Installing Intel Raid Web Console 2 Support On The Vmware Esx - Intel SC5650BCDP Software User's Manual

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Installing Intel
This section outlines the product requirements needed to support the VMWare ESX operating
system. Classic VMWare includes a Service Console that is derived from the Linux 2.4 kernel,
but with reduced functionality.
The Intel
Management is performed through Intel
(Linux/Windows).
The Linux installer of Intel
changes. Hardware RAID is currently supported in ESX 3.x.
Note: There is a known limitation that virtual drives that are created or deleted will not be reflected to the
kernel. The workaround is to reboot the server or to run esxcfg-rescan <vmhba#> from COS shell.
The network communication is a key element for a proper setup. Therefore, we recommend
that you install the management on a VM within the ESXi. Follow these steps to install and
configure Intel
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2. To shut down the Intel
command:
/etc/init.d/vivaldiframeworkd stop
It is recommended that you stop the Monitor service before you stop the Intel
Web Console 2 Framework service. To stop the Monitor service run the following
command:
/etc/init.d/mrmonitor stop
RAID Web Console 2 Support on the VMWare ESX
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RAID Web Console 2 server part cannot be installed directly in VMWare ESX 3i.
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RAID Web Console 2 support on the VMWare ESX operating system:
1. Network Configuration of the ESXi Host: -
— Assignment of a ESXi hostname:
Even if it is not relevant for your network, you need a FQDN (Fully Qualified
Domain Name). Example: local.lsi.com to be entered using the local ESXi
console.
— Configuration of a virtual network environment:
i. You can use the already existing Vswitch, which has a VMkernel port already
attached for the communication.
ii. Alternatively, you can build a new Vswitch without a link to the Host network card.
Which one of the two possibilities to choose depends on your application. It is
recommended to choose between both possibilities at a early stage, because the creation
of a new Vswitch with VMkernel requires a reboot. For those who want to reach the
target as quickly as possible, no change is recommended.
— Configuration of the IP address:
Configure the IP address. The address must be accessible by the VM that will be
installed next.
2. VM Installation: -
Install the operating system as usual, including the VMWare guest tools. The virtual
network card should be linked to a Vswitch that has a VMKernel port attached. For a
quick installation, no change is recommended.
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3. Intel RAID Web Console 2 Installation: -
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RAID Web Console 2 Framework service, run the following
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RAID Web Console 2 installed on a remote machine
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RAID Web Console 2 works under console with minimal
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