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Contents 1 Introduction 7 Cluster Solution 8 Cluster Hardware Requirements 8 Cluster Nodes 9 Cluster Storage 10 Supported Cluster Configurations 11 Direct-Attached Cluster 11 SAN-Attached Cluster 12 Other Documents You May Need 13 2 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 15 Cabling the Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor 15 Cabling the Power ...Cabling the Private Network 19 NIC Teaming 20 Cabling the Storage Systems 20 Cabling Storage for Your Direct-Attached Cluster 20 Cabling Storage for Your SAN-Attached Cluster 25 Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to an AX4-5F Storage System 27 Contents 3
Contents 1 Introduction 7 Cluster Solution 8 Cluster Hardware Requirements 8 Cluster Nodes 9 Cluster Storage 10 Supported Cluster Configurations 11 Direct-Attached Cluster 11 SAN-Attached Cluster 12 Other Documents You May Need 13 2 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 15 Cabling the Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor 15 Cabling the Power ...Cabling the Private Network 19 NIC Teaming 20 Cabling the Storage Systems 20 Cabling Storage for Your Direct-Attached Cluster 20 Cabling Storage for Your SAN-Attached Cluster 25 Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to an AX4-5F Storage System 27 Contents 3
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... See "Installing and Configuring the Shared Storage System" on page 41. Multiple clusters and stand-alone systems Can share one or more storage systems through a SAN. Cluster Storage Cluster nodes can share access to external storage systems. However, only one of the nodes can own any redundant array of the disk... protect the integrity of independent disks (RAID) volume in the shared storage system. Microsoft Cluster Services (MSCS) controls which node has access to four supported Dell/EMC storage systems. For specific storage system requirements see Table 1-3.
... See "Installing and Configuring the Shared Storage System" on page 41. Multiple clusters and stand-alone systems Can share one or more storage systems through a SAN. Cluster Storage Cluster nodes can share access to external storage systems. However, only one of the nodes can own any redundant array of the disk... protect the integrity of independent disks (RAID) volume in the shared storage system. Microsoft Cluster Services (MSCS) controls which node has access to four supported Dell/EMC storage systems. For specific storage system requirements see Table 1-3.
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...network private network cluster node Fibre Channel connections Fibre Channel connections storage system EMC® PowerPath® Limitations in a direct-attached configuration. SAN-Attached Cluster In a SAN-attached cluster, all of the single port limitation, PowerPath can provide only failover protection, not load balancing, in a Direct-Attached Cluster.... Because of the nodes are superior to a single port on the same storage processor. Figure 1-1. However, direct-attached clusters supported by Dell connect to direct-attached clusters in the storage system. Figure 1-2 shows...
...network private network cluster node Fibre Channel connections Fibre Channel connections storage system EMC® PowerPath® Limitations in a direct-attached configuration. SAN-Attached Cluster In a SAN-attached cluster, all of the single port limitation, PowerPath can provide only failover protection, not load balancing, in a Direct-Attached Cluster.... Because of the nodes are superior to a single port on the same storage processor. Figure 1-1. However, direct-attached clusters supported by Dell connect to direct-attached clusters in the storage system. Figure 1-2 shows...
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... Troubleshooting Guide provides more information on deploying your cluster with the Windows Server 2003 operating system. • The Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide provides more information on deploying your cluster with your... system provides important safety and regulatory information. Introduction 13 SAN-Attached Cluster cluster node Fibre Channel connections Fibre Channel switch public network private network cluster node Fibre Channel connections ...
... Troubleshooting Guide provides more information on deploying your cluster with the Windows Server 2003 operating system. • The Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide provides more information on deploying your cluster with your... system provides important safety and regulatory information. Introduction 13 SAN-Attached Cluster cluster node Fibre Channel connections Fibre Channel switch public network private network cluster node Fibre Channel connections ...
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... cabled directly to the storage server with other server or storage systems outside of a direct-attached, single cluster configuration with redundant HBA ports installed in a SAN-attached configuration. Figure 2-4 shows an example of the cluster. If dual-port network adapters are self-contained and do not use both ports simultaneously to... for Your Direct-Attached Cluster NOTE: Ensure that the management port on each cluster node. 20 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware NIC teaming is connected to a Dell/EMC storage system.
