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POWERSTORE X
IMPLEMENTATION
PARTICIPANT GUIDE
PARTICIPANT GUIDE
PowerStore 3.0 PowerStore X Implementation
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Table of Contents
PowerStore X Implementation ................................................................. 1
PowerStore X Implementation .................................................................................. 2
PowerStore X Implementation.............................................................................................. 3
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 4
PowerStore X Networking Concepts ....................................................... 5
PowerStore X Networking Concepts ........................................................................ 6
PowerStore Networks .......................................................................................................... 7
Management Network .......................................................................................................... 9
Initial Discovery Network (IDN) .......................................................................................... 10
Cluster Network ................................................................................................................. 12
Storage Network ................................................................................................................ 14
Replication and Block Import Network................................................................................ 16
vMotion Network ................................................................................................................ 17
Service Network ................................................................................................................. 18
PowerStore Connectivity Options....................................................................................... 19
PowerStore Appliance Ports .............................................................................................. 20
PowerStore X Implementation Process................................................. 21
PowerStore X Implementation Process ................................................................. 22
About Dual Switch Topology .............................................................................................. 23
Connectivity Types Pros and Cons .................................................................................... 26
Process Overview .............................................................................................................. 29
Planning ............................................................................................................................. 30
Ethernet Switching and Cabling ......................................................................................... 31
System Discovery .............................................................................................................. 32
Initialization ........................................................................................................................ 33
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PowerStore X Planning .......................................................................... 34
PowerStore X Planning............................................................................................ 35
ToR Data Switching Configuration Requirements for PowerStore X Models ...................... 36
Requirements of PowerStore X Using vSphere 7.0 ............................................................ 44
Complete the Planning Worksheets ................................................................................... 45
PowerStore X Data Switching ................................................................ 49
PowerStore X Data Switching ................................................................................. 50
Connect to a ToR Switch ................................................................................................... 51
Initial Deployment .............................................................................................................. 53
Configure General Settings on Top-of-Rack (ToR) Data Switch 1 ...................................... 54
Activity: Configure Discovery System Port on Data Switch 1 .............................................. 61
Configure VLANs on ToR Data Switch 1 ............................................................................ 62
Activity: Configure VLANs on Data Switches...................................................................... 67
Configure VLT on ToR Data Switch 1 ................................................................................ 68
Activity: Configure VLT on Data Switch 1 ........................................................................... 72
Configure Port Interfaces for Nodes on ToR Data Switch 1 ................................................ 73
Activity: Configure Interfaces for Nodes on Data Switches ................................................. 77
Configure Core Switching Uplinks on ToR Data Switch 1................................................... 78
Activity: Configure Core Switching Uplinks on Data Switches ............................................ 82
Expand Storage Networking Overview ............................................................................... 83
Expand Storage Networking on ToR Data Switch 1 ........................................................... 84
Activity: Expand Storage Networking on Data Switches ..................................................... 87
PowerStore X Initial Configuration Wizard ........................................... 88
PowerStore X Initial Configuration Wizard ............................................................ 89
PowerStore Discovery Options .......................................................................................... 90
Initial Configuration Wizard Overview, 1 of 2 ...................................................................... 93
Initial Configuration Wizard Overview, 2 of 2 .................................................................... 100
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PowerStore X Licensing ....................................................................... 108
PowerStore X Licensing ........................................................................................ 109
PowerStore Licensing Overview ...................................................................................... 110
PowerStore License Flow Without Internet Access .......................................................... 113
PowerStore License Manual Installation Flow .................................................................. 114
Trial License Extension .................................................................................................... 115
PowerStore X Implementation Key Points ........................................................................ 116
Appendix ............................................................................................... 117
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PowerStore X Implementation
Introduction
In this course, learn the steps to complete implementation of a newly installed
PowerStore X, including:
PowerStore X Networking Concepts
PowerStore Discovery and Deployment Options
PowerStore implementation workflow overview
Network switch interconnectivity recommendations
Top-of-Rack management switch configuration for PowerStore X models
Initial Configuration of a PowerStore X model
Tip: If available, resources such as job aids, reference guides, and
other supplementary materials can be accessed by clicking the Menu
button and navigating to the Resources tab.
Important: This training uses examples of network cabling and a
network environment for installing PowerStore systems. The switch
port cabling and networking details will be different for your
installation. Use the ports, VLANs, addressing, and other settings
from your own completed planning worksheets for your installation.
Switch settings involve the configuration of VLANs, LACP port
channels, trunk ports, access ports, VLT interconnects, and Rapid
Spanning Tree Protocol. If unfamiliar with performing these
configurations, contact your Dell representative for assistance.
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PowerStore Networks
PowerStore X requires all networks to be unique. It is highly recommended to
deploy PowerStore X with multiple unique VLANs to separate the traffic. However,
if only one VLAN is available, PowerStore X can be deployed with a single VLAN
and multiple unique subnets.
NAS Server vMotion
Storage
(PowerStore T models) (PowerStore X models)
Cluster
Service Management Initial Discovery
PowerStore appliance that is connected to multiple networks
All PowerStore networks must be configured on the switch.
Management, Storage, and vMotion networks are configured in PowerStore
the first time a cluster is created through the PowerStore Initial Configuration
Wizard (ICW).
Other Networks are configured manually during the ICW.
A PowerStore network is a subset of addresses on an IP network/subnet over
a single L2 broadcast domain.
PowerStore X:
Supports block (SAN-only), and vVol workloads with a hypervisor installed
on the system
Does not support NAS services
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Management Network
PowerStore Manager UI
DNS, NTP
Management Network
(PowerStore T management)
PowerStore X management
PowerStore X appliance over the Management network
Management network provides access to:
Infrastructure services, such as DNS, NTP, and SMPT
PowerStore REST API, PowerStore Manager, and PowerStore CLI
Support Connectivity
vCenter
The IP addresses in the management network are used to address the cluster,
appliances, controllers, and internal hosts.
A minimum of five IPs per PowerStore X appliance is required per VLAN or
subnet for Management.
It can be IPv4 or IPv6.
It can be on the native VLAN, or on a tagged VLAN.
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Initial Discovery Network (IDN)
Discovery System
Initial Discovery Network (IDN)
(PowerStore T discovery)
PowerStore X discovery
Initial Discovery Network (IDN)
The Initial Discovery Network (IDN) is used for initial appliance discovery with
remote connection, using the PowerStore Discovery Utility.
When a PowerStore node boots, it assigns itself an IP address on IDN.
The address is within the 169.254.0.0/16 IPv4 network, obtained by using
zero-configuration technology (zeroconf).
The IDN uses the native VLAN only.
IDN network uses the same cabling as the Management Network.
On PowerStore X systems, IDN uses the first two ports of the 4-port card on
each node.
Before Initial Configuration, attach a workstation to the IDN. Then, run the
PowerStore Discovery Utility to find any uninitialized PowerStore appliances that
are connected to the network.
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The Discover Utility uses Multicast DNS (mDNS) to allow name resolution on a
local network when there is no local name server.
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Cluster Network
Clustered Appliance
Cluster Network
Node Ports for Cluster Network
Cluster network
The Cluster network is used for intracluster management and data
communications.
The cluster network is encrypted with IPSEC.
Data communications facilitate storage migration traffic between appliances.
The Intra-Cluster Data (ICD) network1 and Intra-Cluster Management (ICM)
networks2 both use the PowerStore backplane.
1
Internal storage network that provides continuous storage connectivity between
nodes and appliances in the PowerStore cluster. For example, NAS servers use
the ICD network to access underlying storage resources.
2
Internal management network that provides continuous management connectivity
between nodes and appliances in the PowerStore cluster. For example, during a
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The benefit of moving the ICD to the backplane is that installs and upgrades
can be completed without potential network misconfigurations in ToR
switches.
The system automatically configures the Cluster network using IPv6
addressing.
The network traffic is untagged and uses the Ethernet switching native VLAN.
Ports 0 and 1 on the PowerStore X model appliance nodes are reserved for
the Cluster network.
NAS installation, the PowerStore nodes communicate with each other using the
ICM network.
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Storage Network
The Storage Network enables clients to access the storage in the cluster. The IP
addresses in the storage network are used for iSCSI targets, iSCSI initiators, and
the Global Storage Discovery IP address.
For each PowerStore X appliance:
At least six IP addresses are required. For best performance, it is
recommended to have a minimum of eight IP addresses.
To create a Global Storage Discovery IP Address, a minimum of seven IP
addresses, and a recommended nine IP addresses are required for each
appliance.
Hosts
Storage Network
PowerStore Storage
Storage Network
iSCSI Storage Network
The iSCSI network:
Can be cabled through any port on the 4-port card or I/O module.
Can be IPv4 or IPv6.
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Can be on the native VLAN or a tagged VLAN.
Shares port with Replication and Block Import network, which is separated by
VLANs.
Shared port: Port 2 on I/O Module 0
NVMe/TCP Storage Network
The NVMe/TCP network:
Provides front-end connectivity for block storage access.
Is configured after initialization in PowerStore Manager to support block storage
access operations.
Can be cabled through any port on the 4-port card or I/O module.
Dedicated port: Port 0 on I/O Module 0
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Replication and Block Import Network
The Replication and Block Import network is a storage network to support
replication and block import operations. Configure this network in PowerStore
Manager after initialization.
The Replication and Block Import network:
Uses front-end traffic for block storage and external data mobility traffic for block
storage.
Shares port with iSCSI network, which is separated by VLANs.
Shared port: Port 2 on I/O Module 0
Important: Replication and Block Import is a shared network. The
Block Import network is not used for any File functionality. Only the
Replication portion of the network, with File Mobility, is used for
replication of File storage.
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vMotion Network
vSphere
vCenter
vMotion Network
PowerStore X vMotion ports
vMotion Network
The vMotion network on PowerStore X is used for virtual machine (VM) migrations.
The network is configured during system initialization.
The IP addresses in the vMotion network are used for a dedicated network that
transfer virtual machines between appliances.
Two IPs are required for each PowerStore X appliance.
