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Comparing performance and cost: Dell PowerEdge VRTX vs.
legacy hardware solution
ii. Use the drop-down menu for all virtual disks and SLOT-02, and select Full Access.
iii. Click Apply.
iv. To confirm the Operation Successful message box, click OK.
Configuring the VMware vSphere environment for the VRTX server nodes
Installing and configuring vCenter Server
1. Install the vCenter appliance to the PowerEdge R710 infrastructure server:
a. In the vSphere client, select FileDeploy OVF Template.
b. Browse to the location of the vCenter Server Appliance .ovf file, and click Open.
c. In the OVF Template Details page, click Next.
d. In Name and Location, enter vCenter Server for the name, and click Next.
e. Select the appropriate datastore, and click Next.
f. Select a disk format, and click Next.
g. Check the Power on after deployment checkbox, and click Finish.
2. Configure the vCenter appliance:
a. Right-click the new vCenter, and select Open Console.
b. Note the instructions and the address to use for configuration.
c. Open a Web browser to the address listed in the console.
d. Log in with root and the password vmware
e. Check the box to accept the license agreement, and click Next.
f. Select the Configure with default settings radio button, and click Next.
g. Click Start. Setup will complete and a new database will be configured automatically.
h. Click the Admin Tab.
i. In the current administrator password section, enter vmware
ii. Enter a new password into both password fields.
iii. Click Change Password.
Configuring boot properties of the Dell PowerEdge M620 servers
1. Open a Web browser, and enter the address listed for the CMC IP on the front LCD display.
2. Log in with the appropriate credentials.
3. Expand Server Overview, and select Slot-01.
4. Click the Setup Tab. Perform the following steps in the iDRAC settings:
a. Check the Enable LAN checkbox.
b. Check the Enable IPv4 checkbox.
c. Check the DHCP checkbox.
d. Check the IPMI Over LAN checkbox.
e. Click Apply iDRAC Network Settings.
f. To confirm changes to the iDRAC network settings, click OK.
5. Power on the server.
a. Click the Power Tab.
b. Select Power On Server.
c. Click Apply.
d. To confirm server control action, click OK.