Reference Architecture

Reference Architecture for Active System 800m with Hyper-V:
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· SMB 3.0 File Shares: Support for designating network file shares on Windows Server 2012
computers as the storage location for virtual machine files, such as configuration, virtual hard
disk files, and checkpoints.
· Live Migration Enhancements: Supports performing simultaneous Live Migrations with options
like Live, Live VSM, and Live Storage.
7.7 Dell System Center 2012 Integration
Dell provides management packs for the optional System Center components to monitor servers,
storage, and networking components. These management packs allow System Center 2012 Operations
Manager (SCOM) to monitor, report, and take actions based upon alerts generated by the individual
components. Dell Server PRO Management Packs can be integrated with VMM to monitor Dell servers
and take remedial action when an inefficient system is identified.
Dell also provides integration tools for System Center Configuration Manager for the Lifecycle
Controller, providing a framework for bare-metal deployment of servers and operating systems. Dell
EqualLogic PS6110 Series also includes management tools for automating the deployment of virtual
machines with VMM 2012 SP1. These optional components are beyond the scope of this document.
Additional information can be obtained from your Dell Sales or Services representative.
7.8 Out-Of-Band Management Connectivity
The Dell Force10 S55 switch is used as a 1GbE out-of-band management switch. Each of the solution
components is connected to the Force10 S55 as shown in Figure 12. The Force10 S55 switch is uplinked
to each of the Force10 S4810 switches for core network connectivity.