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Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node 14G User Manual (354 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 4.16 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Tables
13
Preface
15
Introduction
17
Introduction to Vxflex Ready Node
19
What Is Vxflex os
20
System Requirements
21
Server Requirements
21
Other Requirements
22
Boot Drive
22
Switch Requirements
22
IP Addresses
23
Chapter 2 Architecture
25
Architecture
25
System
26
Hardware
26
Software
26
The MDM Cluster
27
MDM Cluster Modes
28
Storage Definitions
29
Protection Domains
29
Storage Pools
29
Protection Domains and Storage Pools
30
Acceleration Pools
31
Fault Sets
31
Data Layout
32
Protection Domains, Storage Pools, and Fault Sets
32
Volumes
33
Naming
33
Protection and Load Balancing
33
Rebuild
34
Rebuild Throttling
34
Rebalance
35
Rebalance Throttling
35
Checksum Protection
36
Esxi Vstorage Apis for Array Integration (VAAI)
37
Cache
38
Caching Modes
38
Networking
40
Caching Support Matrix
40
IP Addresses
41
Vxflex os Management IP Network
41
VLAN Support
42
Vxflex os Data IP Network (Continued)
42
Networking and Connectivity - 13G Servers
43
Single-Node R730Xd (2U1N) Server (Storage Only) Typical Connection Diagram
44
Single-Node R730Xd (2U1N) Server (Converged) Typical Connection Diagram
44
Single-Node R630 (1U1N) Server Typical Connection Diagram
45
R730Xd Single-Node Server Configuration
45
R630 Single-Node Server Configuration
46
R730Xd Single-Node Server Configuration
46
R630 Single-Node Server Configuration
47
R730Xd Single-Node Server Configuration (Storage Only)
47
Networking and Connectivity - 14G Servers
50
Correlating Physical Slot and Ethernet Network Names
50
R640 and R740Xd PCI Slots, Integrated Nics and BMC Port Locations
51
R740Xd Server Configuration for 10/25 Gbe, 32Xsas, SFP+/SFP28
53
R740Xd Server Configuration for 10/25Gbe, 12Xnvme, SFP+/SFP28
53
R740Xd Server Configuration for 25Gbe, 3Xgpu (M60)/ 2Xgpu (M10), SFP28
54
R740Xd Server Configuration for 10Gbe, 3Xgpu (M60)/ 2Xgpu (M10), SFP
54
R640 Server Configuration for 10/25Gbe, 1CPU, SFP+/SFP28
55
R640 Server Configuration for 10/25Gbe, 2CPU, SFP+/SFP28
55
R640 Single-Node Server Configuration
56
R740Xd Single-Node Server Configuration for 10/25Gbe, 2CPU, SFP+/SFP28
56
Virtual IP Address
59
Correlating Physical Slot and Ethernet Network Names
59
Monitor of SDC and SDS Connections
60
S.M.A.R.T. Hardware Monitoring
60
Snapshots
61
V-Trees
62
Snapshot Operations
62
V-Tree Migration
63
V-Tree Diagram
63
Snapshot Policies
65
Migrate Volumes
66
Other Functions
66
Performance
66
Implementing Vxflex os
67
Physical Layer
68
SAN Virtualization Layer
69
Physical Layout Example-3-Node Cluster
69
Implementing Vxflex os over a Virtual System
70
Vxflex os Implementation on Esxi
71
Implementing Vxflex os over a Linux Bare Metal System
72
Maintenance
73
Maintaining the Physical Layer
73
Instant Maintenance Mode
73
Maintaining the Virtualization Layer
74
Management Tools
74
Firmware Patching
75
Product Capabilities and System Limits
78
Product Limits
78
Opening the Vxflex os GUI and Logging in
81
Connection and Disconnection Information
82
Log in to the Vxflex os GUI
82
Chapter 4 Vxflex os Gui Features
83
Vxflex os GUI Features
83
Vxflex os GUI Overview
84
Vxflex os GUI Task Overview
84
Vxflex os GUI Conventions
85
Alerts Indicators
85
Color Codes
85
Vxflex os Guicolor Codes
85
Hardware View
86
Alert Symbols and Color Codes
86
Hardware View
87
Dashboard View
88
Navigation Tree
88
Dashboard Controls
88
System Settings and Logout Menus
89
Dimmer
89
Widget
89
Dashboard Tiles
90
Widget, Showing Return to Full-Screen Button
90
Dashboard Tiles
91
Dashboard Tiles
92
