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6 Dell EMC SC Series: Best Practices with VMware vSphere | 2060-M-BP-V

1 Introduction

This document provides configuration examples, tips, recommended settings, and other storage guidelines for

integrating VMware

vSphere

hosts with the Dell EMC™ SC Series storage. It also answers many frequently

asked questions about how VMware interacts with SC Series features like Dynamic Capacity (thin

provisioning), Data Progression (automated tiering), and Remote Instant Replay (replication).

1.1 Audience

This technical document is intended for storage and server administrators, and other information technology

professionals interested in learning more about how VMware vSphere integrates with SC Series storage.

1.2 Prerequisites

Understanding the material in this document requires formal training or advanced working knowledge of the

following:

• Installation and configuration of VMware vSphere 5.x/6.x/7.x

• Configuration and operation of the SC Series

• Operation of Dell EMC Storage Manager (DSM)/Enterprise Manager (EM) software

• Using operating systems such as Microsoft

Windows

or Linux

For important information about configuring VMware ESXi

hosts to use the SAN, refer to the appropriate

vSphere Storage Guide: VMware vSphere Documentation.

Note: This document provides general recommendations that may not be applicable to all configurations or

needs.