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Power and productivity for a better worldTMSystem 800xAVirtualization with VMware vSphere ESX System Version 5.1

Table of Contents10 3BSE056141-510 FAppendix C - Further Technical Information on VMware ESX(i)IndexRevision HistoryUpdates in Revision Index A...

Upgrade VMware Tools in the Guests Section 10 Upgrading ESX 4.0 Update 1 to ESX 4.1100 3BSE056141-510 FUpgrade VMware Tools in the Guests1. After the

3BSE056141-510 F 101Section 11 Supported 800xA Server Node TypesThis section describes the supported 800xA Server Node types.Support Components Nod

Application Servers Section 11 Supported 800xA Server Node Types102 3BSE056141-510 FApplication Servers Connectivity Servers Node Type SupportedAsset

Section 11 Supported 800xA Server Node Types Parts List3BSE056141-510 F 103Parts ListRedundant 4 Node 800xA SystemFor a redundant system with 4 nodes

Redundant 4 Node 800xA System Section 11 Supported 800xA Server Node Types104 3BSE056141-510 F(1) Refer to the System 800xA, System Guide - Technical

Section 11 Supported 800xA Server Node Types Redundant 8 Node 800xA System3BSE056141-510 F 105Redundant 8 Node 800xA SystemFor a redundant system wit

Redundant 8 Node 800xA System Section 11 Supported 800xA Server Node Types106 3BSE056141-510 F(1) Refer to the System 800xA System Guide Technical Da

Section 11 Supported 800xA Server Node Types Additional External Parts3BSE056141-510 F 107Additional External Parts With the introduction of VMware v

Additional External Parts Section 11 Supported 800xA Server Node Types108 3BSE056141-510 F

3BSE056141-510 F 109Section 12 Storage Area NetworkVirtual machines can either be stored on hard disks local in the ESX(i) server, or on a network st

3BSE056141-510 F 11About This User ManualThis User Manual provides an overview of virtualization and how it is to be used with 800xA through the follo

SAN Hardware Section 12 Storage Area Network110 3BSE056141-510 FSAN HardwareSAN servers are highly redundant disk arrays that provide storage over a

Section 12 Storage Area Network SAN Storage Configuration3BSE056141-510 F 111SAN Storage ConfigurationSAN servers typically consists of 12-24 hard di

SAN Networking Section 12 Storage Area Network112 3BSE056141-510 FSAN NetworkingFigure 35 and Figure 36 provides an overview of the networking requir

Section 12 Storage Area Network SAN Networking3BSE056141-510 F 113One or more ESX(i) servers are connected to multiple network switches through multi

SAN Networking Section 12 Storage Area Network114 3BSE056141-510 FFigure 38. IP Address for the Storage Network

Section 12 Storage Area Network SAN Networking3BSE056141-510 F 115Figure 39. Setting the VLAN ID for the iSCSI Ports

SAN Networking Section 12 Storage Area Network116 3BSE056141-510 FFigure 40. SAN Server iSCSI IP Configuration

Section 12 Storage Area Network ESX Server Network Configuration3BSE056141-510 F 117ESX Server Network ConfigurationImplementation of networking for

Adding in Datastores Section 12 Storage Area Network118 3BSE056141-510 F6. On the Dynamic Discovery Tab, for each SAN IP Addresses, perform the follo

Section 12 Storage Area Network Adding in Datastores3BSE056141-510 F 1194. On the Manage Paths window, select Round Robin from the Path Selection (Fi

User Manual Conventions About This User Manual12 3BSE056141-510 FUser Manual ConventionsMicrosoft Windows conventions are normally used for the stan

Adding in Datastores Section 12 Storage Area Network120 3BSE056141-510 FIn the network performance chart below, the 4 network adapters that are suppo

Section 12 Storage Area Network Adding in Datastores3BSE056141-510 F 121• Does the SAN server has a preferred path that needs to be reset or reconfig

Adding in Datastores Section 12 Storage Area Network122 3BSE056141-510 F

3BSE056141-510 F 123Section 13 VMware vCenter ServerWhen ESX(i) servers in a computing environment increases, the time and effort to maintain the ind

Section 13 VMware vCenter Server124 3BSE056141-510 FvCenter Server is not included in VMware vSphere ESX(i) and must be purchased separately to imple

Section 13 VMware vCenter Server User Accounts3BSE056141-510 F 125vCenter Server, Windows accounts for the computer where vCenter Server is running.