It can be IPv4 or IPv6.
The network traffic can be untagged or tagged. Tagged traffic is recommended.
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Service Network
Service System
Service Network
Node B Service Port
128.221.1.251
Node A Service Port
128.221.1.250
Service Network
The Service network is used for PowerStore service-related tasks.
Each PowerStore node has a service port with a static IP address.
The ports are not connected to Ethernet switching. They are used to directly
connect to a service system.
The service port IP address is browser accessible and provides an optional
method for initializing the system.
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PowerStore Connectivity Options
To implement NVMe/TCP on a PowerStore X model:
Enable NVMe/TCP on the PowerStore cluster.
NVMe/TCP is supported wherever iSCSI is available.
Four vEth3 ports at 4-Port Card (MEZZ0)
Configure NVMe/TCP on the cluster.
Configure NVMe/TCP on supported host types:
VMware vSphere 7.0U3 (vSphere 7.0U3 is also supported with SmartFabric
Storage Software).
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8.2-8.4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 15 SP2-SP3
Create or modify volume access to use NVMe/TCP.
3
The virtual Ethernet (vEth) standard is expected to include a virtual Ethernet port
aggregator, or VEPA, as well as Ethernet virtual bridging (EVB), in addition to other
technologies that facilitate connecting VMs to an external network.
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PowerStore Appliance Ports
Node A is at the bottom. Node B is at the top. The port layouts are identical on both
nodes.
No LACP joined ports
4-Port Card Onboard Ports 2x Service port
4x SFP+ Ports or 4x 1-Gbit ports
RJ-45 Ports
PowerStore X ports
PowerStore X does not use the management port to connect to the management
network.
None of the ports on PowerStore X form an LACP bond.
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About Dual Switch Topology
Provide redundancy at the network interface controller (NIC) and switch levels
using dual switch topology. Each base enclosure appliance node must have at
least one connection to each physical Ethernet switch.
MC-LAG
Two switches act like a single switch using VLTi.
MC-LAG connections
Redundant connections to
nodes
Multi-chassis Link Aggregation Group (MC-LAG)
VLTi is required for Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) connectivity to the
core uplink switches, and:
Allows a single device to use a LAG across two upstream switches.
Assures high availability.
Provides a loop-free topology and eliminates STP-blocked ports.
Optimizes the use of all available uplink bandwidth.
Guarantees fast convergence if either a link or a device fails.
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Provides Layer 2 multipathing.
Provides link-level resiliency.
Warning: Only an experienced network administrator should
configure VLTi. Do not configure VLTi if you have limited networking
experience and are not a network specialist.
Reliable L2 Uplink
L2
Uplink
L2 Uplink
PowerStore requirements for this type of connectivity include:
No single point of failure (SPOF). Provide redundant connectivity to both data
switches.
The combined bandwidth of the link between the Physical Ethernet switches
must be at least the recommended minimum bandwidth (RMB).
Direct Trunk Link
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Dynamic LAG connections, joined by
a port-channel 10
Redundant connections to
nodes
Direct Trunk Link
If neither MC-LAG nor reliable L2 uplinks are viable options, use a direct trunk link
between the switches.
PowerStore requirements for this type of connectivity include:
No SPOF. Two or more cable connections joined by Dynamic LAG.
Dynamic LAG link allows traffic for the native VLAN and PowerStore network
VLANs.
The combined bandwidth of the link between the Physical Ethernet switches
must be at least the recommended minimum bandwidth (RMB).
Spanning tree protocol must be enabled on the Physical Ethernet switches with
the link ports marked as STP non-edge ports.
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Connectivity Types Pros and Cons
When comparing the different interconnectivity options, there are pros and cons to
each method. Overall the VLT solution performs the best, but the other two
methods are easier to set up.
MC-LAG like VLT Reliable L2 Uplinks Dynamic LAG
Recommended Allowed Allowed
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Pros: Pros: Pros:
High Availability: Complexity: Reduced Complexity: Reduced
Data switch failure is switch complexity on switch complexity on
accommodated by initial deployment initial deployment
sending traffic over Cost: Reduced Cost: Reduced
surviving LACP links. deployment cost; self- deployment cost; self-
Maintenance: VLT installable installable
allows the firmware of
either VLT peer switch
to be updated
independently.
High Performance:
Traffic is load
balanced across all
LACP members
according to the LAG
hash algorithm.
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Con: Cons: Cons:
Complexity: VLT Performance: Only Performance: Only
technology requires one of the two links one of the two links
networking expertise from the data switch to from the data switch to
to configure. each core uplink switch each core uplink
is active. The other switch is active. The
becomes logically other becomes
disabled with 50% logically disabled with
reduction in bandwidth 50% reduction in
for the minimal-cabled bandwidth for the
configuration. minimal-cabled
configuration.
Spanning Tree
Protocol: Risk of STP Spanning Tree
blocking redundant L2 Protocol: Risk of STP
uplinks. If an active blocking the LAG
uplink were to fail, interconnect. In
recovery time depends certain environments,
on STP reconvergence it may cause
times. PowerStore traffic to
move further into the
network to reach the
peer node. Including
intracluster traffic,
management traffic,
and traffic for the first
iSCSI target.
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Process Overview
The implementation of a PowerStore is a multistep process for establishing network
connectivity to the installation site network environment. When the process is
complete, the PowerStore has network connectivity for management and data
storage access.
The process workflow for PowerStore X models is:
1. Planning
2. Ethernet Switching and Cabling
3. System Discovery
4. Initialization
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Planning
The web version of this content contains an interactive activity.
There are several worksheets for planning network cabling connections and
network configuration for implementing PowerStore into a site network
environment. The network preparation worksheets and initial configuration
worksheets are specific to the PowerStore X models.
The worksheets are contained within the Networking Guide for PowerStore X
Models.
PowerStore X model Network Setup Preparation Worksheet
Initial Configuration Worksheet
Initial Configuration Worksheet excerpt
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Ethernet Switching and Cabling
The web version of this content contains an interactive activity.
Dell Technologies recommends using PowerSwitch Series switching running OS10
Enterprise Edition (OS10EE).
PowerStore X Switching:
Two data switches
o Cable and configure switches per completed PowerStore X model
Network Setup Preparation Worksheet.
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System Discovery
The web version of this content contains an interactive activity.
System discovery establishes a browser connection to the unconfigured
PowerStore system.
Discovery Tool example
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Initialization
The web version of this content contains an interactive activity.
The Initial Configuration Wizard (ICW) runs on the first browser connection to the
PowerStore. The wizard steps are different for PowerStore T and PowerStore X
models. Run the wizard per the completed Initial Configuration Worksheet.
PowerStore X ICW configures system management, storage, and vMotion
networks
Initial Configuration Wizard
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ToR Data Switching Configuration Requirements for
PowerStore X Models
In this section, identify the information that is required to configure the PowerStore
X ToR data switches.
Switch Requirements
ToR Data Switch 1 - PowerSwitch S5248F-ON
ToR Data Switch 2 - PowerSwitch S5248F-ON
Example of PowerStore X ToR data switches
PowerStore X model appliance requires two ToR data switches per rack to support
the network needs of the system. Planning the configuration of the data switches is
covered in this section.
Enterprise Ethernet switching is required. PowerSwitch Series switches running
OS10 Enterprise Edition (OS10EE) are recommended.
Switch license must be perpetual and active.
Training Example Key
Data Switch 1 - PowerSwitch S5248F-ON
Data Switch 2 - PowerSwitch S5248F-ON
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Node Connections
Example of node to ToR switch connections
Ethernet cabling connects the PowerStore X nodes to the ToR data switches.
At a minimum, ports 0 and 1 of the PowerStore X nodes must be connected to the
ToR data switches.
Port 0 and Port 1 on the same node must connect to opposite switches.
Port 0 on Node A, and Port 0 on Node B must connect to opposite switches.
Port 1 on Node A, and Port 1 on Node B must connect to opposite switches.
PowerStore X does not support Ethernet SLICs in slots 0 or 1.
Training Example Key
PowerStore Node A Port 0 ToR Data switch 2 port 1
PowerStore Node A Port 1 ToR Data switch 1 port 1
PowerStore Node B Port 0 ToR Data switch 1 port 2
PowerStore Node B Port 1 ToR Data switch 2 port 2
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Important: This training configures the minimum required
connections.
Networks and VLANs
IDN Management Storage vMotion Untagged
Untagged Tagged Tagged Tagged Internal
Discovery
system
Example of PowerStore X networks
The ToR data switches are configured to support the PowerStore X discovery,
management, storage, vMotion, and internal network needs of the system.
If the static discovery address or zeroconf address options are used for system
discovery, the ToR data switches are configured to support the untagged Initial
Discovery Network (IDN).
A switchport is configured for connecting the discovery system. If the service port
address is used for discovery, the IDN configuration and cabling for the discovery
system are not required.
The ToR data switches are configured to support the tagged management network.
Storage networking is configured for tagged traffic on the ToR data switches. A
maximum of 32 storage networks can be configured. Up to eight storage networks
can be configured per PowerStore interface.
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The vMotion network is configured for tagged traffic on the ToR data switches.
The internal network is untagged and uses the native VLAN.
Training Example
Discovery system connection Data switch 1 port 33
IDN (untagged) VLAN1 (native VLAN)
Management network (tagged) VLAN 1501
Storage network (tagged) VLAN 1502
vMotion network (tagged) VLAN 1504
Internal network (untagged) VLAN 1 (native VLAN)
Important: This training uses the zeroconf discovery method and
configures a single storage network.
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General Settings and Spanning Tree
Hostname: Data_Switch_1
IP: 172.17.57.20/24
Spanning Tree Priority 40960
Default GW: 0.0.0.0/0 172.17.57.254
NTP: 172.17.57.50
Hostname: Data_Switch_2
IP: 172.17.57.30/24
Spanning Tree Priority 45056
Default GW: 0.0.0.0/0 172.17.57.254
NTP: 172.17.57.50 Core
Switching
Example of ToR data switching general settings
The ToR data switches are configured with IP addressing to manage the switches.
