IBM DS3500 Introduction And Implementation Guide

Chapter 22. VMware ESX Server and DS3500 Storage Configuration 667
Draft Document for Review March 28, 2011 12:24 pm VMware ESX Server Storage Configuration with
22.2 SAN Zoning configuration
As recommended by VMware, we set up four paths between the server and the storage
system as shown in Figure 22-1. Its also recommended that, at least two VMware ESX
Server HBA ports must be used and both HBA ports must see both controllers.
Figure 22-1 Paths Between the VMware ESX Server and the DS3500 Storage System
Refer to the below materials for more information about zoning:
򐂰 Implementing an IBM/Brocade SAN with 8 Gbps Directors and Switches, SG24-6116
򐂰 Implementing an IBM/Cisco SAN, SG24-7545
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IBM DS3500

IBM DS3500 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	DS3500
Category	Storage
Language	English