Dell EqualLogic’s can be configured to work as a group and share storage in a storage pool. Volumes can then be configured from the storage pool and stretch across the members. The following will should how to remove a active member and move the live data onto a remaining member. In my example I have […]
Category: Storage
Dell EqualLogic - Remove VMFS Volume
The following will show the procedure to remove a volume. This example the volume is a VMFS volume presented to ESXi hosts. First remove the volume from the ESXi hosts. To do this first migrate any live VMs running on the VMFS datastore and also browse the datastore to check for any ESXi created folders […]
Dell EqualLogic - New Volume
The following will show how to create a new volume on a Dell EqualLogic and present it to a Windows server using MPIO. Login to the group with an account with the relevant permissions. Choose Volumes at the bottom left hand side. Right click Volumes - Create volume Give the volume a name and choose […]
Dell EqualLogic - Initial Setup
Setting up a new Dell EqualLogic is straightforward first connect a serial cable to the active controller and log in with the default credentials Username - grpadmin Password - grpadmin Select to configure the array and allow for the initial initialisation Once complete enter the member name for this array and IP information Enter […]
Nimble Virtual Array - Deployment
Recently Nimble released a virtual appliance running NimOS - fully working Nimble array as an appliance. Great for testing and learning before using the real thing. You have to work for Nimble or be a partner to get access. If you are a partner then great! Download it from InfoSight. It requires a license key that […]
EMC Data Domain Setup with DD Boost over FC
The following will illustrate the process to setup a new Data Domain 2500 appliance and how to enable DD Boost using Fibre Channel connectivity. DD Boost provides more efficient backups by distributing parts of the deduplication process to the backup server. Veeam can be configured to take advance of this process by using a DD Boost repository. […]
EMC Data Domain Initial Setup
The following is a quick guide for the initial setup of a Data Domain 2500 appliance. These appliances are great for deduplication and great for a backup repository such as Veeam. Details of the appliance can be found here. If you have a EMC account download the install guide here To do the initial setup you need […]