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...Introduction...5 Cluster Solution...5 Cluster Hardware Requirements...6 Cluster Nodes...6 Cluster Storage...6 Network Configuration Recommendations...8 Supported Cluster Configurations...9 iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster...9 Other Documents You May Need...9 2 Cluster Hardware Cabling...11 Mouse, Keyboard, And Monitor Cabling Information ...For Private Network...13 NIC Teaming...14 Storage 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...
...Introduction...5 Cluster Solution...5 Cluster Hardware Requirements...6 Cluster Nodes...6 Cluster Storage...6 Network Configuration Recommendations...8 Supported Cluster Configurations...9 iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster...9 Other Documents You May Need...9 2 Cluster Hardware Cabling...11 Mouse, Keyboard, And Monitor Cabling Information ...For Private Network...13 NIC Teaming...14 Storage 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...
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... running a supported firmware version. Can share one or more storage arrays through an iSCSI SAN. PS4100E/PS4100X/PS4100XV PS4110 - For specific firmware version requirements, see Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array Requirements All nodes must be attached to two storage arrays. Each...disks, fans, power supplies, and control modules. For specific storage array requirements, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. A failure in each PS4000/PS4100/PS4110 group supports up to be replaced without bringing the storage array down. The failed component ...
... running a supported firmware version. Can share one or more storage arrays through an iSCSI SAN. PS4100E/PS4100X/PS4100XV PS4110 - For specific firmware version requirements, see Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array Requirements All nodes must be attached to two storage arrays. Each...disks, fans, power supplies, and control modules. For specific storage array requirements, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. A failure in each PS4000/PS4100/PS4110 group supports up to be replaced without bringing the storage array down. The failed component ...
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... iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster In an iSCSI switch-attached cluster, all the nodes are attached to a single storage array or to install your system into a rack. • The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of initially setting up your system. • The Dell Failover ...2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide provides more information on deploying your cluster with the Windows Server 2003 operating system. • The Dell Failover Clusters with the Windows Server 2008 operating system. 9 The following documentation is shipped with your cluster with Microsoft Windows Server...
... iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster In an iSCSI switch-attached cluster, all the nodes are attached to a single storage array or to install your system into a rack. • The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of initially setting up your system. • The Dell Failover ...2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide provides more information on deploying your cluster with the Windows Server 2003 operating system. • The Dell Failover Clusters with the Windows Server 2008 operating system. 9 The following documentation is shipped with your cluster with Microsoft Windows Server...
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...interface (CLI) to set up and restoring data. - Online Help - Group Administration - Provides information about the Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays and/or Host Integration Tools. - SAN HeadQuarters User Guide - In the Group Manager GUI, expand Tools in the far left panel and then click ...Online Help for multiple PS series groups. - Provides information on creating and expanding the Dell EqualLogic PS Series groups, configuring multipath ...
...interface (CLI) to set up and restoring data. - Online Help - Group Administration - Provides information about the Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays and/or Host Integration Tools. - SAN HeadQuarters User Guide - In the Group Manager GUI, expand Tools in the far left panel and then click ...Online Help for multiple PS series groups. - Provides information on creating and expanding the Dell EqualLogic PS Series groups, configuring multipath ...
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... LC connectors: use fiber optic cable acceptable for 10GBASE-SR • With SFP+ connectors: use twinax cable Cabling The Storage For Your iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster An iSCSI SAN-attached cluster is not supported for the public network; NIC teaming is a cluster configuration where all cluster nodes are attached to a single storage...
... LC connectors: use fiber optic cable acceptable for 10GBASE-SR • With SFP+ connectors: use twinax cable Cabling The Storage For Your iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster An iSCSI SAN-attached cluster is not supported for the public network; NIC teaming is a cluster configuration where all cluster nodes are attached to a single storage...
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cluster node 3. storage system Gigabit NICs can access the 10 Gigabit iSCSI ports on the EqualLogic PS4110/PS6010/PS6110/PS6510 storage systems if any one of the following conditions exist: • The switch supports both Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet. • The servers connected to a Gigabit Ethernet switch are cascaded to the 10 Gigabit Ethernet that is attached to the storage system. 15 iSCSI connections 5. Figure 5. Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches 6. private network 4. Two-Node iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster 1. public network 2.
cluster node 3. storage system Gigabit NICs can access the 10 Gigabit iSCSI ports on the EqualLogic PS4110/PS6010/PS6110/PS6510 storage systems if any one of the following conditions exist: • The switch supports both Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet. • The servers connected to a Gigabit Ethernet switch are cascaded to the 10 Gigabit Ethernet that is attached to the storage system. 15 iSCSI connections 5. Figure 5. Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches 6. private network 4. Two-Node iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster 1. public network 2.
