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Figure1-2

shows the Dell qualified base server configuration when not using

VirtualCenter.

Figure 1-2. Non-VirtualCenter Configuration, One or More PowerEdge Servers

withOptional SAN

Dell's qualified configuration with VMware VirtualCenter is: VMware ESX

Server 2.1.2 software on each PowerEdge server with a single

VirtualCenter1.1 Server on a PowerEdge 1850 managing all ESX Server

installations in a farm. For additional performance or VMware VMotion

features, Dell|EMC CX300, CX500, or CX700 storage is required.

Figure1-3

shows the configuration when using VirtualCenter and

Figure1-4

shows the configuration when implementing HBA failover.

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Contents

Main Page Page Notes, Notices, and Cautions ____________________ Contents Guest Operating Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Tables Figures Introduction Page Understanding Dell Configurations Page Page Page Understanding ESX Server Components Understanding VirtualCenter Components Current Hardware and Software Qualification List Installation of ESX Server 2.1.2 Software Before Installation Recommended Local Disk Partitioning ServiceConsole Configuration After Installation SAN Environment Setup with ESX Server Software Page more /proc/scsi/qla2300/* (for Qlogic HBAs) or more /proc/scsi/lpfdd/* (for Emulex HBAs) in the Setting Up Manual LoadBalancing Dell OpenManage in a VMware ESX Server Environment OpenManage Software Overview Page Using the Dell Remote Access Card III (DRAC III) on PE 6650 Installing OpenManage Server Administrator and RemoteManagement Guest Operating Systems GuestOS Installation GuestOS Performance Tuning Tips Page Page Additional Resources Product Documentation Resources Technical Support Resources Newsgroups Index A C D E F G H I L P Q R S T U V W Z