The switches are also configured with a spanning tree priority, default gateway, and
NTP server.
Training Example Key
ToR Switch 1 hostname Data_Switch_1
ToR Switch 1 IP address 172.17.57.20/24
ToR Switch 2 hostname Data_Switch_2
ToR Switch 2 IP address 172.17.57.30/24
ToR Switch 1 Spanning Tree Priority 40960
ToR Switch 2 Spanning Tree Priority 45056
Default gateway 0.0.0.0/0 172.17.57.254
NTP Server 172.17.57.50
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Interconnects and VLT Configuration
Example of ToR switch VLT interconnects
The ToR data switches are interconnected to join the independent switches into a
single virtual chassis. MC-LAG is the general name for the technology. Virtual Link
Trunking (VLT) is the MC-LAG proprietary technology on PowerSwitch Series.
Training Example
Interconnect type VLT
ToR Switch 1 to ToR Switch 2 port pair Switch 1 port 55 to Switch 2 port 55
1
ToR Switch 1 to ToR Switch 2 port pair Switch 1 port 56 to Switch 2 port 56
2
VLT Domain ID 1
VLT MAC address (same on both 00:00:00:00:00:01
switches)
VLT priority for ToR Switch 1 1
VLT priority for ToR Switch 2 8192
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Important: This training configures the ToR data switching
interconnects with VLT.
Uplinks to Core switching
Core Switching
Example of core switching uplinks to ToR data switches
The ToR data switches are connected to the site core switching through redundant
uplinks that are configured as a port channel.
Training Example
Uplink A to ToR Switch 1 Port 53
Uplink B to ToR Switch 1 Port 54
Uplink A to ToR Switch 2 Port 53
Uplink B to ToR Switch 2 Port 54
Uplink Port Channel 10
The completed Network Setup Preparation Worksheet contains the information
that is required to configure the ToR data switches.
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Before configuring the switches, continue to work with the network administrator to
complete the Initial Configuration Worksheet.
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Requirements of PowerStore X Using vSphere 7.0
PowerStoreOS 3.2 VMware vSphere requirements for PowerStore X
implementations:
vSphere 7.0.3 is the minimum ESXi release that is supported on PowerStore X
internal ESXi hosts.
Previous PowerStoreOS releases ran vSphere version 6.7.
VMware vSphere environment requires vCenter 7.0.2.
These new requirements impact new deployments of PowerStore X systems and
upgrades of existing PowerStore X systems to PowerStoreOS 3.2.
New Deployments
New PowerStore X systems from manufacturing have vSphere 7.0.3 loaded on the
internal ESXi hosts.
The cluster initialization with ICW requires VMware vCenter 7.0.3.
VMware environments running vCenter 6.7 must be upgraded to 7.0.3
before PowerStore X ICW.
Upgrades of Existing Systems
vSphere 7.0.3 ESXi servers require more space than vSphere 6.7 ESXi servers.
PowerStore X 2.0 to 2.1 NDUs require M.2 repartitioning for internal ESXi hosts.
External ESXi hosts not impacted.
PowerStore X NDU upgrade path to PowerStoreOS 3.2.
PowerStoreOS 1.X to 2.0, then PowerStoreOS 2.0 to 2.1.
PowerStoreOS 2.1 to 3.0, then PowerStoreOS 3.0 to 3.2.
VMware vCenter 7.0.3 is required.
VMware environments running vCenter 6.7 must be upgraded to 7.0.2
before PowerStore X NDU.
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Complete the Planning Worksheets
Locate the Worksheets
There are two planning worksheets to use when configuring a new PowerStore X:
Network Setup Preparation Worksheet is completed with the help of a
network administrator. It includes ports, priorities, and VLANs to use when
setting up the network.
Initial Configuration Worksheet includes all of the information required to
complete the Initial Configuration Wizard (ICW), including the cluster name,
appliance service tags, and IP addresses to use when completing the
PowerStore X configuration.
The worksheets are embedded into the Networking Guide for PowerStore X
Models on the PowerStore Info Hub. Download the guide to print and add your
specific configuration information.
Network Setup
Use the Network Setup Preparation Worksheet when doing the initial
configuration of the data switches for PowerStore X.
Top of the Network Setup Preparation Worksheet
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ICW Cluster Details
Use the Initial Configuration Worksheet after the switches have been set up. The
information in this worksheet is required to complete the Initial Configuration
Wizard.
P@ssw0rd!
DevPOD-Cluster2
2BP42W2
N/A
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ICW Network
192.168.1.40
1501 24 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.41-45
1502 24 192.168.2.40-46
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ICW vMotion Network
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1504 24 192.168.4.25 192.168.4.40
4 -41
192.168.1.50 /
192.168.1.51
10.221.0.211 /
10.221.0.212
Data_Switch_1 Data_Switch_2
SSH SSH
172.17.57.20 172.17.57.30
22 22
admin admin
P@ssw0rd! P@ssw0rd!
192.168.1.49
administrator
P@ssw0rd!
Data Center Name DataCenter-DevPOD-cluster2
Cluster-DevPOD-cluster2
admin
P@ssw0rd!
Storage MTU Size: 1500
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Connect to a ToR Switch
To configure the switch settings, connect a serial cable to a laptop with a terminal
emulator program.
None
None
PuTTY configuration settings
Use these connection settings:
Baud rate: 115200 (9600 for micro-USB port)
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow Control: None
Important: The default login credentials are admin/admin. Dell
recommends changing the default password on the Ethernet switch
using the configure terminal command.
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# configure terminal
#(config) username admin password <NEW_PASSWORD> role
sysadmin
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Initial Deployment
PowerStore X top of rack (ToR) data switches are cabled and configured in order
to:
Support PowerStore X networking.
Integrate with the site core network switching.
After switching is configured, the PowerStore X is ready for initial deployment using
the Initial Configuration Wizard (ICW).
This network configuration is based on the Networking Guide for PowerStore X
Models available from the Dell product support site.
Work with a network administrator to determine the site-specific specifications for
setting up the data switches. Enter that information into the Network Setup
Preparation Worksheet that is found in the Networking Guide. The worksheet is
unique to each installation. See the worksheet used for this example.
Core switching
Discovery system
PowerStore X initial deployment connection example
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Configure General Settings on Top-of-Rack (ToR) Data Switch
1
Follow these steps to configure the general setting on the ToR data switch 1. When
finished, repeat these steps on data switch 2.
Validate version and licensing
Connect serially to data switch1.
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Core switching
Discovery system
PowerStore X
Verify data switch 1 version and licensing
1. Log in with the default admin/admin credentials.
2. Run show version to display and verify the operating system on the switch.
– PowerStore requires OS10 Enterprise Edition (OS10EE).
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# show version
Dell EMC Networking OS10 Enterprise
Copyright (c) 1999-2019 by Dell Inc. All Rights Reserved.
OS Version: 10.4.3.6
Build Version: 10.4.3.6.244
Build Time: 2019-08-20T00:26:44+0000
System Type: S5248F-ON
Architecture: x86_64
Up Time: 9 weeks 3 days 02:06:44
3. Run show license status to verify the license type on the switch. Verify:
– License type is PERPETUAL.
– License status is Active.
See an example of the license status.
Hostname
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Core switching
Discovery system
PowerStore X
Set the hostname for data switch 1
1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration mode and start
making configurations.
2. Run hostname <name> to set a hostname for the switch.
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#configure terminal
#(config) hostname Data_Switch_1
Discovery System
If performing remote discovery, optionally configure an Ethernet interface on data
switch 1 for remote discovery. The discovery system uses the PowerStore
Discovery Utility to discover the PowerStore zeroconf discovery address. These
commands configure the port for the PowerStore Discovery network.
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Core switching
Discovery system
PowerStore X
Define port used for the Discovery system
1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration and start making
configurations.
2. Run interface ethernet chassis/slot/port to select the port to
configure as the Discovery system port.
3. Run description <description> to create a description for the port.
– If spaces are used in the description, include quotation marks around the
string, as in description "Discovery port"
– If spaces are not used, quotation marks are not required, as in
description Discovery_port
4. Run switchport access vlan <ID> to allow untagged Discovery network
traffic.
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5. Run no shutdown to commit this configuration.
6. Run end to exit global configuration mode.
#configure terminal
#(config) interface ethernet 1/1/33
#(config-if-eth1/1/33) description Discovery_port
#(config-if-eth1/1/33) switchport access vlan 1
#(config-if-eth1/1/33) no shutdown
#(config-if-eth1/1/33) end
Data switch 1
Discovery_system
Data switch 1 front view
Switch management IP
Configure the management port on the back of the switch.
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Core switching
Discovery system
PowerStore X
Set the management IP for data switch 1
1. Run interface mgmt chassis/slot/port to select the management
interface of the switch.
2. Run no shutdown to enable the port.
3. Run no ip address dhcp to disable the DHCP client on the port.
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4. Run ip address <IP> to create a management IP address for the
management switch.
– Use this IP address to SSH into the switch for configuration purposes.
5. Run exit to exit the switch configuration.
#(config) interface mgmt 1/1/1
#(config-if-ma-1/1/1) no shutdown
#(config-if-ma-1/1/1) no ip address dhcp
#(config-if-ma-1/1/1) ip address 172.17.57.20/24
#(config-if-ma-1/1/1) exit
Data_Switch_1
172.17.57.20/24
S5248F-ON switch back view.
Default Route and Time Service
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Core switching
Discovery system
PowerStore X
Set the management route and NTP server for data switch 1
1. Run management route <IP/netmask gateway> to define the default
gateway manage the system through the management port.
2. Run ntp server <IP> to set the NTP server IP address.
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#(config) management route 0.0.0.0/0 172.17.57.254
#(config) ntp server 172.17.57.50
Spanning Tree
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Core switching
Discovery system
PowerStore X
Set the spanning tree priority for data switch 1
1. Run spanning-tree mode rstp to set the switch mode to Rapid Spanning
Tree Protocol (RSTP).
