Dell POWERVAULT MD3620I - Manual (Page 26)

Configuring ESX Host To Storage Array
The Configure ESX Host to Storage Array wizard allows you to see how the current host is configured to the storage
array (if already configured). You can also use this wizard to add, remove or rename a host or host group, or
automatically configure the host to another storage array.
Figure 16. Configure Host to Storage Array View
This wizard walks you through the process of configuring HBAs on ESX/ESXi hosts to the storage arrays you configure in
the plug-in array manager. It also provides additional information needed to detect and configure SAS HBAs on the ESX/
ESXi hosts.
NOTE: By default, the wizard will only display hosts that are prefixed with ESX_ and host groups prefixed with
VMware_. To display others, select the Show all host groups as described in step 7.
1. After reading through the introduction screen, click Next.
The Inspect Configuration process begins. This verifies user privileges and gathers information on the selected
host and any configured storage arrays. This process may take a few minutes, depending on the number of
adapters and storage arrays configured. After all discovery processes are complete, three green check marks are
displayed.
2. On the Select Host HBAs window, select the host HBAs to be configured.
3. Select the interface type and all HBA ports to be configured on the target storage array.
4. The Select Storage Array page allows you to select the storage array that will be used by the ESX host.
5. The Suggested Configuration page displays recommended HBA port configurations, host configuration and host
group configurations. Suggested changes are displayed in blue italics (see Figure Suggested Host Configurations).
– To accept the suggested configuration, click Next. Go to step 10 to complete the configuration.
– To manually configure the host, select Use manual configuration and continue to step 6.
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