Management (MDM) Cluster Status
93
Management Node Icons with Normal Operational Status (Green)
94
Frontend Views
95
Management Node Status Indications and Color Codes
95
Frontend > Volumes
96
Frontend > Volumes View
96
Sdcs
97
Frontend > Sdcs View
97
Backend Views
98
Backend > Storage View
98
Table View Options
98
Filter
99
Command Menu
100
Table
100
Backend Filter
100
Monitor Alerts View
103
Alerts View
104
Property Sheets
105
Multiple Floating Property Sheets
107
Vxflex os Performance Fine-Tuning
109
Vxflex os Performance Fine-Tuning
110
Chapter 5 Vxflex os Performance Fine-Tuning
111
Performance Tuning Post-Installation
112
Upgrades
112
Fine Granularity Layout Performance Considerations
112
Tuning Considerations
112
Tune Vxflex os for Best Performance
112
Vxflex os System Changes
113
Using the Set_Performance_Parameters Utility for MDM and SDS
113
Caching Updates for Vxflex os 2.X/3.X
114
Read RAM Cache Settings for SDS
115
Read Flash Cache Settings for SDS
116
Jumbo Frames and the Potential Impact on Performance
117
Test Ping to Ensure Mtu Setting
118
Show Interface Output
119
Adapter Properties
119
Ping Output
120
Optimize Linux
121
Test Ping to Ensure Mtu Setting
121
Change the GRUB Template for Skylake Cpus
122
Optimize Esxi
123
Optimize the SVM
123
Optimizing VM Guests
124
I/O Scheduler
124
Virtual Machine Properties
124
Paravirtual SCSI Controller
125
Vxflex os Performance Parameters
126
RAID Controller Virtual Disk Settings
127
Apply Performance Profiles to System Components
128
Managing and Monitoring
129
Chapter 6 Managing System Objects
131
CLI Basics
132
Using SCLI in Non-Secure Mode
133
Syntax
133
Getting Help with the CLI
134
Cluster Operations
135
System
135
Adding a Standby to the MDM Cluster
136
Removing a Standby from the MDM Cluster
136
Extending an MDM Cluster
137
Switching from 5-Node Cluster Mode to 3-Node Cluster Mode
138
Replacing a Master MDM
138
Transfer the MDM Cluster Component Using the AMS
139
Target Server
140
Managing the Vxflex os System
135
Extending an Existing Vxflex os System
135
Managing the Sdss and Cache
141
Modifying an SDS Port During I/O
141
Source Server, Now a Standby MDM
141
Target Server, Now an MDM
141
Cache
141
Managing Read Flash Cache
143
Managing Read RAM Cache
143
SDC Operations
144
Updating the SDC Driver with IP Address Changes
144
Detecting New Volumes
144
Query Volumes Using Drv_Cfg
145
Query Tgt Objects Using Drv_Cfg
146
Query GUID Using Drv_Cfg
147
Query Mdms Using Drv_Cfg
147
Loading a Configuration File Using Drv_Cfg
148
Adding an MDM Using Drv_Cfg
149
Modifying an MDM IP Address Using Drv_Cfg
150
Permanent Device Loss State
151
Managing ESX Servers
152
Modifying Parameters on Esxi Servers
152
Servers
152
Checking the SDC State on ESX Servers
154
Restarting the AMS Service on Linux
155
Linux
155
Chapter 7 Security Management
157
Sign and Update AMS Security Certificates
158
Signing AMS Security Certificates Using CLI Commands
159
Modifying AMS-MDM Connection Security Via GUI
160
Modifying AMS-MDM Connection Security Via AMS CLI
162
Cli
162
Back up SSH Public Keys Using the Vxflex os GUI
164
Backing up SSH Public Keys Using CLI Commands
165
Changing the Emergency Password
166
Changing Login Credentials for Existing Management Users
167
System Settings Window, Technical Users Pane, Monitor User
167
Users
167
Setting Credentials for Existing Monitor Users
167
Login Banner Overview
168
Setting up a Login Banner Using the CLI
168
Enabling or Disabling Preemptive Acceptance of the Login Banner.169
169
Activating Preemptive Acceptance of the Login Banner
169
MDM and LDAP Integration in an AMS Managed System
170
User Roles
170
Authenticating with the Management Server
171
Adding and Modifying Local Users
175
System
