ESX 4 and Lefthand Networks

[dkins2010]

Hi,

I have a 4.2TB Lefthand Networks cluster and was wondering what would be the best way to go with regards to creating LUNs? I was thinking about creating 8 X 500GB LUNs to keep down the number of VMs per LUN.

I know it ultimatley depends on the size of the VMs but if anyone has anything to add feel free.

There will be 20 VMs for starters.

thanks

[vmroyale]

Hello.

Here are a couple of good reads with some great info:

http://searchvmware.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid179_gci1350469_mem1,00.html

http://www.yellow-bricks.com/2009/06/23/vmfslun-size/

The key thing is to come up with a formula that works very well for your specific environment.

Good Luck!

[gauche]

The HP / LeftHand best practice guide for ESX 4 is posted here....

http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=4AA3-0261ENW

Hope that helps

[TrooperX · Accepted solution]

I recommend Yellow-Bricks & The LH Best Practice Guide to start. Continue to search this post & google for additionalinfo as well.

http://www.yellow-bricks.com/2009/06/23/vmfslun-size/

http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=4AA3-0261ENW

Cheers