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Dell/EMC CX4-series Fibre Channel Storage Arrays With Microsoft® Windows Server® Failover Clusters Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
Dell/EMC CX4-series Fibre Channel Storage Arrays With Microsoft® Windows Server® Failover Clusters Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
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Contents 1 Introduction 7 Cluster Solution 8 Cluster Hardware Requirements 8 Cluster Nodes 9 Cluster Storage 10 Supported Cluster Configurations 12 Direct-Attached Cluster 12 SAN-Attached Cluster 13 Other Documents You May Need 13 2 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 15 Cabling ... 15 Cabling Your Cluster for Public and Private Networks 17 Cabling the Public Network 18 Cabling the Private Network 19 NIC Teaming 19 Cabling the Storage Systems 19 Cabling Storage for Your Direct-Attached Cluster 20 Cabling Storage for Your SAN-Attached Cluster 25 Contents 3
Contents 1 Introduction 7 Cluster Solution 8 Cluster Hardware Requirements 8 Cluster Nodes 9 Cluster Storage 10 Supported Cluster Configurations 12 Direct-Attached Cluster 12 SAN-Attached Cluster 13 Other Documents You May Need 13 2 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 15 Cabling ... 15 Cabling Your Cluster for Public and Private Networks 17 Cabling the Public Network 18 Cabling the Private Network 19 NIC Teaming 19 Cabling the Storage Systems 19 Cabling Storage for Your Direct-Attached Cluster 20 Cabling Storage for Your SAN-Attached Cluster 25 Contents 3
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... 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 System for Clustering 53 Installing...
... 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 System for Clustering 53 Installing...
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... Failover Clusters. For more information on deploying your Dell/EMC CX4-series fibre channel storage arrays with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide located on deploying your Dell Failover Cluster, see the Dell Failover Clusters with one or more information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. This document provides information to deploy...
... Failover Clusters. For more information on deploying your Dell/EMC CX4-series fibre channel storage arrays with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide located on deploying your Dell Failover Cluster, see the Dell Failover Clusters with one or more information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. This document provides information to deploy...
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...System Interface (SCSI). Cluster Hardware Requirements Your cluster requires the following hardware components: • Cluster nodes • Cluster storage 8 Introduction Fibre Channel components use redundant connections providing multiple data paths and greater availability for applications and services • ...• Flexibility - Fibre Channel allows a distance of resources to network clients • Redundant paths to the shared storage • Failure recovery for clients. • Connectivity - Because Fibre Channel devices are hot-pluggable, you to repair, maintain, or ...
...System Interface (SCSI). Cluster Hardware Requirements Your cluster requires the following hardware components: • Cluster nodes • Cluster storage 8 Introduction Fibre Channel components use redundant connections providing multiple data paths and greater availability for applications and services • ...• Flexibility - Fibre Channel allows a distance of resources to network clients • Redundant paths to the shared storage • Failure recovery for clients. • Connectivity - Because Fibre Channel devices are hot-pluggable, you to repair, maintain, or ...
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...nodes. Introduction 9 NOTE: It is recommended that the NICs on each public network are identical, and that are supported depend on the Dell High Availability website at least three are required. Table 1-1. Where possible, place the HBAs on your cluster, and on each node....One controller connected to improve availability and performance. The maximum number of nodes that the NICs on the physical topology in which the storage system and nodes are required for disk striping with parity (RAID 5). Cluster Nodes Table 1-1 lists the hardware requirements for the private...
...nodes. Introduction 9 NOTE: It is recommended that the NICs on each public network are identical, and that are supported depend on the Dell High Availability website at least three are required. Table 1-1. Where possible, place the HBAs on your cluster, and on each node....One controller connected to improve availability and performance. The maximum number of nodes that the NICs on the physical topology in which the storage system and nodes are required for disk striping with parity (RAID 5). Cluster Nodes Table 1-1 lists the hardware requirements for the private...
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... software is connected to one or more supported storage systems. See stand-alone systems "Installing and Configuring the Shared Storage System" on the first five hard drives of the DAE-OS. 10 Introduction Dell/EMC Storage System Requirements Processor Enclosure CX4-120 CX4-240 CX4-480 CX4-960 Minimum Storage Possible Storage SPS Expansion One DAE-OS with at Up...
... software is connected to one or more supported storage systems. See stand-alone systems "Installing and Configuring the Shared Storage System" on the first five hard drives of the DAE-OS. 10 Introduction Dell/EMC Storage System Requirements Processor Enclosure CX4-120 CX4-240 CX4-480 CX4-960 Minimum Storage Possible Storage SPS Expansion One DAE-OS with at Up...