179
Chapter 8 Monitoring the System Using the Vxflex os GUI
183
Viewing Detailed Hardware Properties
184
Identifying Hardware Errors
184
Identifying the IP Role of a Node
184
Identifying the SDS Running on a Node
184
Identifying the SSD Used for Caching
185
MTU Values
186
Viewing Object Properties in Backend and Frontend Views
184
Viewing Licensing Information
186
Collecting Logs
187
Verifying Your Connection to the Management Cluster
187
Chapter 9 Configuring the System Using the Vxflex os Gui
189
Configuring Capacity
190
Adding Nodes
190
Remove the Node from the System
190
Adding Devices
192
Removing Devices
192
Turning on Identification Leds
197
Adding, Removing, and Activating and Inactivating Capacity
198
Activate Devices
200
Clear Device Errors
200
Setting Device Capacity Limits
201
Configuring Cache Settings
201
Enabling and Disabling das Cache at Storage Pool Level
201
Designating an SSD as a Caching or Acceleration Device
201
Settings
201
Stopping Caching on a Specific Device
202
Removing an SSD Device from the Caching Pool
203
Configuring Read Flash Cache Settings Per Protection Domain
203
Changing Read RAM Cache Volume Settings
204
Set Volume Use Read RAM Cache Window
204
Clear Device Errors
205
Configure Read RAM Cache (Advanced, Backend)
205
Pools
205
Add Acceleration Pools
206
Add Acceleration Device
207
Device
207
Removing Acceleration Devices
208
Remove an Rfcache Acceleration Device
208
Physically Remove an NVDIMM from a Node
209
System Event Log with Failed DIMM
210
Devices
212
FG Storage Pool with DAX Device
214
Configuring Volumes, Volume Trees, Sdcs, and Snapshots
215
Adding Volumes
215
Snapshots
215
Restricted SDC Mode
217
Add Volume Window
217
Mapping Volumes
219
Unmapping Volumes
219
Removing Volumes
220
Creating a Datastore
220
Deleting a Datastore
222
Creating Volume Snapshots
222
Removing Snapshots
223
Increasing a Volume's Size
224
Setting Volume Bandwidth and IOPS Limits
224
Entering and Exiting SDS Instant Maintenance Mode
225
Mode
225
Configuring Oscillating Failure Counters
226
Configure Oscillating Failure Counter Parameters
226
Reset Oscillating Failure Counters
227
Counters
227
View Oscillating Failure Counters
228
Applying Performance Profiles to System Components
228
Components
228
Configuring I/O Priorities and Bandwidth Use (Advanced)
229
Configure Application IOPS and Bandwidth (Advanced)
229
(Advanced)
229
System IOPS and Bandwidth (Advanced)
230
Enable and Disable Rebuild/Rebalance (Advanced)
231
Using the Background Device Scanner
231
(Advanced)
231
Scanner
231
Enabling and Disabling the Background Device Scanner
232
Reset the Background Device Scanner Counters
232
Configure Inflight Checksum Protection
233
Renaming Objects
233
Protection
233
Approving Pending Security Certificates
234
Customizing System Preferences
234
Certificates
234
Preferences
234
User Preferences Window
235
Modifying System Settings
237
Management and Data Network IP Addresses
237
Settings
237
Default DNS and NTP IP Addresses
238
Esrs
238
Snmp
240
Install the License - Using the Vxflex os GUI
241
Setting the Vcenter
241
Discovery
242
Changing Login Credentials for Existing Management Users
242
Users
242
Creating Dedicated Networks for SDS-To-SDS Traffic in a Red hat Linux System
243
Expand the Data Network to Four Nics in an RHEL System
243
Changing Login Credentials for Existing Management Creating Dedicated Networks for SDS-To-SDS Traffic in a Red hat Linux System
243
Reduce the Data Network from Four to Two Nics
244
Using the Set_Performance_Parameters Utility for MDM and SDS
244
Sds
244
Set V-Tree Compression Mode
245
Mode
245
Compression Mode for Fine Granularity Storage Pools
246
Set Default Compression Mode
246
Snapshot Policies
246
