The following is a high-level checklist to ensure seamless integration of the VxRail cluster into your environment prior to deployment:
- Decide on the VxRail single point of management.
- Decide on the VxRail network traffic segmentation.
- Plan the VxRail logical network.
- Determine if jumbo frames will be used, and plan MTU sizing accordingly.
- Identify the IP address range for VxRail logical networks.
- Identify unique hostnames for VxRail management components.
- Identify external applications and settings for VxRail.
- Create DNS records for VxRail management components.
- Prepare the customer-supplied vCenter Server.
- Reserve IP addresses for VxRail, vMotion, and vSAN networks.
- Decide on the VxRail logging solution.
- Decide on passwords for VxRail management.
For more details on each step, see the Dell VxRail Network Planning Guide.
In addition to these items, it is helpful to calculate the estimated amount of network traffic to ensure adequate bandwidth and port density to support the new cluster or clusters. Create a diagram for smoother integration regarding location of port reservations, the best type of logical network, and support for various networking features.