D-VXR-DS-00 Dell VxRail Design Questions and Answers

After selecting the project and solution type in the VxRail Sizing Tool, the next step is to enter the workload requirements to tailor the sizing and configuration recommendations accurately.

Because each rack is a Layer 2 boundary with different subnets, automatic node discovery is not supported, so manual discovery is required.

VxRail Manager must remain in the original rack to maintain cluster management continuity across racks.

The VxRail Cluster Configuration Report includes essential deployment parameters such as vCenter Server hostname, DNS server IP address, and VxRail node hostnames to ensure proper network and management configuration during deployment.

Sprinkler systems require adequate ceiling clearance for proper fire suppression coverage.

Airflow management needs sufficient clearance above the rack to maintain cooling efficiency and prevent overheating.

Live Optics collects and provides detailed virtualization, storage, and network workload metrics that can be imported into the VxRail Sizing Tool to inform accurate sizing and planning.

LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) must be configured on the ToR switch to enable automated discovery of VxRail nodes during deployment.

The VxRail Sizer Tool includes vRealize Log Insight by default as part of the application package for integrated log management and analytics in the VxRail environment.

The PowerStore 5200T connected via NVMe/TCP supports integration with a VxRail-managed vCenter on the local cluster, enabling optimized storage performance and management within the VxRail ecosystem.

For VxRail, vSAN requires a minimum of 10 GbE bandwidth for Older Software Architectures (OSA) and 25 GbE for Enhanced Software Architectures (ESA) to meet performance and reliability standards.