Mode
246
Pools
246
Migrate Volume Trees (V-Trees)
247
(V-Trees)
247
Pause V-Tree Migration
249
Migrate Volume Trees Set V-Tree Migration Pause V-Tree Migration
249
Set V-Tree Migration Priority
249
Roll Back V-Tree Migration
250
Part 4 Reference
251
Common Tasks
253
Associating Vxflex os Volumes with Physical Disks
254
Volume Information - Linux
254
Port Usage and Changing Default Ports
255
Best Practices for Using Vmware Vmotion
257
Disable Vmware Admission Control
258
Network Ports
258
Move Esxi Hosts to a New Vcenter and Reconfigure AMS
257
Prepare Lockbox Files for Java Upgrade
257
Update the Hardware Using the Idrac Virtual Console
259
Update the SATADOM Firmware (13G Servers Only)
261
AMS Management Takeover of Non-Managed Nodes
261
AMS Management Takeover Compatibility
261
AMS Management Takeover of Non-Managed Nodes
263
Shutdown or Restart a Node Gracefully
270
Gracefully Shut down or Reboot a Node
270
Return the Node to Operation
273
Chapter 11 System Events
275
System Events
275
Event Format
276
System Events Overview
276
Viewing Events
277
Viewing Events Locally
277
Event List
280
Authentication
280
CLI Commands
281
License and Installation
282
MDM
284
Sdc
286
Sds
286
Rebuild
290
SNMP Trap Support
293
General
294
Supported Alerts and Event Numbering Conventions
294
Class/Type
294
Vxflex os Alerts in SNMP, Vxflex os GUI, REST, and ESRS
295
Vxflex Ready Node-Specific Alerts in SNMP, Vxflex os GUI, REST, and ESRS
312
Configuring SNMP Using the Vxflex os GUI
320
Vxflex Os.mib File
321
Server Factory Reset and Power Operations
325
Perform a Factory Reset
326
Set up the Idrac IP Address and BIOS
326
Verify the Status of the System Hardware, Storage Controller, and Disks - 13G Servers
328
Verify the Status of the System Hardware, Storage Controller, and Disks - 14G Servers
329
Open the KVM Console - R630/R730Xd Servers
330
Open the KVM Console - Vxflex Ready Node R640/R740Xd Servers
331
Map the ISO File on a Vxflex Ready Node Server
333
Map the ISO File on a Vxflex Ready Node 14G Server
333
KVM Activities
335
Additional Tasks Using the KVM Console - R630/R740Xd Servers.335
335
Additional Tasks Using the KVM Console for Vxflex Ready Node R640/R740Xd Servers
335
Chapter 14 DTK - Hardware Update Bootable ISO
337
Dell Openmanage DRAC Tools (RACADM)
338
Update the Hardware Using Remote RACADM
338
Dell Openmanage DRAC Tools
338
(Racadm)
338
Update the SATADOM Firmware (13G Servers Only)
340
Update the SATADOM Firmware
340
Only)
340
Recommended BIOS and Firmware Settings
341
Vxflex os ID Module
341
BIOS and Firmware
341
Settings
341
Configuration Settings
342
Troubleshooting the Hardware ISO
343
Troubleshoot General Idrac Failures
343
Iso
343
Idrac Virtual Console Issues
344
Idrac Virtual Media Issues
344
DTK A08: BIOS Set Commands Fail
344
Rebranding Operation Fails
345
Check the Logs for Error Messages
345
Additional Resources
346
Vxflex os Resources
346
Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC)
346
Dell Openmanage Deployment Toolkit (DTK)
346
Resources
346
Glossary
349
Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node 14G Hardware Installation Manual (86 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 7.76 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Figures
5
Tables
7
Chapter 1 Before You Begin
11
Before You Begin
12
Conventions Used in this Document
13
Where to Get Help
13
Hardware Acclimation Times
14
Hardware Acclimation Times (Systems and Components)
14
Site Requirements
14
1U1N Procedures
17
Chapter 2 1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation
19
Installation of the Equipment in the Cabinet
20
Installation in Cabinets with Single-Phase Power Distribution
20
Minimum Configuration in Single-Phase Power Distribution Cabinets
