Figure 7.2 Vmware Linkage - Fujitsu ETERNUS DX80 S2 Overview

Chapter 7 Server Linkage Functions
7.2 VMware Linkage
7.2 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 DX
Disk storage system can be effectively used and system performance can be improved.

Figure 7.2 VMware linkage

Operational management
server
ETERNUS SF Storage
Cruiser
ETERNUS VASA Provider
Client PC
VMware vSphere Client
ETERNUS DX Disk storage system
information can be viewed on the
vSphere Client Management screen
• Profile-Driven Storage
• Storage DRS
VASA API
Obtain
vCenter Server
information
VMware vCenter Server
ETERNUS vCenter Plug-in
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Server
• Block Zeroing
• Hardware Assisted Locking
Obtain
information
App App App
OS OS OS
VMware
ETERNUS VAAI Plug-in
VAAI API
SAN
Copy
instruction
ETERNUS DX
Disk storage system
• Full Copy (XCOPY)
Copying in a storage
system
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