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Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node User Manual

Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node
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Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node
Version 3.x
AMS User Guide
P/N 302-005-733
REV 02
June 2019

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Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerDell EMC
Product LineVxFlex Ready Node
CategoryServer
Form FactorRack-mounted
ProcessorIntel Xeon Scalable
MemoryUp to 3 TB DDR4
StorageSSD, HDD
Networking10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, 100GbE options
Operating System SupportVMware ESXi

Summary

Preface

Related documentation

Lists related Dell EMC publication sets for VxFlex OS and VxFlex Ready Node.

Typographical conventions

Explains text style conventions used in the document for interface elements, titles, and code.

Where to get help

Provides information on obtaining Dell EMC support, product details, and technical assistance.

PART 1 Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction to VxFlex Ready Node

Introduces VxFlex Ready Node, covering its definition and system requirements.

Chapter 2: Architecture

Explains the VxFlex Ready Node architecture, including system components, storage, networking, and performance.

Chapter 3: Opening the VxFlex OS GUI and Logging In

Details how to access the VxFlex OS GUI, log in, and manage connection status.

Chapter 4: VxFlex OS GUI Features

Describes the features and functionalities of the VxFlex OS Graphical User Interface (GUI), including views and controls.

PART 2 VxFlex OS Performance Fine-Tuning

Chapter 5: VxFlex OS performance fine-tuning

Provides an overview of tasks to enhance VxFlex OS performance, including system changes, optimization, and tuning.

PART 3 Managing and Monitoring

Chapter 6: Managing System Objects

Covers managing system objects using CLI basics, cluster operations, SDS/SDC operations, and ESX server management.

Chapter 7: Security Management

Details security management aspects, including certificates, user credentials, login banners, and MDM/LDAP integration.

Chapter 8: Monitoring the System using the VxFlex OS GUI

Explains how to monitor the system using the VxFlex OS GUI, focusing on object properties, hardware details, and logs.

Chapter 9: Configuring the System using the VxFlex OS GUI

Details system configuration tasks using the VxFlex OS GUI, including capacity, cache, volumes, and network settings.

PART 4 Reference

Chapter 10: Common Tasks

Describes common tasks like associating volumes, port usage, Java upgrades, VMware integration, and hardware updates.

Chapter 11: System events

Explains system events and alerts, including event formats, viewing events, and detailed event lists.

Chapter 12: SNMP Trap Support

Covers SNMP trap support, including general information, alert conventions, and SNMP configuration.

Chapter 13: Server Factory Reset and Power Operations

Details server factory reset procedures, iDRAC console access, and power operations for VxFlex Ready Node servers.

Chapter 14: DTK - Hardware Update Bootable ISO

Provides information on using the DTK and Hardware ISO to update drivers, BIOS, and firmware on VxFlex Ready Node servers.

GLOSSARY

Cache

Random access electronic storage used to retain frequently used data for faster access by the channel, critical for storage performance.

Cluster Mode

VxFlex OS control by a cluster of MDM nodes, minimally consisting of Master MDM, Slave MDM, and Tie Breaker.

Fault Sets

Logical entity ensuring SDS data backup on SDSs, preventing double-point-of-failure scenarios.

LDAP

Directory service protocol used by MDM to communicate with Active Directory for authentication.

SCS

Storage Data Client, a lightweight driver exposing VxFlex OS volumes as block devices to applications.

SDS

Storage Data Server, managing server capacity and acting as a back end for data access.

Thin Provisioned Volume

Optimizes space utilization by allocating storage flexibly, operating by allocating disk space among users.

Widget

A small window that floats on your screen, allowing visual monitoring of the system.

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