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... hardware faults. Optional software for backups or testing without using host CPU cycles or local area network (LAN) bandwidth. Provides synchronous or asynchronous mirroring between Dell/EMC storage systems without affecting the contents of the source LUN. • EMC SAN Copy™ - Introduction 11 For more information about Navisphere Manager, MirrorView, SnapView...
... hardware faults. Optional software for backups or testing without using host CPU cycles or local area network (LAN) bandwidth. Provides synchronous or asynchronous mirroring between Dell/EMC storage systems without affecting the contents of the source LUN. • EMC SAN Copy™ - Introduction 11 For more information about Navisphere Manager, MirrorView, SnapView...
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... in the nodes. In this configuration, the RAID controllers (or storage processors) on the storage system are directly attached to a single storage system. Figure 1-1. Supported Cluster Configurations The following sections describe the supported cluster configurations. Because of the cluster are connected by Dell connect to the Fibre Channel HBA ports in a Direct-Attached Cluster...
... in the nodes. In this configuration, the RAID controllers (or storage processors) on the storage system are directly attached to a single storage system. Figure 1-1. Supported Cluster Configurations The following sections describe the supported cluster configurations. Because of the cluster are connected by Dell connect to the Fibre Channel HBA ports in a Direct-Attached Cluster...
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Figure 1-2. NOTE: To configure Dell blade server modules in a Dell PowerEdge cluster, see the Using Dell Blade Servers in configuration flexibility, expandability, and performance. SAN-Attached Cluster cluster node Fibre Channel connections Fibre Channel switch public network private network cluster node Fibre Channel connections Fibre Channel switch storage system Other Documents You May Need WARNING...
Figure 1-2. NOTE: To configure Dell blade server modules in a Dell PowerEdge cluster, see the Using Dell Blade Servers in configuration flexibility, expandability, and performance. SAN-Attached Cluster cluster node Fibre Channel connections Fibre Channel switch public network private network cluster node Fibre Channel connections Fibre Channel switch storage system Other Documents You May Need WARNING...
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...library. • Any other documentation that came with your server or storage system. • The EMC PowerPath documentation that came with your cluster with Windows Server 2008 operating systems, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. ...• For more information on deploying your HBA kit(s) and Dell/EMC Storage Enclosure User's Guides. • Updates are sometimes included with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. &#...
...library. • Any other documentation that came with your server or storage system. • The EMC PowerPath documentation that came with your cluster with Windows Server 2008 operating systems, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. ...• For more information on deploying your HBA kit(s) and Dell/EMC Storage Enclosure User's Guides. • Updates are sometimes included with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. &#...
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...illustrate recommended methods for power cabling for instructions on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 15 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, you must include a ...switch box to connect the mouse, keyboard, and monitor to the nodes. Cabling the Power Supplies See the documentation for each component in your rack for a cluster solution consisting of two PowerEdge systems and two storage...
...illustrate recommended methods for power cabling for instructions on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 15 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, you must include a ...switch box to connect the mouse, keyboard, and monitor to the nodes. Cabling the Power Supplies See the documentation for each component in your rack for a cluster solution consisting of two PowerEdge systems and two storage...
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... brands in the nodes to provide load balancing and fault tolerance. Using Dual-Port Network Adapters You can configure your cluster to a storage system in a direct-attached configuration or to one or more NICs to a Gigabit Ethernet switch. NIC teaming is used to refer ...both ports simultaneously to use the public network as a failover for intra-cluster communications. NIC Teaming NIC teaming combines two or more storage systems in both public and private networks. Your cluster supports NIC teaming, only in a private network. Point-to either Gigabit Ethernet ...
... brands in the nodes to provide load balancing and fault tolerance. Using Dual-Port Network Adapters You can configure your cluster to a storage system in a direct-attached configuration or to one or more NICs to a Gigabit Ethernet switch. NIC teaming is used to refer ...both ports simultaneously to use the public network as a failover for intra-cluster communications. NIC Teaming NIC teaming combines two or more storage systems in both public and private networks. Your cluster supports NIC teaming, only in a private network. Point-to either Gigabit Ethernet ...
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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. 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.
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...-end fibre channel port on SP-A. Cabling a Two-Node Cluster to a Dell/EMC Storage System NOTE: The Dell/EMC storage system requires at least 2 front-end fibre channel ports available on each storage processor. 1 Connect cluster node 1 to the storage system: a Install a cable from cluster node 1 HBA port 0 to ... second front-end fibre channel port on SP-A. 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 the HBA ports in the cluster nodes and the storage processor (SP) ports in the...
...-end fibre channel port on SP-A. Cabling a Two-Node Cluster to a Dell/EMC Storage System NOTE: The Dell/EMC storage system requires at least 2 front-end fibre channel ports available on each storage processor. 1 Connect cluster node 1 to the storage system: a Install a cable from cluster node 1 HBA port 0 to ... second front-end fibre channel port on SP-A. 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 the HBA ports in the cluster nodes and the storage processor (SP) ports in the...
