The VMware express method for installing your storage array and accessing ThinkSystem System Manager is appropriate for setting up a standalone VMware host to a DE Series storage system. It is designed to get the storage system up and running as quickly as possible with minimal decision points.
Procedure overview
The express method includes the following steps, which are also outlined in the VMware workflow.
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Setting up one of the following communication environments:
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Creating logical volumes on the storage array.
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Making the volumes available to the data host.
Find more information
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Online help — Describes how to use ThinkSystem System Manager to complete configuration and storage management tasks. It is available within the product.
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Lenovo ThinkSystem Storage Documentation Center DE Series (a database of articles) — Provides troubleshooting information, FAQs, and instructions for a wide range of Lenovo products and technologies.
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Lenovo Storage Interoperation Center (LSIC) — Enables you to search for configurations of Lenovo products and components that meet the standards and requirements specified by Lenovo.
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VMware Configuration Guide for DE-Series SAN OS iSCSI Integration with ESXi 6.X — Provides technical details on iSCSI integration with VMware.
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VMware Configuration Maximums — Describes how to configure virtual and physical storage to stay within the allowed maximums that ESX/ESXi supports.
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VMware vSphere Documentation — Provides ESXi vCenter Server documentation.