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General| Maximum Compute Nodes | 8 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Number of Compute Sleds | 8 |
| Maximum Storage Nodes | 8 |
| Maximum Number of Storage Sleds | 8 |
| Maximum Number of Fabric Switching Engines | 4 |
| Max IO Modules | 8 |
| Power Supply Slots | 6 |
| Max Power Supplies | 6 |
| Form Factor | Modular |
| Power Supply | Hot-swappable, redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 3000W |
| Cooling | Hot-swappable fan modules |
| Management Module | Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise Modular Edition |
| Number of Slots | 8 |
| Cooling Fans | 9 hot-swappable fan modules |
Details the requirements for the management host VM, including network and server setup.
Explains the network connectivity requirements for the Cloud Builder VM and management cluster.
Outlines the three essential network services required for Cloud Foundation deployment.
Describes the role and configuration requirements for DNS in Cloud Foundation.
Explains the DHCP requirement for VXLAN VTEP IP address allocation.
Highlights the critical role of NTP for time synchronization across all components.
Lists the specific hardware components used in the solution validation, including chassis, sleds, and switches.
Details the software and firmware versions certified for compatibility with Cloud Foundation.
Provides instructions on how to use the VMware Compatibility Guide for validation.
Guides on checking BIOS and ESXi compatibility for system and server platforms.
Explains how to find driver and firmware versions for Network Interface Cards.
Details how to check driver and firmware versions for disk controllers.
Lists the software products validated for use with vSphere and vSAN.
Details the firmware and ESXi driver versions validated for the solution.
Provides an overview of the Dell EMC PowerEdge MX7000 chassis, its features, and capabilities.
Describes the components visible from the front of the PowerEdge MX7000 chassis.
Details the components and connections visible from the rear of the PowerEdge MX7000 chassis.
Illustrates the logical structure of the PowerEdge MX7000 chassis fabrics and their purpose.
Describes the Dell EMC PowerEdge MX740c compute sled, its features, and specifications.
Details the Dell EMC PowerEdge MX5016s storage sled, its capabilities, and storage options.
Explains the function and features of the Dell EMC PowerEdge MX9002m management module.
Describes the MX9116n Fabric Switching Engine, its ports, and capabilities.
Details the MX7116n Fabric Expander Module and its role in fabric expansion.
Describes the MX5108n Ethernet switch, its features, and connectivity options.
Explains the PowerEdge MX5000s SAS switch module and its role in storage connectivity.
Discusses various physical configurations and deployment options for the MX7000 chassis.
Details the configuration for a single PowerEdge MX7000 enclosure with compute and network switches.
Describes a single MX7000 enclosure configuration including compute, network, and storage sleds.
Outlines the physical layout and components for a dual MX7000 enclosure setup.
Details a dual MX7000 enclosure configuration with storage sleds.
Explains a dual MX7000 enclosure setup utilizing Fabric Switching Engines.
Provides information on external cabling considerations for various MX7000 configurations.
Illustrates the external cabling for a single MX7000 enclosure setup.
Shows the external cabling required for a dual MX7000 enclosure configuration.
Details cabling for dual MX7000 enclosures using Fabric Switching Engines and Expansion Modules.
Lists and describes the required and optional external services for Cloud Foundation deployment.
Explains the role of Active Directory for authentication and authorization in Cloud Foundation.
Details the DHCP requirement for VM kernel port IP addressing for VTEPs.
Covers DNS requirements for name resolution of Cloud Foundation components.
Emphasizes the importance of NTP for time synchronization.
Outlines physical network requirements like VLAN tagging and jumbo frames.
Describes network pools for automatic VM kernel port IP configuration.
Details the allocation of VLAN IDs and IP subnets for Cloud Foundation networking.
Covers defining hostnames and IP addresses for system components and DNS resolution.
Specifies requirements for hostnames and IP addresses for external services like AD and NTP.
Details hostnames and IP addresses for the virtual infrastructure layer components.
Covers hostnames and IP addresses for operations management components like vRealize Log Insight.
Explains the network requirements and their allocation for Cloud Foundation deployment.
Discusses the two approaches for configuring network switches: manual and SmartFabric.
Details network connectivity between compute sleds, switches, and external networks.
Provides a table of VLANs and subnets used for Cloud Foundation networking.
Specifies the operating mode for the MX5108n switches, typically Full Switch mode.
Details the commands to create VLANs and subnets for manual switch configuration.
Describes the configuration of uplink and VLTi ports on MX5108n switches.
Provides steps to configure ports for Virtual Link Trunking (VLTi).
Explains how to configure the Virtual Link Trunking (VLT) domain on MX5108n switches.
Shows how to verify the Virtual Link Trunking (VLT) configuration.
Details how to verify the VLTi port-channel status.
Guides on configuring LACP for uplink ports for link aggregation.
Explains how to configure server facing ports in trunk mode for multiple VLANs.
Provides steps to verify the switch configuration using running-config.
Explains how to create chassis groups for improved management of network devices.
Details how to define networks within the OME-Modular console for SmartFabric.
Describes the process of creating a SmartFabric using the OME-M console.
Provides steps to create a SmartFabric using MX5108n switches.
Details creating a SmartFabric with MX9116n Fabric Switching Engines.
Explains how to configure uplinks for the created SmartFabric.
Details how to configure jumbo frames for switch ports within SmartFabric.
Describes creating server templates for applying configurations to compute sleds.
Provides steps to create a server template from a reference device.
Guides on associating a created server template with VLANs.
Explains how to deploy a configured server template to compute sleds.
Outlines the requirements for mapping PowerEdge MX5016s storage sled drives.
Details the process of mapping storage drives to compute sleds at the enclosure or individual drive level.
Lists the items required to install VMware ESXi on compute nodes.
Guides on installing VMware ESXi on each physical compute node.
Details connecting to iDRAC and booting from installation media for ESXi deployment.
Provides step-by-step instructions for installing VMware ESXi.
Explains how to configure ESXi settings using the Direct Console User Interface (DCUI).
Guides on configuring ESXi settings via the web interface.
Describes the process of deploying the Cloud Builder virtual appliance OVA.
Lists the prerequisites for running Cloud Builder and validating the environment.
Guides on how to access and launch the Cloud Builder web interface.
Explains the importance and usage of the Cloud Builder Deployment Parameter Sheet.
Details the parameters within Cloud Builder, including tabs for Management, Users, Hosts, and Deploy.
Describes how to configure and run validation using Cloud Builder.
Details the steps for the SDDC bring-up process after validation.
Covers the initial verification of Cloud Foundation components after deployment.
Explains how to log in and verify the SDDC Manager dashboard.
Guides on logging in to vCenter to verify its status.
Details reviewing the virtual machines created by Cloud Builder in vCenter.
Explains how to review vSAN Disk Groups in vCenter.
Guides on verifying the installation of NSX Manager.
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