Figure 78 Vvol (Operational Configuration) - Fujitsu ETERNUS DX100 S4 Design Manual

3. SAN Functions
Server Linkage Functions
VMware VVOL
The ETERNUS DX supports Virtual Volumes (VVOLs) that are VMware vSphere dedicated logical
volumes.
When using VVOLs, they are automatically created and copied in the ETERNUS DX while VMs are
operated from vSphere Client. As a result, operations can be simplified by eliminating the need to
configure logical volumes and backups in the storage system.
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Operational Configuration
VVOL configuration and management are performed from ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser. ETERNUS
VASA Provider (software) is required in the storage management server to coordinate vSphere with
the ETERNUS DX. For details on ETERNUS VASA Provider, refer to

Figure 78 VVOL (Operational Configuration)

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