12 Solution Guide
For a cost-effective solution, you can opt for an iSCSI SAN environment (see
Figure3). It is recommended that you use two iSCSI initiators on the ESX
Server host connected to two separate Ethernet switches that provide
redundant paths to SPs on the storage unit.
Figure 3. VMware Infrastructure Configurations with Dell PowerEdge Systems and
iSCSI SAN
First Boot Experience (Simple Setup)
The following procedure describes how to perform the basic setup of your
server and assumes that you have already connected a keyboard, monitor, and
mouse, and that you have connected the first onboard NIC to your
management network. The network should have a valid DHCP server and
should be the same network you plan to use when you install the required
management software on a second machine. Ensure the infrastructure
between the two systems is working correctly prior to working with your server
and the VMware management software.