My question is :
How should i configure the Raid controller to build my VSAN solution for three dell power edge server r440?
( all disk (flash and capacity ) turned HBA or only the capacity disk ???.
Is thère any user guide stape by stape to build from configure IDRAC, openManagement, ESXI, VCENTER, VSAN,)or this projec?
Thx
Hi Timoumiameur,
For the H730P controller, you will need to set it up in passthrough mode, meaning that there will be no RAID configuration of any kind for any of the drives. Please check the VCG to ensure you are using the recommended Firmware and drivers for the version of vSAN you have.
VMware Compatibility Guide - I/O Device Search
Here is an operational guide fro StorageHub. Use the VCG to get the latest versions of FW and Drivers, as those may not match the versions stated in the guide.
Update Guide for Dell PERC9 H730 Controller
Hope this helps.
VMware recommends you follow these best practices to avoid a vSAN cluster failure.
Refer to these tables for the recommended driver/firmware combinations for the major vSAN releases.
Note: This information was correct as of 15 November, 2016. Refer to the VCG for more information. For vSAN 6.x and 5.5:
Device | Recommended Driver | Recommended Firmware |
BP13G+ (Non-expander backplane) | NA | 2.23 or later |
BP13G+EX (Expander backplane) | NA | 3.03 or later |
PERC H730 | See the VMware Compatibility Guide | |
FD332-PERC | See the VMware Compatibility Guide |
Note: To use the megaraid_perc9 driver in ESXi 5.5, you must disable the lsi_mr3 in ESXi 5.5 only and possibly the megaraid_sas driver. To disable these drivers in ESXi 5.5 only:
Note: This operation requires an ESXi host reboot to take effect. While rebooting ensure that an appropriate vSAN Maintenance Mode option is selected. For information about vSAN Maintenance Mode, see the Place a Member of Virtual SAN Cluster in Maintenance Mode section in the vSphere Storage Guide.
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