Figure 73 Vvol (Operational Configuration) - Fujitsu ETERNUS AF250 Design Manual

1. Function
Server Linkage Functions
VMware VVOL
The ETERNUS AF supports Virtual Volumes (VVOLs) that are VMware vSphere dedicated logical volumes.
When using VVOLs, they are automatically created and copied in the ETERNUS AF while VMs are operated from
vSphere Client. As a result, operations can be simplified by eliminating the need to configure logical volumes
and backups in the storage system.
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Operational Configuration
VVOL configuration and management are performed from ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser. ETERNUS VASA Provider
(software) is required in the storage management server to coordinate vSphere with the ETERNUS AF. For details
on ETERNUS VASA Provider, refer to

Figure 73 VVOL (Operational Configuration)

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