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Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node 13G Hardware Installation Manual (82 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 2.95 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Figures
5
Tables
7
Chapter 1 Before You Begin
11
Conventions Used in this Document
12
Where to Get Help
12
Site Requirements
13
Hardware Acclimation Times
13
Hardware Acclimation Times (Systems and Components)
13
1U1N Procedures
15
Chapter 2 1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation
17
Installation of the Equipment in the Cabinet
18
Installation in Cabinets with Single-Phase Power Distribution
18
Minimum Configuration in Single-Phase Power Distribution Cabinets
18
Distribution
18
Cabinet Stack up for a Minimum Configuration
19
Maximum Configuration in Single-Phase Power Distribution Cabinets
19
Installation in Cabinets with Single-Phase Power
19
Installation in Cabinets with 3-Phase Delta Power Distribution
21
Cabinet Stack up for a Maximum Configuration
21
Installation in Cabinets with 3-Phase Delta Power
21
Distribution
21
Minimum Configuration in 3-Phase Delta Power Distribution Cabinets
22
Cabinet Stack up for a Minimum Configuration
23
Stack up for a Maximum Configuration
23
Stack up for a Maximum Configuration
24
Installation in Cabinets with 3-Phase Wye Power Distribution
25
Cabinet Stack up for a Maximum Configuration
25
Installation in Cabinets with 3-Phase Wye Power
25
Distribution
25
Minimum Configuration in 3-Phase Wye Power Distribution Cabinets
26
Cabinet Stack up for a Minimum Configuration
27
Maximum Configuration in 3-Phase Wye Power Distribution Cabinets
27
Cabinet Rail Kits
29
Cabinet Stack up for a Maximum Configuration
29
Static Rail Kit
30
Determine Rail Kit that will be Used
31
Install the Static Rail Assemblies in the Cabinet
31
Sliding Rail Kit
31
Determine Rail Kit that will be
31
Used
31
Install the Static Chassis Rails on the Server
32
Installing Static Rail Assemblies
32
Install the Server in the Cabinet
33
Installing Static Chassis Rails
33
Install the Sliding Rail Assemblies
34
Install the Server
34
Install the Server on Sliding Rail Assemblies
35
Installing Sliding Rail Assemblies
35
Install Server on Sliding Rail Assemblies
36
Secure the Server in the Cabinet
36
Routing the Cables
37
Install Bezel
37
Hook and Loop Straps
37
Install the Bezel
38
Chapter 3 Install AC Power Cables
39
Guidelines for Installing and Connecting AC Power Cables
40
Connectors on Rear Panel of Servers and Switches
40
Sample Single-Phase Wiring for 1U1N Configuration
41
Single-Phase Power Distribution
41
Single-Phase Power Distribution Cabling (from Top to Bottom)
41
Chapter 4 Install Management Network I/O Cables
45
Guidelines for Installing and Connecting Management Network Cables
46
Management Network A, Nodes 1 - 16 Cabling
46
Console and Management Ports on Switches
46
Management A, Nodes 1 - 16 Cabling Example
47
Management A, Nodes 1 -16 Cabling
47
Management Network A, Nodes 17 - 22 Cabling
48
Management Network B, Nodes 23 - 32 Cabling
49
Management A, Nodes 17 - 22 Cabling
49
Management B, Nodes 23 -32 Cabling
49
Chapter 5 Install Data Network I/O Cables
51
Data Network A, Nodes 1 - 22 Cabling Example
52
Data Networks a and B Cabling Example
52
Data A, Nodes 1 - 22 Cabling
52
Data Network B, Nodes 1 - 22 Cabling Example
53
Data B, Nodes 1 - 22 Cabling
53
Chapter 6 Update the Install Database
55
Update the Install Database
56
2U1N Procedures
57
Chapter 7 2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation
59
Installation of the Equipment in the Cabinet
60
2U1N Configuration Installation Guidelines
60
Stack up for a Minimum Configuration
60
Cabinet Rail Kits
61
Cabinet Stack up for 2U1N Configurations
61
Static Rail Kit
62
Sliding Rail Kit
62
