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Technology Extensions for EMC Storage Product Guide Revision history Revision history Date Document revision Description of changes March 2016 1.1 Add EMC XtremIO February 2016 1.0 Initial release 2
Contents Technology Extensions for EMC Storage Product Guide Contents Introduction...4 Accessing VCE documentation...5 Understanding the architecture...6 System architecture and components... 6 VCE Technology Extensions deployment... 6 VCE Technology Extensions connectivity... 7 Planning the physical installation...10 Cabinet information... 10 Cabinet specifications... 10 Cabinet floor cutouts... 12 Environmental requirements... 13 Administering the system...14 Administering a VCE Technology Extension...14 Reference materials...15 VCE Technology Extension reference materials...15 3
Technology Extensions for EMC Storage Product Guide Introduction Introduction This document provides an overview of the VCE Technology Extensions for EMC storage. It also provides the information required for planning the installation of the VCE Technology Extensions. The target audience for this document includes build teams, deployment and installation personnel, sales engineers, field consultants, and advanced services specialists. This document is designed for people familiar with: EMC storage arrays VCE Systems Cisco MDS switches Cisco Nexus switches The VCE Glossary provides terms, definitions, and acronyms that are related to VCE Systems. To suggest documentation changes and provide feedback on this book, send an email to docfeedback@vce.com. Include the name of the topic to which your feedback applies. 4
Accessing VCE documentation Technology Extensions for EMC Storage Product Guide Accessing VCE documentation Select the documentation resource that applies to your role. Role Customer Cisco, EMC, VMware employee, or VCE Partner VCE employee Resource support.vce.com A valid username and password are required. Click VCE Download Center to access the technical documentation. partner.vce.com A valid username and password are required. sales.vce.com/saleslibrary or vblockproductdocs.ent.vce.com 5
Technology Extensions for EMC Storage Product Guide Understanding the architecture Understanding the architecture System architecture and components The following information summarizes the system architecture and components. VCE Technology Extensions for EMC storage have a number of features including: Standardized VCE cabinets, with multiple North American and international power solutions, for the EMC XtremIO and EMC VNX arrays Standardized EMC cabinets for the EMC VMAX3 arrays Block (SAN) and unified storage options (SAN and NAS) Support for multiple features of the EMC operating environment Segregated network architecture that provides the option to leverage Cisco Nexus switches to support IP and Cisco MDS switches to support SAN Each VCE Technology Extension contains the following key hardware and software components: Resource Components Storage EMC VNX8000 EMC VNX7600 EMC VNX5800 EMC VNX5600 EMC VNX5400 EMC XtremIO 40 TB - 1, 2, 4, 6, or 8 EMC X-Bricks EMC XtremIO 20 TB - 1, 2, 4, 6, or 8 EMC X-Bricks EMC XtremIO 10TB (encryption capable) - 1, 2, or 4 EMC X-Bricks EMC VMAX 400K EMC VMAX 200K EMC VMAX 100K Note: The EMC VNX storage arrays use the EMC VNX operating environment. The VCE Release Certification Matrix provides a list of the certified versions of components for the VCE System and the VCE Technology Extensions. VCE Technology Extensions deployment VCE Technology Extensions are deployed with new or existing VCE Systems, in various configurations. 6
Understanding the architecture Technology Extensions for EMC Storage Product Guide Note: Refer to the appropriate RCM for a list of VCE Technology Extension configurations that are supported on your VCE System. The following table contains information about how the VCE Technology Extensions are deployed: Deployment type VCE Technology Extension for EMC VNX storage VCE Technology Extension for EMC XtremIO storage VCE Technology Extension for EMC VMAX3 storage Physical Can be deployed with a VCE Technology Extension for EMC VNX and/or VCE Technology Extension for EMC VMAX3 Dedicated, VCE IPIenabled, 42U cabinets Follows existing Vblock System 340 and VxBlock System 340 physical build standards Can be deployed with a VCE Technology Extension for EMC XtremIO Dedicated, VCE IPIenabled, 42U cabinets Follows existing Vblock System 540 and VxBlock System 540 physical build standards Can be deployed with a VCE Technology Extension for EMC VMAX3 and/or VCE Technology Extension for EMC VNX Standard EMC VMAX3 cabinets Logical Follows existing Vblock System 340 