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1 CoverIBM Reference Configuration for VMware on system x with SmartCloud EntrySrihari AngaluriJoshua JankowskyGeorge RainovicMarco RenganUnderstand components of the IBM Reference ConfigurationLearn about infrastructure and planning stepsFollow preferred practices to create the solutionInternational Technical Support OrganizationIBM Reference Configuration for VMware on system x with SmartCloud EntryJuly 2012 REDP-4853-00 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2012. All rights to Government Users Restricted Rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP ScheduleContract with IBM Edition (July 2012)This edition applies to IBM Reference Configuration for VMware on system x with SmartCloud : Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Notices on page v. Copyright IBM Corp. 2012. All rights ..vTrademarks .. viPreface .. viiThe team who wrote this paper .. viiNow you can become a published author, too!

2 ViiiComments welcome.. viiiStay connected to IBM Redbooks .. viiiChapter 1. Overview .. Target usage and market .. Design goals and architecture.. Major components.. IBM system x3650 M4 and x3550 M3 rack servers .. IBM DS3524 Storage system .. Networking element .. VMware Essentials Plus .. IBM SmartCloud Entry .. 6 Chapter 2. Infrastructure and planning.. Rack, power, and cabling .. Components .. Rack and power distribution .. Network .. Storage .. Virtualization .. 14 Chapter 3. Designing the solution.. Networking .. Ethernet switching.. IP routing.. Prioritizing network traffic (class of service) .. Managing EX2200 .. Storage area network (iSCSI network) .. Jumbo frames .. Storage system .. IBM system Storage DS3500 .. RAID controller .. Expansion for more storage .. Configuration .. 24 Appendix A. Configuration steps.. 27 Configuring EX2200 switch.

3 28 Configuring DS3524 system Storage network access .. 28 Configuring DS3524 system Storage storage subsystem .. 29 Configuring server hardware .. 29 Installing vSphere ESXi hypervisor on server .. 29 Configuring networking on vSphere ESXi hypervisor .. 30 Configuring storage adapter on vSphere ESXi hypervisor.. 30iv IBM Reference Configuration for VMware on system x with SmartCloud EntryConfiguring IBM DS3524 system Storage host to LUN mapping .. 31 Configuring storage on vSphere ESXi hypervisor .. 31 Installing and configuring vCenter server .. 31 Creating VM template with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 .. 32 Installing vSphere Management Assistant .. 32 Installing IBM system Storage Plug-In for VMware vCenter .. 33 Installing IBM SmartCloud Entry .. 33 Installing IBM SmartCloud Entry fix pack.. 34 Appendix B. Sample Juniper Networks EX2200 Ethernet Switch Configuration .. 35 Related publications .. 43 IBM Redbooks .. 43 Online resources.

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9 Copyright IBM Corp. 2012. All rights SmartCloud Entry provides a fully integrated software stack for transforming a virtualized environment to a cloud environment. The intuitive self-service portal allows users to get up and running quickly. Built-in workload metering and additional tools enable tight controls and planning. The IBM Reference Configuration for VMware on IBM system x with SmartCloud Entry provides an affordable, easy to deploy, private cloud architecture with configurations based on leading-edge technology from IBM, VMware , and Juniper Networks. The Reference Configuration is for midsized companies that need simpler and affordable IT solutions, without compromising on functionality. IBM and VMware , world leaders in enterprise-class IT solutions, are now bringing IT solutions tailored to the IBM Redpaper publication provides setup, Configuration , and deployment details for the Reference Configuration and is intended for IT professionals who are familiar with software and hardware setup and team who wrote this paperThis paper was produced by a team of specialists from around the world working at the International Technical Support Organization, Poughkeepsie Angaluri is the Lead Architect at IBM Systems and Technology Group in Research Triangle Park, NC, US.

10 He develops high-end technology solutions for various industries, using IBM and third-party products and technologies. He has over 14 years of IT industry experience. Srihari holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science and a Master of Business Administration degree from Duke University. Joshua Jankowsky is a Storage Product Manager at IBM STG Sales & Marketing in Raleigh, NC, US, with 14 years of experience with IBM and Lenovo in commercial computing solutions. His areas of expertise include x86 High Volume Servers and Mid-Range Storage solutions. He holds several patents and regularly presents to clients on value-added solutions. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Masters of Business Administration from North Carolina State University. George Rainovic is a Juniper Networks Solutions Staff Engineer. He specializes in designing technical solutions for data center networking. George has more than 15 years of networking experience in designing, deploying, and supporting networks for network service providers and business enterprise clients.