Lenovo ThinkServer RD240 Software User's Manual page 220

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The Linux installer of MSM works under console with minimal changes.
Hardware RAID is currently supported in ESX 3.x.
Note: There is a known limitation that virtual drives that are
created or deleted will not be reflected to the kernel.
The workaround is to reboot the server or to run
esxcfg-rescan <vmhba#> from COS shell.
The network communication is a key element for a proper setup. The
communication between the ESXi CIM provider and the management
software is an active/passive combination, which requires a highly
reliable network. Therefore, we recommend that you install the
management on a VM within the ESXi. Follow these steps to install and
configure MSM support on the VMWare ESX operating system:
1. Network Configuration of the ESXi Host: –
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Assignment of a ESXi hostname:
– Even if it is not relevant for your network, you need a FQDN
(Fully Qualified Domain Name).
– Example: local.lenovo.com to be entered using the local
ESXi console
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Configuration of a virtual network environment:
– You can use the already existing Vswitch, which has a VMkernel
port already attached for the communication.
– Alternatively, you can build a new Vswitch without a link to the
Host network card.
Which one of the two possibilities to choose depends on your application.
It is recommended to choose between both possibilities at a early stage,
because the creation of a new Vswitch with VMkernel requires a reboot
to make sure a proper communication between the CIM provider and the
new interface. For those who want to reach the target as quickly as
possible, no change is recommended.
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Configuration of the IP address:
– Configure the IP address. The address must be accessible by
the VM that will be installed next.
2. VM Installation: –
MegaRAID Storage Manager Overview and Installation