6-12
MegaRAID Storage Manager Overview and Installation
The Linux installer of MSM works under console with minimal changes.
Hardware RAID is currently supported in ESX 3.x.
Note:
There is a known limitation that virtual drives that are
created or deleted will not be reflected to the kernel.
The workaround is to reboot the server or to run
esxcfg-rescan <vmhba#>
from COS shell.
The network communication is a key element for a proper setup. The
communication between the ESXi CIM provider and the management
software is an active/passive combination, which requires a highly
reliable network. Therefore, we recommend that you install the
management on a VM within the ESXi. Follow these steps to install and
configure MSM support on the VMWare ESX operating system:
1. Network Configuration of the ESXi Host: –
•
Assignment of a ESXi hostname:
–
Even if it is not relevant for your network, you need a FQDN
(Fully Qualified Domain Name).
ESXi console
•
Configuration of a virtual network environment:
–
You can use the already existing Vswitch, which has a VMkernel
port already attached for the communication.
–
Alternatively, you can build a new Vswitch without a link to the
Host network card.
Which one of the two possibilities to choose depends on your application.
It is recommended to choose between both possibilities at a early stage,
because the creation of a new Vswitch with VMkernel requires a reboot
to make sure a proper communication between the CIM provider and the
new interface. For those who want to reach the target as quickly as
possible, no change is recommended.
•
Configuration of the IP address:
–
Configure the IP address. The address must be accessible by
the VM that will be installed next.
2. VM Installation: –
–
Example: local.lenovo.com to be entered using the local
Содержание ThinkServer RD230
Страница 1: ...ThinkServer RD230 RD240 and TD230 MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide ...
Страница 2: ......
Страница 3: ...ThinkServer RD230 RD240 and TD230 MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide ...
Страница 16: ...Contents ...
Страница 24: ...Contents ...
Страница 68: ...2 36 Introduction to RAID ...
Страница 252: ...7 10 MegaRAID Storage Manager Window and Menus ...
Страница 262: ...8 10 Configuration Figure 8 5 Virtual Drive Creation Menu The dialog box shown in Figure 8 6 appears ...
Страница 300: ...8 48 Configuration ...
Страница 328: ...9 28 Monitoring System Events and Storage Devices ...
Страница 334: ...10 6 Maintaining and Managing Storage Configurations ...
Страница 360: ...B 12 Glossary ...
Страница 363: ......
Страница 364: ......