Dell Force10 S25N User manual

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.
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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
To
Switch 2
Port
To
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
To
Switch 2
Port
To
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.