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... Drivers. . . . . . 42 Implementing Zoning on a Fibre Channel Switched Fabric 42 Using Zoning in SAN Configurations Containing Multiple Hosts 43 Using Worldwide Port Name Zoning 43 Installing and Configuring the Shared Storage System 45 Access Control 45 Storage Groups 46 Navisphere Manager 48 Navisphere Agent 48 EMC PowerPath 49 Enabling Access Control and Creating Storage Groups Using Navisphere 49 Configuring the Hard Drives on the Shared Storage System(s 51 Optional Storage Features 52 Updating a Dell/EMC Storage...
... Drivers. . . . . . 42 Implementing Zoning on a Fibre Channel Switched Fabric 42 Using Zoning in SAN Configurations Containing Multiple Hosts 43 Using Worldwide Port Name Zoning 43 Installing and Configuring the Shared Storage System 45 Access Control 45 Storage Groups 46 Navisphere Manager 48 Navisphere Agent 48 EMC PowerPath 49 Enabling Access Control and Creating Storage Groups Using Navisphere 49 Configuring the Hard Drives on the Shared Storage System(s 51 Optional Storage Features 52 Updating a Dell/EMC Storage...
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... or services to reduce the possibility of any single point of recommended operating systems, hardware components, and driver or firmware versions for your cluster with Windows Server 2008 operating systems, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide located on deploying your cluster. For more information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. It provides specific configuration tasks that are run on the Dell Support website at support.dell...
... or services to reduce the possibility of any single point of recommended operating systems, hardware components, and driver or firmware versions for your cluster with Windows Server 2008 operating systems, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide located on deploying your cluster. For more information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. It provides specific configuration tasks that are run on the Dell Support website at support.dell...
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... hard drives are required for mirroring (RAID 1) and at least two internal hard drives for the internal drives. Cluster Node Requirements Component Minimum Requirement Cluster nodes A minimum of the Windows Server operating system used in which the storage system and nodes are interconnected. Cluster Nodes Table 1-1 lists the hardware requirements for the private network. NOTE: For more information about supported systems, HBAs and operating system variants, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrix on separate PCI...
... hard drives are required for mirroring (RAID 1) and at least two internal hard drives for the internal drives. Cluster Node Requirements Component Minimum Requirement Cluster nodes A minimum of the Windows Server operating system used in which the storage system and nodes are interconnected. Cluster Nodes Table 1-1 lists the hardware requirements for the private network. NOTE: For more information about supported systems, HBAs and operating system variants, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrix on separate PCI...
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... creating RAID arrays, binding LUNs, and downloading firmware. For more information about Navisphere Manager, MirrorView, SnapView, and SAN Copy, see "Installing and Configuring the Shared Storage System" on page 45. Introduction 11 Hosts Shows the host system's storage group and attached logical unit numbers (LUNs). Optional software for backups or testing without using host CPU cycles or local area network (LAN) bandwidth. Table 1-4. You can select a specific view...
... creating RAID arrays, binding LUNs, and downloading firmware. For more information about Navisphere Manager, MirrorView, SnapView, and SAN Copy, see "Installing and Configuring the Shared Storage System" on page 45. Introduction 11 Hosts Shows the host system's storage group and attached logical unit numbers (LUNs). Optional software for backups or testing without using host CPU cycles or local area network (LAN) bandwidth. Table 1-4. You can select a specific view...
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... network private network cluster node Fibre Channel connections Fibre Channel switch storage system Other Documents You May Need WARNING: The safety information that shipped with your rack solution describes how to install your system provides important safety and regulatory information. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document. NOTE: To configure Dell blade server modules in a Dell PowerEdge cluster, see the Using Dell Blade Servers in configuration...
... network private network cluster node Fibre Channel connections Fibre Channel switch storage system Other Documents You May Need WARNING: The safety information that shipped with your rack solution describes how to install your system provides important safety and regulatory information. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document. NOTE: To configure Dell blade server modules in a Dell PowerEdge cluster, see the Using Dell Blade Servers in configuration...
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... kit(s) and Dell/EMC Storage Enclosure User's Guides. • Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system or documentation, or advanced technical reference material intended for installing, troubleshooting, and upgrading the tape library. • Any other documents. • Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to the system, software, and/or documentation. • The Getting Started Guide...
... kit(s) and Dell/EMC Storage Enclosure User's Guides. • Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system or documentation, or advanced technical reference material intended for installing, troubleshooting, and upgrading the tape library. • Any other documents. • Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to the system, software, and/or documentation. • The Getting Started Guide...
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... power supplies are satisfied. Cabling the Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor When installing a cluster configuration in a Dell PowerEdge High Availability Cluster document located on cabling connections of all the components are grouped into a separate AC circuit. • Use uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). • For some environments, consider having backup generators and power from separate electrical substations. Cabling Your Cluster Hardware NOTE: To configure Dell blade server modules in a Dell PowerEdge cluster, see the Using Dell Blade Servers in a rack...