1. Run spanning-tree mode rstp to set the switch mode to Rapid Spanning
Tree Protocol (RSTP).
2. Run spanning-tree rstp priority <0-61440> to set the priority.
– Set the priority in increments of 4096.
– Work with a network administrator to determine the best priority to use.
3. Run end to exit global configuration mode.
#(config) spanning-tree mode rstp
#(config) spanning-tree rstp priority 40960
#(config) end
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Commit and Disconnect
1. Run copy running-configuration startup-configuration to
commit the configuration as the configuration run on switch startup and copies
the config to the startup.
2. Run exit to exit the session.
# copy running-configuration startup-configuration
# exit
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Activity: Configure Discovery System Port on Data Switch 1
Virtual lab: Configure a port on ToR data switch 1
for the discovery system. Configure spanning tree
on the PowerStore X data switches within the larger
Ethernet network environment.
Go to the activities section in your SABA transcript
to launch the VLP lab.
This lab can be completed during a classroom
session or on demand.
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Configure VLANs on ToR Data Switch 1
Follow these steps to configure VLANs on the ToR data switch 1. When finished,
repeat these steps on data switch 2.
Cluster network VLAN 1
VLAN 1: Cluster_Network
Data switch 1 VLAN for cluster network
1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration mode.
2. Run interface vlan <ID> to create the internal network VLAN.
3. Run description <VLAN description> to add a description to the VLAN.
4. Run no shutdown to enable the port.
5. Run exit to exit VLAN configuration mode.
# configure terminal
#(config) interface vlan 1
#(conf-if-vl-1) description Cluster_Network
#(conf-if-vl-1) no shutdown
#(conf-if-vl-1) exit
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Management VLAN
VLAN 1501: Management_Network
Data switch 1 with management VLAN
1. Run interface vlan <ID> to create a management VLAN.
2. Run description <VLAN description> to add a description to the
management VLAN.
3. Run no shutdown to enable the port.
4. Run exit to exit VLAN configuration mode.
#(config) interface vlan 1501
#(conf-if-vl-1501) description Management_Network
#(conf-if-vl-1501) no shutdown
#(conf-if-vl-1501) exit
Storage VLAN
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VLAN 1502: Storage_Network
Data switch 1 with storage VLAN
1. Run interface vlan <ID> to create a Storage VLAN.
2. Run description <VLAN description> to add a description to the
Storage VLAN.
3. Run no shutdown to enable the port.
4. Run exit to exit VLAN configuration mode.
#(config) interface vlan 1502
#(conf-if-vl-1502) description Storage_Network
#(conf-if-vl-1502) no shutdown
#(conf-if-vl-1502) exit
vMotion VLAN
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VLAN 1504: vMotion_Network
Data switch 1 with vMotion VLAN
1. Run interface vlan <ID> to create a vMotion VLAN.
2. Run description <VLAN description> to add a description to the
vMotion VLAN.
3. Run no shutdown to enable the VLAN.
4. Run end to exit global configuration mode.
#(config) interface vlan 1504
#(conf-if-vl-1504) description vMotion_Network
#(conf-if-vl-1504) no shutdown
#(conf-if-vl-1504) end
Commit and Disconnect
1. Run copy running-configuration startup-configuration to
commit the configuration to run on switch startup.
2. Run exit to exit the session.
# copy running-configuration startup-configuration
# exit
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Deep Dive: For more information about VLANs, watch a VLAN
presentation (34 minutes).
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Activity: Configure VLANs on Data Switches
Virtual lab: Configure VLANs for the PowerStore
internal, management, storage, and vMotion
networks.
Go to the activities section in your SABA transcript
to launch the VLP lab.
This lab can be completed during a classroom
session or on demand.
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Configure VLT on ToR Data Switch 1
Follow these steps to configure VLT on the ToR data switch 1. When finished,
repeat these steps on data switch 2.
Disable L2 Mode on VLT Ports
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Configure data switch 1 for VLT interconnectivity
1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration mode.
2. Run interface range ethernet chassis/slot/port-
chassis/slot/port to identify the range of 100 GbE ports to have L2 mode
disabled. These ports are used for VLT interconnects.
3. Run description <description> command to create a description for the
ports.
4. Run no switchport command to disable L2 mode on the identified ports.
5. Run no shutdown command to enable the ports.
6. Run exit command to exit interface configuration mode.
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# configure terminal
#(config) interface range ethernet 1/1/55-1/1/56
#(conf-range-eth1/1/55-1/1/56) description VLTi
#(conf-range-eth1/1/55-1/1/56) no switchport
#(conf-range-eth1/1/55-1/1/56) no shutdown
#(conf-range-eth1/1/55-1/1/56) exit
Data Switch 1 100GbE Ports for VLTi
S5248F-ON switch front view
Create VLT Domain, Interfaces, and Heartbeat
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Configure VLT interconnectivity
1. Run vlt-domain <ID> command to create a VLTi domain.
2. Run discovery-interface ethernet chassis/slot/port-
chassis/slot/port command to add the two VLT ports to the new domain.
3. Run backup destination <IP address of the other switch>
command to set the other switch as VLT backup, which is required for VLT
heartbeat.
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#(config) vlt-domain 1
#(conf-vlt-1) discovery-interface ethernet 1/1/55-1/1/56
#(conf-vlt-1) backup destination 172.17.57.30
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2 - backup destination
Example of PowerStore rack with two data switches
Set Peer Routing, Switch Priority, and MAC
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Configure VLT interconnectivity
1. Run peer-routing command to enable routing to the peer.
2. Run primary-priority <number from 1-65535> command to set the
priority of the switch.
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– Switches with lower numbers take priority over switches with higher
numbers.
3. Run vlt-mac <MAC address> command to enter a unique made up MAC
address to ensure that a real MAC address is not reused. Configure the same
VLT MAC address on both switches.
4. Run end to exit global configuration mode.
#(conf-vlt-1) peer-routing
#(conf-vlt-1) primary-priority 1
#(conf-vlt-1) vlt-mac 00:00:00:00:00:01
#(conf-vlt-1) end
Commit and Disconnect
1. Run copy running-configuration startup-configuration to
commit the configuration to run on switch startup.
2. Run exit to exit the session.
# copy running-configuration startup-configuration
# exit
Deep Dive: For more information about VLT, watch a VLT
presentation (28 minutes).
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Activity: Configure VLT on Data Switch 1
Virtual lab: Configure the VLT interconnects
between data switch 1 and data switch 2.
Go to the activities section in your SABA transcript
to launch the VLP lab.
This lab can be completed during a classroom
session or on demand.
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Configure Port Interfaces for Nodes on ToR Data Switch 1
Follow these steps to configure port interfaces for nodes on the ToR data switch 1.
When finished, repeat these steps on data switch 2.
Configure switchport for Node A
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
PowerStore X Node B
PowerStore X Node A
Node A switchport configuration
1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration mode.
2. Run interface ethernet chassis/slot/port to select the port to be
assigned to node A.
3. Run description <description> to provide a description of the interface.
4. Run no shutdown to commit the interface configuration.
5. Optionally, run mtu 9216 if you choose to set MTU size to the recommended
value for optimal VMware performance.
6. Run switchport mode trunk to enable trunk mode.
7. Run switchport access vlan <ID> to allow the internal network traffic on
the interface.
8. Run switchport trunk allowed vlan <comma-separated VLAN
IDs> to allow node A traffic on the Management, Storage, and vMotion
VLANs.
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9. Run flowcontrol receive off to turn off interface receive flow control.
10. Run flowcontrol transmit off to turn off interface transmit flow control.
11. Run spanning-tree port type edge to configure the interface as a
spanning tree edge port.
12. Run end to exit global configuration mode.
# configure terminal
#(config) interface ethernet 1/1/1
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) description "Node A port 1 connection"
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) no shutdown
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) mtu 9216
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) switchport mode trunk
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) switchport access vlan 1
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) switchport trunk allowed vlan
1501,1502,1504
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) flowcontrol receive off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) flowcontrol transmit off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) spanning-tree port type edge
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) end
Configure switchport for Node B
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Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
PowerStore X Node B
PowerStore X Node A
Node B switchport configuration
1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration mode.
2. Run interface ethernet chassis/slot/port to select the port to be
assigned to node B.
3. Run description <description> to provide a description of the interface.
4. Run no shutdown to commit the interface configuration.
5. Optionally, run mtu 9216 if you choose to set MTU size to the recommended
value for optimal VMware performance.
6. Run switchport mode trunk to enable trunk mode.
7. Run switchport access vlan <ID> to allow the internal network traffic on
the interface.
8. Run switchport trunk allowed vlan <comma-separated VLAN
IDs> to allow node B traffic on the Management, Storage, and vMotion
VLANs.
9. Run flowcontrol receive off to turn off interface receive flow control.
10. Run flowcontrol transmit off to turn off interface transmit flow control.
11. Run spanning-tree port type edge to configure the interface as a
spanning tree edge port.
12. Run end to exit global configuration mode.
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# configure terminal
#(config) interface ethernet 1/1/2
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) description "Node B port 0 connection"
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) no shutdown
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) mtu 9216
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) switchport mode trunk
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) switchport access vlan 1
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) switchport trunk allowed vlan
1501,1502,1504
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) flowcontrol receive off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) flowcontrol transmit off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) spanning-tree port type edge
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) end
Commit and Disconnect
1. Run copy running-configuration startup-configuration to
commit the configuration to run on switch startup.
2. Run exit to exit the session.
# copy running-configuration startup-configuration
# exit
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Activity: Configure Interfaces for Nodes on Data Switches
Virtual lab: Configure the port interfaces for the
PowerStore nodes.
Go to the activities section in your SABA transcript
to launch the VLP lab.
This lab can be completed during a classroom
session or on demand.
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Configure Core Switching Uplinks on ToR Data Switch 1
Follow these steps to configure core switching uplinks on the ToR data switch 1.
When finished, repeat these steps on data switch 2.
