Network planning
Before your VxRail Appliance is installed, your 10GbE switch must be properly configured. (The VxRail 60
Appliance can be used with a 1GbE switch.) Work with your VCE, EMC, or partner representative to
prepare your switch and network before installation.
This chapter discusses the switch and network parameters you must consider to make sure that you
properly setup up your switch, configure VLANs, reserve IP addresses, and so on.
Pre-installation Site Checklist
Before your appliance is installed, work with your VCE, EMC, or partner representative to complete the
VxRail Appliance Pre-installation Site Checklist
.
The
VxRail Appliance Pre-installation Site Checklist
is a site survey that help you gather the key
information needed to successfully install your appliance.
10GbE switch networking
Your VxRail Appliance relies on your 10GbE switch for all of the networking between nodes in the cluster,
and between the cluster and the rest of your infrastructure. It is crucial that your 10GbE switch be
configured properly for the VxRail Appliance to work.
Work with your VCE, EMC, or partner representative to ensure your switch is properly set up to work with
your VxRail Appliance according to the instructions provided by your switch manufacturer.
Note:
The VxRail 60 Appliance can be used with a 1GbE switch. All other VxRail Appliance models
require a 10GbE switch.
Network requirements
Your VCE, EMC, or partner representative will work closely with you to ensure you have the following
network resources available before installing the VxRail Appliance.
10GbE switches
You must have one or more 10GbE switches:
•
Two or more 10GbE switches are recommended for failover, and for installations with more than
four appliances.
•
Two switch ports are required for each node. A fully-populated appliance requires eight switch
ports.
Note:
The VxRail 60 Appliance can be used with a 1GbE switch. All other VxRail Appliance models
require one or more 10GbE switches.
Network planning
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