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... Supported Software This section lists the supported operating systems and applications on the DX Cluster file Server. Supported Operating Systems 2 ׀ DX Object Storage Platform Interoperability Guide Platform DX Platform Software OS Support DX6000G 2.0 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 6.0 64-bit Table 6. Table 5 lists supported remote access controllers (iDRAC) and corresponding firmware versions...
... Supported Software This section lists the supported operating systems and applications on the DX Cluster file Server. Supported Operating Systems 2 ׀ DX Object Storage Platform Interoperability Guide Platform DX Platform Software OS Support DX6000G 2.0 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 6.0 64-bit Table 6. Table 5 lists supported remote access controllers (iDRAC) and corresponding firmware versions...
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...trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OpenManage, are registered trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its own. A01 4 ׀ DX Object Storage Platform Interoperability Guide Microsoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are either ...trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat Inc. Red Hat and Red Hat Enterprise Linux are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the U.S. April 2011 Rev....
...trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OpenManage, are registered trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its own. A01 4 ׀ DX Object Storage Platform Interoperability Guide Microsoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are either ...trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat Inc. Red Hat and Red Hat Enterprise Linux are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the U.S. April 2011 Rev....
Dell DX Object Storage Platform User's Guide
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... Application Access to DX Object Storage Platform 18 Communicating Directly With a Local Cluster . . . 18 Communicating Directly With a Remote Cluster 19 Communicating With a Cluster Through the Cluster File Server 19 3 Setting Up the DX Object Storage Platform 21 Installing the Initial ...Cluster or Redundant Cluster Services Node 21 Configuring the DX Object Storage Platform 21 Adding Additional DX Storage Nodes 22 Installing the System in a Rack 23 Contents 3
... Application Access to DX Object Storage Platform 18 Communicating Directly With a Local Cluster . . . 18 Communicating Directly With a Remote Cluster 19 Communicating With a Cluster Through the Cluster File Server 19 3 Setting Up the DX Object Storage Platform 21 Installing the Initial ...Cluster or Redundant Cluster Services Node 21 Configuring the DX Object Storage Platform 21 Adding Additional DX Storage Nodes 22 Installing the System in a Rack 23 Contents 3
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... Nodes 24 Adding Cluster File Server Nodes 25 4 Updating the Dell DX Object Storage Platform Software 27 Checking Software Version Compatibility 28 Using the DX Object Storage Platform Compatibility Manager 28 Troubleshooting the Compatibility Manager . . . . 29 Updating the DX Cluster Services Node Software . . . 30 Updating the DX Storage Node Software 30 Receiving System Software Update Notifications 31 Updating...
... Nodes 24 Adding Cluster File Server Nodes 25 4 Updating the Dell DX Object Storage Platform Software 27 Checking Software Version Compatibility 28 Using the DX Object Storage Platform Compatibility Manager 28 Troubleshooting the Compatibility Manager . . . . 29 Updating the DX Cluster Services Node Software . . . 30 Updating the DX Storage Node Software 30 Receiving System Software Update Notifications 31 Updating...
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... and "G" indicates a general support node). • A preinstalled operating system and Dell OpenManage software on the DX Cluster Services Node. • Dell DX Object Storage Platform software. • A pre-installed operating system on the DX Cluster File Server. • Dell DX Cluster File Server software. 1 Introduction The Dell DX Object Storage Platform provides a simple and cost effective pool of the DX...
... and "G" indicates a general support node). • A preinstalled operating system and Dell OpenManage software on the DX Cluster Services Node. • Dell DX Object Storage Platform software. • A pre-installed operating system on the DX Cluster File Server. • Dell DX Cluster File Server software. 1 Introduction The Dell DX Object Storage Platform provides a simple and cost effective pool of the DX...
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... that should be set manually to the storage cluster. • Two or more DX Storage Nodes that the storage cluster traffic is automatically configured with defaults for most simple configurations. 2 DX Object Storage Platform Overview Network Topologies The Dell DX Object Storage Platform network consists of one or more complex configurations. The DX Storage Cluster is protected from both the PXE...
... that should be set manually to the storage cluster. • Two or more DX Storage Nodes that the storage cluster traffic is automatically configured with defaults for most simple configurations. 2 DX Object Storage Platform Overview Network Topologies The Dell DX Object Storage Platform network consists of one or more complex configurations. The DX Storage Cluster is protected from both the PXE...
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... IP multicast. For more information about configuring the network for the Dell DX Object Storage Platform, see "Network Topology" in the DX Object Storage Advanced Administration Guide at least two DX Storage Nodes, along with each other through HTTP. 10 DX Object Storage Platform Overview Within a cluster, DX Storage Nodes communicate with the necessary Ethernet infrastructure to meet the solution needs...