Installation Procedure Section 13 VMware vCenter Server126 3BSE056141-510 FInstallation Procedure Pre-requisitesWindows 2008 Server 64 bit:• Do not c

Section 13 VMware vCenter Server Installing vSphere Client3BSE056141-510 F 127– The user-specified account must be an Administrator on the local mach

Configuring vCenter Server Section 13 VMware vCenter Server128 3BSE056141-510 FConfiguring vCenter ServerLogging into the vCenter Server is performed

Section 13 VMware vCenter Server Limitations when Interacting with ESX(i) Servers3BSE056141-510 F 1297. Leave the Enable Lockdown Mode unchecked on t

About This User Manual Released User Manuals and Release Notes3BSE056141-510 F 13definitions that apply to the 800xA System where the usage is diffe

Limitations when Interacting with ESX(i) Servers Section 13 VMware vCenter Server130 3BSE056141-510 F

3BSE056141-510 F 131Section 14 Improving AvailabilityThis section describes how to improve the VMware high availability. The VMware High Availability

Adding a Cluster Object Section 14 Improving Availability132 3BSE056141-510 FThe ESX(i) servers that are part of the VMware HA configuration must als

Section 14 Improving Availability Adding ESX(i) Servers to the Cluster3BSE056141-510 F 1338. Leave the Enhanced vMotion Compatibility (EVC) disabled.

Specifying Failover Host Section 14 Improving Availability134 3BSE056141-510 F1. Right-click on the Cluster object and select Edit Settings… 2. Selec

Section 14 Improving Availability VMware vMotion3BSE056141-510 F 135VMware vMotion VMware vMotion is the ability to move virtual machines from one ES

VMware Fault Tolerance Section 14 Improving Availability136 3BSE056141-510 F

3BSE056141-510 F 137Section 15 800xA in the IT InfrastructureMany companies have an IT infrastructure and have already taken advantage of virtualizat

Section 15 800xA in the IT Infrastructure138 3BSE056141-510 F

3BSE056141-510 F 139Section 16 Virtual Client800xA workstations are dedicated physical computer workstations running Windows 7 and 800xA as an operat

Released User Manuals and Release Notes About This User Manual14 3BSE056141-510 F

Section 16 Virtual Client140 3BSE056141-510 FMicrosoft allows multiple screen remote sessions in the following versions of Windows:• Windows 7 Enterp

Section 16 Virtual Client Virtual Terminal Server3BSE056141-510 F 141Virtual Terminal Server Virtual terminal servers share many similarities to virt

Benefits of Virtual 800xA Workplaces Section 16 Virtual Client142 3BSE056141-510 F Benefits of Virtual 800xA WorkplacesThe following are the benefits

Section 16 Virtual Client Comparison of Virtual Client and Virtual Terminal Server3BSE056141-510 F 143When considering relatively small number of cli

Graphical Presentation and Physical Server Speed Section 16 Virtual Client144 3BSE056141-510 FA separate network for the remote access must be config

Section 16 Virtual Client Virtual Client3BSE056141-510 F 145A virtual client is defined as a Windows 7 virtual machine. Windows, VMware Tools, Third

VMWare ESXi Server Dimensioning for Virtual Clients Section 16 Virtual Client146 3BSE056141-510 FVMWare ESXi Server Dimensioning for Virtual ClientsW

