Chapter 5: Deploying SAN Storage
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Dell EMC Ready Stack: Microsoft Hyper-V on PowerEdge 14G Servers and Unity Storage
Deployment Guide
Introduction
This chapter describes how to deploy the Unity storage array for the Ready Stack. For
enclosure cabling guidelines, consult your Dell EMC Sales representative.
Deploying Dell EMC Unity storage
1.
Connect all power cords and management cables to the appropriate networks.
2.
Ensure that any additional drive array enclosures are connected.
3.
Connect the Unity array to the network.
A best practice is to configure the array with a static IP address. You can assign
the management IP address for the Unity system statically or dynamically:
Dynamic
―If DHCP is supported on your network, the Unity system
automatically obtains a network address when you power it up.
Static
―Download, install, and run the Connection Utility software on a
computer with access to the subnet where you installed your Unity system.
Ensure that you have the serial number of the Unity system, and the IP
address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway that you want to use. This
information is part of the site survey in
4.
Launch Unisphere storage management:
a.
Open your web browser, enter the IP address from step 3 as the destination,
and log in with the default credentials:
Username
―
admin
Password
―
Password123#
Follow the initial configuration wizard through basic settings such as
licensing, storage pool creation, alerts, support, and networking.
You can perform these tasks from the Dell EMC Unisphere interface at any
time by clicking the gear icon in the top menu bar to open the
Settings
page.
Deploying Connectrix DS-6500 switches
The Ready Stack uses Dell EMC Connectrix switches for FC storage traffic. Two
Connectrix DS-6505B or DS-6510B series switches make up the FC fabrics. For FC
guidelines for storage array and hosts, consult your Dell EMC Sales representative.
1.
Connect all power cords and management cables.
2.
Connect your setup computer COM port to the serial port on the switch using the
serial cable that shipped with the switch.
The serial connection settings are as follows:
9600 bits per second
No parity/no flow control
8 data bits/1 stop bit