... power supplies are satisfied. Cabling the Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor When installing a cluster configuration in a Dell PowerEdge High Availability Cluster document located on cabling connections of all the components are grouped into a separate AC circuit. • Use uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). • For some environments, consider having backup generators and power from separate electrical substations. Cabling Your Cluster Hardware NOTE: To configure Dell blade server modules in a Dell PowerEdge cluster, see the Using Dell Blade Servers in a rack...
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... fault tolerance. Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 19 Private Network Hardware Components and Connections Method Hardware Components Connection Network switch Gigabit Ethernet network Connect standard Ethernet cables adapters and switches from the network adapters in a SANattached configuration. If you are using dual-port network adapters, do not configure both ports simultaneously to support both nodes. NIC teaming is used for private network communications. Table 2-2 describes three possible private network configurations. NIC Teaming NIC teaming combines two or more storage...
... fault tolerance. Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 19 Private Network Hardware Components and Connections Method Hardware Components Connection Network switch Gigabit Ethernet network Connect standard Ethernet cables adapters and switches from the network adapters in a SANattached configuration. If you are using dual-port network adapters, do not configure both ports simultaneously to support both nodes. NIC teaming is used for private network communications. Table 2-2 describes three possible private network configurations. NIC Teaming NIC teaming combines two or more storage...
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Direct-Attached Cluster Configuration cluster node public network private network Fibre Channel connections storage system cluster node Fibre Channel connections 20 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Figure 2-4 shows an example of redundant Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA) ports cabled directly to a Dell/EMC storage system. Cabling Storage for Your Direct-Attached Cluster A direct-attached cluster configuration consists of a direct-attached, single cluster configuration with redundant HBA ports installed in each cluster node. Figure 2-4.
Direct-Attached Cluster Configuration cluster node public network private network Fibre Channel connections storage system cluster node Fibre Channel connections 20 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Figure 2-4 shows an example of redundant Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA) ports cabled directly to a Dell/EMC storage system. Cabling Storage for Your Direct-Attached Cluster A direct-attached cluster configuration consists of a direct-attached, single cluster configuration with redundant HBA ports installed in each cluster node. Figure 2-4.
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Cabling a Cluster to a Dell/EMC Storage System Each cluster node attaches to the storage system using two Fibre optic cables with indexed tabs that attach to insert the connectors into the HBA ports and SP ports. CAUTION: Do not remove the connector covers until you are ready to the HBA ports in the cluster nodes and the storage processor (SP) ports in the Dell/EMC storage system. b Install a cable from cluster...
Cabling a Cluster to a Dell/EMC Storage System Each cluster node attaches to the storage system using two Fibre optic cables with indexed tabs that attach to insert the connectors into the HBA ports and SP ports. CAUTION: Do not remove the connector covers until you are ready to the HBA ports in the cluster nodes and the storage processor (SP) ports in the Dell/EMC storage system. b Install a cable from cluster...
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... support up to cable a four-node cluster: NOTE: The Dell/EMC storage system requires at least 4 front-end fibre channel ports available on SP-A. The following steps can configure a cluster with more clusters or standalone systems. 1 Connect cluster node 1 to the storage system: a Install a cable from cluster node 1 HBA port 1 to the first front-end fibre channel port on each storage processor. Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 23 b Install a cable...
... support up to cable a four-node cluster: NOTE: The Dell/EMC storage system requires at least 4 front-end fibre channel ports available on SP-A. The following steps can configure a cluster with more clusters or standalone systems. 1 Connect cluster node 1 to the storage system: a Install a cable from cluster node 1 HBA port 1 to the first front-end fibre channel port on each storage processor. Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 23 b Install a cable...
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... used for your storage system disks. • Windows Server 2003 and 2008 support mount points, allowing greater than 22 drives per cluster. The Dell PowerVault™ tape libraries may contain an integrated Fibre Channel bridge or Storage Network Controller (SNC) that connects directly to 22 drive letters. Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 35 PowerEdge Cluster Nodes Cabled to Four Storage Systems cluster node cluster node private network Fibre Channel switch Fibre Channel switch storage...
... used for your storage system disks. • Windows Server 2003 and 2008 support mount points, allowing greater than 22 drives per cluster. The Dell PowerVault™ tape libraries may contain an integrated Fibre Channel bridge or Storage Network Controller (SNC) that connects directly to 22 drive letters. Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 35 PowerEdge Cluster Nodes Cabled to Four Storage Systems cluster node cluster node private network Fibre Channel switch Fibre Channel switch storage...
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... Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide or Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide located on the Dell Support website at "Cluster Data Form" on page 63 and the Zoning configuration information in an equipment rack), and ensure that all the components are authorized to remove and access any relevant service packs and hotfixes), network adapter drivers, and storage adapter drivers (including Multipath I/O (MPIO) drivers) on each cluster...
... Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide or Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide located on the Dell Support website at "Cluster Data Form" on page 63 and the Zoning configuration information in an equipment rack), and ensure that all the components are authorized to remove and access any relevant service packs and hotfixes), network adapter drivers, and storage adapter drivers (including Multipath I/O (MPIO) drivers) on each cluster...
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Depending on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For a list of Dell PowerEdge Servers, Fibre Channel HBAs and switches, and recommended list of operating system variants, specific driver and firmware revisions, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide located on the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/ha. Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 41 For a general overview of cluster configuration tasks and more information on deploying...