Section 16 Virtual Client Terminal Server Definition3BSE056141-510 F 147performing. For example, a user that logs on and looks at few of the document

VMWare ESXi Server Dimensioning for Virtual Terminal Servers Section 16 Virtual Client148 3BSE056141-510 Freduces the potential for performance issue

Section 16 Virtual Client Thin Clients3BSE056141-510 F 149summated to have a starting minimum physical resource definition. Expansion through redefin

3BSE056141-510 F 15Section 1 IntroductionAs the use of virtualization has expanded dramatically in the business and financial sector amongst others,

Multiple Screen Section 16 Virtual Client150 3BSE056141-510 Fsoftware such as Microsoft's Remote Desktop Client. Minimal configuration is requir

Section 16 Virtual Client Limitations3BSE056141-510 F 151LimitationsPhysical clients contains dedicated graphics processor to assist in rendering gra

Limitations Section 16 Virtual Client152 3BSE056141-510 F

3BSE056141-510 F 153Appendix A ESX(i) Host Setup Check ListItem Setting ESX1 ESX2BIOS VT EnabledBIOS VT-d EnabledBIOS Execution EnabledHyper Threadin

Appendix A ESX(i) Host Setup Check List154 3BSE056141-510 F

3BSE056141-510 F 155Appendix B ESX(i) Guest Setup Check ListItem Setting Guest1 Guest2 Guest3 Guest4Machine Name Note: No spacesVirtual Machine Versi

Appendix B ESX(i) Guest Setup Check List156 3BSE056141-510 F

3BSE056141-510 F 157Appendix C Further Technical Information on VMware ESX(i)The following links to a searchable VMware database for all technical do

Appendix C Further Technical Information on VMware ESX(i)158 3BSE056141-510 F

3BSE056141-510 F 159IndexNumerics64bit processor 28800xA for Advant Master 27800xA for MOD 300 27800xA Licensing Dongle 25800xA serverInstallationConf

Overview of Virtualization Section 1 Introduction16 3BSE056141-510 FWhile ESX can provide the environment that represents a computer, there are limit

3BSE056141-510 F 160SSAN Hardware 94SAN Networking 96SAN Storage Configuration 95service console 28Set Up 800xA Server Nodes as VMs 38Create virtual s

3BSE056141-510 F 161Revision HistoryThis section provides information on the revision history of this User Manual. The following table lists the revis

Updates in Revision Index A 162 3BSE056141-510 FUpdates in Revision Index AThe following table shows the updates made in this User Manual for 800xA

Updates in Revision Index C3BSE056141-510 F 163Updates in Revision Index CThe following table shows the updates made in this User Manual for 800xA

Updates in Revision Index D 164 3BSE056141-510 FUpdates in Revision Index DThe following table shows the updates made in this User Manual for 800xA

Updates in Revision Index F3BSE056141-510 F 165Updates in Revision Index FThe following table shows the updates made in this User Manual for 800xA

Updates in Revision Index F 166 3BSE056141-510 F

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3BSE056141-510 F 17Section 2 800xA Server Node ConsolidationThis section describes the details of 800xA Server Node Consolidation.Non-virtualized 800

Consolidated 800xA System Section 2 800xA Server Node Consolidation18 3BSE056141-510 FConsolidated 800xA SystemUsing VMware ESX(i), the same system c

Section 2 800xA Server Node Consolidation Consolidated 800xA System3BSE056141-510 F 19The resulting 800xA system configuration based on VMware ESX(i)

Consolidated 800xA System Section 2 800xA Server Node Consolidation20 3BSE056141-510 Fvirtualized 800xA server nodes requires added steps to initiall

3BSE056141-510 F 21Section 3 Planning This section describes how to plan the features, size, and configuration of the VMware ESX(i)-based 800xA syste

Determine Required VMware ESX(i) Server Hardware Section 3 Planning22 3BSE056141-510 Fis possible to combine these nodes as separate VMs on the same

