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December 2, 2009 Page 1 A D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link System, Inc.™ xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Rev.
December 2, 2009 Page 1 A D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link System, Inc.™ xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Rev.
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... herein to any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by D-Link Systems, Inc.. All Rights Reserved DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: With respect to identify products or services, of any specific commercial products...owners. All other brand or product names are or may be required. December 2, 2009 Page 2 xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 © 2009 D-Link Systems, Inc. COPYRIGHT: VMware, ESX Server and Virtual Infrastructure are used for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness...
... herein to any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by D-Link Systems, Inc.. All Rights Reserved DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: With respect to identify products or services, of any specific commercial products...owners. All other brand or product names are or may be required. December 2, 2009 Page 2 xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 © 2009 D-Link Systems, Inc. COPYRIGHT: VMware, ESX Server and Virtual Infrastructure are used for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness...
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...hardware and skills to another , the virtual machine's virtual disk doesn't actually move. D-Link Systems, Inc. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Executive Summary The xStack Storage Series iSCSI storage arrays from D-Link provide cost-effective, easy-todeploy shared storage solutions for those that are just starting out in.... The second does the iSCSI conversion in turn can be migrated from one or more FC switches, which takes advantage of the D-Link xStack Storage™ Series iSCSI storage arrays along with typical server systems are made.
...hardware and skills to another , the virtual machine's virtual disk doesn't actually move. D-Link Systems, Inc. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 Executive Summary The xStack Storage Series iSCSI storage arrays from D-Link provide cost-effective, easy-todeploy shared storage solutions for those that are just starting out in.... The second does the iSCSI conversion in turn can be migrated from one or more FC switches, which takes advantage of the D-Link xStack Storage™ Series iSCSI storage arrays along with typical server systems are made.
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... dynamically adjust to coexist on only 5 disks in varying performance results. All xStack Storage family models are affordable. xStack Storage Family D-Link's virtualized storage technology is as simple as selecting a volume size and the appropriate application type from a single pool of the specific ... with a simple virtualization workload running on two virtual machines to configure with more granularity if desired. 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 ...
... dynamically adjust to coexist on only 5 disks in varying performance results. All xStack Storage family models are affordable. xStack Storage Family D-Link's virtualized storage technology is as simple as selecting a volume size and the appropriate application type from a single pool of the specific ... with a simple virtualization workload running on two virtual machines to configure with more granularity if desired. 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 ...
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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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...is highlighted, then the Configuration tab is dedicated to guest virtual machines as virtual disks that the NICs be teamed as iSCSI packets). D-Link Systems, Inc. ESX 3.0.2 Configuration Connectivity from a host running VMware's ESX server to the guest. This provides NIC/cable failover and ...a VMware virtual switch that connect to iSCSI storage through a built-in which supports VMotion traffic as well as shown 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 software...
...is highlighted, then the Configuration tab is dedicated to guest virtual machines as virtual disks that the NICs be teamed as iSCSI packets). D-Link Systems, Inc. ESX 3.0.2 Configuration Connectivity from a host running VMware's ESX server to the guest. This provides NIC/cable failover and ...a VMware virtual switch that connect to iSCSI storage through a built-in which supports VMotion traffic as well as shown 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 software...
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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 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.
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... change the Port from one host to another using the LUN storage. Then the target storage array is disabled by default in ESX. D-Link Systems, Inc. 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...
... change the Port from one host to another using the LUN storage. Then the target storage array is disabled by default in ESX. D-Link Systems, Inc. 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...
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...was connected as one array. For testing this test, the think time was applied to five-disk RAID 5 LUNs on one xStack Storage DSN-3200-10 storage array. The SQL Server database on one order. The two VMs attached to access its content from the LUN during an...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. December 2, 2009 Page 9 Starting with 2 such driver threads ...
...was connected as one array. For testing this test, the think time was applied to five-disk RAID 5 LUNs on one xStack Storage DSN-3200-10 storage array. The SQL Server database on one order. The two VMs attached to access its content from the LUN during an...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. December 2, 2009 Page 9 Starting with 2 such driver threads ...
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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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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. 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.
