Is there a way to query esx to display the version of mem that is installed. Install dell equallogic multipath extension module in esxi 5. Downloads, dell equallogic multipathing extension module v1. In fact it was certified and is listed in the vmware hcl as well. Dec 23, 2012 configuring round robin psp when using dell equallogic storage december 23, 2012 by jason over the last the month i have been involved in vmware vsphere upgrades or implementation projects for clients who are leveraging dell equallogic arrays for their backend storage. Tuning vmware vsphere esxi for an equallogic iscsi san. If you allow your support subscription to lapse you will not. If you have a valid warranty or support contract on your particular equipment, you will have access to service, firmware and other software. Jan 11, 2018 installing dell eql mem esxcli command prerequisite. Back in the days you were forced to use putty and gui which wasnt bad but you had to check a lot of things like which firmware to apply, make sure the disk firmware was up to date etc. These arrays are used with 2 esx hosts running esx 6.
The management can be done both within the vsphere client for old versions or the vsphere web client basically vsm management its just a web oriented interface. We took an old eql ps100 and put 2 tb drives in it. Installing dell eql mem esxcli kabeersiddiquis blog. For customer service support or questions please email us at equallogic customer service certified channel partner help desk to learn more about the partnerdirect program and how we can assist our partners be more successful with equallogic solutions please contact the resources in your area. During a previous case with dell support one question was on how to verify currently installed dell mem multipath driver version. The connection to the group manager gui may be briefly interrupted while the member restarts, but the connection will be restored automatically. Dell recently released their new multipath extension module mem for the equallogic ps series of storage array. The mem multipath extension module by equallogic eql. Im hoping that one of the things dell provides to eql. Once you login, this can be found under downloads vmware.
Removing the dell mem from your esxi hosts packetsmashed. Install equallogic multipath extension module mem in. How to extend a logical volume in windows 2003 hosted in vmware. Jul 21, 2015 the dell vsm is a virtual appliance that is downloaded as part of the allinclusive dell equallogic software support and can be installed into an existing vmware vcenter environment. Hopefully this post on how to install equallogic multipath extension module mem. For example cpu type and speed, ram and hard drive capacity, programs installed and software versions, and more. Ive been a big fan of dell equallogic host integration tools for microsoft hitme, so i was looking forward to seeing how the newly released hit for linux hitle was going to pan out. Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. I am running standard edition and mem is not supported on the 5. One is that it is an impressive component that without a doubt will improve the performance of your vsphere environment. Download dell s equallogic mem from the equallogic support website. Install equallogic multipath extension module mem in vmware esxi. Download mem file from dell equallogic portal dell eql mem esx61.
Some reason the equallogic shows as offline in group manager gui. There is a lot to be said about the dell equallogic multipathing extension module mem for vsphere. Somehow i think i downloaded the wrong mem package by mistake and ran into perl script issues. While equallogic dell doesnt support the larger drives, they work just fine. Tableofcontents 1overview 1 equallogicmemarchitecture 1 equallogicmemconfigurationmodel 2 relateddocumentation 3 2installingtheequallogicmem 5. No dell equallogic multipathing extension module found. Apr 20, 2016 enter the group information, a dell equallogic can work in a group and can join that group at this point. This will automatically configure optimal mpio pathing on eql volumes.
The plugin can be downloaded from dells support website as part of the mem. Put the host, you will install the mem on, in maintenance mode. Each dell equallogic backend configuration backend1 and backend2 has the same required settings as a single backend. Dell equallogic ps6000e missing downloads, software. Were running sql 2008 r2 standard on a ms windows 2008 r2. Dell equallogic, vmware and mem multipath extension module. Upload the mem zip to a datastore which is accessible by the vmware hosts. Its an excellent way to upgrade the firmware on your dell arrays. Solved ideas for old equallogic arrays data storage. At the moment we do not have sanhq running cause weve got this eql unit for test purposes. If you are confused whether this plugin is already a part of your esxi, confirm using the below steps.
Click down to the member and setup the relevant network interfaces to be used with iscsi and management. Configuring and installing the equallogic multipathing extension module for vmware vsphere 4. This is recommended when setting up dell equallogic back ends. Support equallogic is simplifying networked storage dell. Experts out there, i did console into one of the controller and issued a command restart. I am wanting to confirm the version of mem that is installed in esx 6. May 06, 20 esx have three builtin pathing options, most recently used, round robin, and fixed. You can ask your dell rep, they might be nice and give it to you. Dell equallogic ps6500 hardware manual pdf download. Aug 18, 2016 the equallogic mem kit driver is a great third party driver for extending and enhancing the multipathing functionality within vmware. However, you still cant use the vmware upgrade manager to do the install or upgrade. How to verify dell mem driver usage and version null byte. Question about dell equallogic multipathing extension module.
For equallogic downloads and related documentation, including the. Jan 12, 20 equallogic install complete with vmware vsphere integration. One is that it is an impressive component that without a doubt will improve the. Hello, i would like to know step by stpe how to upgrade dell mem 1. Anyone from dell can let us know if there is a plan to release a mem release compatible. When calling equallogic technical support with any isues as in my recent case a failed disk, you will more than likely be asked to gather. Can someone provide me a link to download the equallogic not from their support site mem 1. Install equallogic multipath extension module mem in vmware. Hello, most recently we performed a firmware update from version 5 to version 7. Vmware implements a pluggable storage architecture psa model in the vmkernel. Does anyone have or have access to the latest firmware, drivers, software, and manual for a dell equallogic ps6000e that they would be willing to download share forwith me. How to setup multipathing extension module in my host. Using the dell equallogic hit for linux ive been a big fan of dell equallogic host integration tools for microsoft hitme, so i was looking forward to seeing how the newly released hit for linux hitle was going to pan out. This technical report will explain the benefits of the equallogic multipathing extension module mem for vmware vsphere which provides multipath io for highly available access to the dell equallogic ps.
