Vmware Linkage; Figure 70 Vmware Linkage - Fujitsu ETERNUS AF S3 Series Design Manual

2. Basic Functions
Server Linkage Functions

VMware Linkage

By linking with "VMware vSphere" (which virtualizes platforms) and "VMware vCenter Server" (which supports
integrated management of VMware vSphere), the resources of the ETERNUS AF can be effectively used and
system performance can be improved.
In addition, by supporting Virtual Volumes that are supported by VMware vSphere 6, the system can be
efficiently operated.
Figure 70 VMware Linkage
Operation management server
ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser
ETERNUS VASA Provider
Client PC
VMware Web Client
The ETERNUS information is added
on the vSphere Client management
screen
Linkage software
:
ETERNUS AF software (setup tool)
:
VMware VASA
vStorage API for Storage Awareness (VASA) is an API that enables vCenter Server to link with the storage system
and obtain storage system information. VASA can be used to integrate the virtual infrastructure of the storage
with VMware and to enhance the Distributed Resource Scheduling (DRS) function and the troubleshooting
efficiency.
ETERNUS VASA Provider is required to use the VASA function.
ETERNUS VASA Provider obtains and monitors information from the ETERNUS AF by using functions of ETERNUS
SF Storage Cruiser.
• Profile-Driven Storage
The Profile-Driven Storage function classifies volumes according to the service level in order to allocate virtual
machines with the most suitable volumes.
• Distributed Resource Scheduler (Storage DRS)
The Storage DRS function moves original data in virtual machines to the most suitable storage area according
to the access volume. Storage DRS balances the loads on multiple physical servers in order to eliminate the
need for performance management on each virtual machine.
• Profile-Driven Storage
• Storage DRS
• Block Zeroing
• Hardware Assisted Locking
VASA
LAN
Obtain
vCenter server
information
VMware vCenter Server
ETERNUS vCenter Plug-in
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Server
App App App
OS OS OS
VMware
VAAI
SAN
VAAI
Obtain
information
ETERNUS AF
• Full Copy (XCOPY)
Copying in a storage system
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