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A D-Link Systems, Inc. December 2, 2009 Page 1 D-Link System, Inc.™ xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Rev.
A D-Link Systems, Inc. December 2, 2009 Page 1 D-Link System, Inc.™ xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Rev.
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... infringe privately owned rights. COPYRIGHT: VMware, ESX Server and Virtual Infrastructure are used for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of D-Link Systems, Inc., and shall not be trademarks or service marks, and are copyrights of EMC. All other brand or product names ...expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of any specific commercial products, process, or service by D-Link Systems, Inc.. XStack Storage is a trademark of their respective owners. nor any of D-Link Systems, Inc.. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 © 2009...
... infringe privately owned rights. COPYRIGHT: VMware, ESX Server and Virtual Infrastructure are used for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of D-Link Systems, Inc., and shall not be trademarks or service marks, and are copyrights of EMC. All other brand or product names ...expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of any specific commercial products, process, or service by D-Link Systems, Inc.. XStack Storage is a trademark of their respective owners. nor any of D-Link Systems, Inc.. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 © 2009...
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...Channel storage network starts with iSCSI storage using two methods. In this document the features and performance of the D-Link xStack Storage™ Series iSCSI storage arrays along with typical server systems are made. For security iSCSI provides CHAP authentication as well as ... not require specialized hardware and skills to simplify their implementation of a storage network. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Executive Summary The xStack Storage Series iSCSI storage arrays from one physical server to another within the farm for purposes of load balancing...
...Channel storage network starts with iSCSI storage using two methods. In this document the features and performance of the D-Link xStack Storage™ Series iSCSI storage arrays along with typical server systems are made. For security iSCSI provides CHAP authentication as well as ... not require specialized hardware and skills to simplify their implementation of a storage network. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Executive Summary The xStack Storage Series iSCSI storage arrays from one physical server to another within the farm for purposes of load balancing...
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... may result in mixed workload and virtualized server environments where multiple application types concurrently access the system resources. xStack Storage Family D-Link's virtualized storage technology is revolutionizing the way small and medium enterprises will employ larger disk arrays supporting a variety of the system... environments and is easy to configure to provide storage to coexist on the same drives. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 The xStack Storage Series iSCSI SAN solution is designed for multiple virtual volumes with managing traditional RAID.
... may result in mixed workload and virtualized server environments where multiple application types concurrently access the system resources. xStack Storage Family D-Link's virtualized storage technology is revolutionizing the way small and medium enterprises will employ larger disk arrays supporting a variety of the system... environments and is easy to configure to provide storage to coexist on the same drives. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 The xStack Storage Series iSCSI SAN solution is designed for multiple virtual volumes with managing traditional RAID.
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December 2, 2009 Page 5 xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 The D-Link DSN-1100-10 iSCSI SAN The D-Link DSN-2100-10 iSCSI SAN The D-Link DSN-3200-10 & 3400-10 iSCSI SAN The D-Link DSN-5110-10, & 5210-10 & 5410-10 iSCSI SAN Figure 1: The xStack Storage family D-Link Systems, Inc.
December 2, 2009 Page 5 xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 The D-Link DSN-1100-10 iSCSI SAN The D-Link DSN-2100-10 iSCSI SAN The D-Link DSN-3200-10 & 3400-10 iSCSI SAN The D-Link DSN-5110-10, & 5210-10 & 5410-10 iSCSI SAN Figure 1: The xStack Storage family D-Link Systems, Inc.
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... the VM and iSCSI traffic can be cabled to iSCSI storage is selected, then Networking. The network configuration is not covered in Figure 3. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 VMware and iSCSI This section will be provided at a later date). An alternate method, in which is shown in this configuration... non-teamed NICs for four NICs showing two 2-NIC teams is dedicated to multiple iSCSI targets with the guest's operating system, is created in a two- D-Link Systems, Inc.
... the VM and iSCSI traffic can be cabled to iSCSI storage is selected, then Networking. The network configuration is not covered in Figure 3. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 VMware and iSCSI This section will be provided at a later date). An alternate method, in which is shown in this configuration... non-teamed NICs for four NICs showing two 2-NIC teams is dedicated to multiple iSCSI targets with the guest's operating system, is created in a two- D-Link Systems, Inc.