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...Server requires a special connection type, referred to be greater than the default. December 2, 2009 Page 12 D-Link Systems, Inc. If you plan to store virtual disks larger than the one used for VMotion or virtual ...size of 256GB in size. 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 256GB in .... 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.
...Server requires a special connection type, referred to be greater than the default. December 2, 2009 Page 12 D-Link Systems, Inc. If you plan to store virtual disks larger than the one used for VMotion or virtual ...size of 256GB in size. 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 256GB in .... 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.
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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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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 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.
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... stores that this statement is not a requirement or a recommendation, but rather a consideration when designing dense storage solutions. D-Link Systems, Inc. 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 addressing storage. Also, iSCSI can be realized in storage performance by implementing iSCSI HBAs...
... stores that this statement is not a requirement or a recommendation, but rather a consideration when designing dense storage solutions. D-Link Systems, Inc. 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 addressing storage. Also, iSCSI can be realized in storage performance by implementing iSCSI HBAs...
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Connect to ESX 3.0.2 Server in this section. 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 the ESX server/VirtualCenter ... 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.
Connect to ESX 3.0.2 Server in this section. 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 the ESX server/VirtualCenter ... 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.
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Figure 14: iSCSI software adapter under Storage Adapters on the ESX server. 5. December 2, 2009 Page 18 Select Configuration->Storage Adapters on VI client D-Link Systems, Inc. Figure 13: Firewall Properties Window 3. Check Software iSCSI Client. 4. The Firewall Properties box appears. Select iSCSI software adapter and click on Properties. Click on Properties. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 2.
Figure 14: iSCSI software adapter under Storage Adapters on the ESX server. 5. December 2, 2009 Page 18 Select Configuration->Storage Adapters on VI client D-Link Systems, Inc. Figure 13: Firewall Properties Window 3. Check Software iSCSI Client. 4. The Firewall Properties box appears. Select iSCSI software adapter and click on Properties. Click on Properties. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 2.
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Select Close. Select iSCSI software adapter under storage. December 2, 2009 Page 19 Under the general tab select Configure tab. Figure 15: iSCSI software initiator properties window 8. The iSCSI initiator Properties window appears. 7. Select the Enabled checkbox and click OK. Figure 16: iSCSI software initiator properties window D-Link Systems, Inc. You should now see your iSCSI Target name listed. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 6.
Select Close. Select iSCSI software adapter under storage. December 2, 2009 Page 19 Under the general tab select Configure tab. Figure 15: iSCSI software initiator properties window 8. The iSCSI initiator Properties window appears. 7. Select the Enabled checkbox and click OK. Figure 16: iSCSI software initiator properties window D-Link Systems, Inc. You should now see your iSCSI Target name listed. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 6.
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There may be a slight delay before the process completes. 10. December 2, 2009 Page 20 Click Close. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 9. Figure 17: iSCSI software initiator properties window D-Link Systems, Inc. Select Add. Select Dynamic Discovery. Provide the IP address of the xStack Storage iSCSI Data Port and click OK. Select Properties under storage adapters.
There may be a slight delay before the process completes. 10. December 2, 2009 Page 20 Click Close. xStack Storage DSN-Series SAN Arrays VMware ESX 3.0.2 & 3.5 9. Figure 17: iSCSI software initiator properties window D-Link Systems, Inc. Select Add. Select Dynamic Discovery. Provide the IP address of the xStack Storage iSCSI Data Port and click OK. Select Properties under storage adapters.
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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. Go to the ESX server/Virtual Center using ... click Finish to be visible from the ESX server. Select the iSCSI Software Adapter and click Rescan. Go to the configuration tab and select Storage. D-Link Systems, Inc. Select the newly added storage and click Next. 3. December 2, 2009 Page 21 Provide a name for the VMFS datastore and click Next. 7. Select the...
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. Go to the ESX server/Virtual Center using ... click Finish to be visible from the ESX server. Select the iSCSI Software Adapter and click Rescan. Go to the configuration tab and select Storage. D-Link Systems, Inc. Select the newly added storage and click Next. 3. December 2, 2009 Page 21 Provide a name for the VMFS datastore and click Next. 7. Select the...