Workflow Name:
Add_New_VMFS_Datastore_to_ESXi_Cluster_on_Vblock_3XX
Description:
This workflow provisions a new VMFS Datastore (FC) to ESXi Cluster running on Vblock 3XX Converged Stack.
Compatible UCS Director Versions:
UCS Director 5.0.x
Category:
Virtualization, Compute, Network and Storage
Components:
Cisco UCS Director
VCE Vblock 3XX
Prerequisites:
- The Vblock 3XX Infrastructure components (VMware vCenter, Cisco UCSM, Cisco Nexus 5Ks, MDS Switches (If any), Cisco Nexus 1000v & EMC VNX Storage Array) are added into UCS Director
- Atleast one ESXi Host (SAN Booted) exist in ESXi Cluster
- The SAN Zoning between ESXi Hosts and VNX Storage Array was already configured.
Workflow Tasks Included:
- Select ESXi Cluster (Custom Task, it is imported along with the workflow)
- Create VNX LUN
- Add VNX LUN to Storage Group
- Associate VNX LUN as Datastore
User Inputs:
The below user inputs should be provided by user after executing the workflow.
| User Input | User Input Description |
|---|
| DATASTORE_NAME | Enter ESXi Datastore Name |
| DATASTORE_SIZE (GB) | Enter ESXi Datastore Size in GB |
| ESXI_CLUSTER | Select ESXi Cluster from drop-down to add VMFS Datastore |
Admin Inputs:
The Admin Input values are pre-defined in the workflow by the admin user. Edit the Workflow properties, go to user inputs section and modify the below inputs appropriately.
| User Input | User Input Description |
|---|
| VNX_SP_A_OR_B | Select VNX Controller SP A or SP B |
Workflow Additional Configuration:
After configuring the admin inputs, open the workflow using workflow designer and modify the below "TASKS" with appropriate user inputs. (Note: In upcoming versions, the below inputs should be able to configured as admin input values as well)
- Create VNX LUN (Create VNX LUN for ESXi VMFS Datastore): Open the Task ---> Click 'Next' ---> Click 'Next' ---> Select EMC VNX Account, Select Storage Pool Type, Select RAID Type, and Select Storage Pool / RIAD Group Name for New LUN, Click 'Next' ---> Click 'Submit'
Instructions for Use:
- Download the attached .ZIP file below to your computer. *Remember the location of the saved file on your computer.
- Unzip the file on your computer. Should end up with a .WFDX file.
- Log in to UCS Director as a user that has "system-admin" privileges.
- Navigate to "Policies-->Orchestration" and click on "Import".
- Click "Browse" and navigate to the location on your computer where the .WFDX file resides. Choose the .WFDX file and click "Open".
- Click "Upload" and then "OK" once the file upload is completed, Select 'Add_New_VMFS_Datastore_to_ESXi_Cluster_on_Vblock_3XX' and Then click "Next".
- Click "Submit".
- A new folder called 'Vblock-3XX-Validated' should appear in "Policies-->Orchestration" that contains the imported workflow. You will now need to update the included tasks with information about the specific environment. (See Above)