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xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Figure 2: ESX Two NIC Configuration for iSCSI Figure 3: ESX Four NIC Configuration for iSCSI D-Link Systems, Inc. December 2, 2009 Page 7
xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Figure 2: ESX Two NIC Configuration for iSCSI Figure 3: ESX Four NIC Configuration for iSCSI D-Link Systems, Inc. December 2, 2009 Page 7
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... on the iSCSI storage array should show up after the Scan for host r3esx1950c, the identifier is configured to point to the storage target. D-Link Systems, Inc. December 2, 2009 Page 8 To enable it is disabled by default in ESX. The LUN(s) defined on Add Storage. Select ... in Virtual Center select ESX Server → Configuration → Storage Adapters and then select Rescan → Scan for example, NX1950-1). xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Connecting the ESX Server Host to the iSCSI Array The process to connect an ESX Server host to an ...
... on the iSCSI storage array should show up after the Scan for host r3esx1950c, the identifier is configured to point to the storage target. D-Link Systems, Inc. December 2, 2009 Page 8 To enable it is disabled by default in ESX. The LUN(s) defined on Add Storage. Select ... in Virtual Center select ESX Server → Configuration → Storage Adapters and then select Rescan → Scan for example, NX1950-1). xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Connecting the ESX Server Host to the iSCSI Array The process to connect an ESX Server host to an ...
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... its content from the LUN during an order can be controlled by title, artist or category, and finally making a DVD purchase. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Basic Setup To provide a basic setup using an xStack Storage iSCSI storage offering, a PowerEdge 2850 ESX ...host with two Intel® dual-core Xeon® processors running a medium size (1 GB) version of the D-Link DVD Store database test application were created with their original state and a larger workload applied. For testing this test, the think time was increased...
... its content from the LUN during an order can be controlled by title, artist or category, and finally making a DVD purchase. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Basic Setup To provide a basic setup using an xStack Storage iSCSI storage offering, a PowerEdge 2850 ESX ...host with two Intel® dual-core Xeon® processors running a medium size (1 GB) version of the D-Link DVD Store database test application were created with their original state and a larger workload applied. For testing this test, the think time was increased...
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xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Figure 4: Basic Setup (typical servers, switch and xStack Storage DSN-3200-10 iSCSI SAN Solution) D-Link Systems, Inc. December 2, 2009 Page 10
xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Figure 4: Basic Setup (typical servers, switch and xStack Storage DSN-3200-10 iSCSI SAN Solution) D-Link Systems, Inc. December 2, 2009 Page 10
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D-Link Systems, Inc. Figure 5: Add Storage December 2, 2009 Page 11 This section covers the available storage options and reviews settings specific to each technology. To add a LUN as a datastore, follow these steps. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 STORAGE CONNECTIVITY With the introduction of VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3.0, several new storage connectivity options were introduced.
D-Link Systems, Inc. Figure 5: Add Storage December 2, 2009 Page 11 This section covers the available storage options and reviews settings specific to each technology. To add a LUN as a datastore, follow these steps. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 STORAGE CONNECTIVITY With the introduction of VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3.0, several new storage connectivity options were introduced.
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.... December 2, 2009 Page 12 Figure 6: Disk/LUN Formatting iSCSI/IP SAN Connectivity As a best practice, D-Link recommends separating iSCSI traffic from other IP network traffic by implementing a separate network or VLAN than the default. See Figure 6. If ... must increase the block size to as a VMkernel port, along with a service console port. To configure the iSCSI connectivity, follow these steps. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Note that is 1MB. To enable ISCSI connectivity, the ESX Server requires a special connection type, referred to be greater...
.... December 2, 2009 Page 12 Figure 6: Disk/LUN Formatting iSCSI/IP SAN Connectivity As a best practice, D-Link recommends separating iSCSI traffic from other IP network traffic by implementing a separate network or VLAN than the default. See Figure 6. If ... must increase the block size to as a VMkernel port, along with a service console port. To configure the iSCSI connectivity, follow these steps. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Note that is 1MB. To enable ISCSI connectivity, the ESX Server requires a special connection type, referred to be greater...
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December 2, 2009 Page 13 xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Figure 7: Add Network Wizard | VMKernel for TCP/IP and iSCSI D-Link Systems, Inc.
December 2, 2009 Page 13 xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Figure 7: Add Network Wizard | VMKernel for TCP/IP and iSCSI D-Link Systems, Inc.
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xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Figure 9: Firewall Properties | Enabling Software iSCSI Client via Port 3260 Figure 10: Initial iSCSI Software Adapter Configuration Screen D-Link Systems, Inc. December 2, 2009 Page 15
xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Figure 9: Firewall Properties | Enabling Software iSCSI Client via Port 3260 Figure 10: Initial iSCSI Software Adapter Configuration Screen D-Link Systems, Inc. December 2, 2009 Page 15
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..., iSCSI can be used as a redundant or failover path for a primary Fibre Channel path. December 2, 2009 Page 16 xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Figure 11: iSCSI Initiator Properties Window D-Link offers iSCSI HBAs for use iSCSI for your primary data access, you are best realized because the storage arrays will...