20
Distribution
20
Cabinet Stack up for a Minimum Configuration
21
Maximum Configuration in Single-Phase Power Distribution Cabinets
21
Installation in Cabinets with Single-Phase Power
21
Installation in Cabinets with 3-Phase Delta Power Distribution
23
Cabinet Stack up for a Maximum Configuration
23
Installation in Cabinets with 3-Phase Delta Power
23
Distribution
23
Minimum Configuration in 3-Phase Delta Power Distribution Cabinets
24
Cabinet Stack up for a Minimum Configuration
25
Stack up for a Maximum Configuration
25
Stack up for a Maximum Configuration
26
Installation in Cabinets with 3-Phase Wye Power Distribution
27
Cabinet Stack up for a Maximum Configuration
27
Installation in Cabinets with 3-Phase Wye Power
27
Distribution
27
Minimum Configuration in 3-Phase Wye Power Distribution Cabinets
28
Cabinet Stack up for a Minimum Configuration
29
Maximum Configuration in 3-Phase Wye Power Distribution Cabinets
29
Identifying the Kit Components
31
Cabinet Stack up for a Maximum Configuration
31
A10 Sliding Rail Assembly - 1U Systems
32
B13 Sliding Rail Assembly - 2U Systems
32
Install the Rails
33
Installing the Rear End of the Rail
33
B13 Sliding Rail Assembly - 2U Systems
33
Rails
33
Secure the Rail Assemblies to the Cabinet
34
Installing the Front End of the Rail
34
Install the System in the Cabinet
35
Installing Screws
35
Pull the Inner Rails out of the Cabinet
35
Install the System in the Rails
36
Cabinet
36
Install the Front Bezel
37
Slide the System into the Cabinet
37
Bezel
37
Connect and Route Cords and Cables
38
Installing the Front Bezel on 1U System
38
Installing the Front Bezel on 2U System
38
CMA Bracket Slots
39
Chapter 3 Install AC Power Cables
41
Guidelines for Installing and Connecting AC Power Cables
42
AC Connectors on Rear Panel of Servers and Switches
42
Sample Single-Phase Wiring for 1U1N Configuration
43
Single-Phase Power Distribution
44
Single-Phase Power Distribution Cabling (from Top to Bottom)
44
Single-Phase Power Distribution Cabling
45
Chapter 4 Install Management Network I/O Cables
49
Guidelines for Installing and Connecting Management Network Cables
50
Console and Management Ports on Switches
50
Management Network A, Nodes 1 - 16 Cabling
51
Management A, Nodes 1 - 16 Cabling Example
51
Management A, Nodes 1 -16 Cabling
51
Management Network A, Nodes 17 - 22 Cabling
53
Management Network B, Nodes 23 - 32 Cabling
53
Management A, Nodes 17 - 22 Cabling
53
Management B, Nodes 23 -32 Cabling
53
Chapter 5 Install Data Network I/O Cables
55
Data Network A, Nodes 1 - 22 Cabling Example
56
Data Networks a and B Cabling Example
56
Data A, Nodes 1 - 22 Cabling
56
Data Network B, Nodes 1 - 22 Cabling Example
57
Data B, Nodes 1 - 22 Cabling
57
Chapter 6 Update the Install Database
59
Update the Install Database
60
2U1N Procedures
61
Chapter 7 2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation
63
Installation of the Equipment in the Cabinet
64
2U1N Configuration Installation Guidelines
64
Stack up for a Minimum Configuration
64
Cabinet Stack up for 2U1N Configurations
65
Identifying the Kit Components
66
A10 Sliding Rail Assembly - 1U Systems
66
Install the Rails
67
Secure the Rail Assemblies to the Cabinet
68
Installing the Rear End of the Rail
68
Installing the Front End of the Rail
68
Install the System in the Cabinet
69
Installing Screws
69
Pull the Inner Rails out of the Cabinet
70
Install the System in the Rails
70
Install the Front Bezel
71
Slide the System into the Cabinet
71
Connect and Route Cords and Cables
72
Installing the Front Bezel on 1U System
72
Installing the Front Bezel on 2U System
72
CMA Bracket Slots
73
Chapter 8 Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration
75