Configure uplink port channel
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2 10
Core switching
PowerStore X
Configure uplink port channel on data switch 1
1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration mode.
2. Run interface port-channel <number> to create an LACP port channel.
3. Run description <description> to add a description to the LACP port
channel.
4. Run no shutdown to commit the port channel configuration.
5. Run switchport mode trunk to enable trunk mode.
6. Run switchport access vlan <ID> to allow untagged traffic on the port
channel.
7. Run switchport trunk allowed vlan <comma-separated VLAN
IDs> to allow traffic for Storage and vMotion VLANs over the port channel.
8. Run vlt-port-channel <port-channel created above> to assign
VLTi to the new port channel.
9. Run end to exit global configuration mode.
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# configure terminal
#(config) interface port-channel 10
#(conf-if-po-10) description "LACP port-channel for core
switch uplink"
#(conf-if-po-10) no shutdown
#(conf-if-po-10) switchport mode trunk
#(conf-if-po-10) switchport access vlan 1
#(conf-if-po-10) switchport trunk allowed vlan 1501,1502,1504
#(conf-if-po-10) vlt-port-channel 10
#(conf-if-po-10) end
Activate Interface for port channel
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2 10
Core switching
PowerStore X
Data switch 1 ports 53 and 54 assigned to port channel 10
1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration mode.
2. Run interface ethernet chassis/slot/port to identify the port to be
assigned to the port channel.
3. Run description <description> to add a description to the port.
4. Run no shutdown to activate the port.
5. Optionally, run mtu 9216 if you choose to set MTU size to the recommended
value for optimal VMware performance.
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6. Run channel-group <ID> mode active to activate the port channel on
this port.
7. Run no switchport to disable L2 mode on the port.
8. Run flowcontrol receive off to turn off interface receive flow control.
9. Run flowcontrol transmit off to turn off interface receive flow control.
10. Run exit to exit the configuration of this port.
11. Run interface ethernet chassis/slot/port to identify the port to be
assigned to the port channel.
12. Run description <description> to add a description to the port.
13. Run no shutdown to activate the port.
14. Optionally, run mtu 9216 if you choose to set MTU size to the recommended
value for optimal VMware performance.
15. Run channel-group <ID> mode active to activate the port channel on
this port.
16. Run no switchport to disable L2 mode on the port.
17. Run flowcontrol receive off to turn off interface receive flow control.
18. Run flowcontrol transmit off to turn off interface receive flow control.
19. Run end to end the current configuration.
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# configure terminal
#(config) interface ethernet 1/1/53
#(conf-if-eth1/1/53) description Uplink_port
#(conf-if-eth1/1/53) no shutdown
#(conf-if-eth1/1/53) mtu 9216
#(conf-if-eth1/1/53) channel-group 10 mode active
#(conf-if-eth1/1/53) no switchport
#(conf-if-eth1/1/53) flowcontrol receive off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/53) flowcontrol transmit off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/53) exit
#(config) interface ethernet 1/1/54
#(conf-if-eth1/1/54) description Uplink_port
#(conf-if-eth1/1/54) no shutdown
#(conf-if-eth1/1/54) mtu 9216
#(conf-if-eth1/1/54) channel-group 10 mode active
#(conf-if-eth1/1/54) no switchport
#(conf-if-eth1/1/54) flowcontrol receive off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/54) flowcontrol transmit off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/54) end
Commit and Disconnect
1. Run copy running-configuration startup-configuration to
commit the configuration to run on switch startup.
2. Run exit to exit the session.
# copy running-configuration startup-configuration
# exit
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Activity: Configure Core Switching Uplinks on Data Switches
Virtual lab: Configure the port channel and its
interfaces for uplinks to core switching.
Go to the activities section in your SABA transcript
to launch the VLP lab.
This lab can be completed during a classroom
session or on demand.
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Expand Storage Networking Overview
To expand storage networking, cable the specific unused node ports to the data
switches. In this example, a new storage network is created using port 2 of the
mezz card of both PowerStore nodes. Node A and node B must be cabled to
opposite switches.
In this example:
Node B mezz card port 2 is cabled to data switch 1 port 3.
Node A mezz card port 2 is cabled to data switch 2 port 3.
The storage network can be expanded using the existing storage network VLAN or
expanded to a new VLAN. In this example, the storage network is expanded to a
new VLAN.
New node connections to
configure
Expand storage networking
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Expand Storage Networking on ToR Data Switch 1
Follow these steps to create a storage network to expand PowerStore storage
networking. When finished, repeat these steps on data switch 2.
Create Storage VLAN
Create a storage network VLAN.
VLAN 1503: Storage_Network2
Data switch 1 with new storage VLAN
1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration mode.
2. Run interface vlan <ID> to create a Storage VLAN.
3. Run description <VLAN description> to add a description to the
Storage VLAN.
4. Run no shutdown to enable the VLAN.
5. Run exit to exit VLAN configuration mode.
# configure terminal
#(config) interface vlan 1503
#(conf-if-vl-1503) description Storage_Network2
#(conf-if-vl-1503) no shutdown
#(conf-if-vl-1503) exit
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Configure switchport for Node B
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
1. Run interface ethernet chassis/slot/port to select the port to be
assigned to node B.
2. Run description <description> to provide a description of the interface.
3. Run no shutdown to commit the interface configuration.
4. Run switchport mode trunk to enable trunk mode.
5. Run switchport trunk allowed vlan <VLAN ID> to allow node B
traffic on the new storage VLAN.
6. Run flowcontrol receive off to turn off interface receive flow control.
7. Run flowcontrol transmit off to turn off interface transmit flow control.
8. Run spanning-tree port type edge to configure the interface as a
spanning tree edge port.
9. Run exit to exit interface configuration mode.
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#(config) interface ethernet 1/1/3
#(conf-if-eth1/1/3) description "Node B port 2"
#(conf-if-eth1/1/3) no shutdown
#(conf-if-eth1/1/3) switchport mode trunk
#(conf-if-eth1/1/3) switchport trunk allowed vlan 1503
#(conf-if-eth1/1/3) flowcontrol receive off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/3) flowcontrol transmit off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/3) spanning-tree port type edge
#(conf-if-eth1/1/3) exit
Configure uplink port channel
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2 10
Core switching
PowerStore X
Configure uplink port channel on data switch 1
1. Run interface port-channel <number> to configure the port channel.
2. Run switchport trunk allowed vlan <VLAN ID> to allow traffic for the
new Storage VLAN over the port channel.
3. Run end to exit the global configuration mode.
#(config) interface port-channel 10
#(conf-if-po-10) switchport trunk allowed vlan 1503
#(conf-if-po-10) end
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Activity: Expand Storage Networking on Data Switches
Virtual lab: Configure the PowerStore X data
switches to expand the storage network. Create a
storage network and configure the data switches
with new node connections for the new storage
network.
Go to the activities section in your SABA transcript
to launch the VLP lab.
This lab can be completed during a classroom
session or on demand.
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PowerStore Discovery Options
There are several options for PowerStore system discovery and initialization.
Discovery With Direct Connection
Node B
Discovery
System Node A
Discovery with a direct connection is the recommended procedure. IDN is not
required, simplifying system discovery and initialization. The procedure requires the
installer to be physically present with the PowerStore system. The process uses a
service port static address.
Connect the network adapter of the workstation directly to the PowerStore
service port on Node B.
Configure the service LAN port (128.221.1.0/24) with a static IP address and no
gateway defined.
Example: 128.211.1.249; 255.255.255.0; no gateway.
Connect the workstation or laptop to the service port on Node A of the base
enclosure.
In a web browser, go to https://128.221.1.251.
Log in to PowerStore Manager using the default credentials.
Initial Configuration Wizard (ICW) opens to initialize system.
Remote Discovery using PowerStore Discovery Utility
The remote discovery and initialization process using the PowerStore Discovery
Utility.
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169.254.x.x/16
Discovery Node B
Network
System (IDN) Node A
Performed over the network, remote from the PowerStore physical location.
Discovery system advertises a 169.254.x.x/16 IP address.
Discovery system is connected to the IDN and runs PowerStore Discovery
Utility.
PowerStore Discovery Utility queries IDN for zeroconf address of connected
PowerStore systems.
Select the PowerStore system to configure.
Utility opens browser https connection to selected system zeroconf address.
Initial Configuration Wizard (ICW) opens to initialize system.
Go to the PowerStore Discovery Utility Process for more information.
Remote Discovery with Static Discovery Address
The remote discovery and initialization process using the static discovery
address:
169.254.x.x/16
Node B
Discovery Network
System (IDN)
Node A
The PowerStore Discovery Utility is not required.
Establish an http browser session to static discovery address.
Important: http session is required. Do not use https.
Static addresses: 169.254.0.10, 169.254.0.20, 169.254.0.30, 169.254.0.40,
169.254.0.50
PowerStore system redirects browser to zeroconf address of system with
static discovery address.
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If multiple systems are on IDN, select the PowerStore system to initialize.
Browser is redirected to selected system zeroconf address, and ICW opens to
initialize system.
When multiple PowerStore systems are connected to the IDN, the system with the
lowest MAC address is configured with the static discovery addresses.
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Initial Configuration Wizard Overview, 1 of 2
Use the information on the Initial Configuration Worksheet to complete the
Initial Configuration Wizard (ICW). Planning is important. If completed
correctly, running the ICW is a matter of moving information from the worksheet to
the wizard.
EULA and Telemetry Notice
After initial login using the default username and password, the End User License
Agreement (EULA) must be accepted or configuration cannot continue. The first
step in the ICW is the Telemetry Notice.
The privacy or telemetry notification is a legal requirement to inform customers of
any potential impact to their personal information, including how personal and
system information is gathered and used.
ICW Telemetry Notice step
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Cluster Details
Configure the basics:
1. Name the cluster.
This name becomes the primary name of the cluster. It shows at the top of the
PowerStore Manager interface.
2. Select 1-4 appliances to belong to the cluster.
The first appliance is required. Other discovered but unconfigured appliances
may be added to the cluster, up to four total appliances may be added to a
single cluster. A cluster can only consist of appliances of the same model type
either all PowerStore T or all PowerStore X model appliances.