..., iSCSI can be used as a redundant or failover path for a primary Fibre Channel path. December 2, 2009 Page 16 xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Figure 11: iSCSI Initiator Properties Window D-Link offers iSCSI HBAs for use iSCSI for your primary data access, you are best realized because the storage arrays will...
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December 2, 2009 Page 17 This section lists the steps required to configure the software initiator on the ESX server. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 ESX 3.5 Configuration Connectivity from a host running VMware's ESX 3.5 server to iSCSI storage is much similar to ESX 3.0.2 Server in this section. ... Configuration->Security Profile on the VMware ESX 3.5 Server. However, there are some basic differences noted in the above configuration. Figure 12: Security Profile Configuration Tab D-Link Systems, Inc.
December 2, 2009 Page 17 This section lists the steps required to configure the software initiator on the ESX server. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 ESX 3.5 Configuration Connectivity from a host running VMware's ESX 3.5 server to iSCSI storage is much similar to ESX 3.0.2 Server in this section. ... Configuration->Security Profile on the VMware ESX 3.5 Server. However, there are some basic differences noted in the above configuration. Figure 12: Security Profile Configuration Tab D-Link Systems, Inc.
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December 2, 2009 Page 18 xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 2. Click on the ESX server. 5. Check Software iSCSI Client. 4. Select Configuration->Storage Adapters on Properties. Figure 14: iSCSI software adapter under Storage Adapters on Properties. Figure 13: Firewall Properties Window 3. Select iSCSI software adapter and click on VI client D-Link Systems, Inc. The Firewall Properties box appears.
December 2, 2009 Page 18 xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 2. Click on the ESX server. 5. Check Software iSCSI Client. 4. Select Configuration->Storage Adapters on Properties. Figure 14: iSCSI software adapter under Storage Adapters on Properties. Figure 13: Firewall Properties Window 3. Select iSCSI software adapter and click on VI client D-Link Systems, Inc. The Firewall Properties box appears.
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You should now see your iSCSI Target name listed. December 2, 2009 Page 19 Select Close. Figure 16: iSCSI software initiator properties window D-Link Systems, Inc. Select iSCSI software adapter under storage. Under the general tab select Configure tab. The iSCSI initiator Properties window appears. 7. Figure 15: iSCSI software initiator properties window 8. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 6. Select the Enabled checkbox and click OK.
You should now see your iSCSI Target name listed. December 2, 2009 Page 19 Select Close. Figure 16: iSCSI software initiator properties window D-Link Systems, Inc. Select iSCSI software adapter under storage. Under the general tab select Configure tab. The iSCSI initiator Properties window appears. 7. Figure 15: iSCSI software initiator properties window 8. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 6. Select the Enabled checkbox and click OK.
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Provide the IP address of the xStack Storage iSCSI Data Port and click OK. There may be a slight delay before the process completes. 10. Figure 17: iSCSI software initiator properties window D-Link Systems, Inc. Select Add. Click Close. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 9. Select Properties under storage adapters. Select Dynamic Discovery. December 2, 2009 Page 20
Provide the IP address of the xStack Storage iSCSI Data Port and click OK. There may be a slight delay before the process completes. 10. Figure 17: iSCSI software initiator properties window D-Link Systems, Inc. Select Add. Click Close. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 9. Select Properties under storage adapters. Select Dynamic Discovery. December 2, 2009 Page 20
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.... Review the disk layout and click Next 5. Review the disk layout and click Finish to the configuration tab and select Storage Adapters. D-Link Systems, Inc. Select the newly created iSCSI LUN and click Next. 4. Select the appropriate block size and capacity for storing virtual machine images...LUNs as visible through VI client 2. Go to the ESX server/Virtual Center using VI Client and follow the steps below. 1. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Configure iSCSI storage on Add Storage, select Disk/Lun and click Next. The new datastore is now ready...
.... Review the disk layout and click Next 5. Review the disk layout and click Finish to the configuration tab and select Storage Adapters. D-Link Systems, Inc. Select the newly created iSCSI LUN and click Next. 4. Select the appropriate block size and capacity for storing virtual machine images...LUNs as visible through VI client 2. Go to the ESX server/Virtual Center using VI Client and follow the steps below. 1. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Configure iSCSI storage on Add Storage, select Disk/Lun and click Next. The new datastore is now ready...