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This guide provides best practices for customers using Dell Technologies™ Unity All-Flash storage systems in a VMware® vSphere® environment. This paper focuses on optimizing system performance and maximizing the usability of Dell Technologies Unity automated storage features when used with VMware vSphere. For general best practices on using Dell Technologies Unity systems, see the Dell Technologies Unity: Best Practices Guide.
These guidelines are intended to cover the majority of use cases. They are strongly recommended by Dell Technologies but are not strictly required.
This paper was developed using the Dell Technologies Unity XT 480F All-Flash array, but is also applicable when using the 380F, 680F, or 880F Dell Technologies Unity XT All-Flash arrays.
If you have questions about the applicability of these guidelines in your environment, contact your Dell Technologies representative to discuss the appropriateness of the recommendation.