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VSPEX Configuration Guidelines
VMware Horizon View 5.3 and VMware vSphere for up to 2,000 Virtual
Desktops Enabled by Brocade Network Fabrics, EMC VNX, and EMC Next-
Generation Backup
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Configure Brocade 6510 Switch storage network (Block Storage)
Listed below is the procedure required to deploy the Brocade 6510 Fibre
Channel (FC) switches in the EMC
®
VSPEX
™
with Brocade Networking
Solutions for END-USER COMPUTING VMware Horizon View 5.3 and VMware
vSphere for up to 2,000 Virtual Desktops with block storage network. The
Brocade 6510 FC switches provide for infrastructure connectivity between
servers and attached VNX storage of the VSPEX solution. At the point of
deployment, compute nodes connected FC storage network with either 4,
8, or 16G FC attached HBAs.
 Provide flexibility, simplicity, and enterprise-class functionality in a 48-
port switch for virtualized data centers and private cloud
architectures
 Enables fast, easy, and cost-effective scaling from 24 to 48 ports using
Ports on Demand (PoD) capabilities
 Simplifies deployment with the Brocade EZSwitchSetup wizard
 Accelerates deployment and troubleshooting time with Dynamic
Fabric Provisioning (DFP), critical monitoring, and advanced
diagnostic features
 Maximizes availability with redundant, hot-pluggable components
and non-disruptive software upgrades
 Simplifies server connectivity and SAN scalability by offering dual
functionality as either a full-fabric SAN switch or an NPIV-enabled
Brocade Access Gateway
In addition, it is important to consider the airflow direction of the switches.
Brocade 6510 FC switches are available in both port side exhaust and port
side intake configurations. Depending upon the hot-aisle, cold-aisle
considerations choose the appropriate airflow. For more information refer
to the Brocade 6510 Hardware Reference Manual as provided in
Appendix C.