Section 3 Planning Determine Required VMware ESX(i) Server Hardware3BSE056141-510 F 23• Total disks: Each VM requires a separate physical disk of typ

Determine Required VMware ESX(i) Server Hardware Section 3 Planning24 3BSE056141-510 Fbe connected to. Additionally, one more gigabit Ethernet port i

Section 3 Planning Determine Additional Hardware3BSE056141-510 F 25Determine Additional Hardware800xA Licensing DongleFrom System 800xA 5.1 revision,

Using the ABB USB Dongle Over the Network Section 3 Planning26 3BSE056141-510 FUsing the ABB USB Dongle Over the NetworkWhere it may be likely to mov

Section 3 Planning 800xA for Advant Master and 800xA for MOD 3003BSE056141-510 F 27800xA for Advant Master and 800xA for MOD 300In the case of physic

VMware vSphere ESX Versions Section 3 Planning28 3BSE056141-510 FVMware vSphere ESX VersionsRefer to System 800xA 5.1, 5.0, 4.1, 3.1 Third Party Soft

Section 3 Planning VMware ESX Server3BSE056141-510 F 29ESXi server. This is required for the initial setting of the administrative (root) password, a

System 800xAVirtualization with VMware vSphere ESXSystem Version 5.1

VMware ESX Server Section 3 Planning30 3BSE056141-510 F

3BSE056141-510 F 31Section 4 Installation and Configuration This section describes how to install and configure the VMware ESX(i) server and the vSph

VMware ESXi 5.0 Server Installation Section 4 Installation and Configuration32 3BSE056141-510 FFigure 7. ESXi InstallerFigure 8. Installation Welcome

Section 4 Installation and Configuration VMware ESXi 5.0 Server Installation3BSE056141-510 F 334. Select the Local Storage Device to install ESXi. Th

VMware ESXi 5.0 Server Installation Section 4 Installation and Configuration34 3BSE056141-510 F5. Using the up and down arrow keys to select the keyb

Section 4 Installation and Configuration VMware ESXi 5.0 Server Installation3BSE056141-510 F 358. When the installation is complete, remove the insta

VMware ESXi 5.0 Server Installation Section 4 Installation and Configuration36 3BSE056141-510 Fd. Select Set static IP address and network configurat

Section 4 Installation and Configuration VMware ESX Server Installation3BSE056141-510 F 37VMware ESX Server Installation Figure 16. IP ConfigurationF

VMware ESX Server Installation Section 4 Installation and Configuration38 3BSE056141-510 FPerform the following to install VMware ESX server software

Section 4 Installation and Configuration VMware ESX Server Installation3BSE056141-510 F 39The Gateway is required. If no gateway exists, use the same

NOTICEThis document contains information about one or more ABB products and may include a description of or a reference to one or more standards that

VMware ESXi 4.1 Server Installation Section 4 Installation and Configuration40 3BSE056141-510 FVMware ESXi 4.1 Server Installation Perform the follo

Section 4 Installation and Configuration VMware ESXi 4.1 Server Installation3BSE056141-510 F 412. The ESXi installation will automatically start a fe

vSphere Client Installation Section 4 Installation and Configuration42 3BSE056141-510 Fe. Press Enter to accept the values.f. Select DNS Configuratio

Section 4 Installation and Configuration Setting ESX(i) time3BSE056141-510 F 434. Start the vSphere Client application by selecting the following:Sta

Set Up 800xA Server Nodes as VMs Section 4 Installation and Configuration44 3BSE056141-510 F1. Logon to the ESX(i) server, select Configuration >

Section 4 Installation and Configuration Create Virtual Switches3BSE056141-510 F 45Figure 18 shows an example of two virtual switches plant network 1

Create VMs and Connect them to Virtual Switches Section 4 Installation and Configuration46 3BSE056141-510 F1. From the Networking overview of the vSp

Section 4 Installation and Configuration Install 800xA into the VMs3BSE056141-510 F 475. Select the operating system according to the requirements fo

Install 800xA into the VMs Section 4 Installation and Configuration48 3BSE056141-510 F3. Select the virtual CD/DVD drive of the VM. On the right of t

Section 4 Installation and Configuration Install 800xA into the VMs3BSE056141-510 F 49use Windows Explorer inside the VM to browse to the installatio

3BSE056141-510 F 5Table of ContentsAbout This User ManualUser Manual Conventions ...

