h6340-powerpath-ve-for-vmware-vsphere-wp.pdf

EMC PowerPath/VE for VMware vSphere Best Practices Planning Abstract EMC? PowerPath?/VE for vSphere is a path management solution for VMware customers. Similar to PowerPath Multipathing for other operating systems, PowerPath/VE provides the highest level of dynamic load balancing, path failover, path restoration, path testing, and automated performance optimization. This white paper will cover the best practices for PowerPath/VE connectivity and management. May 2009 Copyright ? 2009 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. EMC believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change without notice. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” EMC CORPORATION MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Use, copying, and distribution of any EMC software described in this publication requires an applicable software license. For the most up-to-date listing of EMC product names, see EMC Corporation Trademarks on EMC.com All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. Part Number h6340 EMC PowerPath/VE for VMware vSphere Best Practices Planning 2 Table of Contents Executive summary 4 Introduction4 Audience 4 PowerPath integration with VMware vSphere 4 Managing and monitoring with PowerPath/VE6 Management syntax 7 Licensing 7 Management access and security 8 PowerPath/VE in vCenter Server 8 PowerPath/VE and NMP co-existence9 Administering NMP10 PowerPath/VE features10 Availability and connectivity11 Zoning 12 Connectivity to Symmetrix V-Max 12 Connectivity to other Symmetrix arrays 14 Connectivity to CLARiiON CX4 14 Connectivity to other CLARiiON arra