... IP multicast. For more information about configuring the network for the Dell DX Object Storage Platform, see "Network Topology" in the DX Object Storage Advanced Administration Guide at least two DX Storage Nodes, along with each other through HTTP. 10 DX Object Storage Platform Overview Within a cluster, DX Storage Nodes communicate with the necessary Ethernet infrastructure to meet the solution needs...
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Local Cluster Configuration applications/DX6000G public network private network redundant connections NIC teamed interlink DX CSN primary 4 Port LOM 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node multi-cast 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node DX Object Storage Platform Overview 11 This is recommended that you allow the application to encrypt the data before writing the data to the cluster. Figure...
Local Cluster Configuration applications/DX6000G public network private network redundant connections NIC teamed interlink DX CSN primary 4 Port LOM 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node multi-cast 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node DX Object Storage Platform Overview 11 This is recommended that you allow the application to encrypt the data before writing the data to the cluster. Figure...
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... failover of the Cluster Services Node is configured as the primary node and the redundant node is complete. Redundant DX Cluster Services Nodes The Dell DX Storage Cluster supports redundant DX Cluster Services Nodes. When a failover is transparent, an IP address change is transparent to demote the primary DX Cluster...cluster configuration files, active networking utilities, and active content router services. For more information, see the Cluster Services Installation and Configuration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 12 DX Object Storage Platform Overview See Figure 2-2.
... failover of the Cluster Services Node is configured as the primary node and the redundant node is complete. Redundant DX Cluster Services Nodes The Dell DX Storage Cluster supports redundant DX Cluster Services Nodes. When a failover is transparent, an IP address change is transparent to demote the primary DX Cluster...cluster configuration files, active networking utilities, and active content router services. For more information, see the Cluster Services Installation and Configuration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 12 DX Object Storage Platform Overview See Figure 2-2.
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Figure 2-2. Redundant DX Cluster Services Nodes applications/DX6000G public network private network redundant connections NIC teamed DX CSN primary 4 Port LOM DX CSN secondary 4 Port LOM interlink 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node multi-cast 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node DX Object Storage Platform Overview 13
Figure 2-2. Redundant DX Cluster Services Nodes applications/DX6000G public network private network redundant connections NIC teamed DX CSN primary 4 Port LOM DX CSN secondary 4 Port LOM interlink 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node multi-cast 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node DX Object Storage Platform Overview 13
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... group (such as logically separate entities by the DX Object Storage software that provides local area replication. Clients may address DX Storage Nodes within the DX Storage Cluster have an optimal set of the same cluster but are redirected to participate in the DX Object Storage Advanced Administration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 14 DX Object Storage Platform Overview
... group (such as logically separate entities by the DX Object Storage software that provides local area replication. Clients may address DX Storage Nodes within the DX Storage Cluster have an optimal set of the same cluster but are redirected to participate in the DX Object Storage Advanced Administration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 14 DX Object Storage Platform Overview
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Figure 2-3. Subcluster Configuration applications/DX6000G public network private network redundant connections NIC teamed DX CSN primary 4 Port LOM interlink subcluster 1 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node subcluster 2 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node multi-cast 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node DX Object Storage Platform Overview 15
Figure 2-3. Subcluster Configuration applications/DX6000G public network private network redundant connections NIC teamed DX CSN primary 4 Port LOM interlink subcluster 1 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node subcluster 2 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node multi-cast 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node DX Object Storage Platform Overview 15
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... Cluster Services Node can be the active subscriber. For more than one DX Cluster Services Node may be active as a publisher at support.dell.com/manuals. 16 DX Object Storage Platform Overview For redundancy, more information about multiple cluster configurations, see the Content Router Setup and Configuration Guide at any type of link that...
... Cluster Services Node can be the active subscriber. For more than one DX Cluster Services Node may be active as a publisher at support.dell.com/manuals. 16 DX Object Storage Platform Overview For redundancy, more information about multiple cluster configurations, see the Content Router Setup and Configuration Guide at any type of link that...
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Multiple Cluster Configuration applications/DX6000G primary DX CSN 4 Port 4 Port NIC NIC WAN VPN secure network public network private network redundant connections primary DX CSN 4 Port 4 Port NIC NIC NIC teamed NIC teamed interlink interlink 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node multi-cast 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node multi-cast local cluster remote cluster DX Object Storage Platform Overview 17 Figure 2-4.
Multiple Cluster Configuration applications/DX6000G primary DX CSN 4 Port 4 Port NIC NIC WAN VPN secure network public network private network redundant connections primary DX CSN 4 Port 4 Port NIC NIC NIC teamed NIC teamed interlink interlink 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node multi-cast 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node multi-cast local cluster remote cluster DX Object Storage Platform Overview 17 Figure 2-4.
