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Deployment Guide—VMware Cloud Foundation on PowerEdge Servers and Unity Storage

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SAN Storage Deployment and Configuration
Introduction Deploying Unity XT x80 storage Deploying Connectrix DS-6620B switches Site survey example: FC port mappings Zoning host servers to storage controllers Adding cluster hosts to the storage array Creating a LUN

Deploying Unity XT x80 storage

  • Before proceeding, connect all power cables and management cables. Connect any additional drive array enclosures as well.

    Deploy the Unity XT x80 storage:

    1. Connect the Unity XT x80 system to the network.

    The management IP address for the Unity XT x80 system can be assigned dynamically or statically:

    • Dynamic—If your network supports DHCP, the Unity XT x80 system automatically obtains a network address when you power on the system.
    • Static—If you are not running the storage system in a network that supports DHCP or if you prefer to assign a static IP address manually, you must install and run the Connection Utility on the Microsoft Windows based computer.
    1. Connect to Dell EMC Unisphere storage management:
      1. Launch a web browser and enter the management IP address as the destination.
      2. Enter the following default credentials:
    • User—admin
    • Password—Password123#

    An initial configuration wizard steps through basic settings such as licensing, storage pool creation, alerts, support, and networking. You can configure the Unisphere settings at any time, even after completing the initial wizard. To do so, open the Settings page, and click the gear icon in the upper left.

    1. Establish a network connection to the Dell EMC Secure Remote Services gateway.

    Unity XT x80 arrays can communicate with the Customer Support Center through a network connection to the Secure Remote Services gateway.

    Two remote service options are available by which to send storage system information to Dell EMC for remote troubleshooting:

    • Integrated Secure Remote Services (physical deployments only)
    • Centralized Secure Remote Services Virtual Edition (VE)

    Integrated Secure Remote Services runs directly on the storage system. When you select this option, you set up the storage system to use a secure connection between the system and Dell EMC servers. You can choose either:

    • Two-way connectivity (the default) from Unity XT x80 to Dell EMC and from Dell EMC to Unity XT x80 for remote access
    • One-way connectivity from Unity XT x80 to Dell EMC through HTTP

    Centralized Secure Remote Services VE runs on a gateway server. When you select this option, you add the storage system to other storage systems in a Secure Remote Services cluster. The cluster resides behind a single common (centralized) secure connection between Dell EMC servers and an external Secure Remote Services gateway. The gateway is the single point of entry and exit for all IP-based Dell EMC remote support activities for the storage systems that are associated with the gateway.

    For setup procedures, see Dell EMC Unity Family Technical Documentation.