San Zoning Configuration - IBM System Storage DS3500 Introduction And Implementation Manual

Draft Document for Review March 28, 2011 12:24 pm

22.2 SAN Zoning configuration

As recommended by VMware, we set up four paths between the server and the storage
system as shown in Figure 22-1. Its also recommended that, at least two VMware ESX
Server HBA ports must be used and both HBA ports must see both controllers.
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Figure 22-1 Paths Between the VMware ESX Server and the DS3500 Storage System
Refer to the below materials for more information about zoning:
Implementing an IBM/Brocade SAN with 8 Gbps Directors and Switches, SG24-6116
Implementing an IBM/Cisco SAN, SG24-7545
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