1. Create the Host

Navigate to Compute > Hosts.

Click Add Host.

Enter the host name: ESXi3

Select iSCSI as the protocol.

Click Next.

Select the appropriate Network and Port Group for iSCSI connectivity.

Click Add.

2. Create the Volume

Navigate to Storage > Volumes.

Click Add Volume.

Enter the volume name: SQL_Datastore

Set the volume size to 5 TB.

Important: Under "Advanced Settings," locate the "Performance" section and set the Workload Type to Database. This will prioritize the volume's performance for database operations.

Click Add.

3. Map the Volume to the Host

On the Volumes page, locate the newly created SQL_Datastore volume.

Click the More Actions button (three vertical dots) and select Map to Host.

Choose the ESXi3 host.

Important: In the "LUN ID" field, enter 101 to assign the desired LUN number.

Click Map.

Verification

After completing these steps, go back to the Hosts page and select ESXi3.

Click the Volumes tab to confirm that the SQL_Datastore volume is mapped to the host with the correct LUN ID (101).

Key Considerations

iSCSI Network Configuration: Ensure that your iSCSI network is properly configured with the necessary VLANs and IP addresses.

Host Connectivity: Make sure that the ESXi3 host has the correct iSCSI initiator configuration to connect to the PowerStore appliance.

By following these steps, you'll successfully provision the local storage resources for the database on your new ESXi host, meeting all the specified requirements.