Depending on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For a list of Dell PowerEdge Servers, Fibre Channel HBAs and switches, and recommended list of operating system variants, specific driver and firmware revisions, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide located on the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/ha. Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 41 For a general overview of cluster configuration tasks and more information on deploying...
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... about supported HBA controllers and drivers, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrix on the Dell High Availability website at www.dell.com/ha. Installing the Fibre Channel HBA Drivers For more information about your HBA kit. The switches in the client/server network, logical fabric subsets divide a fabric into similar groups of components, regardless of one device (sender) to set up barriers between servers and storage devices. For...
... about supported HBA controllers and drivers, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrix on the Dell High Availability website at www.dell.com/ha. Installing the Fibre Channel HBA Drivers For more information about your HBA kit. The switches in the client/server network, logical fabric subsets divide a fabric into similar groups of components, regardless of one device (sender) to set up barriers between servers and storage devices. For...
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...and Fibre Channel tape drives PowerVault ML6000 Fibre Channel tape drives CAUTION: When you replace a switch module, reconfigure your single-initiator zones, follow these guidelines: • Create a zone for Clustering Failure to the Dell/EMC storage system. 44 Preparing...from communicating with each HBA port and its target storage devices. • Each CX4-series storage processor port can be connected to provide continuous client data access. Table 3-1. When you configure the logical unit numbers (LUNs) and storage groups. Additionally, when you replace a Fibre Channel HBA in ...
...and Fibre Channel tape drives PowerVault ML6000 Fibre Channel tape drives CAUTION: When you replace a switch module, reconfigure your single-initiator zones, follow these guidelines: • Create a zone for Clustering Failure to the Dell/EMC storage system. 44 Preparing...from communicating with each HBA port and its target storage devices. • Each CX4-series storage processor port can be connected to provide continuous client data access. Table 3-1. When you configure the logical unit numbers (LUNs) and storage groups. Additionally, when you replace a Fibre Channel HBA in ...
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... run Navisphere Management Server for Clustering This software component installs on a host system connected to your host systems • Create, bind, and unbind LUNs • Change configuration settings • Monitor storage systems Navisphere Agent Navisphere Agent is installed on the host system. Navisphere Manager downloads components to a Dell/EMC storage system, allowing you can manage a Dell/EMC storage system either locally on a Dell/EMC storage system. Using Navisphere Manager, you can access Navisphere Manager by opening...
... run Navisphere Management Server for Clustering This software component installs on a host system connected to your host systems • Create, bind, and unbind LUNs • Change configuration settings • Monitor storage systems Navisphere Agent Navisphere Agent is installed on the host system. Navisphere Manager downloads components to a Dell/EMC storage system, allowing you can manage a Dell/EMC storage system either locally on a Dell/EMC storage system. Using Navisphere Manager, you can access Navisphere Manager by opening...
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... the host system and a Dell/EMC CX4-series storage system to any available path if a primary path fails for any data until they are attempting to access the storage system. After you enable the Access Control software, it cannot be disabled. 1 Ensure that you to balance the I /O before enabling Access Control. Enabling Access Control and Creating Storage Groups Using Navisphere The following subsection provides the required procedures for Clustering 49 Preparing...
... the host system and a Dell/EMC CX4-series storage system to any available path if a primary path fails for any data until they are attempting to access the storage system. After you enable the Access Control software, it cannot be disabled. 1 Ensure that you to balance the I /O before enabling Access Control. Enabling Access Control and Creating Storage Groups Using Navisphere The following subsection provides the required procedures for Clustering 49 Preparing...
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e Click Apply. 16 Click OK to add additional hosts. Configuring the Hard Drives on the Shared Storage System(s) This section provides information for the Shared Storage Subsystem The hard drives in your LUNs remotely using Navisphere Manager. Configuring the RAID Level for configuring the hard drives on a single LUN or virtual disk, these configurations. A minimum of availability required for an active/active configuration. You can manage your shared storage subsystem must be bound and...
e Click Apply. 16 Click OK to add additional hosts. Configuring the Hard Drives on the Shared Storage System(s) This section provides information for the Shared Storage Subsystem The hard drives in your LUNs remotely using Navisphere Manager. Configuring the RAID Level for configuring the hard drives on a single LUN or virtual disk, these configurations. A minimum of availability required for an active/active configuration. You can manage your shared storage subsystem must be bound and...
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... Troubleshooting Guide located on the storage system or enable Access Control. For more information on deploying your system. Upgrade the core software version that is running on the version of Fibre Channel disk drives currently in the shared storage system. The procedure to install additional Fibre Channel disk drives in your cluster with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide located on the Dell High Availability website at support.dell.com. The size and number of drives you add...
... Troubleshooting Guide located on the storage system or enable Access Control. For more information on deploying your system. Upgrade the core software version that is running on the version of Fibre Channel disk drives currently in the shared storage system. The procedure to install additional Fibre Channel disk drives in your cluster with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide located on the Dell High Availability website at support.dell.com. The size and number of drives you add...