Install Guide

Configure VMware hosts to access SC Series arrays with SAS FE ports
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Note: If the Dell 12 Gbps SAS HBA is installed in the server before it is staged with the OS, the server
Lifecycle Controller (press [F10] at boot) can be used to update the firmware and install the drivers from the
latest Dell server driver pack (from ftp.dell.com – no user name or password required)
Note: vSphere may detect and install a native driver for the SAS HBA. It is important to update this driver,
adhering to the Dell EMC Storage Compatibility Matrix, using the Dell EMC Knowledge Base Article Preparing
VMware ESXi Hosts To Attach to SCv20x0, SC4020, SC5020 SAS Arrays as a guide.
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to install and update SAS HBAs in additional vSphere hosts.
3.3 Configure SAS FE fault domains
And SC5020 array is used in this example to show how to complete the configuration. The configuration steps
for other SC Series arrays with SAS FE are similar.
1. Launch the Dell EMC Storage Manager Client and connect to the SC Series array directly, or to a
Data Collector. In this example, the connection is made directly to the SC5020 by entering the
management IP address.
2. Click Storage > Fault domains. In this example, no fault domains are configured on the SC5020.
Click Front End SAS Port Configuration to start the configuration wizard.