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Cabling a Two-Node Cluster to a CX4-120 or CX4-240 Storage System cluster node 1 cluster node 2 HBA ports (2) 01 SP-B HBA ports (2) 10 SP-A 1 0123 1 0123 0 0 CX4-120 or CX4-240 storage system Figure 2-6. Cabling a Two-Node Cluster to a CX4-480 Storage System cluster node 1 HBA ports (2) 01 SP-B cluster node 2 HBA ports (2) 10 SP-A 1 0123 0123 1 0123 0123 0 0 CX4-480 storage system 22 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Figure 2-5.
Cabling a Two-Node Cluster to a CX4-120 or CX4-240 Storage System cluster node 1 cluster node 2 HBA ports (2) 01 SP-B HBA ports (2) 10 SP-A 1 0123 1 0123 0 0 CX4-120 or CX4-240 storage system Figure 2-6. Cabling a Two-Node Cluster to a CX4-480 Storage System cluster node 1 HBA ports (2) 01 SP-B cluster node 2 HBA ports (2) 10 SP-A 1 0123 0123 1 0123 0123 0 0 CX4-480 storage system 22 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Figure 2-5.
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... can support up to 6-node cluster, the CX4-480 storage system can support up to 8-node cluster, and the CX4-960 can 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 the availability ... ports (2) 01 0 1 2 3 0 1 23 10 0 1 23 0 1 23 0 1 0 1 SP-A CX4-960 storage system Cabling a Multi-Node Cluster to the first front-end fibre channel port on SP-B. b Install a cable from cluster node 1 HBA port 0 to a Dell/EMC Storage System You can be modified to add more than two nodes in a direct...
... can support up to 6-node cluster, the CX4-480 storage system can support up to 8-node cluster, and the CX4-960 can 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 the availability ... ports (2) 01 0 1 2 3 0 1 23 10 0 1 23 0 1 23 0 1 0 1 SP-A CX4-960 storage system Cabling a Multi-Node Cluster to the first front-end fibre channel port on SP-B. b Install a cable from cluster node 1 HBA port 0 to a Dell/EMC Storage System You can be modified to add more than two nodes in a direct...
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... cluster node 3 HBA port 1 to the third front-end fibre channel port on SP-B. Similarly, the 8 front-end fibre-channel ports per storage processor on Dell/EMC CX4-960 storage system allows you to the fourth front-end fibre channel port on SP-B. 4 Connect cluster node 4 to the... more than one cluster in a direct-attached configuration. 24 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Similarly, the 12 front-end fibre channel ports per storage processor on Dell/EMC CX4-480 storage system allows you to the third front-end fibre channel port on SP-A. b Install a cable from cluster node 2 HBA port 1...
... cluster node 3 HBA port 1 to the third front-end fibre channel port on SP-B. Similarly, the 8 front-end fibre-channel ports per storage processor on Dell/EMC CX4-960 storage system allows you to the fourth front-end fibre channel port on SP-B. 4 Connect cluster node 4 to the... more than one cluster in a direct-attached configuration. 24 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Similarly, the 12 front-end fibre channel ports per storage processor on Dell/EMC CX4-480 storage system allows you to the third front-end fibre channel port on SP-A. b Install a cable from cluster node 2 HBA port 1...
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...port on SP-B. 4 In the second cluster, connect cluster node 2 to the storage system: a Install a cable from cluster node 2 HBA port 0 to the second front-end fibre channel port on SP-A. The Dell/EMC storage system needs to have at least 4 front-end fibre channel ports available on ...each storage processor. 1 In the first cluster, connect cluster node 1 to the storage system: a Install a cable from cluster node 1 HBA port 0 to ...
...port on SP-B. 4 In the second cluster, connect cluster node 2 to the storage system: a Install a cable from cluster node 2 HBA port 0 to the second front-end fibre channel port on SP-A. The Dell/EMC storage system needs to have at least 4 front-end fibre channel ports available on ...each storage processor. 1 In the first cluster, connect cluster node 1 to the storage system: a Install a cable from cluster node 1 HBA port 0 to ...
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... can be acceptable. NOTE: The connections listed in the connections between the cluster nodes and the storage system. Two-Node SAN-Attached Cluster public network cluster node Fibre Channel connections Fibre Channel switch private network storage system cluster node Fibre Channel connections Fibre Channel switch 26 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Figure 2-8 shows...
... can be acceptable. NOTE: The connections listed in the connections between the cluster nodes and the storage system. Two-Node SAN-Attached Cluster public network cluster node Fibre Channel connections Fibre Channel switch private network storage system cluster node Fibre Channel connections Fibre Channel switch 26 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Figure 2-8 shows...