Guidelines for Wiring a 2U1N Configuration
76
Power Connectors on Rear Panel of Servers and Switches
76
Sample Single-Phase Wiring for 2U1N Configuration
77
Single-Phase Power Distribution
78
Management Network Wiring for 2U1N Configuration
80
Management Network
80
Management Network Cabling
81
Data Network a Wiring for 2U1N Configuration
82
Data Networks a and B
83
Data Network a Cabling
83
Data Network B Wiring for 2U1N Configuration
84
Data Network B Cabling
84
Chapter 9 Update the Install Database
85
Update the Install Database
86
Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node 14G Manual (76 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 1.47 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Figures
5
Tables
7
Preface
9
Chapter 1 Introduction
11
Overview
12
Vxflex os Component Requirements
12
Vxflex os Cluster Components
12
Physical Server Requirements
13
Supported Operating Systems
13
Vxflex os Gateway Server Requirements
13
Server Physical Requirements
13
Supported Operating Systems -Vxflex os Components
13
Prerequisites
14
Connectivity
14
Java
15
Hardware and Operating Systems
15
Vxflex os Packages
15
Supported Internet Browsers
15
Disk Prerequisites
15
Idrac Service Module
15
Supported Hardware Configurations
16
Chapter 2 Configuring the Hardware
17
Set up the BMC (Idrac) IP Address and BIOS
18
Verify the Status of the System Hardware, Storage Controller, and Disks - 14G Servers
20
Open the KVM Console - 14G Servers
21
Updating the BIOS, Firmware and Settings
22
Update the Hardware Using the Idrac Virtual Console
23
Chapter 3 Installing the Operating System
25
System Requirements
26
Driver Support
26
Rebuild the M.2 Cards as a RAID Device
26
Revert the AMS Esxi ISO Image to a Native Esxi Image
27
Vsphere Client, with Power off Option Selected
28
Networking Pane - Vmkernel Nics Tab
29
Networking Pane - Port Groups Tab
29
Map the ISO File on a Vxflex Ready Node 14G Server
30
Prepare Esxi Servers for Deployment
30
Chapter 4 Network Architecture and Physical Connectivity
35
Networking Connectivity Architecture and Cabling Best Practice (R640, R740XD Servers)
36
Network Prerequisites
36
Vxflex os Management IP Network
37
Vxflex os Data IP Network for Subnet #1
38
Vxflex os Data IP Network for Subnet #2
38
Chapter 5 Port Configuration
41
Determine the 2U1N Node Type
42
R640 and R740Xd Server NIC and BMC (Idrac) Port Locations
42
R640 and R740Xd PCI Slots, Integrated Nics and BMC Port Locations
43
Vxflex Ready Node R640 and R740Xd Port Designations - Esxi
44
R740Xd Server Configuration for 10/25 Gbe, 32Xsas, SFP+/SFP28
44
R740Xd Server Configuration for 10/25Gbe, 12Xnvme, SFP+/SFP28
45
R740Xd Server Configuration for 25Gbe, 3Xgpu (M60)/ 2Xgpu (M10), SFP28
45
R740Xd Server Configuration for 10Gbe, 3Xgpu (M60)/ 2Xgpu (M10), SFP
46
R640 Server Configuration for 10/25Gbe, 1CPU, SFP+/SFP28
46
Configure the Management IP Address - Esxi
47
R640 Server Configuration for 10/25Gbe, 2CPU, SFP+/SFP28
47
Chapter 6 Installing the Drivers
49
Install the Vxflex os Drivers
50
Chapter 7 Preparing Disks
53
Adding Disks to a Vxflex os SDS
54
Verify the Disk Controller Type
54
Enable PERCCLI on an Esxi Server
55
Create Virtual Devices with PERCCLI
56
Verify the Storage and Disk Controller Status
56
Create Virtual Devices for HDD with PERCCLI
58
Create Virtual Devices for SSD with PERCCLI
59
Ensure Virtual Disk Creation with PERCCLI
59
Chapter 8 Additional Configurations
63
Install Openmanage Essentials
64
Activate the NVIDIA GPU on the Server
64
Installing the Idrac Service Module on an Esxi Server
64
Install the Ism Using SSH
65
Install the Ism Using the Vsphere CLI
65
Where to Go from here
66
Chapter 9 Reference Material
67
DTK - Hardware Update Bootable ISO
68
