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... and software versions for Dell™ DX Object Storage Platform systems. Supported Hardware This section lists the hardware supported by the DX6000 system. Platform Hot-swappable (Yes/No) Raid Type Drives DX6000 Yes Raid 5 3.5-inch SATA 250GB or 1TB DX6012S No1 No RAID 3.5-inch...250GB, 500GB, 1TB, or 2TB DX6004S No1 Table 2. Where applicable, firmware and driver versions are also listed. Platform BIOS Version Supported DX6000 2.0.13 or later DX6012S 1.2.12 or later DX6004S 1.0.0 or later Table 1. Table 2 lists the supported hard drives and RAID types....
... and software versions for Dell™ DX Object Storage Platform systems. Supported Hardware This section lists the hardware supported by the DX6000 system. Platform Hot-swappable (Yes/No) Raid Type Drives DX6000 Yes Raid 5 3.5-inch SATA 250GB or 1TB DX6012S No1 No RAID 3.5-inch...250GB, 500GB, 1TB, or 2TB DX6004S No1 Table 2. Where applicable, firmware and driver versions are also listed. Platform BIOS Version Supported DX6000 2.0.13 or later DX6012S 1.2.12 or later DX6004S 1.0.0 or later Table 1. Table 2 lists the supported hard drives and RAID types....
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... those specified in this document. 2 ׀ DX Object Storage Platform Interoperability Guide Platform DX Platform Software OS Support DX6000 1.0 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 5.3 64-bit 2.0.0 Table 6. DX6012S; Dell DX Object Storage Platform Compatibility Manager can be used to be used as DX6012S and DX6004S run PXE bootable image from DX6000 that has embedded...
... those specified in this document. 2 ׀ DX Object Storage Platform Interoperability Guide Platform DX Platform Software OS Support DX6000 1.0 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 5.3 64-bit 2.0.0 Table 6. DX6012S; Dell DX Object Storage Platform Compatibility Manager can be used to be used as DX6012S and DX6004S run PXE bootable image from DX6000 that has embedded...
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... or later Lifecycle Controller Enabled (USC-LCE) A00 or later DX6012S Dell Unified Server Configurator - Supported DX Object Storage Platform Application Software Stack Table 8 lists the application software stack supported on the DX Object Storage Platform but is not installed on the DX Object Storage Platform. A03 or later Lifecycle Controller Enabled (USC-LCE) Table...
... or later Lifecycle Controller Enabled (USC-LCE) A00 or later DX6012S Dell Unified Server Configurator - Supported DX Object Storage Platform Application Software Stack Table 8 lists the application software stack supported on the DX Object Storage Platform but is not installed on the DX Object Storage Platform. A03 or later Lifecycle Controller Enabled (USC-LCE) Table...
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... Rev. Other trademarks and trade names may also work with DX Object Storage Platform. Broadcom and NetXtreme are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Supported Browsers Linux X Windows® X X X Note: Other browsers, not tested in Dell Labs may be used in the United States and certain other countries. A03 ...4 ׀ DX Object Storage Platform Interoperability Guide Dell Inc. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its subsidiaries in...
... Rev. Other trademarks and trade names may also work with DX Object Storage Platform. Broadcom and NetXtreme are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Supported Browsers Linux X Windows® X X X Note: Other browsers, not tested in Dell Labs may be used in the United States and certain other countries. A03 ...4 ׀ DX Object Storage Platform Interoperability Guide Dell Inc. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its subsidiaries in...
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... Configuration 15 Remote Cluster Configuration 17 Application Access to DX Object Storage Platform 19 Communicating With a Local Cluster 19 Communicating With a Remote Cluster 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 22 ...
... Configuration 15 Remote Cluster Configuration 17 Application Access to DX Object Storage Platform 19 Communicating With a Local Cluster 19 Communicating With a Remote Cluster 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 22 ...
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Adding Network Adapter to DX Storage Nodes 23 Adding Network Adapters to DX Cluster Services Nodes 24 4 Updating the Dell DX Object Storage Platform Software 25 Checking Software Version Compatibility 26 Using the DX Object Storage Platform Compatibility Manager 26 Troubleshooting the Compatibility Manager . . . . 27 Updating the DX Cluster Services Node Software . . . 28 Updating...
Adding Network Adapter to DX Storage Nodes 23 Adding Network Adapters to DX Cluster Services Nodes 24 4 Updating the Dell DX Object Storage Platform Software 25 Checking Software Version Compatibility 26 Using the DX Object Storage Platform Compatibility Manager 26 Troubleshooting the Compatibility Manager . . . . 27 Updating the DX Cluster Services Node Software . . . 28 Updating...