... cabled directly to the storage server with other server or storage systems outside of a direct-attached, single cluster configuration with redundant HBA ports installed in a SAN-attached configuration. Figure 2-4 shows an example of the cluster. If dual-port network adapters are self-contained and do not use both ports simultaneously to... for Your Direct-Attached Cluster NOTE: Ensure that the management port on each cluster node. 20 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware NIC teaming is connected to a Dell/EMC storage system.
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... the storage system. Similar cabling concepts can be acceptable. Figure 2-7. SAN-attached cluster configurations provide more flexibility, expandability, and performance than direct-attached configurations. Two-Node SAN-Attached Cluster public network cluster node Fibre Channel connections Fibre Channel switch... Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 25 Other methods that contain a different number of nodes. Cabling Storage for Your SAN-Attached Cluster A SAN-attached cluster is a cluster configuration where all cluster nodes are representative of one proven method of ensuring redundancy...
... the storage system. Similar cabling concepts can be acceptable. Figure 2-7. SAN-attached cluster configurations provide more flexibility, expandability, and performance than direct-attached configurations. Two-Node SAN-Attached Cluster public network cluster node Fibre Channel connections Fibre Channel switch... Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 25 Other methods that contain a different number of nodes. Cabling Storage for Your SAN-Attached Cluster A SAN-attached cluster is a cluster configuration where all cluster nodes are representative of one proven method of ensuring redundancy...
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One or more cables connect from the outgoing ports on a switch to a port on a Dell/EMC storage system. 26 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Figure 2-8. Eight-Node SAN-Attached Cluster public network private network cluster nodes (8) Fibre Channel switch Fibre Channel switch storage system Each HBA port is cabled to a storage processor on a Fibre Channel switch.
One or more cables connect from the outgoing ports on a switch to a port on a Dell/EMC storage system. 26 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Figure 2-8. Eight-Node SAN-Attached Cluster public network private network cluster nodes (8) Fibre Channel switch Fibre Channel switch storage system Each HBA port is cabled to a storage processor on a Fibre Channel switch.
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... Cluster to an AX4-5F Storage System 1 Connect cluster node 1 to the SAN. c Connect a cable from HBA port 0 to Fibre Channel switch 0 (sw0). a Connect a cable from Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1) to SP-B Fibre port 0(first fibre port). b Connect a ... 1(second fibre port). a Connect a cable from HBA port 1 to Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1). 2 Repeat step 1 for each cluster node. 3 Connect the storage system to the SAN.
... Cluster to an AX4-5F Storage System 1 Connect cluster node 1 to the SAN. c Connect a cable from HBA port 0 to Fibre Channel switch 0 (sw0). a Connect a cable from Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1) to SP-B Fibre port 0(first fibre port). b Connect a ... 1(second fibre port). a Connect a cable from HBA port 1 to Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1). 2 Repeat step 1 for each cluster node. 3 Connect the storage system to the SAN.
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... for each cluster node. 3 Connect the storage system to SP-B Fibre port 2(Third fibre port). 28 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to an AX4-5F Storage System cluster node 1 01 HBA ports (2) cluster node 2 HBA ports (2) 01 sw0 SP-B sw1 SP-A A B 0 Fibre 1... Fibre A B AX4-5F storage system 0 Fibre 1 Fibre Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to an AX4-5FX Storage System 1 Connect cluster node 1 to SP-A Fibre port 0(First fibre port). a Connect a cable from Fibre Channel switch ...
... for each cluster node. 3 Connect the storage system to SP-B Fibre port 2(Third fibre port). 28 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to an AX4-5F Storage System cluster node 1 01 HBA ports (2) cluster node 2 HBA ports (2) 01 sw0 SP-B sw1 SP-A A B 0 Fibre 1... Fibre A B AX4-5F storage system 0 Fibre 1 Fibre Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to an AX4-5FX Storage System 1 Connect cluster node 1 to SP-A Fibre port 0(First fibre port). a Connect a cable from Fibre Channel switch ...
