Overview; A: Converged Network Solution - Dell Poweredge Server, Dell Compellent Storage Array, And Dell S5000 As Npiv Proxy Gateway - Dell S5000 Deployment/Configuration Manual

Dell Networking S5000: Deployment of a Converged Infrastructure with FCoE

Overview

In the "Dell Networking S5000: The Building Blocks of Unified Fabric and LAN/SAN Convergence"
whitepaper we demonstrated and explained the movement from a traditional non-converged
LAN/SAN network to a converged LAN/SAN infrastructure and how the Dell S5000 switch is an ideal
solution for this transition. In addition, we covered the many benefits of moving to a converged
infrastructure such as less maintenance and considerable cost savings. The Dell S5000 converged
switch with its unique modular design allows end users to migrate to a converged solution and
increase port count at their own pace without replacing the entire switch. This benefit is unmatched in
the industry. In this whitepaper we cover detailed Dell S5000 topology and configuration examples.
A: Converged Network Solution - Dell PowerEdge Server, Dell
Compellent storage array, and Dell S5000 as NPIV Proxy
Gateway
We will first demonstrate a non-converged setup and then add the Dell S5000 to the picture. This will
allow us to see how the connections and configuration change from a traditional non-converged
environment to a converged environment with the introduction of the Dell S5000 switch. You'll be
surprised how easy the setup is and how the backend LAN and SAN can remain untouched.
The traditional LAN/SAN non-converged setup example is shown below in Figure 1. As you can see, a
Dell PowerEdge R720 server with a 2-port FC HBA is used to connect to two FC switches which are
then connected to a Dell Compellent storage array composed of two SC8000 controllers and one
SC220 enclosure. Each FC port is connecting to a different fabric. Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise
is installed on the server.
In the below setup, the LAN side will be the usual setup with an active/standby configuration up to
separate ToR Dell S4810 switches which have VLT employed up to the core Z9000 switches.
For the below diagram I'll focus in on the SAN configuration.
4 Deployment of a Converged Infrastructure with FCoE
Deployment/Configuration Guide