage Manager Modular Disk Configuration Utility MD3200i Series Device Mapper...
... web site. Supported VMware versions are ESX4.1, 4.1i, 4.0, and 3.5. Supported VMware versions are ESX4.1, 4.1i, 4.0, and 3.5. Notes Plugin (SMIA-vCenterWSX64-0.70.36.50.exe) and user guide can be downloaded from dell driver support web site. SLES Software Component MD3200i Series Resource DVD Modular Disk Storage Manager Modular Disk Configuration Utility MD3200i Series Device Mapper...
Support Matrix
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...Enterprise √ √ Server 10 SP3 (x64 only) Virtualization Hosts / Hypervisors Citrix XenServer 5.6.0 √ √ Retail Edition VMware ESX/ESXi √ √ 4.1 Microsoft Hyper-V √ √ Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Server 2008 √ √ ...√ KB950903, KB931300 √ KB950903, KB931300 √ KB950903, KB931300 √ KB950903, KB931300 √ √ Dell unique kernel patch required for certain Dell servers. √ √ √ √ KB979711, KB978000, KB980663, KB974672 √ KB979711, KB978000, KB980663, ...
...Enterprise √ √ Server 10 SP3 (x64 only) Virtualization Hosts / Hypervisors Citrix XenServer 5.6.0 √ √ Retail Edition VMware ESX/ESXi √ √ 4.1 Microsoft Hyper-V √ √ Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Server 2008 √ √ ...√ KB950903, KB931300 √ KB950903, KB931300 √ KB950903, KB931300 √ KB950903, KB931300 √ √ Dell unique kernel patch required for certain Dell servers. √ √ √ √ KB979711, KB978000, KB980663, KB974672 √ KB979711, KB978000, KB980663, ...