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...from Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1) to SP-A Fibre port 2(Third fibre port). Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to SP-B Fibre port 1(Second fibre port). h Connect a cable from Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1) to an AX4-5FX Storage System cluster node 1 cluster node 2 HBA ports (2) 01 HBA ports (2) 01 ...sw0 SP-B sw1 SP-A AX4-5FX storage system Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 29 Figure 2-10. f Connect a cable from Fibre...
...from Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1) to SP-A Fibre port 2(Third fibre port). Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to SP-B Fibre port 1(Second fibre port). h Connect a cable from Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1) to an AX4-5FX Storage System cluster node 1 cluster node 2 HBA ports (2) 01 HBA ports (2) 01 ...sw0 SP-B sw1 SP-A AX4-5FX storage system Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 29 Figure 2-10. f Connect a cable from Fibre...
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...AX4-5 Storage System 1 In the first cluster, connect cluster node 1 to the SAN. a Connect a cable from Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1) to SP-A Fibre port 1(second fibre port). b Connect a cable from HBA port 1 to Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1). 2 In the first cluster, repeat step 1 for SAN-attached clusters. Cabling Multiple SAN-Attached Clusters to a Dell...For each additional cluster, repeat step 1 and step 2. 4 Connect the storage system to the SAN. See the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices located on the processor enclosure. In this scenario, the MSCS software can ...
...AX4-5 Storage System 1 In the first cluster, connect cluster node 1 to the SAN. a Connect a cable from Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1) to SP-A Fibre port 1(second fibre port). b Connect a cable from HBA port 1 to Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1). 2 In the first cluster, repeat step 1 for SAN-attached clusters. Cabling Multiple SAN-Attached Clusters to a Dell...For each additional cluster, repeat step 1 and step 2. 4 Connect the storage system to the SAN. See the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices located on the processor enclosure. In this scenario, the MSCS software can ...
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Figure 2-13 provides an example of cabling the cluster nodes to your SAN with a tape library. Cluster Configuration Using SAN-Based Backup cluster 1 cluster 2 Fibre Channel switch Fibre Channel switch tape library storage systems Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 33 Figure 2-13. Configuring Your Cluster With SAN Backup You can provide centralized backup for your clusters by sharing your storage systems and SAN backup with multiple clusters, storage systems, and a tape library.
Figure 2-13 provides an example of cabling the cluster nodes to your SAN with a tape library. Cluster Configuration Using SAN-Based Backup cluster 1 cluster 2 Fibre Channel switch Fibre Channel switch tape library storage systems Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 33 Figure 2-13. Configuring Your Cluster With SAN Backup You can provide centralized backup for your clusters by sharing your storage systems and SAN backup with multiple clusters, storage systems, and a tape library.
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...Name Zoning PowerEdge cluster configurations support worldwide port name zoning. Implementing Zoning on the network. Fibre Channel switches provide you can share Dell/EMC storage system(s) in a Fibre Channel fabric provide a connection through inbound and outbound points from each other. These barriers create ... between the sender and the receiver. 5 In the Welcome window of information to one PowerEdge cluster configuration can segment the SANs to isolate heterogeneous servers and storage systems from one or more Fibre Channel switches that form these barriers are called zones....
...Name Zoning PowerEdge cluster configurations support worldwide port name zoning. Implementing Zoning on the network. Fibre Channel switches provide you can share Dell/EMC storage system(s) in a Fibre Channel fabric provide a connection through inbound and outbound points from each other. These barriers create ... between the sender and the receiver. 5 In the Welcome window of information to one PowerEdge cluster configuration can segment the SANs to isolate heterogeneous servers and storage systems from one or more Fibre Channel switches that form these barriers are called zones....
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...the HBAs and their target storage systems do not affect each other , thereby ensuring that you can find in the Dell/EMC cluster environment. Port Worldwide Names in a SAN Environment Identifier xx:xx:00:60:69:xx:xx:xx xx:xx:xx:00:88:xx:xx:xx 50:06:01...a PowerEdge server, reconfigure your single-initiator zones, follow these guidelines: 40 Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Single Initiator Zoning Each host HBA port in a SAN must be configured in a separate zone on the switch with each byte separated by a colon. A WWN consists of WWN identifiers that Fibre Channel communications...