and VxBlock System 340 logical build standards Follows existing Vblock System 540 and VxBlock System 540 logical build standards Follows existing Vblock System 740 and VxBlock System 740 logical build standards Management Managed by EMC Unisphere for VNX Managed by EMC XtremIO Management Server (XMS) Each VCE Technology Extension requires a dedicated XMS instance for up to seven EMC XtremIO clusters. Managed by EMC Unisphere for VMAX3 or EMC Solutions Enabler EMC Unisphere for VMAX3 manages multiple EMC VMAX3 storage arrays EMC Solutions Enabler VCE Technology Extensions connectivity To connect a VCE Technology Extension to a VCE System, use the same procedures as described in the documentation for the host VCE System. 7
Technology Extensions for EMC Storage Product Guide Understanding the architecture VCE Technology Extension for EMC VMAX3 storage Each VCE Technology Extension for EMC VMAX3 storage has between one to eight engines that provide Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity. The following table shows the number of FC ports per fabric, for each engine: Number of engines FC ports per fabric (two SLICs per director) FC ports per fabric (four SLICs per director) 1 8 16 2 16 32 3 24 48 4 32 64 5 40 80 6 48 96 7 56 112 8 64 128 For more information about a VCE Technology Extension for EMC VMAX3 storage, refer to the VCE Vblock and VxBlock Systems 740 Architecture Overview. VCE Technology Extension for EMC VNX storage Each VCE Technology Extension has 6 to 14 FC ports per fabric. The following table shows the number of FC ports for each platform: VCE Technology Extension storage array type Default FC ports per fabric FC ports per fabric with FC bandwidth enhancement EMC VNX8000 6 14 EMC VNX7600 6 10 EMC VNX5800 6 10 EMC VNX5600 6 N/A EMC VNX5400 6 N/A Storage array types Depending on the VCE System configuration, the VCE Technology Extension supports unified or blockonly storage arrays. Block storage arrays Follows the same configuration options as the Vblock System 340 or VxBlock System 340. Unified storage arrays Requires 10 GB fiber optic cables to connect the data movers. 8
Understanding the architecture Technology Extensions for EMC Storage Product Guide For more information about a VCE Technology Extension for EMC VNX storage, refer to the VCE Vblock and VxBlock Systems 340 Architecture Overview. VCE Technology Extension for EMC XtremIO storage EMC XtremIO arrays contain one, two, four, six, or eight EMC X-Bricks per cluster. Each EMC X-Brick has four 8 GB FC ports. Two of the FC ports connect an EMC X-Brick to each fabric. The following table shows the number of ports per fabric, for each EMC X-Brick: Number of EMC X-Bricks FC ports per Fabric Interconnect 1 2 2 4 4 8 6 12 8 16 For more information about a VCE Technology Extension for EMC XtremIO storage, refer to the VCE Vblock and VxBlock Systems 540 Architecture Overview. 9
Technology Extensions for EMC Storage Product Guide Planning the physical installation Planning the physical installation Cabinet information VCE Technology Extensions for EMC storage are deployed in either VCE Intelligent Physical Infrastructure (IPI) cabinets or EMC VMAX cabinets. VCE Technology Extension for EMC VMAX3 storage VCE Technology Extensions for EMC VMAX3 storage are deployed in standard EMC VMAX3 cabinets. VCE Technology Extension for EMC XtremIO storage VCE Technology Extensions for EMC XtremIO storage are deployed in dedicated VCE IPI cabinets and follow the standard VCE System build procedures for placement of the following components: EMC X-Bricks EMC XtremIO InfiniBand Switches Standby power supply (SPS) switch VCE Technology Extension for EMC VNX storage VCE Technology Extensions for EMC VNX storage are deployed in VCE IPI cabinets and follow standard VCE System build procedures for EMC disk-array enclosure (DAE) interleaving and EMC Data Mover enclosure (DME) placement. Additional arrays are built in separate VCE IPI cabinets. Cabinet specifications Cabinet specifications and weight information are provided to effectively plan for VCE System installation. VCE cabinets are configured with an Intelligent Physical Infrastructure (IPI) appliance. The IPI appliance incorporates door thermal sensors, door handle sensors, HID security door handles, and intelligent power distribution units (PDUs). The PDUs enable remote monitoring capabilities of each VCE cabinet as well as outlet-level control for each PDU. For more information about the IPI appliance, refer to the administration guide for your VCE System and to the VCE Intelligent Physical Infrastructure Appliance User Manual. The following table provides base cabinet load-rating information: Load type Dynamic (with casters) Static (without casters) Rating 2,000 lb (907 kg) of equipment 3,000 lb (1,363 kg) of equipment 10