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... the generation, and xy is a variable depicting the number of storage for the DX6012S platform), and S is a fixed alphanumeric character that indicates a storage node). • Cluster Services Node (CSN)-DX6a00 (the "a" is a variable depicting generation). 1 Introduction The Dell DX Object Storage Platform provides a simple and cost effective pool of drives (12 for less active...
... the generation, and xy is a variable depicting the number of storage for the DX6012S platform), and S is a fixed alphanumeric character that indicates a storage node). • Cluster Services Node (CSN)-DX6a00 (the "a" is a variable depicting generation). 1 Introduction The Dell DX Object Storage Platform provides a simple and cost effective pool of drives (12 for less active...
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Table 1-1. Table 1-1 lists the terms used in the Document Component DX Object Storage Cluster DX Cluster Services Node, Cluster Services Node or CSN DX Object Storage Node, DX Storage Node or SN DX Content Router DX Object Storage Software Description DX6a00S system and two or more DX6axyS systems DX6a00 system DX6axyS system Software component on the DX6a00 system Software component on the DX6axyS system 8 Introduction Terms Used in this document to refer to various components of the DX Object Storage Platform.
Table 1-1. Table 1-1 lists the terms used in the Document Component DX Object Storage Cluster DX Cluster Services Node, Cluster Services Node or CSN DX Object Storage Node, DX Storage Node or SN DX Content Router DX Object Storage Software Description DX6a00S system and two or more DX6axyS systems DX6a00 system DX6axyS system Software component on the DX6a00 system Software component on the DX6axyS system 8 Introduction Terms Used in this document to refer to various components of the DX Object Storage Platform.
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... internal network to support more complex configurations. All network services required by DX Content Router services. DX Object Storage Platform Overview 9 2 DX Object Storage Platform Overview Network Topologies The Dell DX Object Storage Platform network consists of one or more DX Storage Clusters connected by the cluster are many possible network topologies depending on...
... internal network to support more complex configurations. All network services required by DX Content Router services. DX Object Storage Platform Overview 9 2 DX Object Storage Platform Overview Network Topologies The Dell DX Object Storage Platform network consists of one or more DX Storage Clusters connected by the cluster are many possible network topologies depending on...
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... Administration Guide at least two DX Storage Nodes, along with each other through HTTP. 10 DX Object Storage Platform Overview Local Cluster Configuration A basic Dell DX Storage Cluster consists of the storage cluster. For more information about configuring the network for the...network parameters and to connect them. See Figure 2-1. To ensure proper functioning with the DX Object Storage Platform through User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and IP multicast. Contact Dell to customize the network configurations to and from the DX Cluster Services Node and DX Storage Nodes NOTE:...
... Administration Guide at least two DX Storage Nodes, along with each other through HTTP. 10 DX Object Storage Platform Overview Local Cluster Configuration A basic Dell DX Storage Cluster consists of the storage cluster. For more information about configuring the network for the...network parameters and to connect them. See Figure 2-1. To ensure proper functioning with the DX Object Storage Platform through User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and IP multicast. Contact Dell to customize the network configurations to and from the DX Cluster Services Node and DX Storage Nodes NOTE:...
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It is recommended that you allow the application to encrypt the data before writing the data to store and retrieve data from a local DX Storage Cluster. NOTE: If applications write to a cluster through an unsecure network, then to prevent malicious activity, it is recommended that you configure the network topology to enable applications to communicate with the DX Storage Nodes on private and secure networks. DX Object Storage Platform Overview 11 This is the primary method to the cluster.
It is recommended that you allow the application to encrypt the data before writing the data to store and retrieve data from a local DX Storage Cluster. NOTE: If applications write to a cluster through an unsecure network, then to prevent malicious activity, it is recommended that you configure the network topology to enable applications to communicate with the DX Storage Nodes on private and secure networks. DX Object Storage Platform Overview 11 This is the primary method to the cluster.
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Local Cluster Configuration applications 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 12 DX Object Storage Platform Overview Figure 2-1.
Local Cluster Configuration applications 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 12 DX Object Storage Platform Overview Figure 2-1.
