EMC D-VXR-DS-00 - Dell VxRail Design

Predefined network profiles for vSphere Distributed Switch in VxRail typically include configurations such as 2x10 GbE integrated NICs, 2x25 GbE PCIe NICs, and 4x25 GbE integrated NICs to accommodate various performance and connectivity requirements.

For VxRail, vSAN requires a minimum of 10 GbE bandwidth for Older Software Architectures (OSA) and 25 GbE for Enhanced Software Architectures (ESA) to meet performance and reliability standards.

Validating the environment before deployment ensures readiness and reduces deployment issues.

Sharing configurations between project members facilitates collaboration and consistency.

Validating the configuration settings helps confirm correct setup prior to deployment.

The VxRail Sizing Tool focuses on the specific workload requirements provided, sizing the cluster based on single or combined workload profiles rather than price considerations.

A single Shared Witness Appliance can support up to 64 VxRail 2-node clusters, enabling efficient management and resource consolidation in multi-cluster deployments.

After selecting the project and solution type in the VxRail Sizing Tool, the next step is to enter the workload requirements to tailor the sizing and configuration recommendations accurately.

Both Layer 2 (L2) and Layer 3 (L3) site-to-site connectivity are supported for VxRail stretched clusters.

Configurations with two nodes plus a witness and four nodes plus a witness are supported cluster sizes for stretched clusters, providing fault tolerance across sites.

The VxRail Sizer Tool includes vRealize Log Insight by default as part of the application package for integrated log management and analytics in the VxRail environment.

LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) must be configured on the ToR switch to enable automated discovery of VxRail nodes during deployment.