1.2 Intended audience System or Storage administrators with experience deploying VMware vSphere ESXi™ servers, storage systems, and Ethernet networking. If you are unsure about completing the installation, Dell support is available and ready to assist you. 1.3 List of references •...
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 ® • Latest EqualLogic Multipathing Extension Module for VMware vSphere installation package (support.equallogic.com). Note: A login is required to access the EqualLogic support site.
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. IP addresses needed for configuration: Host iSCSI Host #1 Host #2 Host #3 Host #4 Initiator Port 1 Port 2 Port 3...
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2.5 Connectivity Diagrams Use the appropriate diagram and corresponding point to point table when cabling the SAN. Force10 S25N and PS4100 connection diagram...
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S25N and PS4100 point to point cable connections Switch 1 Switch 2 Port Port Server 1, port 1 Server 1, port 2 Server 1, port 3* Server 1, port 4* Server 2, port 1 Server 2, port 2 Server 2, port 3* Server 2, port 4* Server 3, port 1 Server 3, port 2...
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Force10 S50N and PS4100 connection diagram...
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S50N and PS6500 point to point cable connections Switch 1 Switch 2 Port Port Server 1, port 1 Server 1, port 2 Server 1, port 3* Server 1, port 4* Server 2, port 1 Server 2, port 2 Server 2, port 3* Server 2, port 4* Server 3, port 1 Server 3, port 2...