Dell Multipath Extension Module (MEM) for vSphere 4

[Doders69]

Does anyone know if this is going to count as a Third party Multipath Extension and therfore require a licence upgrade to Enterprise + ?

[Texiwill]

Hello,

I can not say for sure, Dell could tell you for certain, but I believe that is the case, you will need the Multipath Plugin to use any multipath tool. So yes you will most likely need to upgrade to enterprise +

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[glynnd1]

Edward, actually I think this is a VMware question, it is they after all who would decide what features go with what tiers

Paul, PM me, I'm interested in learning more about your interest in the Dell MEM.

[admin]

Third Party Multipathing feature is available on Enterprise Plus edition only:

http://www.vmware.com/products/vsphere/buy/editions_comparison.html

SAN Configuration Guide has more information on TPM:

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere4/r40/vsp_40_san_cfg.pdf

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[Texiwill]

Hello,

If Dell requires MPP to be available before its driver/tool can be used then it requires the purchase of an Enterprise Plus license. MPP is only available at that level. If Dell noes NOT require MPP, then well any level would work.

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[ufo8mydog]

From watching the Dell Vsphere Web session, the presenter emphasised several times that their new multipath module would only work for certain versions of vSphere, and that one would have to ask their VMWare rep for clarification as to the licencing requirements.

I think its pretty safe to assume at this point that Enterprise Plus is required.

[admin]

> If Dell requires MPP to be available before its driver/tool can be used then it requires the purchase of an Enterprise Plus license. MPP is only available at that level. If Dell

> noes NOT require MPP, then well any level would work.

Just a clarification. The Dell module is a PSP that works with the ESX 40 default NMP. It is not a full MPP implementation.

[gamania]

you can just use software initiator in vsphere 4 for MPIO now. works pretty decent.

[depping]

Dell's PSP will most definitely beat it cause it will contain an advanced load balancing algorythm compared to fixed/mru/rr.

It's just an PSP as described above not a MPP, a Plus license isn't needed as far as I know.

Duncan

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[gamania]

i would think so too. but we are now stuck with standard rr for now, at least it works. way better than old vi3 single path.

[depping]

Yes most definitely beats 3.x in every way, the iSCSI software initiator has been really improved. not only more performance but also less overhead.

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[Doders69]

Ahhh very good guys... I have asked our Dell rep ( who is also our ESX rep, Package lot ! ), the same question but as yet havent heard anything.

Thanks for the answers.. Once I have confirmation I will post back in here..

Cheers

[Andy_Banta]

I have asked our Dell rep ( who is also our ESX rep, Package lot ! ), the same question but as yet havent heard anything.

The Dell PSP is going into beta this month. Expect a production version when they're happy with it.

Andy

[gamania]

sweet!!

[AndreTheGiant]

The Dell PSP is going into beta this month.

Do you know if is it possible to participate at the beta program?

Andre

[Andy_Banta]

Do you know if is it possible to participate at the beta program?

I don't know. Maybe someone from Dell can comment.

Andy

[depping]

Contact your Dell rep. he should be able to provide you with some more details on the PSP. I tried to get some more details out of the guys during the Dell Chat yesterday but there lips where sealed unfortunately.

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[glynnd1]

Sorry about that Duncan. I'm not sure what is released information yet.

[gilmania]

Hi Andy,

You can find out more information about participating in this beta by sending a note to:

Also if you have an existing log-in to the customer support site you can view all of the upcoming beta's @

Hope this helps,

Andrew

[AndreTheGiant]

Thanks.

Andre