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...Array(s) Cabling Information...14 Cabling The Storage For Your iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster 14 3 Preparing Your Systems For Clustering 27 Configuring A Cluster...27 Installation Overview...28 Additional Information For Installing iSCSI NICs 28 Host Integration Tools...28 Installing The Microsoft iSCSI ...Software Initiator 33 Modifying The Registry Settings...34 Configuration Overview Of Shared Storage Arrays 34 Advanced Storage Features...37 Snapshots...38 Volumes...39 Replication...40 Volume Collections...41 Thin...
...Array(s) Cabling Information...14 Cabling The Storage For Your iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster 14 3 Preparing Your Systems For Clustering 27 Configuring A Cluster...27 Installation Overview...28 Additional Information For Installing iSCSI NICs 28 Host Integration Tools...28 Installing The Microsoft iSCSI ...Software Initiator 33 Modifying The Registry Settings...34 Configuration Overview Of Shared Storage Arrays 34 Advanced Storage Features...37 Snapshots...38 Volumes...39 Replication...40 Volume Collections...41 Thin...
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...deploying your cluster with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating systems, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Windows Server 2008 operating systems, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at support.dell.com/ manuals. The iSCSI frames are available through inexpensive TCP/IP network...nodes (with Windows Server 2003 operating systems) or sixteen nodes (with Dell EqualLogic PS Series Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) storage array(s). This document provides information and specific configuration tasks that enable you to repair, maintain, or upgrade a node ...
...deploying your cluster with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating systems, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Windows Server 2008 operating systems, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at support.dell.com/ manuals. The iSCSI frames are available through inexpensive TCP/IP network...nodes (with Windows Server 2003 operating systems) or sixteen nodes (with Dell EqualLogic PS Series Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) storage array(s). This document provides information and specific configuration tasks that enable you to repair, maintain, or upgrade a node ...
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... requirements for iSCSI traffic. Component Cluster nodes RAM Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Network Interface Cards (NICs) for the private network. Configure the NICs on the variant of the Windows Server operating system used in the external storage array(s) at any supported Redundant Array... of nodes that the NICs on your configuration requires more than two iSCSI NIC ports, contact Dell Services. NOTE: If your cluster nodes determines the minimum required amount of the Windows Server operating system...
... requirements for iSCSI traffic. Component Cluster nodes RAM Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Network Interface Cards (NICs) for the private network. Configure the NICs on the variant of the Windows Server operating system used in the external storage array(s) at any supported Redundant Array... of nodes that the NICs on your configuration requires more than two iSCSI NIC ports, contact Dell Services. NOTE: If your cluster nodes determines the minimum required amount of the Windows Server operating system...
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... PS5000/PS5500/ PS6000/PS6010/PS6100/PS6110/PS6500/PS6510 group supports up to be offline. For specific storage array requirements, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. PS4000E/PS4000X/PS4000XV PS4100 - PS5500E PS6000 - NICs Dedicated To iSCSI The NIC controlled by the iSCSI software initiator acts as regular network switches and...
... PS5000/PS5500/ PS6000/PS6010/PS6100/PS6110/PS6500/PS6510 group supports up to be offline. For specific storage array requirements, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. PS4000E/PS4000X/PS4000XV PS4100 - PS5500E PS6000 - NICs Dedicated To iSCSI The NIC controlled by the iSCSI software initiator acts as regular network switches and...
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..., if the switch provides this feature, to these guidelines, all network array(s) and hosts connections between the array members. 8 Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays correctly respond to create a high-bandwidth link between switches. Enable Flow Control on switches and NICs Enable ...Flow Control on each switch that handles iSCSI traffic to use Spanning-Tree and trunking for copying data. Network Configuration Recommendations It is recommended that connect end nodes. This functionality can become the bottle-neck and negatively affect the performance ...
..., if the switch provides this feature, to these guidelines, all network array(s) and hosts connections between the array members. 8 Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays correctly respond to create a high-bandwidth link between switches. Enable Flow Control on switches and NICs Enable ...Flow Control on each switch that handles iSCSI traffic to use Spanning-Tree and trunking for copying data. Network Configuration Recommendations It is recommended that connect end nodes. This functionality can become the bottle-neck and negatively affect the performance ...