Dell Openmanage DRAC Tools (RACADM)
68
Recommended BIOS and Firmware Settings
70
Hardware ISO Configuration Settings
71
Troubleshooting the Hardware ISO
73
Additional Resources
75
Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node 14G Manual (76 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 1.59 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Figures
5
Tables
7
Preface
9
Introduction
11
Overview
12
Vxflex os Component Requirements
12
Vxflex os Cluster Components
12
Physical Server Requirements
13
Supported Operating Systems
13
Server Physical Requirements
13
Supported Operating Systems -Vxflex os Components
13
Vxflex os Gateway Server Requirements
14
Prerequisites
15
Connectivity
15
Java
15
Hardware and Operating Systems
15
Vxflex os Packages
16
Supported Internet Browsers
16
Disk Prerequisites
16
Idrac Service Module
16
Openipmi
16
Supported Hardware Configurations
16
Configuring the Hardware
19
Set up the BMC (Idrac) IP Address and BIOS
20
Verify the Status of the System Hardware, Storage Controller, and Disks - 14G Servers
22
Open the KVM Console - 14G Servers
23
Updating the BIOS, Firmware and Settings
24
Update the Hardware Using the Idrac Virtual Console
25
Installing the Operating System
27
System Requirements
28
Rebuild the M.2 Cards as a RAID Device
28
Map the ISO File on a Vxflex Ready Node 14G Server
29
Optimize CPU Performance on RHEL Systems
30
Optimize CPU Performance on SUSE Systems
30
Network Architecture and Physical Connectivity
33
Networking Connectivity Architecture and Cabling Best Practice (R640, R740XD Servers)
34
Network Prerequisites
34
Vxflex os Management IP Network
35
Vxflex os Data IP Network for Subnet #1
35
Vxflex os Data IP Network for Subnet #2
35
Vxflex os IP Network for 2-Layer Configuration (Data 3 + Data 4)
36
Port Configuration
37
Determine the 2U1N Node Type
38
R640 and R740Xd Server NIC and BMC (Idrac) Port Locations
38
Vxflex Ready Node R640 and R740Xd Port Designations - Linux
40
R640 Single-Node Server Configuration
40
Correlate the PCI Slot Locations and Interface Names
41
R740Xd Single-Node Server Configuration for 10/25Gbe, 2CPU, SFP+/SFP28
41
Configure the Ports - Linux
44
Configure the Ports (Linux-SLES)
46
Disable TSO on Linux Nodes with X710 NIC
48
Installing the Drivers
49
Install the Vxflex os Drivers
50
Preparing Disks
51
Adding Disks to a Vxflex os SDS
52
Verify the Disk Controller Type
52
Enable PERCCLI on a Host Server
53
Create Virtual Devices with PERCCLI
53
Verify the Storage and Disk Controller Status
54
Create Virtual Devices for HDD with PERCCLI
55
Create Virtual Devices for SSD with PERCCLI
56
Ensure Virtual Disk Creation with PERCCLI
56
Retrieve Device Paths in a Linux Server
58
Retrieve Device Paths in a Linux Server with an HBA330 Controller
58
Retrieving Device Paths in a Linux Server with an H730P/H740P Controller
59
Retrieving Device Paths in a Linux Server with NVME Devices Configured
60
Retrieve Device Paths in a Linux Server with an HBA330 Controller
60
Additional Configurations
63
Install Openmanage Essentials
64
Disable Smartmontool Error Messages
64
Idrac Service Module
65
Install the Idrac Service Module on a Linux Server
65
Where to Go from here
66
Reference Material
67
DTK - Hardware Update Bootable ISO
68
Dell Openmanage DRAC Tools (RACADM)
68
Recommended BIOS and Firmware Settings
70
Hardware ISO Configuration Settings
71
Troubleshooting the Hardware ISO
73
Additional Resources
75
Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node 14G Manual (70 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 1.38 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Figures
5
Tables
7
Preface
9
Introduction
11
Overview
12
Vxflex os Component Requirements
12
Vxflex os Cluster Components