ICW Cluster Details step
Default Users
For security reasons, the preconfigured default admin and service users must
change their passwords.
1. Admin Password
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Enter the default password. Enter and verify a new password.
2. Service Password
By default, the option to use the same password as admin user is selected.
Clear the option to specify a unique service user password.
ICW Default Users step
Fault Tolerance
Set the Fault Tolerance level.
1. This setting can only be set once on the appliance. It cannot be changed after it
is configured.
Select Single Drive Failure or Double Drive Failure.
The double drive failure is only available if the appliance has seven or more
data drives, excluding the NVMe NVRAM drives.
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ICW Fault Tolerance step
Management Network
The PowerStore management network requires a subset of addresses on IP
networks or subnets over a single L2 broadcast domain. The management network
can be native or VLAN tagged. The ICW provides hints with content and formatting
help for each text entry field. All fields are required except for the Gateway.
1. Configure the Ethernet Management Network.
Connect to the cluster by the Management network. Settings include:
a. The VLAN, select the Use VLAN tagging option to specify a VLAN.
b. The cluster IP address used to access the entire cluster.
c. A range of at least three IP addresses to use when connecting to
management services.
i. One of the addresses is for the appliance, one address is for node A, and
one address is for node B.
If using the native VLAN, do not check the Use VLAN tagging option.
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To tag the Native VLAN, configure the physical switch to accept the tagged VLAN
ID. If a VLAN ID is not specified during the initial configuration, the network traffic is
sent as untagged. When the traffic is untagged, the physical switch applies the
Native VLAN to the traffic.
ICW Management Network step
Storage Network
Configure the Storage Network. External hosts, data imports, and replication all
connect to the cluster by the storage network.
Optionally enable VLAN tagging and provide the VLAN ID.
Define Netmask/Prefix length and enter (optional) a gateway for the network.
Define Network purposes (iSCSI, NVMe/TCP) and optionally create a Global
Storage Discovery IP.
Provide a range of at least seven IP addresses to use when connecting to
storage services.
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vMotion Network
Configure the vMotion Network. The vMotion network connects the PowerStore
X cluster to existing or new vMotion networks. Settings include the VLAN
information, Netmask/Prefix Length, and a range of at least two IP addresses for
connection.
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ICW vMotion step
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Initial Configuration Wizard Overview, 2 of 2
Continuation of the Initial Configuration Wizard (ICW) using the information from
the completed Initial Configuration Worksheet.
Infrastructure Services
1. Add one or more DNS servers.
The primary DNS IP address is required. Optionally, include up to two additional
DNS servers.
2. Add one or more NTP servers.
The primary NTP IP address is required. Optionally, include up to two additional
NTP servers.
3. Add information about physical switches.
Optionally, include the protocol, switch name, switch port, IP addresses,
username, password, and whether it uses out-of-band management.
Note: Installation can proceed even if servers are not reachable at the time of initial
configuration.
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ICW Infrastructure Services step
Hypervisor Information
The Hypervisor Information is required for connecting the PowerStore X cluster
to VMware vCenter.
1. Enter vCenter Server IP Address/Host Name.
2. Enter vCenter Administrator Credentials.
3. Provide a New or Existing Datacenter Name.
A default name is provided for the datacenter that is based on the PowerStore X
cluster name.
4. Provide a vCenter Cluster Name.
A default name is provided for the vCenter cluster that is based on the
PowerStore X cluster name.
5. Enter PowerStore Admin Credentials.
The preconfigured admin user is filled in by default. The credentials are used to
register the PowerStore as a VASA provider in vCenter.
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ICW Hypervisor step
Cluster Creation
When all previous configuration information has been entered, create the cluster.
1. Optionally, choose VALIDATE to manually validate the configuration settings.
Wait a few minutes while information is verified.
2. Optionally, select VIEW FULL DETAILS to see all the configuration information
entered.
3. Optionally, select EXPORT CONFIGURATION DETAILS to see the JSON that
is sent to the back end in the configuration request.
4. Select CONFIGURE.
The system automatically runs a validation of the configuration settings. If
issues are found that prevent the cluster creation, address them. The cluster
creation process takes a few minutes, as all settings are put into place.
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ICW Cluster Creation step
After the cluster is created, go to the PowerStore Manager using the link on the
Cluster Creation step.
Log in to the PowerStore Manager using the admin user account and the new
password that was created during the ICW.
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ICW Cluster Creation step with cluster created
Optimization
The Optimization step is optional but is recommended to improve PowerStore X
performance.
1. Storage MTU Size
An MTU size of 9000 is recommended for best performance. Jumbo frames
must be supported and enabled on the network.
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ICW Optimization step
Support & CloudIQ
By default, the options for Support Connectivity and CloudIQ are checked. It is
recommended that Support Connectivity is enabled to help with problem diagnosis,
troubleshooting, and resolution time. Support Connectivity features are available
with a warranty or ProSupport Enterprise Suite coverage.
Deep Dive: Follow the link for information about CloudIQ.
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Initialization and Completion
The PowerStore ICW is complete.
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ICW Configuration Complete step
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PowerStore Licensing Overview
Overview
If PowerStore has no installed license, there is a 30-day trial period to request
and install a license—either using Auto-Licensing or manually.
If there is an unblocked connection, automatic licensing occurs using the
Internet to the license server.
Automatic licensing connects to the license server using the Secure Connect
Gateway tunnel if no Internet connection is available.
The failover to the Secure Connect Gateway tunnel is automatic. There are no
commands to enable or disable it.
When an appliance is removed from the cluster, the licenses are erased from
the appliance.
Upgrading a cluster does not impact the licenses.
Automatic Licensing
License features:
Initial Configuration Wizard (ICW) installs a license to each appliance
automatically.
License is all-inclusive and permanent.
Features, such as replication, snapshots, migration, and so forth, do not
require separate licenses.
Important: PowerStore license does not include the VMware vSphere
license. For PowerStore X cluster licensing, obtain a separate VMware
vSphere license.
Liense Management is centralized and run from the primary appliance.
The primary appliance is the point of contact for all appliances.
The system sends a request to Dell Technologies over HTTPS.
Port 443 must be open.
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If Internet access is temporarily unavailable:
A default temporary 30-day trial license is used.
Auto install tries three times, and then daily for the 30-day period.
Each appliance installs its own license.
Electronic Licensing Electronic Licensing
Management System Management System
(ELMS) (ELMS)
ssogse.emc.com:443 ssogse.emc.com:443 HTTPS
Connection
Failed
HTTPS
Connection
Pass-through elicense
request to ELMS
SupportAssist SupportAssist
microservice Elicense Application microservice Elicense Application
Service ESE /elms API Service
Elicensing failover flow
Auto-Licensing sequence:
1. PowerStore node requests license from Dell Electronic Licensing Management
System (ELMS) over standard Internet connection.
2. ELMS processes license file and sends it back to PowerStore node.
3. If direct request fails and PowerStore has valid Support configuration, node
automatically sends request through Secure Connect Gateway tunnel ESE
/elms API.
4. ELMS processes license file and sends it back to PowerStore node using
Secure Connect Gateway tunnel.
Manual Licensing
Complete Initial Configuration and start I/O without licensing.
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If the automatic licensing is not installed correctly, the system provides options.
Run the ICW and start I/O using the default temporary 30-day license.
The trial period allows all features and functions to be available without
interruption.
Automatic licensing is retried once per day until the license is successfully
installed.
During the temporary license period, the system generates Alerts periodically to
install the license.
If the expiration date is within a week, the alerts severity increases to Minor.
Click Refresh on the PowerStore Licensing page to retry auto license
installation without waiting 24 hours.
If auto install does not work, the system generates an alert with diagnostic
information.
Dark sites may use Manual Licensing since there is no outside access.
Perform a manual license installation with PowerStore Manager or REST
API.
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PowerStore License Flow Without Internet Access
The example shows the default behavior on a newly initialized PowerStore storage
system without Internet access.
1. After the ICW completes, log in to the system and select Settings > Licensing
> INSTALL LICENSE
2. Select CONTINUE WITH TRIAL LICENSING or CONFIGURE LICENSE.
The trial period is determined from the time the PowerStore was initialized.
License installation without Internet access
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PowerStore License Manual Installation Flow
Manually installing a license requires two steps. In the example, the trial license
displays an expiration date 30 days after the PowerStore has been initialized. To
install a new license, select Licensing > INSTALL LICENSE.
1. Export the PowerStore Activation file to the local machine. Upload the
Activation file to Software Licensing Central and retrieve the license file.
Account access is part of the purchase of the PowerStore system.
2. Upload the license file to activate the PowerStore license.
Important: if there are multiple appliances, all appliances must have a
valid license installed before the Active status is displayed.
A successful license installation displays an Active status, replacing the Trial
status shown here.
Manual license installation steps
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Trial License Extension
Trial license expiration:
After a trial license expires, storage objects continue to function. However, no
new resources can be created until the license is rectified.
If multiple appliances in single cluster are added in different times, the trial
license expires based on the first appliance that was added.
To check the status of the license from the PSTCLI:
Create a PSTCLI session: pstcli -d <PowerStore_address> -session
-u admin -p <password>
Show the license status:
license show
For example:
This system is using a temporary license.
When a trial license expires, PowerStore switches into Read-Only mode, but
allows one time extension of trial period for additional 7 days.
When you try to extend a second time, a dialog indicates that no additional trial
extension is possible. Install a permanent license.
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PowerStore X Implementation Key Points
PowerStore X switch configuration:
1. PowerStore X uses two data switches. Management is routed through these
switches.
2. VLTi or another Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation Group (MC-LAG) solution is
recommended for interconnectivity between the switches.
Reliable L2 Links or Dynamic LAG should be used only if an MC-LAG
solution like VLTi is not an option.
3. VLANs and ranges of IP addresses must be identified before configuring the
switches.
4. When setting up the switches, consult the Network Setup Preparation
Worksheet that is part of the Networking Guide for PowerStore X Models.