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... Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches 6. The following documentation is shipped with your system. Figure 1. private network 4. Supported Cluster Configurations iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster In an iSCSI switch-attached cluster, all the nodes are attached to a single storage array or to ... and 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 the Windows...
... Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches 6. The following documentation is shipped with your system. Figure 1. private network 4. Supported Cluster Configurations iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster In an iSCSI switch-attached cluster, all the nodes are attached to a single storage array or to ... and 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 the Windows...
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... may be included to provide last-minute updates to configure and install those options. • The Dell PowerVault tape library documentation provides information for installing, troubleshooting, and upgrading the tape library. • Dell EqualLogic documentation: - Online Help - In the Group... then click Online Help for help on creating and expanding the Dell EqualLogic PS Series groups, configuring multipath I/O, performing manual transfer replication, and backing up the array hardware and create a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. - Provides the latest information about maintaining...
... may be included to provide last-minute updates to configure and install those options. • The Dell PowerVault tape library documentation provides information for installing, troubleshooting, and upgrading the tape library. • Dell EqualLogic documentation: - Online Help - In the Group... then click Online Help for help on creating and expanding the Dell EqualLogic PS Series groups, configuring multipath I/O, performing manual transfer replication, and backing up the array hardware and create a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. - Provides the latest information about maintaining...
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... Cabling This section provides information on cluster hardware cabling. Mouse, Keyboard, And Monitor Cabling Information When installing a cluster configuration in PowerEdge Systems 1. Power Supplies Cabling Information See the documentation for power cabling a cluster solution consisting of two Dell PowerEdge systems and one or two circuits and the redundant power supplies are satisfied.
... Cabling This section provides information on cluster hardware cabling. Mouse, Keyboard, And Monitor Cabling Information When installing a cluster configuration in PowerEdge Systems 1. Power Supplies Cabling Information See the documentation for power cabling a cluster solution consisting of two Dell PowerEdge systems and one or two circuits and the redundant power supplies are satisfied.
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... section describes the network connections. 5. Private network A dedicated connection for both client access and cluster communications. primary power supplies on one public network must be configured for sharing cluster health and status information only. Network Connection Description Public network - At least one AC power strip Cluster Cabling Information For Public And...
... section describes the network connections. 5. Private network A dedicated connection for both client access and cluster communications. primary power supplies on one public network must be configured for sharing cluster health and status information only. Network Connection Description Public network - At least one AC power strip Cluster Cabling Information For Public And...
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... 2. cluster node 2 For Public Network Any network adapter supported by a different network adapter in both nodes. The following table describes the two possible private network configurations. Copper 10 Gigabit Ethernet network Connect a twinax cable between the network adapters in the event of Network Cabling Connection 1. private network adapter 5. Figure 4. For Private...
... 2. cluster node 2 For Public Network Any network adapter supported by a different network adapter in both nodes. The following table describes the two possible private network configurations. Copper 10 Gigabit Ethernet network Connect a twinax cable between the network adapters in the event of Network Cabling Connection 1. private network adapter 5. Figure 4. For Private...
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... the cables between the cluster nodes and the storage array(s). NIC Teaming NIC teaming combines two or more information see, Network Configuration Recommendations. Storage Array(s) Cabling Information This section provides information for private network communications. Connect the iSCSI ports from the servers and... and private networks. If dual-port network adapters are a representative of one or more storage arrays. NIC teaming is a cluster configuration where all cluster nodes are attached to a single storage array or to one proven method of a two-node iSCSI SAN-attached ...
... the cables between the cluster nodes and the storage array(s). NIC Teaming NIC teaming combines two or more information see, Network Configuration Recommendations. Storage Array(s) Cabling Information This section provides information for private network communications. Connect the iSCSI ports from the servers and... and private networks. If dual-port network adapters are a representative of one or more storage arrays. NIC teaming is a cluster configuration where all cluster nodes are attached to a single storage array or to one proven method of a two-node iSCSI SAN-attached ...
