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Deployment Guide
StorMagic SvSAN on VMware vSphere
6.0 with Cisco UCS C220 M4
April 2016
Introduction
Virtualization in today’s computer infrastructure requires storage that
is accessible to multiple servers simultaneously. Concurrently shared
storage supports capabilities such as VMware vMotion migration,
high availability, and replication, which provide stability and application
availability. Large data centers typically meet these requirements through
the use of large-scale SAN devices. Frequently, these solutions do not
address the needs of smaller deployment models, such as remote-office
and branch-office (ROBO) deployments, because the SAN is costly to
extend and is burdened by latency.
is accessible to multiple servers simultaneously. Concurrently shared
storage supports capabilities such as VMware vMotion migration,
high availability, and replication, which provide stability and application
availability. Large data centers typically meet these requirements through
the use of large-scale SAN devices. Frequently, these solutions do not
address the needs of smaller deployment models, such as remote-office
and branch-office (ROBO) deployments, because the SAN is costly to
extend and is burdened by latency.
One of the greatest challenges for multisite organizations is ensuring the
uptime and availability of business-critical applications in distributed IT
environments. This goal becomes even more challenging as organizations
strive to reduce capital expenditures and operating expenses.
uptime and availability of business-critical applications in distributed IT
environments. This goal becomes even more challenging as organizations
strive to reduce capital expenditures and operating expenses.
This challenge now can be addressed by combining the leading,
software-defined storage solution from StorMagic with the latest in
server technology from Cisco.
software-defined storage solution from StorMagic with the latest in
server technology from Cisco.
This deployment guide provides an integrated infrastructure solution that
supports shared storage at remote data centers, using capacity attached
directly to the computing layer for a self-contained application-delivery
platform. StorMagic SvSAN in combination with Cisco UCS® C-Series Rack
Servers provides computing, networking, and storage resources in even the
most remote locations. Using a proven and verified architecture, the solution
lets you reliably deploy computing and storage support for hundreds of
virtual desktops and the necessary infrastructure for virtual machines.
supports shared storage at remote data centers, using capacity attached
directly to the computing layer for a self-contained application-delivery
platform. StorMagic SvSAN in combination with Cisco UCS® C-Series Rack
Servers provides computing, networking, and storage resources in even the
most remote locations. Using a proven and verified architecture, the solution
lets you reliably deploy computing and storage support for hundreds of
virtual desktops and the necessary infrastructure for virtual machines.
This joint solution allows edge enterprises to deploy data storage
infrastructure that supports their multiple-site environments.
infrastructure that supports their multiple-site environments.
This document provides a reference architecture and deployment guide
for StorMagic SvSAN on VMware vSphere 6.0 running in a Cisco UCS
C220 M4 Rack Server environment.
for StorMagic SvSAN on VMware vSphere 6.0 running in a Cisco UCS
C220 M4 Rack Server environment.
Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers
Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers (Figure 1) are designed for both
performance and expandability. They deliver unified computing in an
industry-standard form factor to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO)
and increase agility. Cisco offers multiple server models, each with
different processing power, memory capacity, I/O, and internal storage
capacities to address a wide variety of workload challenges.
performance and expandability. They deliver unified computing in an
industry-standard form factor to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO)
and increase agility. Cisco offers multiple server models, each with
different processing power, memory capacity, I/O, and internal storage
capacities to address a wide variety of workload challenges.
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Table of Contents
Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers ........................1
VMware vSphere 6.0 .............................................3
StorMagic SvSAN ..................................................3
VMware vSphere 6.0 .............................................3
StorMagic SvSAN ..................................................3
StorMagic SvSAN with Cisco UCS C-Series
Architecture .............................................................5
Deploying StorMagic SvSAN for VMware vSphere
in a Cisco UCS Environment ...................................8
Configuring Cisco UCS C220 M4 Rack Servers ......9
Architecture .............................................................5
Deploying StorMagic SvSAN for VMware vSphere
in a Cisco UCS Environment ...................................8
Configuring Cisco UCS C220 M4 Rack Servers ......9
Configure BIOS Policy ............................................9
Configure Networking ..........................................10
Configure Storage ................................................10
Configure Boot Policy ..........................................13
Configure Networking ..........................................10
Configure Storage ................................................10
Configure Boot Policy ..........................................13
Configure the vSwitches ......................................18
Configure the VMware ESXi Software
iSCSI Initiator........................................................21
Configure the VMware ESXi Software
iSCSI Initiator........................................................21
Installing StorMagic vCenter Integration Services
Package and Neutral Storage Service on VMware
vCenter Server .......................................................23
Deploying and Managing Virtual
Storage Appliances ................................................25
Package and Neutral Storage Service on VMware
vCenter Server .......................................................23
Deploying and Managing Virtual
Storage Appliances ................................................25
Deploy a VSA to a Host ........................................25
Configure Jumbo Frames on a StorMagic SvSAN
VSA Logical NIC ...................................................29
Manage VSAs ......................................................30
Configure Jumbo Frames on a StorMagic SvSAN
VSA Logical NIC ...................................................29
Manage VSAs ......................................................30
Creating a Shared Data Store
with Mirrored Storage ............................................31
Managing Shared Data Stores ...............................33
with Mirrored Storage ............................................31
Managing Shared Data Stores ...............................33