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... to all applications. A manual failover process is configured as the secondary node, see the Cluster Services Installation and Configuration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. The primary Cluster Services Node contains the cluster configuration files, active networking utilities, and active content router services. When a failover...to demote the primary DX Cluster Services Node and promote the secondary DX Cluster Services Node. DX Object Storage Platform Overview 13 Redundant DX Cluster Services Nodes The Dell DX Storage Cluster supports redundant DX Cluster Services Nodes.
... to all applications. A manual failover process is configured as the secondary node, see the Cluster Services Installation and Configuration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. The primary Cluster Services Node contains the cluster configuration files, active networking utilities, and active content router services. When a failover...to demote the primary DX Cluster Services Node and promote the secondary DX Cluster Services Node. DX Object Storage Platform Overview 13 Redundant DX Cluster Services Nodes The Dell DX Storage Cluster supports redundant DX Cluster Services Nodes.
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Redundant DX Cluster Services Nodes applications 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 14 DX Object Storage Platform Overview Figure 2-2.
Redundant DX Cluster Services Nodes applications 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 14 DX Object Storage Platform Overview Figure 2-2.
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... within any subcluster and are recognized as building, floor, wing, and so on . For more subclusters. DX Object Storage Platform Overview 15 As a result, application awareness of data replicas. Subcluster Configuration A Dell DX Storage Cluster can be split into two or more information about subclusters, see "Local Area Replication" in multicast and... replication. The subclusters are physically part of the same cluster but are redirected to participate in the DX Object Storage Advanced Administration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals.
... within any subcluster and are recognized as building, floor, wing, and so on . For more subclusters. DX Object Storage Platform Overview 15 As a result, application awareness of data replicas. Subcluster Configuration A Dell DX Storage Cluster can be split into two or more information about subclusters, see "Local Area Replication" in multicast and... replication. The subclusters are physically part of the same cluster but are redirected to participate in the DX Object Storage Advanced Administration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals.
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Figure 2-3. Subcluster Configuration applications 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 16 DX Object Storage Platform Overview
Figure 2-3. Subcluster Configuration applications 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 16 DX Object Storage Platform Overview
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... There can support a number of replicators with a specific set of data objects to each replicator. See Figure 2-4. DX Object Storage Platform Overview 17 This link can handle the desired traffic volume. The publisher does not provide same set of link that can either be ...Nodes. It is passed directly between clusters. For more than one DX Cluster Services Node can be active as a publisher at support.dell.com/manuals. Remote Cluster Configuration When you deploy multiple DX Storage Clusters (for mirrored configurations). The DX Content Router provides two services...
... There can support a number of replicators with a specific set of data objects to each replicator. See Figure 2-4. DX Object Storage Platform Overview 17 This link can handle the desired traffic volume. The publisher does not provide same set of link that can either be ...Nodes. It is passed directly between clusters. For more than one DX Cluster Services Node can be active as a publisher at support.dell.com/manuals. Remote Cluster Configuration When you deploy multiple DX Storage Clusters (for mirrored configurations). The DX Content Router provides two services...
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Multiple Cluster Configuration applications 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 18 DX Object Storage Platform Overview Figure 2-4.
Multiple Cluster Configuration applications 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 18 DX Object Storage Platform Overview Figure 2-4.
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...communication with the remote cluster by addressing the remote Cluster Storage Nodes or remote Cluster Services Node directly. Application Access to DX Object Storage Platform Communicating With a Local Cluster Applications can communicate with the DX Storage Nodes using one domain name. DX Object Storage... Platform Overview 19 For many configurations, it is an incorrect node to a DX Storage Node in the DX Storage Cluster. Communicating With a Remote Cluster ...
...communication with the remote cluster by addressing the remote Cluster Storage Nodes or remote Cluster Services Node directly. Application Access to DX Object Storage Platform Communicating With a Local Cluster Applications can communicate with the DX Storage Nodes using one domain name. DX Object Storage... Platform Overview 19 For many configurations, it is an incorrect node to a DX Storage Node in the DX Storage Cluster. Communicating With a Remote Cluster ...
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... options • Setting persistent cluster settings • Storing configuration files Setting Up the DX Object Storage Platform 21 Configuring the DX Object Storage Platform Dell DX Object Storage Platform includes a Cluster Services Node to configure the storage platform which are a number of configuration options which may be used to enable a centralized management interface for system...
... options • Setting persistent cluster settings • Storing configuration files Setting Up the DX Object Storage Platform 21 Configuring the DX Object Storage Platform Dell DX Object Storage Platform includes a Cluster Services Node to configure the storage platform which are a number of configuration options which may be used to enable a centralized management interface for system...