Install 800xA into the VMs Section 4 Installation and Configuration50 3BSE056141-510 F

3BSE056141-510 F 51Section 5 Backup and RestoreThis section describes the details of backup and restore activities performed in the ESX(i) server and

Backup and Restore of Virtual Machines Section 5 Backup and Restore52 3BSE056141-510 Fthe unique identity (for example NIC MAC addresses) the same. A

3BSE056141-510 F 53Section 6 SecurityWhen an ESX(i) server is installed, the root user is setup as the administrative user on all objects in the ESX(

Users Section 6 Security54 3BSE056141-510 FAll Privileges – Virtual machine – InteractionCheck the item: Power On.• Select OK.UsersUsers are either t

Section 6 Security Permissions3BSE056141-510 F 55PermissionsPermissions are added to objects such as the virtual machines to allow users limited inte

Permissions Section 6 Security56 3BSE056141-510 F

3BSE056141-510 F 57Section 7 OptimizationsThis section describes the optimizations required in virtual CPUs.Virtual CPUsAs an initial guideline, it i

Allocating Virtual CPUs to Physical Cores Section 7 Optimizations58 3BSE056141-510 FAllocating Virtual CPUs to Physical CoresIt is highly recommended

3BSE056141-510 F 59Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i)To ensure minimal disruption to production environments, it is important to monitor the

Table of Contents6 3BSE056141-510 FVMware ESXi 5.0 Server Installation ...31VMw

Dell and HP Servers Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i)60 3BSE056141-510 FDell and HP ServersTo enable the 800xA AO server to monitor the ESX

Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i) Dell and HP Servers3BSE056141-510 F 613. Edit the AO server virtual machine.4. Add a network adapter; sett

IBM Servers Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i)62 3BSE056141-510 FIBM ServersIBM server differ from Dell and HP servers due to the SNMP suppor

Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i) Adding Vendor Management Software3BSE056141-510 F 63To configure the networking, perform the following act

Monitoring Dell R710 Running VMware vSphere ESXSection 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i)64 3BSE056141-510 FMonitoring Dell R710 Running VMware vSphe

Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i) Installing Dell OpenManager Server Administrator 3BSE056141-510 F 65Installing Dell OpenManager Server Adm

Adding Support for Dell R710 to System 800xA Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i)66 3BSE056141-510 F12. Logout (paths needs to be updated). #ex

Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i) Configuration3BSE056141-510 F 67Configuration1. Add an object of type Dell_Poweredge_R710_v1_1 under the I

Confirmation: Test the Configuration Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i)68 3BSE056141-510 F4. Enable alarms by executing the following:a. Sele

Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i) Monitoring HP DL380 G6 Running VMware vSphere 3BSE056141-510 F 69Monitoring HP DL380 G6 Running VMware vSp

Table of Contents3BSE056141-510 F 73BSE056141-510 F 7Installing Dell OpenManager Server Administrator Managed Node...65Adding Support

Install and Configure HP System Management in the ESX Server Section 8 Monitoring VMware 70 3BSE056141-510 F1. Download the System Management softwar

Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i) Installation Sequence3BSE056141-510 F 71#sh install860avibs.sh --install Installation Sequence This s

Installation Sequence Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i)72 3BSE056141-510 F/opt/hp/hp-agents-config ~/hpmgmt/860aFor accessing the System Man

Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i) Installation Sequence3BSE056141-510 F 73The address entered for the Authorization Management Station is th