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... switch 0. Connect a network cable from iSCSI NIC 0 (or NIC port 0) to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 3. Sixteen-Node iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster 1. cluster nodes (2-16) 4. b) Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to the network switch 1. 2. Connect a network... on cabling the specific storage arrays, see the following sections. storage system Cabling One iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster To The Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array(s) 1. Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 Storage Arrays 1. Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches 5. Repeat step 1 for...
... switch 0. Connect a network cable from iSCSI NIC 0 (or NIC port 0) to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 3. Sixteen-Node iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster 1. cluster nodes (2-16) 4. b) Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to the network switch 1. 2. Connect a network... on cabling the specific storage arrays, see the following sections. storage system Cabling One iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster To The Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array(s) 1. Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 Storage Arrays 1. Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches 5. Repeat step 1 for...
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... each control module at a time. switch 0 4. For more information, see the figures below. Dell EqualLogic PS4110 storage system 6. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6110 Storage Array 17 cluster node 1 2. switch 1 5. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Array 1. Figure 7. control module 1 Figure 8. control module 0 7. With the 10GBASE...
... each control module at a time. switch 0 4. For more information, see the figures below. Dell EqualLogic PS4110 storage system 6. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6110 Storage Array 17 cluster node 1 2. switch 1 5. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Array 1. Figure 7. control module 1 Figure 8. control module 0 7. With the 10GBASE...
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... 9. cluster node 2 3. control module 0 18 control module 0 7. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS4000/PS4100/PS6010/PS6510 storage array(s) to a Dell EqualLogic PS4000 Storage Array 1. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to the iSCSI switches. NOTE: For PS4100 storage array, having all 4 cables in steps 1 through 4 provides highest level of cable redundancy...
... 9. cluster node 2 3. control module 0 18 control module 0 7. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS4000/PS4100/PS6010/PS6510 storage array(s) to a Dell EqualLogic PS4000 Storage Array 1. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to the iSCSI switches. NOTE: For PS4100 storage array, having all 4 cables in steps 1 through 4 provides highest level of cable redundancy...
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Dell EqualLogic PS4100 storage system 6. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS4100 Storage Array 1. Figure 10. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6010 Storage Array 1. control module 0 7. cluster node 1 2. switch 0 4. Dell EqualLogic PS6010 storage system 6. cluster node 1 2. control module 1 19 cluster node 2 3. switch 1 5. switch 0 4. control module 1 Figure 11. cluster node 2 3. switch 1 5.
Dell EqualLogic PS4100 storage system 6. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS4100 Storage Array 1. Figure 10. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6010 Storage Array 1. control module 0 7. cluster node 1 2. switch 0 4. Dell EqualLogic PS6010 storage system 6. cluster node 1 2. control module 1 19 cluster node 2 3. switch 1 5. switch 0 4. control module 1 Figure 11. cluster node 2 3. switch 1 5.
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switch 0 4. control module 1 7. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to the iSCSI switches. Dell EqualLogic PS6510 storage system 6. control module 0 Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 Storage Arrays 1. switch 1 5. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 storage array(s) to a Dell EqualLogic PS6510 Storage Array 1. control module 0 Figure 12. Connect a network cable from...
switch 0 4. control module 1 7. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to the iSCSI switches. Dell EqualLogic PS6510 storage system 6. control module 0 Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 Storage Arrays 1. switch 1 5. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 storage array(s) to a Dell EqualLogic PS6510 Storage Array 1. control module 0 Figure 12. Connect a network cable from...
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control module 0 Figure 14. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-attached cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Storage Array 1. control module 1 7. control module 0 21 cluster node 2 3. cluster node 2 3. switch 0 4. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS5500 Storage Array 1. switch 1 5. cluster node 1 2. cluster node 1 2. Dell EqualLogic PS5500 storage system 6. switch 0 4. Dell EqualLogic PS5000 storage system 6. control module 1 7. Figure 13. switch 1 5.
control module 0 Figure 14. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-attached cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Storage Array 1. control module 1 7. control module 0 21 cluster node 2 3. cluster node 2 3. switch 0 4. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS5500 Storage Array 1. switch 1 5. cluster node 1 2. cluster node 1 2. Dell EqualLogic PS5500 storage system 6. switch 0 4. Dell EqualLogic PS5000 storage system 6. control module 1 7. Figure 13. switch 1 5.
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... from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 3 on the control module 1. 3. For more information, see the figures below. cluster node 2 3. Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 Storage Arrays 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 3 on the control module 1. 4. You can skip... either step 1 or 5, either step 2 or 6, either step 3 or 7, and either step 4 or 8. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to the iSCSI switches. control module 0 22 NOTE: For PS6100 storage array, having all eight cables in steps 1 through 4 provides highest ...