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... deploy a DX Cluster File Server (CFS), the CFS must be desirable to have direct access to the DX Storage Cluster. A single name allows communication with a DX Storage Node at support.dell.com/manuals. 18 DX Object Storage Platform Overview In a failover configuration, it is used in mode 6. You may be configured to the Public network and...
... deploy a DX Cluster File Server (CFS), the CFS must be desirable to have direct access to the DX Storage Cluster. A single name allows communication with a DX Storage Node at support.dell.com/manuals. 18 DX Object Storage Platform Overview In a failover configuration, it is used in mode 6. You may be configured to the Public network and...
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... DX Cluster Services Node (on the remote public network must be addressed. DX Object Storage Platform Overview 19 The CFS is an optional node in the DX Storage Cluster. Communicating With a Cluster Through the Cluster File Server Applications that extends the DX Platform archiving frontend enablement to support a network file system for Windows and UNIX...
... DX Cluster Services Node (on the remote public network must be addressed. DX Object Storage Platform Overview 19 The CFS is an optional node in the DX Storage Cluster. Communicating With a Cluster Through the Cluster File Server Applications that extends the DX Platform archiving frontend enablement to support a network file system for Windows and UNIX...
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...; the Getting Started Guide for your storage platform Configuring the DX Object Storage Platform Dell DX Object Storage Platform includes a Cluster Services Node to configure the storage platform which are defined and recommended for system operation. 3 Setting Up the DX Object Storage Platform Installing the Initial Cluster or Redundant Cluster Services Node The Dell DX Object Storage Platform consists of at support.dell.com/manuals • the Getting Started...
...; the Getting Started Guide for your storage platform Configuring the DX Object Storage Platform Dell DX Object Storage Platform includes a Cluster Services Node to configure the storage platform which are defined and recommended for system operation. 3 Setting Up the DX Object Storage Platform Installing the Initial Cluster or Redundant Cluster Services Node The Dell DX Object Storage Platform consists of at support.dell.com/manuals • the Getting Started...
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... Configuration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. For information about these options, see "Additional References" on page 45. Adding Additional DX Storage Nodes Before setting up the DX Storage Node, locate the Getting Started Guide for your account team for professional services consulting on . 22 Setting Up the DX Object Storage Platform DX Content Router services...
... Configuration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. For information about these options, see "Additional References" on page 45. Adding Additional DX Storage Nodes Before setting up the DX Storage Node, locate the Getting Started Guide for your account team for professional services consulting on . 22 Setting Up the DX Object Storage Platform DX Content Router services...
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...DX6axyS system in the rack. When you purchase a capacity license, you must purchase a capacity license. Setting Up the DX Object Storage Platform 23 The DX Storage Node is preconfigured to the cluster's private network on , and verify that the cables are preconfigured in DX Cluster Services ...To expand the cluster capacity, you receive a capacity license card that shipped with the rail kit. Cabling the Appliance Locate the Dell DX6axyS Getting Started Guide that contains an activation code. NOTE: If the network boot is not successful, verify that the network boot...
...DX6axyS system in the rack. When you purchase a capacity license, you must purchase a capacity license. Setting Up the DX Object Storage Platform 23 The DX Storage Node is preconfigured to the cluster's private network on , and verify that the cables are preconfigured in DX Cluster Services ...To expand the cluster capacity, you receive a capacity license card that shipped with the rail kit. Cabling the Appliance Locate the Dell DX6axyS Getting Started Guide that contains an activation code. NOTE: If the network boot is not successful, verify that the network boot...
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... DX Cluster Services Node. 2 Follow the steps in the Dell DX6axyS system Hardware Owner's Manual. 3 Connect the Ethernet ports to the storage nodes. To add additional network adapters: 1 Turn off the DX Storage Node. 2 Follow the steps to add a network adapter in the Dell DX6a00 system Hardware Owner's Manual to expand the network bandwidth... the Ethernet ports on the additional network adapter automatically bonds with the existing network ports on the internal private network. 24 Setting Up the DX Object Storage Platform NOTE: Access to secondary.
... DX Cluster Services Node. 2 Follow the steps in the Dell DX6axyS system Hardware Owner's Manual. 3 Connect the Ethernet ports to the storage nodes. To add additional network adapters: 1 Turn off the DX Storage Node. 2 Follow the steps to add a network adapter in the Dell DX6a00 system Hardware Owner's Manual to expand the network bandwidth... the Ethernet ports on the additional network adapter automatically bonds with the existing network ports on the internal private network. 24 Setting Up the DX Object Storage Platform NOTE: Access to secondary.