6.1 IBM BladeCenter configuration In this section, we begin with the setup and configuration of our IBM BladeCenter. To do so, please refer to Chapter 4, "IBM BladeCenter setup and configuration" on page 35 and follow the instructions prior to completing the steps in the following sections. Figure 6-1 shows the SAN topology we used in our lab environment. It is assumed that LUN(s) have been created and assigned on the storage system prior to this SAN implementation. 9.42.171.252 IBM TotalStorage/EMC 9.42.171.253 Multiple Client Workstation(s) Ethernet Switch 9.42.171.250 McDATA 4400 FC Switch McDATA 4400 FC Switch 9.42.171.246 9.42.171.240 17-18-19-20-21-22 ESM1 17-18-19-20-21-22 ESM2 9.42.171.248 9.42.171.236 123456 McDATA 4Gb FCSM 123456 McDATA 4Gb FCSM 9.42.171.247 Management Network MM External M M 1 MM Internal