Planning the physical installation Technology Extensions for EMC Storage Product Guide Load type Seismic (with seismic brackets) Rating Seismic zone 3 with 1,102 lb (500 kg) of installed equipment Do not move or invert the PDUs. VCE recommends placing cabinets in a contiguous row when possible. This ensures that standard crosscabinet cabling can be used and minimizes the number of required side panels. Non-contiguous cabinet layouts may require custom cable lengths that result in longer product lead times. For installations that require a top of the cabinet power feed, a three meter extension cord is provided. The pallets used to ship VCE cabinets are specifically engineered to withstand the added weight of components shipped in the cabinet. Base cabinet dimensions The following illustration shows the base cabinet dimensions: Note: The VCE cabinet height including the casters is 6 feet 8 in. (2,026 mm). The illustration shows the height without the casters. 11
Technology Extensions for EMC Storage Product Guide Planning the physical installation Cabinet specifications with no equipment loaded The following table provides cabinet specifications for an empty 42RU base cabinet: Measure Total shipping weight Floor footprint Cabinet weight Air space Packaged dimensions Packaged cabinet height Specification 640 lb (290.23 kg) based on the following weights: Cabinet = 346 lb (157 kg) Pallet = 120 lb (54.43 kg) Side panels (two per side) = 134 lb (43.45 kg) Packaging = 40 lb (18.14 kg) 27.55 in. (700 mm) wide x 47.20 in. (1,200 mm) deep (for general sizing, use 28 in. wide x 48 in. deep) 346 lb (157 kg) without side panels 480 lb (217.72 kg) with side panels There are two side panels per side: front 38 lb (17.24 kg), rear 29 lb (13.15 kg) 27.55 in. wide x 50.7 in. deep x 79.75 in. tall (699.77 x 1,287.78 x 2,025.65 mm) 42.0 in. wide x 56.0 in. deep x 86.0 in. tall (1,068 x 1,424.4 x 2,184.4 mm) 85.75 in. (2,178 mm) The cabinet weight does not include the 1RU, 20 lb (9.07 kg) support shelf that might be required to support an EMC XtremIO controller. Not all controllers in a cabinet require a support shelf. A maximum of two support shelves might be required, depending on the EMC X-Brick configuration. Note: The standard cabinet is black. White cabinets can be special ordered with extended lead times. Cabinet floor cutouts Cabinet floor cutouts provide floor specifications that are required before installing a VCE System. The standard configuration floor layout is 28 in. (700 mm) wide x 48 in. (1,200 mm) deep. The floor mounting positions are used when casters or levelers are used (using anti-tip brackets). Equipment rail spacing is factory set. 12
Planning the physical installation Technology Extensions for EMC Storage Product Guide Base cabinet top view cutout The following illustration shows the base cabinet, top-view cutout: Environmental requirements VCE Systems require that environmental values are within certain ranges for optimal operation. The following table provides the operating environment for each system requirement: Requirement Operating temperature Relative humidity Operating environment 50 to 90 F (10 to 32 C) at 80% load 20 to 80% (non-condensing) Altitude 0 to 6,500 ft (1,981.2 m) 13
Technology Extensions for EMC Storage Product Guide Administering the system Administering the system Administering a VCE Technology Extension VCE Technology Extension administration procedures are described in the host VCE System documentation. For more information, refer to the appropriate VCE System Administration Guide. 14
Reference materials Technology Extensions for EMC Storage Product Guide Reference materials VCE Technology Extension reference materials The calculations in this document are based on information provided by equipment manufacturers. For more information, refer to the manufacturer documentation. Product Description Link to documentation EMC VMAX3 EMC XtremIO EMC VNX8000, EMC VNX7600, EMC VNX5800, EMC VNX5600, EMC VNX5400 Built for reliability, availability, and scalability, delivers infrastructure services in the next generation data center. Delivers industry-leading performance, scale, and efficiency for hybrid cloud environments. High-performing storage with unsurpassed simplicity and efficiency; optimized for virtual applications. support.emc.com/ docu59439_vmax3-family- VMAX-100K,-VMAX-200K,- VMAX-400K-Planning- Guide.pdf?language=en_US support.emc.com/ docu55552_xtremio-3.0- Storage-Array-Operations- Guide.pdf?language=en_US www.emc.com/storage/vnx.htm 15
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