... from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 3 on the control module 1. 3. For more information, see the figures below. cluster node 2 3. Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 Storage Arrays 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 3 on the control module 1. 4. You can skip... either step 1 or 5, either step 2 or 6, either step 3 or 7, and either step 4 or 8. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to the iSCSI switches. control module 0 22 NOTE: For PS6100 storage array, having all eight cables in steps 1 through 4 provides highest ...
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Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6100 Storage Array 1. switch 0 4. cluster node 2 3. switch 0 4. Dell EqualLogic PS6100 storage system 6. cluster node 1 2. control module 1 Figure 17. cluster node 1 2. control module 0 7. cluster node 2 3. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6500 Storage Array 1. switch 1 5. Figure 16. switch 1 23
Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6100 Storage Array 1. switch 0 4. cluster node 2 3. switch 0 4. Dell EqualLogic PS6100 storage system 6. cluster node 1 2. control module 1 Figure 17. cluster node 1 2. control module 0 7. cluster node 2 3. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6500 Storage Array 1. switch 1 5. Figure 16. switch 1 23
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...network cable from iSCSI NIC 1 (or NIC port 1) to Ethernet 1 on the control module 0. 6. Cabling Multiple iSCSI SAN-Attached Clusters For Dell EqualLogic PS4000/PS4100/PS6010/PS6510 Storage Arrays 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to the network switch 1. 2. Repeat steps 1... switch 0 to the network switch 0. Cabling Multiple iSCSI SAN-Attached Clusters For Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 Storage Arrays 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 0 on each node. 3. NOTE: For PS4100 storage array, having all 4 cables in steps 1 through...
...network cable from iSCSI NIC 1 (or NIC port 1) to Ethernet 1 on the control module 0. 6. Cabling Multiple iSCSI SAN-Attached Clusters For Dell EqualLogic PS4000/PS4100/PS6010/PS6510 Storage Arrays 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to the network switch 1. 2. Repeat steps 1... switch 0 to the network switch 0. Cabling Multiple iSCSI SAN-Attached Clusters For Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 Storage Arrays 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 0 on each node. 3. NOTE: For PS4100 storage array, having all 4 cables in steps 1 through...
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...a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 1 on the control module 0. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 storage array(s) to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 2. You can skip either step 1 or 5, either step ...to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 4. Obtaining More Information For more information on the control module 1. 5. Cabling Multiple iSCSI SAN-Attached Clusters For Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 Storage Arrays 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 1 on the control module 1....
...a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 1 on the control module 0. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 storage array(s) to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 2. You can skip either step 1 or 5, either step ...to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 4. Obtaining More Information For more information on the control module 1. 5. Cabling Multiple iSCSI SAN-Attached Clusters For Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 Storage Arrays 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 1 on the control module 1....
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... 2. For Host Integration 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. Click Start Programs → Equallogic → Remote Setup Wizard 2. The Remote Setup Wizard prompts you to.../Microsoft Edition User Guide at microsoft.com. Click View Documentation in the system. 3. Select the task to access a PS Series SAN. - EqualLogic PS Series Arrays And Groups Using the Remote Setup Wizard, you can choose the Custom installation, which installs all the...
... 2. For Host Integration 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. Click Start Programs → Equallogic → Remote Setup Wizard 2. The Remote Setup Wizard prompts you to.../Microsoft Edition User Guide at microsoft.com. Click View Documentation in the system. 3. Select the task to access a PS Series SAN. - EqualLogic PS Series Arrays And Groups Using the Remote Setup Wizard, you can choose the Custom installation, which installs all the...
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...the group through the serial cable instead of the group. - Configures the group IP address as needed. Welcome window, select Configure this computer to a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. d) Click Save. 6. After you join a group, you exit the wizard, it configures the group IP address as an... service (VDS or VSS) access to the group. NOTE: To use the Remote Setup Wizard to enable Windows computer access to access a PS Series SAN, and click Next. 4. Click Add Group to display the VSS/VDS access control record, click Group Configuration → VSS/VDS . - Click Finish...
...the group through the serial cable instead of the group. - Configures the group IP address as needed. Welcome window, select Configure this computer to a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. d) Click Save. 6. After you join a group, you exit the wizard, it configures the group IP address as an... service (VDS or VSS) access to the group. NOTE: To use the Remote Setup Wizard to enable Windows computer access to access a PS Series SAN, and click Next. 4. Click Add Group to display the VSS/VDS access control record, click Group Configuration → VSS/VDS . - Click Finish...
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... You can also utilize storage resources using Thin Provisioning. Connecting Hosts To Volumes This section discusses how to make the proper connection to a PS Series SAN including adding the Target Portal and connecting to make the connections persistent. 5. Select the Enable multi-path check box in the Discovery area of application...
... You can also utilize storage resources using Thin Provisioning. Connecting Hosts To Volumes This section discusses how to make the proper connection to a PS Series SAN including adding the Target Portal and connecting to make the connections persistent. 5. Select the Enable multi-path check box in the Discovery area of application...