Is it ok to install the mem plugin on my esxi 6 host and use the vmware. Unpack the download to reveal the dell eql memesx51. Dell equallogic vsm introduction vinfrastructure blog. Continue your setup by installing the module with the install option or through vcenter update. Download the firmware update kit from the eql support site.
Installing equallogic mem with windows vsphere cli phy2vir. Refer to vmwares vsphere management assistant guide for details. View and download dell equallogic ps6500 hardware manual online. This script will change all eql volume to round robin and set the iops to 3. I have read few pdfs which say update manager will only install the dell mem and again we need to configure mem. Before updating firmware, you must download the firmware kit from the dell equallogic customer support website. To learn more about the partnerdirect program and how we can assist our partners be more successful with equallogic solutions please contact the resources in. X from extract the contents of the zip file to a folder on your computer.
I started doing this and got lost in the correct process, so i have it set to round robin. Hopefully this post on how to install equallogic multipath extension module mem in vmware esxi shows how easily the driver can be installed. The standard position from eql and dell is that they only support vendor supplied drives. Hello there rhomelab, hope youve been doing well tl. I guess i should try to explain what a mem is before going any further. Dell equallogic release and support guidelines document that has appeared at the bottom of most download pages. Centos network interface is not detecting after vmware clone. If you spend a decent amount of cash with them they may not even put up a fight. Dell equallogic vss requestor support service using lots. The other is that it often not installed by organizations large and small.
Clean install of dell equallogic multipathing extension module. It is a vsphere installation bundle vib offline bundle. Hello all, i have 4 x ps6110xv arrays that need the controller firmware upgraded. Setup and install the equallogic multipathing agent for. Apr 22, 2015 dell storage update manager has been out for a while. Dell r610 wbroadcom 5709 and equallogic ps4000 vmware. If so, you can put just about any sata drive in them. I have read few pdfs which say update manager will only install the dell mem and again we need to configure mem using vma or vcli. If its a standalone eql then this will create a new group. I have a question regarding our recently acquired dell equallogic and vmware 5. And to verify that the dell mem is actually in use, select the particular host that uses.
Download memfile from dell equallogic portal dell eql memesx61. Find and locate the files that were extracted from the zip file you downloaded from equal logic, you are looking for setup. Download and install vmware vsphere management assistant. Configuring and installing the equallogic multipathing. Provides detailed and updated information about the managed computer. However, the issue with installing via the vmware update manger vum is still there with vsphere v6.
Dell recommends that you follow the guidelines in table 34. As this information is not easily available at the iscsi configuration, had to do some searching. Is there a way to query esx to display the version of mem. I will be upgrading these when i bring my new host online. By installing the mem, esx can be made aware of this and can load balance appropriately. Ensure you have vmware vsphere cli installed on the computer. There are several versions of the eql memmultipath extension module version 1. The dell equallogic show posted april 22, 2017 august 6, 2017 paul in this episode we discuss enterprise storage using dells equallogic platform as well as optimizations for vmware and microsoft.
Jan 17, 2012 17 thoughts on upgrading to vsphere 5. Equallogic ps series sans can run active active pathing. We do not have to correct equallogic support account and cant download it yet. Dell recommends installing and configuring the dell equallogic multipathing extension module mem follow tr1048 configuring and installing the equallogic multipathing extension module for vmware vsphere 4. Equallogic ps series array gathering diagnostic logs using cli. Configuring round robin psp when using dell equallogic storage. Configuring and installing the ps series multipathing. The company was considering an initial public offering on the nasdaq stockexchange, but accepted an offer from dell. The equallogic mem kit driver is a great third party driver for extending and enhancing the multipathing functionality within vmware. Configuring vmware vsphere software iscsi with dell. Unpack the zip archive, and upload to the vma the setup.
We recently acquired a dell equallogic ps4100 with dual controllers and 24 x 600gb 10k sas hdds 22 in use, 2x spare. Autosuggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Sep 25, 2012 there is a lot to be said about the dell equallogic multipathing extension module mem for vsphere. I have 4 new dell poweredge r730xd ready nodes that im using for a new vsan 6. Hi, we keep running into an issue where the dell equallogic vss requestor support service is using a bunch of ram. Posted in dell eql, vmware dell dell eql eql mem equallogic esxcli esxi mem remove vib vmware. Dell equallogic volume driver openstack configuration. A lively blog for windows and vmware administrators. Equallogic is a company based in nashua, new hampshire. Oct, 2014 when we install the dell mem in vmware, a path selection policy will be added in addition to the native multipath plugins nmp.
Question about dell equallogic multipathing extension module mem hi all, i have a essentials plus esxi 5. Nov 28, 2011 dell recently released their new multipath extension module mem for the equallogic ps series of storage array. Dell storage software is nontransferable, and you must use your customers login credentials to perform downloads on their behalf. Dell equallogic multipathing extension module installation. Configuring round robin psp when using dell equallogic storage december 23, 2012 by jason over the last the month i have been involved in vmware vsphere upgrades or implementation projects for clients who are leveraging dell. Unpack the download to reveal the dell eql mem esx51. The mem multipath extension module by equallogic eql handles path selection and load balancing to the storage array.