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PowerStore T model: example of completed Network Setup Preparation Worksheet

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Table 12. PowerStore T model Network Setup Preparation Worksheet (blank) (continued) Step Step details Notes Uplink B to ToR 1 Uplink A to ToR 2 Uplink B to ToR 2 15. Record the port channel ID used for connectivity between the ToR switches and the uplinks. If deploying with MC-LAG, enter the port channel ID used for the uplink. Only a single port channel ID is required for MC-LAG. Alternatively, record the uplink port channel IDs required for Reliable L2. Reliable L2 connectivity requires two port channel IDs. 1. Port channel ID for Reliable L2 2. Port channel ID for Reliable L2 16. As a best practice it is recommended to add a spanning tree protocol to the ToR switches. Record the spanning tree protocols to set on each switch. Spanning tree protocol for ToR switch 1 Spanning tree protocol for ToR switch 2 17. Once you have completed steps above, you have the necessary information to configure the switches. Continue to work with your network administrator to complete the Initial Configuration Worksheet now to ensure that: ● Your network configuration on the switch aligns with the network configuration that will be done in PowerStore T model. ● You reserve the necessary network resources to complete deployment of PowerStore T model and the PowerStore T model networks. 18. Determine if you will use a direct connection or a remote connection to discover your PowerStore. Once you have successfully discovered your PowerStore, you will be guided through the Initial Configuration Wizard to create your first PowerStore cluster. PowerStore T model: example of completed Network Setup Preparation Worksheet The examples of the network resources listed below are used in the deployment steps described in the PowerStore Network Configuration Guide for Dell PowerSwitch Series. Table 13. PowerStore T model Network Setup Preparation Worksheet (example) Step Step details 1. Print this table to record the reserved resources. Notes 2. Print out the Initial Configuration Worksheet to record the additional network resources you will need to create networks in PowerStore T model the first time you create a cluster. 3. Determine which of the Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch ports will be connected to the PowerStore T model appliance base enclosure nodes. At a minimum, ports 0 and 1 on the node must be connected to the ToR switches. When cabling the nodes to the ToR switches: ● Port 0 and Port 1 on the same node must connect to opposite switches ● Port 0 on Node A, and Port 0 on Node B must connect to opposite switches PowerStore Network Setup Preparation Worksheets 35

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Table 12. PowerStore T model Network Setup Preparation Worksheet (blank) (continued)
Step
Step details
Notes
Uplink B to ToR 1
Uplink A to ToR 2
Uplink B to ToR 2
15.
Record the port channel ID used for connectivity between the ToR switches and the uplinks.
If deploying with MC-LAG, enter the port channel ID used
for the uplink.
Only a single port channel ID is required for MC-LAG.
Alternatively, record the uplink port channel IDs required for Reliable L2.
Reliable L2 connectivity requires two port channel IDs.
1. Port channel ID for Reliable L2
2. Port channel ID for Reliable L2
16.
As a best practice it is recommended to add a spanning tree protocol to the ToR switches. Record the spanning tree
protocols to set on each switch.
Spanning tree protocol for ToR switch 1
Spanning tree protocol for ToR switch 2
17.
Once you have completed steps above, you have the necessary information to configure the switches. Continue to
work with your network administrator to complete the
Initial Configuration Worksheet
now to ensure that:
●
Your network configuration on the switch aligns with the network configuration that will be done in PowerStore T
model.
●
You reserve the necessary network resources to complete deployment of PowerStore T model and the PowerStore
T model networks.
18.
Determine if you will use a direct connection or a remote connection to discover your PowerStore.
Once you have successfully discovered your PowerStore, you will be guided through the
Initial Configuration Wizard
to create your first PowerStore cluster.
PowerStore T model: example of completed Network
Setup Preparation Worksheet
The examples of the network resources listed below are used in the deployment steps described in the PowerStore Network
Configuration Guide for Dell PowerSwitch Series.
Table 13. PowerStore T model Network Setup Preparation Worksheet (example)
Step
Step details
Notes
1.
Print this table to record the reserved resources.
2.
Print out the
Initial Configuration Worksheet
to record the additional network resources you will need to create
networks in PowerStore T model the first time you create a cluster.
3.
Determine which of the Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch ports will be connected to the PowerStore T model appliance base
enclosure nodes.
At a minimum, ports 0 and 1 on the node must be connected to the ToR switches. When cabling the nodes to the ToR
switches:
●
Port 0 and Port 1 on the same node must connect to opposite switches
●
Port 0 on Node A, and Port 0 on Node B must connect to opposite switches
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