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September 10th, 2014 19:00
VNX5100 Block Device LUN Sizing
We have a VNX5100 Block Device with a Storage Pool of about 6 TB, and we intend to use the 6 TB for VMFS 5 Datastore.
We also have the plan of expanding the VNX5100 with another 3 ~ 6 TB when it reaches its existing maximum capacity of 6 TB.
I read that it'd better to have the 6 TB divided into 2 x 3 TB LUN with each controlled by a different SP for load balancing.
Also, from VMware VMFS practise, it'd be better to have a smaller LUN with fewer VM in it, if Performance is preferred over Utlilization.
My question is, if I now create a single 6 TB LUN under the control of a single SP, would it create any performance issue?
Would it be a better idea to use smaller LUN instead of a single large LUN???


Ed La
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September 10th, 2014 20:00
For the 2 x 3 TB configuration, is that based on common practise or usual experience or imposed by the VNX5100 SP Controller limit?
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September 10th, 2014 20:00
sorry, SDRS (storage DRS, validate your version of vSphere supports it). Just common practice, use as many resources as possible, spread the workload. It's not a limitation on the controller.
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September 10th, 2014 20:00
I would do 2x3TB, let both SPs do the work. Let SDRS manage datastore utilization.
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Does EMC has a recommeded LUN Sizing for its VNX5100 when used as a VMFS 5 Datastore?
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September 11th, 2014 05:00
i don't think so, every shop is different. Some general best practices WP for ya
https://www.emc.com/collateral/hardware/technical-documentation/h8229-vnx-vmware-tb.pdf
https://www.emc.com/collateral/white-papers/h12682-vnx-best-practices-wp.pdf