Installation Sequence Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i)74 3BSE056141-510 FEnter default SNMP trap community string(One word; Blank to skip):

Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i) Installation Sequence3BSE056141-510 F 75The system location is set tosyslocation Unknown (edit /etc/snmp/s

Installation Sequence Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i)76 3BSE056141-510 FReboot the ESX server using the reboot command.1. When the ESX ser

Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i) Installation Sequence3BSE056141-510 F 77Figure 23. HP System management Homepage

Adding ABB Object Types Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i)78 3BSE056141-510 FAdding ABB Object Types 1. Add in latest base object. For examp

Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i) Configure the Object3BSE056141-510 F 793. Right-click and Add new object.4. Select server model. e.g. HP P

Table of Contents8 3BSE056141-510 FSection 10 - Upgrading ESX 4.0 Update 1 to ESX 4.1Download Upgrade Files...

Monitoring IBM x3650M2 Running VMware vSphere ESX Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere 80 3BSE056141-510 FMonitoring IBM x3650M2 Running VMware vSpher

Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i) Adding ABB Object Types3BSE056141-510 F 81Adding ABB Object Types 1. Add in latest base object. For exampl

Configure the Object Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i)82 3BSE056141-510 F6. In the IT Faceplate aspect, select the Configuration tab enter t

Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i) Configuring IT SNMP Trap Service3BSE056141-510 F 83performing an action, based on the Trap it receives fro

Configuring IT SNMP Trap Service Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i)84 3BSE056141-510 FFigure 24. Creating Service GroupFigure 25. Creating Se

Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i) Configuring IT SNMP Trap Service3BSE056141-510 F 85The following servers are supported for monitoring SNMP

Configuring IT SNMP Trap Service Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i)86 3BSE056141-510 F5. Click Deploy to save the changes.6. Select the IT De

Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i) Configuring IT SNMP Trap Service3BSE056141-510 F 87Traps are represented as alarms and events in the Syste

Configuring IT SNMP Trap Service Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i)88 3BSE056141-510 FTraps are represented as events in the System 800xA. Co

Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i) Configuring IT SNMP Trap Service3BSE056141-510 F 89Figure 30. Alarm List ConfigurationFigure 31. Event Lis

Table of Contents3BSE056141-510 F 93BSE056141-510 F 9Adding a Datacenter Object ...

Configuring IT SNMP Trap Service Section 8 Monitoring VMware vSphere ESX(i)90 3BSE056141-510 F

3BSE056141-510 F 91Section 9 Installing VMware CLI, Drivers, Updates and UpgradesWhen setting up an ESX server, additional drivers may be required. T

Installing VMware Command Line Interface Section 9 Installing VMware CLI, Drivers, Updates and 92 3BSE056141-510 F1. To download the VMware CLI, go t

Section 9 Installing VMware CLI, Drivers, Updates and Upgrades Installing Drivers3BSE056141-510 F 93Installing Drivers Identify Hardware Requiring Ad

Prepare the ESX Server Section 9 Installing VMware CLI, Drivers, Updates and Upgrades94 3BSE056141-510 FIn the vSphere client, select the ESX server,

Section 9 Installing VMware CLI, Drivers, Updates and Upgrades Restart System and Start Guests3BSE056141-510 F 95vihostupdate.pl --server esxipaddres

Restart System and Start Guests Section 9 Installing VMware CLI, Drivers, Updates and Upgrades96 3BSE056141-510 F

3BSE056141-510 F 97Section 10 Upgrading ESX 4.0 Update 1 to ESX 4.1ESX 4.1 is supported from SV5.1 revision. Performing upgrades of the virtual envir

Prepare ESX Server Section 10 Upgrading ESX 4.0 Update 1 to ESX 4.198 3BSE056141-510 F7. Logon using your VMware account.8. In the Download web page,

Section 10 Upgrading ESX 4.0 Update 1 to ESX 4.1 Restart System and Start Guests3BSE056141-510 F 993. At the command prompt, enter the following comm