Determine Rail Kit that will be Used
63
Install the Static Rail Assemblies in the Cabinet
63
Installing Static Rail Assemblies
63
Install the Static Chassis Rails on the Server
64
Install the Server in the Cabinet
64
Installing Static Chassis Rails
64
Install the Sliding Rail Assemblies
65
Install the Server
65
Install the Server on Sliding Rail Assemblies
66
Installing Sliding Rail Assemblies
66
Install Server on Sliding Rail Assemblies
67
Secure the Server in the Cabinet
67
Routing the Cables
68
Install Bezel
68
Hook and Loop Straps
68
Install the Bezel
69
Chapter 8 Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration
71
Guidelines for Wiring a 2U1N Configuration
72
Power Connectors on Rear Panel of Servers and Switches
72
Sample Single-Phase Wiring for 2U1N Configuration
73
Single-Phase Power Distribution
74
Single-Phase Power Distribution Cabling
74
Management Network Wiring for 2U1N Configuration
76
Management Network
76
Management Network Cabling
77
Data Network a Wiring for 2U1N Configuration
78
Data Networks a and B
79
Data Network a Cabling
79
Data Network B Wiring for 2U1N Configuration
80
Data Network B Cabling
80
Chapter 9 Update the Install Database
81
Update the Install Database
82
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Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node 13G Manual (82 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 1.47 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Figures
5
Tables
7
Introduction
11
Overview
12
Vxflex os Component Requirements
12
Vxflex os Cluster Components
12
Physical Server Requirements
13
Supported Operating Systems
13
Server Physical Requirements
13
Supported Operating Systems -Vxflex os Components
13
Vxflex os Gateway Server Requirements
14
Prerequisites
15
Connectivity
15
Java
15
Hardware and Operating Systems
16
Vxflex os Packages
16
Supported Internet Browsers
16
Disk Prerequisites
16
Supported Hardware Configurations
16
Configuring the Hardware
19
Set up the BMC (Idrac) IP Address and BIOS
20
Verify the Status of the System Hardware, Storage Controller, and Disks - 13G Servers
22
Open the KVM Console - 13G Servers
23
Updating the BIOS, Firmware and Settings
24
Update the Hardware Using the Idrac Virtual Console
25
Installing the Operating System
27
System Requirements
28
Map the ISO File on a Vxflex Ready Node Server
28
Network Architecture and Physical Connectivity
31
Networking Connectivity Architecture and Cabling Best Practice
32
Single-Node R730Xd (2U1N) Server (Storage Only) Typical Connection Diagram
33
Single-Node R730Xd (2U1N) Server (Converged) Typical Connection Diagram
33
Network Prerequisites
34
Single-Node R630 (1U1N) Server Typical Connection Diagram
34
Vxflex os Management IP Network
35
Vxflex os Data IP Network for Subnet #1
35
Vxflex os Data IP Network for Subnet #2
35
Port Configuration
37
Determine the 2U1N Node Type
38
Server Node Port Designations - Linux 13G Servers
38
R630 Single-Node Server Configuration
39
R730Xd Single-Node Server Configuration
39
Correlating PCI Slot Locations and Interface Names
40
R730Xd Single-Node Server Configuration (Storage Only)
40
Correlating Physical Slot and Ethernet Network Names
42
Configure the Ports - Linux
43
Configure the Ports (Linux-SLES)
45
Disable TSO on Linux Nodes with X710 NIC
47
Installing the Drivers
49
Install the Vxflex os Drivers
50
Preparing Disks
51
Adding Disks to a Vxflex os SDS
52
Verify the Disk Controller Type
52
Enable PERCCLI on a Host Server
53
Creating Virtual Devices with PERCCLI
53
Ensure Virtual Disk Creation with PERCCLI
57
Determine Whether das Cache Configuration Is Required
58
DAS Cache on Linux Servers
59
Installing Fscli in a Linux Server
59
Example of a Mixed SSD and HDD Configuration
59
Configuring das Cache in a Linux Server
60
