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Deployment Guide
StorMagic SvSAN on VMware vSphere
6.0 with Cisco UCS C240 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.
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.
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 C240
M4 Rack Server environment.
StorMagic SvSAN on VMware vSphere 6.0 running in a Cisco UCS C240
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 C240 M4 Rack Servers ............9
Architecture ...................................................................5
Deploying StorMagic SvSAN for VMware vSphere in a
Cisco UCS Environment ................................................8
Configuring Cisco UCS C240 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
Managing Shared Data Stores .....................................33
Configure RAID 5 ......................................................39
Allocate Additional Storage to a VSA for Mirroring .....39
Identify Physical Devices (RAID LUNs) on the
System .......................................................................40
Add an RDM Disk to a StorMagic VSA .......................41
Create Pools and Shared Data Stores with Mirrored
Storage .....................................................................42
Allocate Additional Storage to a VSA for Mirroring .....39
Identify Physical Devices (RAID LUNs) on the
System .......................................................................40
Add an RDM Disk to a StorMagic VSA .......................41
Create Pools and Shared Data Stores with Mirrored
Storage .....................................................................42