These processes enable a new PowerStore to be discovered and configured:
1. PowerStore Discovery with a Direct Connection—user is connected directly
to the PowerStore service port on node A. This is the recommended procedure
and requires that you are physically present in the data center or lab where the
base enclosure is
installed.
2. PowerStore Discovery with a Remote Connection— Using the PowerStore
Discovery Utility, discovers new unconfigured appliances and makes them
available to the Initial Configuration Wizard.
3. Initial Configuration Wizard—Allows you to set up IP addresses and user
credentials for the system. For a smooth installation, be prepared with a
completed Initial Configuration Worksheet.
Deep Dive: For more information and planning worksheet templates,
see the Networking Guide for PowerStore X Models on the
PowerStore Info Hub.
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Configure General Settings on Top-of-Rack (ToR) Data Switch
2
Follow these steps to configure the general setting on the ToR data switch 2.
Validate version and licensing
Connect serially to data switch 2.
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Core switching
PowerStore X
Verify data switch 1 version and licensing
1. Log in with the default admin/admin credentials.
2. Run show version to display and verify the operating system on the switch.
– PowerStore requires OS10 Enterprise Edition (OS10EE).
# show version
Dell EMC Networking OS10 Enterprise
Copyright (c) 1999-2019 by Dell Inc. All Rights Reserved.
OS Version: 10.4.3.6
Build Version: 10.4.3.6.244
Build Time: 2019-08-20T00:26:44+0000
System Type: S5248F-ON
Architecture: x86_64
Up Time: 9 weeks 32 days 02:06:44
3. Run show license status to verify the license type on the switch. Verify:
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– License type is PERPETUAL.
– License status is Active.
See an example of the license status.
Hostname
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Core switching
PowerStore X
Set the hostname for data switch 2
1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration mode and start
making configurations.
2. Run hostname <name> to set a hostname for the switch.
#configure terminal
#(config) hostname Data_Switch_2
Switch management IP
Configure the management port on the back of the switch.
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Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Core switching
PowerStore X
Set the management IP for data switch 2
1. Run interface mgmt chassis/slot/port to select the management
interface of the switch.
2. Run no shutdown to enable the port.
3. Run no ip address dhcp to disable the DHCP client on the port.
4. Run ip address <IP> to create a management IP address for the
management switch.
– Use this IP address to SSH into the switch for configuration purposes.
5. Run exit to exit the switch configuration.
#(config) interface mgmt 1/1/1
#(config-if-ma-1/1/1) no shutdown
#(config-if-ma-1/1/1) no ip address dhcp
#(config-if-ma-1/1/1) ip address 172.17.57.30/24
#(config-if-ma-1/1/1) exit
Data_Switch_2
172.17.57.30/24
S5248F-ON switch back view.
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Default Route and Time Service
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Core switching
PowerStore X
Set the management route and NTP server for data switch 2
1. Run management route <IP/netmask gateway> to define the path to
manage the system through the management port.
2. Run ntp server <IP> to set the NTP server IP address.
#(config) management route 0.0.0.0/0 172.17.57.254
#(config) ntp server 172.17.57.50
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Spanning Tree
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Core switching
PowerStore X
Set the spanning tree priority for data switch 2
1. Run spanning-tree mode rstp to set the switch mode to Rapid Spanning
Tree Protocol (RSTP).
2. Run spanning-tree rstp priority <0-61440> to set the priority.
– Set the priority in increments of 4096.
– Work with a network administrator to determine the best priority to use.
3. Run end to exit global configuration mode.
#(config) spanning-tree mode rstp
#(config) spanning-tree rstp priority 45056
#(config) end
Commit and Disconnect
1. Run copy running-configuration startup-configuration to
commit the configuration as the configuration run on switch startup and copies
the config to the startup.
2. Run exit to exit the session.
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# copy running-configuration startup-configuration
# exit
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Switch License Example
# show license status
System Information
-----------------------------------------
Vendor Name : Dell EMC
Product Name : S5248F-ON
Hardware Version: A00
Platform Name : x86_64-dellemc_s5248f_c3538-ro
PPID : CN0YF0T6CES008BL0023A00
Service Tag : 8ZK00Q2
License Details
-----------------------------------------
Software : OS10-Enterprise
Version : 10.4.3.6
License Type : PERPETUAL
License Duration: Unlimited
License Status : Active
License location: /mnt/license/8ZK00Q2.lic
-----------------------------------------
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PowerStore X Configure VLANs on ToR Data Switch 2
Follow these steps to configure VLANs on the ToR data switch 2.
Cluster Network VLAN 1
VLAN 1: Cluster_Network
Data switch 2 VLAN for cluster network
1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration mode.
2. Run interface vlan <ID> to create the internal network VLAN.
3. Run description <VLAN description> to add a description to the VLAN.
4. Run no shutdown to enable the port.
5. Run exit to exit VLAN configuration mode.
# configure terminal
#(config) interface vlan 1
#(conf-if-vl-1) description Cluster_Network
#(conf-if-vl-1) no shutdown
#(conf-if-vl-1) exit
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Management VLAN
VLAN 1501: Management_Network
Data switch 2 with management VLAN
1. Run interface vlan <ID> to create a management VLAN.
2. Run description <VLAN description> to add a description to the
management VLAN.
3. Run no shutdown to enable the port.
4. Run exit to exit VLAN configuration mode.
#(config) interface vlan 1501
#(conf-if-vl-1501) description Management_Network
#(conf-if-vl-1501) no shutdown
#(conf-if-vl-1501) exit
Storage VLAN
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Data switch 2 with storage VLAN
1. Run interface vlan <ID> to create a Storage VLAN.
2. Run description <VLAN description> to add a description to the
Storage VLAN.
3. Run no shutdown to enable the port.
4. Run exit to exit VLAN configuration mode.
#(config) interface vlan 1502
#(conf-if-vl-1502) description Storage_Network
#(conf-if-vl-1502) no shutdown
#(conf-if-vl-1502) exit
vMotion VLAN
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VLAN 1504: vMotion_Network
Data switch 2 with vMotion VLAN
1. Run interface vlan <ID> to create a vMotion VLAN.
2. Run description <VLAN description> to add a description to the
vMotion VLAN.
3. Run no shutdown to enable the VLAN.
4. Run end to exit global configuration mode.
#(config) interface vlan 1504
#(conf-if-vl-1504) description vMotion_Network
#(conf-if-vl-1504) no shutdown
#(conf-if-vl-1504) end
Commit and Disconnect
1. Run copy running-configuration startup-configuration to
commit the configuration to run on switch startup.
2. Run exit to exit the session.
# copy running-configuration startup-configuration
# exit
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VLAN Overview
Click to play the VLAN video in a new browser tab.
Movie:
The web version of this content contains a movie.
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PowerStore X Configure VLT on ToR Data Switch 2
Follow these steps to configure VLT on the ToR data switch 2.
Disable L2 Mode on VLT Ports
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Configure the data switch 2 ports for VLT interconnectivity
1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration mode.
2. Run interface range ethernet chassis/slot/port-
chassis/slot/port command to identify the range of 100 GbE ports to have
L2 mode disabled. These ports are used for VLT interconnects.
3. Run description <description> command to create a description for the
ports.
4. Run no switchport command to disable L2 mode on the identified ports.
5. Run no shutdown command to enable the ports.
6. Run exit command to exit interface configuration mode.
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# configure terminal
#(config) interface range ethernet 1/1/55-1/1/56
#(conf-range-eth1/1/55-1/1/56) description VLTi
#(conf-range-eth1/1/55-1/1/56) no switchport
#(conf-range-eth1/1/55-1/1/56) no shutdown
#(conf-range-eth1/1/55-1/1/56) exit
Data_Switch_2 100GbE Ports for VLTi
S5248F-ON switch front view
Create VLT Domain, Interfaces, and Heartbeat
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Configure VLT interconnectivity
1. Run vlt-domain <ID> command to create a VLT domain.
2. Run discovery-interface ethernet chassis/slot/port-
chassis/slot/port to add the two VLTi ports to the new domain.
3. Run backup destination <IP address of the other switch>
command to set the other switch as VLT backup, which is required for VLT
heartbeat.
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#(config) vlt-domain 1
#(conf-vlt-1) discovery-interface ethernet 1/1/55-1/1/56
#(conf-vlt-1) backup destination 172.17.57.20
Data Switch 1 - backup destination
Data Switch 2
Example of PowerStore rack with two data switches
Set Peer Routing, Switch Priority, and MAC
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
Configure VLT interconnectivity
1. Run peer-routing command to enable routing to the peer.
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2. Run primary-priority <number from 1-65535> command to set the
priority of the switch.
– Switches with lower numbers take priority over switches with higher
numbers.
3. Run vlt-mac <MAC address> command to enter a unique made up MAC
address to ensure that a real MAC address is not reused. Configure the same
VLT MAC address on both switches.
4. Run end command to exit global configuration mode.
#(conf-vlt-1) peer-routing
#(conf-vlt-1) primary-priority 8192
#(conf-vlt-1) vlt-mac 00:00:00:00:00:01
#(conf-vlt-1) end
Commit and Disconnect
1. Run copy running-configuration startup-configuration to
commit the configuration to run on switch startup.
2. Run exit to exit the session.
# copy running-configuration startup-configuration
# exit
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Configure Port Interfaces for Nodes on ToR Data Switch 2
Follow these steps to configure port interfaces for nodes on the ToR data switch 2.
Configure switchport for Node A
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
PowerStore X Node B
PowerStore X Node A
Node A switchport configuration
1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration mode.
2. Run interface ethernet chassis/slot/port to select the port to be
assigned to node A.
3. Run description <description> to provide a description of the interface.
4. Run no shutdown to commit the interface configuration.
5. Optionally, run mtu 9216 if you choose to set MTU size to the recommended
value for optimal VMware performance.
6. Run switchport mode trunk to enable trunk mode.
7. Run switchport access vlan <ID> to allow the internal network traffic on
the interface.
