VxRail is a cluster of nodes and switches that are integrated under a
single point of management. All physical compute, network, and storage resources in VxRail
are managed as a single shared pool. Resources are allocated to applications and services
that are based on defined business and operational requirements. VxRail is manufactured in
the factory from your purchase order and delivered to your data center ready for deployment.
The VxRail software bundle is loaded onto the compute nodes and consists of
the following components:
VxRail Manager
VMware vCenter Server
VMware vSAN
VMware vSphere
If separate teams manage network and servers in your data center, work together to
design the network and configure the switches.
Plan for deployment
To ensure proper deployment and functioning of VxRail, perform the
following:
Plan and prepare for VxRail
implementation in your data center.
Select the VxRail hardware and
physical network infrastructure to align with your business and operational
objectives.
Set up the network switch
infrastructure in your data center for VxRail.
Prepare for physical installation
and VxRail initialization into the final product.
The VxRail nodes can connect to any compatible network infrastructure to
enable operations. VxRail nodes connect to one or more network switches to form a
VxRail cluster. VxRail communicates with the physical data center network through
one or more VMware VDS in the VxRail cluster. VMware VDS integrates with the
physical network infrastructure to provide connectivity for the virtual
infrastructure. Virtual network traffic is enabled to pass through the physical
switch infrastructure. The physical switch infrastructure serves as a backplane,
supporting network traffic between VMs in the cluster, and enabling VM mobility and
resiliency.
Physical network infrastructure enables I/O operations between the
storage objects in the VMware vSAN data store. The infrastructure also provides
connectivity to applications and end-users outside of the cluster.
VxRail clusters can select the following physical components:
VxRail clusters and nodes
Network switch
Data center network
Topology and connections
Workstation or laptop
Out of band management (optional)
Licenses
VxRail is deployed with temporary licenses for Broadcom products that
expire after 60 days. Activate subscription licenses on the VxRail cluster before
the 60-day grace period expires to ensure uninterrupted cluster operations.
Contact your Dell Technologies account team or Broadcom account team to determine
what options are available for your organization.
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