Where to Go after Configuring das Cache in a Linux Server
62
Configuration Options for Ssds in das Cache
62
Enabling das Cache Acceleration in a Linux Server
63
Allocation of Sections Per SSD According to Number of Ssds Used for das Cache
63
Retrieve Device Paths in a Linux Server
65
Retrieve Device Paths in a Linux Server with an HBA330 Controller
66
Retrieving Device Paths in a Linux Server with an H730 Controller Without das Cache Configured
66
Retrieving Device Paths in a Linux Server with an H730 Controller with das Cache Configured
68
Additional Configurations
69
Additional Configurations
70
Install Openmanage Essentials
70
Where to Go from here
70
Reference Material
71
Reference Material
72
DTK - Hardware Update Bootable ISO
72
Dell Openmanage DRAC Tools (RACADM)
72
Update the SATADOM Firmware
75
Recommended BIOS and Firmware Settings
75
Hardware ISO Contents
76
Hardware ISO Configuration Settings
76
Troubleshooting the Hardware ISO
78
Additional Resources
80
Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node 13G Manual (84 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 1.26 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Figures
5
Introduction
11
Overview
12
Vxflex os Component Requirements
12
Vxflex os Cluster Components
12
Physical Server Requirements
13
Supported Operating Systems
13
Server Physical Requirements
13
Supported Operating Systems -Vxflex os Components
13
Vxflex os Gateway Server Requirements
14
Prerequisites
14
Connectivity
14
Java
15
Hardware and Operating Systems
15
Vxflex os Packages
15
Supported Internet Browsers
15
Disk Prerequisites
15
Supported Hardware Configurations
15
Configuring the Hardware
17
Set up the BMC (Idrac) IP Address and BIOS
18
Verify the Status of the System Hardware, Storage Controller, and Disks - 13G Servers
20
Open the KVM Console - 13G Servers
21
Updating the BIOS, Firmware and Settings
22
Update the Hardware Using the Idrac Virtual Console
23
Installing the Operating System
25
System Requirements
26
Map the ISO File on a Vxflex Ready Node Server
26
Installing the Windows os on a Vxflex Ready Node Server
27
Network Architecture and Physical Connectivity
29
Networking Connectivity Architecture and Cabling Best Practice
30
Network Prerequisites
32
Vxflex os Management IP Network
33
Vxflex os Data IP Network for Subnet #1
33
Vxflex os Data IP Network for Subnet #2
33
Port Configuration
35
Determine the 2U1N Node Type
36
Server Node Port Designations
36
Single-Node Server Configuration (2U1N Converged)
36
Configure the Ports
38
Installing the Drivers
47
Clear the OEMDRV Memory
48
Install the Vxflex os Drivers
48
Uninstall the Fcoe Drivers When Intel X520 Drivers Are Used
49
Preparing Disks
51
Adding Disks to a Vxflex os SDS
52
Verify the Disk Controller Type
52
Enable PERCCLI on a Host Server
53
Enable PERCCLI on a Windows Server
53
Creating Virtual Devices with PERCCLI
53
Ensure Virtual Disk Creation with PERCCLI
57
Retrieve Device Paths in a Windows Server with HBA330 Controller
59
Retrieve Device Paths in a Windows Server with an H730 Controller
60
Additional Configurations
63
Additional Configurations
64
Enabling das Cache
64
Determine Whether das Cache Configuration Is Required
64
Install the das Cache Utility in a Windows Server
65
Additional Actions after Installing das Cache
66
Stop Sandisk das Cache Policy Service
70
Where to Go after Installing das Cache
71
Install Openmanage Essentials
71
Where to Go from here
71
Reference Material
73
Reference Material
74
DTK - Hardware Update Bootable ISO
74
Dell Openmanage DRAC Tools (RACADM)
74
Update the SATADOM Firmware
77
Recommended BIOS and Firmware Settings
77
Hardware ISO Contents
78
Hardware ISO Configuration Settings
78
Troubleshooting the Hardware ISO
80
Additional Resources
82
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