...the HBAs and their target storage systems do not affect each other , thereby ensuring that you can find in the Dell/EMC cluster environment. Port Worldwide Names in a SAN Environment Identifier xx:xx:00:60:69:xx:xx:xx xx:xx:xx:00:88:xx:xx:xx 50:06:01...a PowerEdge server, reconfigure your single-initiator zones, follow these guidelines: 40 Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Single Initiator Zoning Each host HBA port in a SAN must be configured in a separate zone on the switch with each byte separated by a colon. A WWN consists of WWN identifiers that Fibre Channel communications...
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...optional). 3 Install the Navisphere Server Utility on each HBA port and its target storage devices. • Each AX4-5 storage processor port can be connected to a maximum of 64 HBA ports in a SAN-attached environment. • Each host can be added to any zone. d In the Install Products menu,...Register the cluster node with the storage system: a Insert the installation media in the CD/DVD drive. To install and configure the Dell/EMC storage system in your cluster: 1 Install and use Navisphere® Storage System Initialization Utility from a node or management station to manage the...
...optional). 3 Install the Navisphere Server Utility on each HBA port and its target storage devices. • Each AX4-5 storage processor port can be connected to a maximum of 64 HBA ports in a SAN-attached environment. • Each host can be added to any zone. d In the Install Products menu,...Register the cluster node with the storage system: a Insert the installation media in the CD/DVD drive. To install and configure the Dell/EMC storage system in your cluster: 1 Install and use Navisphere® Storage System Initialization Utility from a node or management station to manage the...
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.... Installing the Expansion Pack Using Navisphere Express Each storage system in the cluster is centrally managed by one storage system to configure Dell/EMC storage systems. If you have an expansion pack option for the storage system and it has not been installed, install it... source virtual disk. c From the Uninitialized Systems list, select the storage system to complete the initialization. Additionally, you can use the SAN Copy™ feature in Navisphere Express to move data from which you are running EMC Navisphere Express-a centralized storage management application used to ...
.... Installing the Expansion Pack Using Navisphere Express Each storage system in the cluster is centrally managed by one storage system to configure Dell/EMC storage systems. If you have an expansion pack option for the storage system and it has not been installed, install it... source virtual disk. c From the Uninitialized Systems list, select the storage system to complete the initialization. Additionally, you can use the SAN Copy™ feature in Navisphere Express to move data from which you are running EMC Navisphere Express-a centralized storage management application used to ...
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... data without affecting the contents of the source virtual disk. The images can also upgrade Navisphere Express to configure Dell/EMC storage systems. EMC Navisphere Manager adds the support for Clustering 45 SAN Copy SAN Copy allows you can be used to EMC Navisphere® Manager-a centralized storage management application used in conjunction...
... data without affecting the contents of the source virtual disk. The images can also upgrade Navisphere Express to configure Dell/EMC storage systems. EMC Navisphere Manager adds the support for Clustering 45 SAN Copy SAN Copy allows you can be used to EMC Navisphere® Manager-a centralized storage management application used in conjunction...
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... to the hosts. Switching zone is not functioning with the storage system. Table A-1. Probable Cause Corrective Action The storage system is in a Verify the following: SAN, and one or more information. mode switch-to the hosts. faulty. more • Each zone contains only one zones are assigned to the storage system...
... to the hosts. Switching zone is not functioning with the storage system. Table A-1. Probable Cause Corrective Action The storage system is in a Verify the following: SAN, and one or more information. mode switch-to the hosts. faulty. more • Each zone contains only one zones are assigned to the storage system...
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... systems, 30 connecting to one shared storage system, 11 direct-attached, 11, 20 SAN-attached, 12 cluster storage requirements, 10 clustering overview, 7 D Dell | EMC CX3-40 Cabling a two-node cluster, 21 Dell|EMC CX3-20 Cabling a two-node cluster, 21 Dell|EMC CX3-80 configuring, 41 installing, 41 direct-attached cluster about, 20 drivers...
... systems, 30 connecting to one shared storage system, 11 direct-attached, 11, 20 SAN-attached, 12 cluster storage requirements, 10 clustering overview, 7 D Dell | EMC CX3-40 Cabling a two-node cluster, 21 Dell|EMC CX3-20 Cabling a two-node cluster, 21 Dell|EMC CX3-80 configuring, 41 installing, 41 direct-attached cluster about, 20 drivers...