12
Physical Server Requirements
13
Supported Operating Systems
13
Server Physical Requirements
13
Supported Operating Systems -Vxflex os Components
13
Vxflex os Gateway Server Requirements
14
Prerequisites
14
Connectivity
14
Java
15
Hardware and Operating Systems
15
Vxflex os Packages
15
Supported Internet Browsers
15
Disk Prerequisites
16
Idrac Service Module
16
Supported Hardware Configurations
16
Configuring the Hardware
17
Set up the BMC (Idrac) IP Address and BIOS
18
Verify the Status of the System Hardware, Storage Controller, and Disks - 14G Servers
20
Open the KVM Console - 14G Servers
21
Updating the BIOS, Firmware and Settings
22
Update the Hardware Using the Idrac Virtual Console
23
Installing the Operating System
25
System Requirements
26
Rebuild the M.2 Cards as a RAID Device
26
Map the ISO File on a Vxflex Ready Node 14G Server
27
Install the Windows os on a Vxflex Ready Node Server
27
Network Architecture and Physical Connectivity
29
Networking Connectivity Architecture and Cabling Best Practice (R640, R740XD Servers)
30
Network Prerequisites
30
Vxflex os Management IP Network
31
Vxflex os Data IP Network for Subnet #1
31
Vxflex os Data IP Network for Subnet #2
31
Port Configuration
33
Determine the 2U1N Node Type
34
R640 and R740Xd Server NIC and BMC (Idrac) Port Locations
34
Poweredge R640 and R740Xd Port Designations - Windows
36
R740Xd Server Configuration for 10/25 Gbe, 32Xsas, SFP+/SFP28
36
R740Xd Server Configuration for 10/25 Gbe, 12Xnvme, SFP+/SFP28
37
R740Xd Server Configuration for 25 Gbe, 3Xgpu (M60)/ 2Xgpu (M10), SFP28
37
R740Xd Server Configuration for 10 Gbe, 3Xgpu (M60)/ 2Xgpu (M10), SFP
37
R640 Server Configuration for 10/25 Gbe, 1/2CPU, SFP+/SFP28
38
Configure the Ports
39
Installing the Drivers
43
Install the Vxflex os Drivers
44
Change the Driver Parameters
45
Preparing Disks
47
Adding Disks to a Vxflex os SDS
48
Verify the Disk Controller Type
48
Enable PERCCLI on a Windows Server
49
Create Virtual Devices with PERCCLI
49
Verify the Storage and Disk Controller Status
50
Create Virtual Devices for HDD with PERCCLI
51
Create Virtual Devices for SSD with PERCCLI
52
Ensure Virtual Disk Creation with PERCCLI
52
Retrieve Device Paths in a Windows Server with HBA330 Controller
54
Retrieve Device Paths in a Windows Server with an H730P/H740P Controller
55
Additional Configurations
57
Install Openmanage Essentials
58
Idrac Service Module
58
Install the Idrac Service Module on a Windows Server
58
Where to Go from here
59
Reference Material
61
DTK - Hardware Update Bootable ISO
62
Dell Openmanage DRAC Tools (RACADM)
62
Recommended BIOS and Firmware Settings
64
Hardware ISO Configuration Settings
65
Troubleshooting the Hardware ISO
67
Additional Resources
69
Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node 14G Quick Start Manual (22 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 0.45 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Preface
2
System Requirements
3
Before You Begin
8
Preparing the Linux Environment
9
Start the Linux Deployment
9
Monitoring the Deployment
11
Registering the Vsphere Plug-In
12
Installing SDC on ESX with Vsphere Plug-In
13
Adding an External SDC to an Existing Vxflex os System
14
Enabling Storage
17
Installing and Opening the Vxflex os GUI
17
Retrieve Device Paths in a Linux Server
18
Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node 14G Inspection Manual (8 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 0.11 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Preface
2
Introduction
3
Hardware Installation Checklist
4
Prerequisites
5
Verify the Status of the System Hardware, Storage Controller, and Disks
6
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