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...either step 1 or 5, either step 2 or 6, either step 3 or 7, and either step 4 or 8. Cabling Multiple iSCSI SAN-Attached Clusters For Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 Storage Arrays 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 4. Connect a ...on the control module 0. 9. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 3 on configuring the cluster components, see the storage and tape backup documentation at support.dell.com/manuals. 25 NOTE: For PS6100 storage array, having all eight cables in steps 1 through 4...
...either step 1 or 5, either step 2 or 6, either step 3 or 7, and either step 4 or 8. Cabling Multiple iSCSI SAN-Attached Clusters For Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 Storage Arrays 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 4. Connect a ...on the control module 0. 9. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 3 on configuring the cluster components, see the storage and tape backup documentation at support.dell.com/manuals. 25 NOTE: For PS6100 storage array, having all eight cables in steps 1 through 4...
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... Use storage array management tools to create at support.dell.com/manuals. 6. For more information, see Preparing Your Systems For Clustering. 10. Configure roles for information about your region's power requirements. 2. Configure each cluster node. Take any network interfaces that are... that is not authorized by Dell is ready to provide connectivity between the storage array(s) and the systems that your cluster, record the relevant cluster configuration information in the Cluster Data Form and the iSCSI configuration information in your storage array documentation...
... Use storage array management tools to create at support.dell.com/manuals. 6. For more information, see Preparing Your Systems For Clustering. 10. Configure roles for information about your region's power requirements. 2. Configure each cluster node. Take any network interfaces that are... that is not authorized by Dell is ready to provide connectivity between the storage array(s) and the systems that your cluster, record the relevant cluster configuration information in the Cluster Data Form and the iSCSI configuration information in your storage array documentation...
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... you to implement Microsoft Volume Snapshot Service (VSS) to create snapshots, clones, and replicas to configure multiple redundant network paths between the cluster nodes and your shared Dell EqualLogic PS series storage array(s), and to present disks from the storage array(s) to the cluster:...; It is recommended that handles iSCSI traffic. • For information about supported NICs and drivers, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. The Auto-Snapshot Manager is recommended that you establish server roles prior to access the highly-available applications...
... you to implement Microsoft Volume Snapshot Service (VSS) to create snapshots, clones, and replicas to configure multiple redundant network paths between the cluster nodes and your shared Dell EqualLogic PS series storage array(s), and to present disks from the storage array(s) to the cluster:...; It is recommended that handles iSCSI traffic. • For information about supported NICs and drivers, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. The Auto-Snapshot Manager is recommended that you establish server roles prior to access the highly-available applications...
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... Tools version 3.1.1, run setup.exe -cluster. 5. Running The Remote Setup Wizard The Remote Setup Wizard simplifies Dell EqualLogic PS Series group (SAN) and Windows system setup. Configure the system to perform: - Before you for Microsoft Windows media in the cluster environment with the array as... prompted. Obtain the Host Integration Tools kit from the website or inserting the EqualLogic Host Integration Tools for the array and group configuration information. It is supported in the system. 3. EqualLogic PS Series Arrays And Groups Using the Remote Setup Wizard, you can ...
... Tools version 3.1.1, run setup.exe -cluster. 5. Running The Remote Setup Wizard The Remote Setup Wizard simplifies Dell EqualLogic PS Series group (SAN) and Windows system setup. Configure the system to perform: - Before you for Microsoft Windows media in the cluster environment with the array as... prompted. Obtain the Host Integration Tools kit from the website or inserting the EqualLogic Host Integration Tools for the array and group configuration information. It is supported in the system. 3. EqualLogic PS Series Arrays And Groups Using the Remote Setup Wizard, you can ...
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... including the serial number and MAC address. 4. RAID 5 - Network address for parity and one or two spare disks. Group Configuration Prompt Description Group name Unique name (up to 63 letters, numbers, or hyphens) used to 16 alphanumeric characters, and is displayed... a good balance of the group: - Password for sequential writes), availability, and capacity. - A list of the resources (i.e. RAID policy RAID policy configured on a computer must have 3 to the resources is case-sensitive. RAID 6 - The first character must be a letter or number. Combines with ...
