VxRail network planning overview
VxRail is a cluster of nodes and switches that are integrated under a single point of management. All physical compute, network, and storage resources in VxRail are managed as a single shared pool. Resources are allocated to applications and services that are based on defined business and operational requirements.
Network connectivity is fundamental to the VxRail clustered architecture. Through logical and physical networks, individual nodes act as a single system providing scalability, resiliency, and workload balance. VxRail scale-out architecture leverages VMware vSphere and VMware vSAN. Together they provide server virtualization and software-defined storage, with simplified deployment, upgrades, and maintenance through VxRail Manager.
The VxRail software bundle is loaded onto the compute nodes and consists of the following components:
- VxRail Manager
- VMware vCenter Server
- VMware vSAN
- VMware vSphere
Licenses
VxRail includes Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines licenses that you can download, install, and configure. There are five full VM licenses per single node and 15 full VM licenses for the G Series chassis.
Temporary evaluation licenses are valid for 60 days and are provided for VMware vSphere and VMware vSAN. VMware vSphere licenses can be purchased from Dell, VMware, or your preferred VMware reseller partner.
The
Dell VxRail Deployment Planning Guide contains additional information about licenses.