8. Run switchport trunk allowed vlan <comma-separated VLAN
IDs> to allow node A traffic on the Management, Storage, and vMotion VLANs.
9. Run flowcontrol receive off to turn off interface receive flow control.
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10. Run flowcontrol transmit off to turn off interface transmit flow control.
11. Run spanning-tree port type edge to configure the interface as a
spanning tree edge port.
12. Run end to exit global configuration mode.
# configure terminal
#(config) interface ethernet 1/1/1
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) description "Node A port 0 connection"
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) no shutdown
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) mtu 9216
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) switchport mode trunk
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) switchport access vlan 1
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) switchport trunk allowed vlan
1501,1502,1504
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) flowcontrol receive off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) flowcontrol transmit off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) spanning-tree port type edge
#(conf-if-eth1/1/1) end
Configure switchport for Node B
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
PowerStore X Node B
PowerStore X Node A
Node B switchport configuration
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1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration mode.
2. Run interface ethernet chassis/slot/port to select the port to be
assigned to node B.
3. Run description <description> to provide a description of the interface.
4. Run no shutdown to commit the interface configuration.
5. Optionally, run mtu 9216 if you choose to set MTU size to the recommended
value for optimal VMware performance.
6. Run switchport mode trunk to enable trunk mode.
7. Run switchport access vlan <ID> to allow the internal network traffic on
the interface.
8. Run switchport trunk allowed vlan <comma-separated VLAN
IDs> to allow node B traffic on the Management, Storage, and vMotion VLANs.
9. Run flowcontrol receive off to turn off interface receive flow control.
10. Run flowcontrol transmit off to turn off interface transmit flow control.
11. Run spanning-tree port type edge to configure the interface as a
spanning tree edge port.
12. Run end to exit global configuration mode.
# configure terminal
#(config) interface ethernet 1/1/2
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) description "Node B port 1 connection"
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) no shutdown
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) mtu 9216
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) switchport mode trunk
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) switchport access vlan 1
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) switchport trunk allowed vlan
1501,1502,1504
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) flowcontrol receive off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) flowcontrol transmit off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) spanning-tree port type edge
#(conf-if-eth1/1/2) end
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Commit and Disconnect
1. Run copy running-configuration startup-configuration to
commit the configuration to run on switch startup.
2. Run exit to exit the session.
# copy running-configuration startup-configuration
# exit
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Configure Core Switching Uplinks on ToR Data Switch 2
Follow these steps to configure core switching uplinks on the ToR data switch 2.
Configure uplink port channel
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2 10
Core switching
PowerStore X
Configure uplink port channel on data switch 2
1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration mode.
2. Run interface port-channel <number> to create a LACP port channel.
3. Run description <description> to add a description to the LACP port
channel.
4. Run no shutdown to commit the port channel configuration.
5. Run switchport mode trunk to enable trunk mode.
6. Run switchport access vlan <ID> to allow untagged traffic on the port
channel.
7. Run switchport trunk allowed vlan <comma-separated VLAN
IDs> to allow traffic for Storage and vMotion VLANs over the port channel.
8. Run vlt-port-channel <port-channel created above> to assign
VLTi to the new port channel.
9. Run end to exit global configuration mode.
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# configure terminal
#(config) interface port-channel 10
#(conf-if-po-10) description "LACP port-channel for core
switch uplink"
#(conf-if-po-10) no shutdown
#(conf-if-po-10) switchport mode trunk
#(conf-if-po-10) switchport access vlan 1
#(conf-if-po-10) switchport trunk allowed vlan 1501,1502,1504
#(conf-if-po-10) vlt-port-channel 10
#(conf-if-po-10) end
Activate Interface for port channel
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2 10
Core switching
PowerStore X
Data switch 1 ports 53 and 54 assigned to port channel 10
1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration mode.
2. Run interface ethernet chassis/slot/port to identify the port to be
assigned to the port channel.
3. Run description <description> to add a description to the port.
4. Run no shutdown to activate the port.
5. Optionally, run mtu 9216 if you choose to set MTU size to the recommended
value for optimal VMware performance.
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6. Run channel-group <ID> mode active to set the port channel active on
this port.
7. Run no switchport to disable L2 mode on the port.
8. Run flowcontrol receive off to turn off interface receive flow control.
9. Run flowcontrol transmit off to turn off interface receive flow control.
10. Run exit to exit the configuration of this port.
11. Run interface ethernet chassis/slot/port to identify the port to be
assigned to the port channel.
12. Run description <description> to add a description to the port.
13. Run no shutdown to activate the port.
14. Optionally, run mtu 9216 if you choose to set MTU size to the recommended
value for optimal VMware performance.
15. Run channel-group <ID> mode active to activate the port channel on
this port.
16. Run no switchport to disable L2 mode on the port.
17. Run flowcontrol receive off to turn off interface receive flow control.
18. Run flowcontrol transmit off to turn off interface receive flow control.
19. Run end to end the current configuration.
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# configure terminal
#(config) interface ethernet 1/1/53
#(conf-if-eth1/1/53) description Uplink_port
#(conf-if-eth1/1/53) no shutdown
#(conf-if-eth1/1/53) mtu 9216
#(conf-if-eth1/1/53) channel-group 10 mode active
#(conf-if-eth1/1/53) no switchport
#(conf-if-eth1/1/53) flowcontrol receive off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/53) flowcontrol transmit off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/53) exit
#(config) intereface ethernet 1/1/54
#(conf-if-eth1/1/54) description Uplink_port
#(conf-if-eth1/1/54) no shutdown
#(conf-if-eth1/1/54) mtu 9216
#(conf-if-eth1/1/54) channel-group 10 mode active
#(conf-if-eth1/1/54) no switchport
#(conf-if-eth1/1/54) flowcontrol receive off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/54) flowcontrol transmit off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/54) end
Commit and Disconnect
1. Run copy running-configuration startup-configuration to
commit the configuration to run on switch startup.
2. Run exit to exit the session.
# copy running-configuration startup-configuration
# exit
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Expand Storage Networking on ToR Data Switch 2
Follow these steps to create a storage network to expand PowerStore storage
networking.
New Storage VLAN
Create a storage network VLAN.
VLAN 1503: Storage_Network2
Data switch 2 with new Storage VLAN
1. Run configure terminal to enter global configuration mode.
2. Run interface vlan <ID> to create a Storage VLAN.
3. Run description <VLAN description> to add a description to the
Storage VLAN.
4. Run no shutdown to enable the VLAN.
5. Run exit to exit VLAN configuration mode.
# configure terminal
#(config) interface vlan 1503
#(conf-if-vl-1503) description Storage_Network2
#(conf-if-vl-1503) no shutdown
#(conf-if-vl-1503) exit
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Configure switchport for Node A
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2
1. Run interface ethernet chassis/slot/port to select the port to be
assigned to the node A.
2. Run description <description> to provide a description of the interface.
3. Run no shutdown to commit the interface configuration.
4. Run switchport mode trunk to enable trunk mode.
5. Run switchport trunk allowed vlan <VLAN ID> to allow node A
traffic on the new storage VLAN.
6. Run flowcontrol receive off to turn off interface receive flow control.
7. Run flowcontrol transmit off to turn off interface transmit flow control.
8. Run spanning-tree port type edge to configure the interface as a
spanning tree edge port.
9. Run exit to exit interface configuration mode.
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#(config) interface ethernet 1/1/3
#(conf-if-eth1/1/3) description "Node A port 2"
#(conf-if-eth1/1/3) no shutdown
#(conf-if-eth1/1/3) switchport mode trunk
#(conf-if-eth1/1/3) switchport trunk allowed vlan 1503
#(conf-if-eth1/1/3) flowcontrol receive off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/3) flowcontrol transmit off
#(conf-if-eth1/1/3) spanning-tree port type edge
#(conf-if-eth1/1/3) exit
Configure uplink port channel
Data Switch 1
Data Switch 2 10
Core switching
PowerStore X
Configure uplink port channel on data switch 1
1. Run interface port-channel <number> to configure the port channel.
2. Run switchport trunk allowed vlan <VLAN ID> to allow traffic for the
new Storage VLAN over the port channel.
3. Run end to exit the global configuration mode.
#(config) interface port-channel 10
#(conf-if-po-10) switchport trunk allowed vlan 1503
#(conf-if-po-10) end
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PowerStore Discovery
After the management switch and the network have been configured, the
PowerStore is ready for discovery and initialization.
Connection
Management Switch
PowerStore uses connected network to discovery appliances
The PowerStore Discovery Utility uses the IDN network to discover appliances. It
runs from a discovery system on the same 169.254.x.x link local network, using a
browser that has Zeroconf networking capabilities.
1. Download the PowerStore Discovery Utility to the discover system.
2. Connect the discovery system by Ethernet cable to the switch port configured
for discovery. Administrator permissions are not required.
3. Configure IP on the discovery system.
Tip: For discovery, the switches must pass untagged discovery traffic.
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Process
Step 1. Once physically Step 2. All discovered Step 3. Select the
connected, scan for appliances are listed. appliances and create
available appliances. the cluster.
PowerStore Discovery Utility
PowerStore Discovery Utility appliance selected
appliances found
PowerStore Discovery Utility Start
Safeguards
There are a few safeguards in place.
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Unsupported configurations: No appliances found. The
The PowerStore Discovery Utility prevents PowerStore Discovery Utility
picking unsupported configurations. For shows a message and
example, combining PowerStore X and T suggestions on how to fix the
models in a single cluster or selecting more problem.
than four PowerStore T appliances is not
allowed.
No appliances found warning
Note: If the firewall cannot be
disabled, use TCP/UDP port
5353.
Warning that the combination of appliances that are
selected are not valid
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Troubleshooting
If you cannot get to the cluster using the usual methods, the tool discovers
unconfigured and configured appliances, and can be used in troubleshooting.
Step 1. Select the Configured tab to Step 2. Appliances that are already
see the configured appliances. configured are listed and can be
accessed from this screen.
No appliances found message List of configured appliances
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