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April 2012

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Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series

Configuration Introduction

Implementation Guide

Switch: Dell Force10 S25N or S50N

Array: PS4100

Host: VMware ESXi™

THIS IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND MAY CONTAIN

TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND TECHNICAL INACCURACIES. THE CONTENT IS PROVIDED AS IS,

WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

the express written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. For more information, contact Dell.

Dell, the DELL logo, and the DELL badge, PowerConnect™, EqualLogic™, PowerEdge™ and

PowerVault™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. Broadcom® is a registered trademark of Broadcom

Corporation. Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Server®, and Active Directory® are either trademarks or registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. VMware®, vSphere®,

ESX™, and ESXi™ are registered trademarks of VMware®

1Introduction

1.1 Document use

Keyboard keys are shown in brackets with the actual key bolded.

Example: [Enter]

Commands that are to be typed are bolded and shown after the appropriate prompt.

Example:

console>enable

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

•TR1050 – Monitoring Your PS Series SAN with SAN HeadQuarters

https://support.equallogic.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=8749

Note: A login is required to access the EqualLogic support site.

•

SAN HQ User Guide,

available for download on www.equallogic.com

•

PS-series Group Administration

online help

http://psonlinehelp.equallogic.com/v5.1/groupmanager.htm

2Prerequisites

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.

•Latest SAN HeadQuarters installation package (support.equallogic.com).

•The VMware vSphere® Command-Line Interface (vCLI) environment must be installed on the

management server (downloads.vmware.com).

•Latest network device driver update (downloads.vmware.com).

Before proceeding, you may need to download a driver update package for your network

adapter. Refer to the readme.txt contained in the update file for instructions on updating

from the ESXi command line or using VMware Update Manager (VUM).

2.3 Configuration settings

2.3.1 Host/OS

This document assumes that you have already installed VMware ESXi 4.1 Update1 or later and have

applied the latest critical patches available through VMware Update Manager.

For additional help, refer to this KB article: http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1017910.

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 Switch

This document assumes that your Force10 switches are at firmware version 8.4.2.4 or later. To get the

latest update, visit http://force10networks.com. Installation instructions are provided as part of the

download. The switch user manual is also available to download for reference.

2.3.3 Array

This document assumes that your storage arrays are at array controller firmware version 5.1.2 or later.

To get the latest update, visit http://support.equallogic.com. Update instructions and release notes are

available with the latest downloads.

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

Initiator

Host #1

Host #2

Host #3

Host #4

Port 1

Port 2

Port 3

Port 4

Array Target

Array #1

Array #2

Array #3

Port 1 (eth0)

Port 2 (eth1)

Management

(Out-of-Band or

eth2)

Array Group

Management IP

(Out-of-Band)

Array Group

Management IP

(In-Band)

Switch

Out-of-Band

Management

(OOB Mgmt) Port

Switch Admin password: _________________________

Array Group Admin password: __________________________*

Array Membership password: ___________________________*

*These may be the same password – see the PS-series Group Administration guide for more

information.

http://psonlinehelp.equallogic.com/v5.1/groupmanager.htm

2.5 Connectivity Diagrams

Use the appropriate diagram and corresponding point to point table when cabling the SAN.

Force10 S25N and PS4100 connection diagram

S25N and PS4100 point to point cable connections

Switch 1

Port

Switch 2

Port

1 Server 1, port 1 1 Server 1, port 2

2 Server 1, port 3* 2 Server 1, port 4*

3 Server 2, port 1 3 Server 2, port 2

4 Server 2, port 3* 4 Server 2, port 4*

5 Server 3, port 1 5 Server 3, port 2

6 Server 3, port 3* 6 Server 3, port 4*

7 Server 4, port 1 7 Server 4, port 2

8 Server 4, port 3* 8 Server 4, port 4*

Array 3 17 Controller 0, port 0 17 Controller 0, port 1

18 Controller 1, port 1 18 Controller 1, port 0

Array 2 19 Controller 0, port 0 19 Controller 0, port 1

20 Controller 1, port 1 20 Controller 1, port 0

Array 1 21 Controller 0, port 0 21 Controller 0, port 1

22 Controller 1, port 1 22 Controller 1, port 0

24 OOB Mgmt

* Use of the 3rd and 4th host ports is optional. At least two ports are required.

Force10 S50N and PS4100 connection diagram

S50N and PS6500 point to point cable connections

Switch 1

Port

Switch 2

Port

1 Server 1, port 1 1 Server 1, port 2

2 Server 1, port 3* 2 Server 1, port 4*

3 Server 2, port 1 3 Server 2, port 2

4 Server 2, port 3* 4 Server 2, port 4*

5 Server 3, port 1 5 Server 3, port 2

6 Server 3, port 3* 6 Server 3, port 4*

7 Server 4, port 1 7 Server 4, port 2

8 Server 4, port 3* 8 Server 4, port 4*

Array 3 41 Controller 0, port 0 41 Controller 0, port 1

42 Controller 1, port 1 42 Controller 1, port 0

Array 2 43 Controller 0, port 0 43 Controller 0, port 1

44 Controller 1, port 1 44 Controller 1, port 0

Array 1 45 Controller 0, port 0 45 Controller 0, port 1

46 Controller 1, port 1 46 Controller 1, port 0

48 OOB Mgmt

* Use of the 3rd and 4th host ports is optional. At least two ports are required.

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