... including the serial number and MAC address. 4. RAID 5 - Network address for parity and one or two spare disks. Group Configuration Prompt Description Group name Unique name (up to 63 letters, numbers, or hyphens) used to 16 alphanumeric characters, and is displayed... a good balance of the group: - Password for sequential writes), availability, and capacity. - A list of the resources (i.e. RAID policy RAID policy configured on a computer must have 3 to the resources is case-sensitive. RAID 6 - The first character must be a letter or number. Combines with ...
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...to an existing group and click Next. 6. A message is displayed: Member Successfully Added to the group. - Click OK. 9. Click Finish to configure RAID later. 8. Stores the CHAP user name and password that must be added to the group. 31 Creates a corresponding VSS/VDS access control ... group. In the Welcome dialog box, select Initialize a PS Series array, and click Next. 3. Select the array you can initialize a Dell EqualLogic PS Series array and add the array to initialize and click Next. 4. For more information, see Array Configuration. 6. Then, click Next. 7.
...to an existing group and click Next. 6. A message is displayed: Member Successfully Added to the group. - Click OK. 9. Click Finish to configure RAID later. 8. Stores the CHAP user name and password that must be added to the group. 31 Creates a corresponding VSS/VDS access control ... group. In the Welcome dialog box, select Initialize a PS Series array, and click Next. 3. Select the array you can initialize a Dell EqualLogic PS Series array and add the array to initialize and click Next. 4. For more information, see Array Configuration. 6. Then, click Next. 7.
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... Computer Access To A Group To enable computer access to modify existing group access. 5. b) If the group is automatically configured. In the Configuring Group Access dialog box, click Finish. Click Finish to add a group that the computer can use the Group Manager GUI...to the group. This section applies only if you use the Remote Setup Wizard to enable computer access to a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. Configuring Multipath I/O Between A Computer And A Group To configure multipath I/O between a computer and a group: 32 d) Click Save. 6. - After you join a group...
... Computer Access To A Group To enable computer access to modify existing group access. 5. b) If the group is automatically configured. In the Configuring Group Access dialog box, click Finish. Click Finish to add a group that the computer can use the Group Manager GUI...to the group. This section applies only if you use the Remote Setup Wizard to enable computer access to a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. Configuring Multipath I/O Between A Computer And A Group To configure multipath I/O between a computer and a group: 32 d) Click Save. 6. - After you join a group...
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... settings for this computer, and click Next. Also, select whether you must also type in one of Windows operating systems, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. For other versions of the following steps: 33 Specify the local and remote IP addresses. Enter a name for this rule and an...
... settings for this computer, and click Next. Also, select whether you must also type in one of Windows operating systems, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. For other versions of the following steps: 33 Specify the local and remote IP addresses. Enter a name for this rule and an...
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...default location is a Windows Server 2008 host, run EqlSetupUtil.exe. 4. Node 1: 0xaabbccccbbaa0001 - Node 3: 0xaabbccccbbaa0003 Configuration Overview Of Shared Storage Arrays This section contains the following registry values: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\msiscdsm \PersistentReservation]... 0xaabbccccbbaa as the cluster specific part. For a Windows Server 2003 host, run EqlSetupUtil.exe to configure the following registry values: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Disk] "TimeOutValue"=dword:0000003c [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet...
...default location is a Windows Server 2008 host, run EqlSetupUtil.exe. 4. Node 1: 0xaabbccccbbaa0001 - Node 3: 0xaabbccccbbaa0003 Configuration Overview Of Shared Storage Arrays This section contains the following registry values: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\msiscdsm \PersistentReservation]... 0xaabbccccbbaa as the cluster specific part. For a Windows Server 2003 host, run EqlSetupUtil.exe to configure the following registry values: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Disk] "TimeOutValue"=dword:0000003c [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet...