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... paths that can cause the clustered applications or services to become unavailable. 1 Introduction A Dell Failover Cluster combines specific hardware and software components to provide enhanced availability for applications and services that include commands, data, and status into Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) packets to be located in different sites. It...
... paths that can cause the clustered applications or services to become unavailable. 1 Introduction A Dell Failover Cluster combines specific hardware and software components to provide enhanced availability for applications and services that include commands, data, and status into Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) packets to be located in different sites. It...
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...Help initialize the array(s), configure and manage host access to the storage system. 6 NOTE: If your cluster. Internal disk controller One controller connected to each public network are identical and that you use hardware-based RAID or software-based diskfault tolerance for each private... disk controller. However, only one NIC for the public network and another NIC for disk striping with parity (RAID 5). The variant of two identical Dell PowerEdge systems are required. The Host Integration Tools also includes Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator. Component Cluster nodes...
...Help initialize the array(s), configure and manage host access to the storage system. 6 NOTE: If your cluster. Internal disk controller One controller connected to each public network are identical and that you use hardware-based RAID or software-based diskfault tolerance for each private... disk controller. However, only one NIC for the public network and another NIC for disk striping with parity (RAID 5). The variant of two identical Dell PowerEdge systems are required. The Host Integration Tools also includes Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator. Component Cluster nodes...
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... clusters and stand-alone systems Requirement One or more supported storage arrays. A Dell EqualLogic PS series storage array includes redundant, hot-swappable disks, fans, power supplies, and control modules. The failed component can be attached to one or more storage arrays through... not cause the array to two storage arrays. PS6000E/PS6000X/PS6000XV/PS6000S PS6010 - PS6500E/PS6500X PS6510 - PS4110E/PS4110X/PS4110XV PS5000 - For specific storage array requirements, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. This provides redundant paths and load ...
... clusters and stand-alone systems Requirement One or more supported storage arrays. A Dell EqualLogic PS series storage array includes redundant, hot-swappable disks, fans, power supplies, and control modules. The failed component can be attached to one or more storage arrays through... not cause the array to two storage arrays. PS6000E/PS6000X/PS6000XV/PS6000S PS6010 - PS6500E/PS6500X PS6510 - PS4110E/PS4110X/PS4110XV PS5000 - For specific storage array requirements, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. This provides redundant paths and load ...
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...be connected together. This functionality can become the bottle-neck and negatively affect the performance of broadcast and multicast storm control is encouraged on switch ports that let the port immediately transition into STP forwarding state upon link up. NOTE:...blocking switches internal communication between switches The iSCSI switches must be enabled on switches. Connectivity between the array members. 8 Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays correctly respond to group members. Network Configuration Recommendations It is recommended that you use Spanning-Tree ...
...be connected together. This functionality can become the bottle-neck and negatively affect the performance of broadcast and multicast storm control is encouraged on switch ports that let the port immediately transition into STP forwarding state upon link up. NOTE:...blocking switches internal communication between switches The iSCSI switches must be enabled on switches. Connectivity between the array members. 8 Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays correctly respond to group members. Network Configuration Recommendations It is recommended that you use Spanning-Tree ...
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... Ethernet switches 5. Repeat step 1 for each cluster node. 3. For more information on the control module 1. 3. storage system Cabling One iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster To The Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array(s) 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to the...network cable from iSCSI NIC 1 (or NIC port 1) to Ethernet 0 on the control module 0. 2. private network 3. Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 Storage Arrays 1. cluster nodes (2-16) 4. Connect the Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage array(s) to the iSCSI switches. 16 b) Connect a network cable...
... Ethernet switches 5. Repeat step 1 for each cluster node. 3. For more information on the control module 1. 3. storage system Cabling One iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster To The Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array(s) 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to the...network cable from iSCSI NIC 1 (or NIC port 1) to Ethernet 0 on the control module 0. 2. private network 3. Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 Storage Arrays 1. cluster nodes (2-16) 4. Connect the Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage array(s) to the iSCSI switches. 16 b) Connect a network cable...
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... storage system 6. control module 1 Figure 8. For more information, see the figures below. switch 0 4. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Array 1. Figure 7. cluster node 2 3. With the SFP+ port (right Ethernet 0 port), use CAT6 or better cable. switch 1 5. With the 10GBASE-T port (...fiber optic cable acceptable for 10GBASE-SR or twinax cable. NOTE: You can use only one of the two 10 Gb Ethernet ports on each control module at a time. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6110 Storage Array 17 cluster node...
... storage system 6. control module 1 Figure 8. For more information, see the figures below. switch 0 4. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Array 1. Figure 7. cluster node 2 3. With the SFP+ port (right Ethernet 0 port), use CAT6 or better cable. switch 1 5. With the 10GBASE-T port (...fiber optic cable acceptable for 10GBASE-SR or twinax cable. NOTE: You can use only one of the two 10 Gb Ethernet ports on each control module at a time. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6110 Storage Array 17 cluster node...
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... level of cable redundancy. switch 0 4. switch 1 5. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS4000/PS4100/PS6010/PS6510 storage array(s) to Ethernet 1 on the control module 1. 2. It works fine with only 2 cables. For more information, see the figures below...
... level of cable redundancy. switch 0 4. switch 1 5. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS4000/PS4100/PS6010/PS6510 storage array(s) to Ethernet 1 on the control module 1. 2. It works fine with only 2 cables. For more information, see the figures below...
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cluster node 1 2. Dell EqualLogic PS4100 storage system 6. cluster node 1 2. switch 0 4. Dell EqualLogic PS6010 storage system 6. switch 1 5. control module 1 19 Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS4100 Storage Array 1. switch 0 4. Figure 10. cluster node 2 3. control module 0 7. control module 1 Figure 11. cluster node 2 3. switch 1 5. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6010 Storage Array 1.
cluster node 1 2. Dell EqualLogic PS4100 storage system 6. cluster node 1 2. switch 0 4. Dell EqualLogic PS6010 storage system 6. switch 1 5. control module 1 19 Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS4100 Storage Array 1. switch 0 4. Figure 10. cluster node 2 3. control module 0 7. control module 1 Figure 11. cluster node 2 3. switch 1 5. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6010 Storage Array 1.
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... storage system 6. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 2 on the control module 0. 5. cluster node 1 2. control module 0 Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 Storage Arrays 1. 7. control module 0 Figure 12. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 3. switch 1 5. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 1 on...
... storage system 6. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 2 on the control module 0. 5. cluster node 1 2. control module 0 Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 Storage Arrays 1. 7. control module 0 Figure 12. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 3. switch 1 5. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 1 on...
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Figure 13. Dell EqualLogic PS5000 storage system 6. switch 1 5. cluster node 1 2. control module 0 21 control module 1 7. switch 0 4. Dell EqualLogic PS5500 storage system 6. switch 0 4. switch 1 5. cluster node 1 2. cluster node 2 3. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-attached cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Storage Array 1. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS5500 Storage Array 1. cluster node 2 3. control module 0 Figure 14. control module 1 7.
Figure 13. Dell EqualLogic PS5000 storage system 6. switch 1 5. cluster node 1 2. control module 0 21 control module 1 7. switch 0 4. Dell EqualLogic PS5500 storage system 6. switch 0 4. switch 1 5. cluster node 1 2. cluster node 2 3. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-attached cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Storage Array 1. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS5500 Storage Array 1. cluster node 2 3. control module 0 Figure 14. control module 1 7.
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... 3 or 7, and either step 4 or 8. cluster node 1 2. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 5. control module 1 7. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 3 on the control module 1. 2. cluster node 2 3. switch 0 4. Dell EqualLogic PS6000 storage system 6. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 1 on the...
... 3 or 7, and either step 4 or 8. cluster node 1 2. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 5. control module 1 7. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 3 on the control module 1. 2. cluster node 2 3. switch 0 4. Dell EqualLogic PS6000 storage system 6. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 1 on the...
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Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6500 Storage Array 1. cluster node 2 3. switch 1 5. control module 0 7. cluster node 1 2. cluster node 2 3. switch 0 4. control module 1 Figure 17. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6100 Storage Array 1. cluster node 1 2. switch 1 23 switch 0 4. Dell EqualLogic PS6100 storage system 6. Figure 16.
Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6500 Storage Array 1. cluster node 2 3. switch 1 5. control module 0 7. cluster node 1 2. cluster node 2 3. switch 0 4. control module 1 Figure 17. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6100 Storage Array 1. cluster node 1 2. switch 1 23 switch 0 4. Dell EqualLogic PS6100 storage system 6. Figure 16.
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...Cluster to Ethernet 0 on the control module 0. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 storage array(s) to the iSCSI switches. control module 0 Cabling Multiple iSCSI SAN-Attached Clusters To The Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array(s) ...(or NIC port 1) to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 2. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 1 on the control module 1. 2. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 0. 3. Dell EqualLogic PS6500 storage system 6. In the first cluster,...
...Cluster to Ethernet 0 on the control module 0. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 storage array(s) to the iSCSI switches. control module 0 Cabling Multiple iSCSI SAN-Attached Clusters To The Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array(s) ...(or NIC port 1) to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 2. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 1 on the control module 1. 2. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 0. 3. Dell EqualLogic PS6500 storage system 6. In the first cluster,...
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...storage and tape backup documentation at support.dell.com/manuals. 25 Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 2 on the control module 1. 5. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 3. NOTE: For PS6100 ...2. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 3 on the control module 0. 8. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to the iSCSI switches. Cabling Multiple iSCSI SAN-Attached Clusters For Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 Storage Arrays 1. You can skip either step 1 or ...
...storage and tape backup documentation at support.dell.com/manuals. 25 Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 2 on the control module 1. 5. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 3. NOTE: For PS6100 ...2. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 3 on the control module 0. 8. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to the iSCSI switches. Cabling Multiple iSCSI SAN-Attached Clusters For Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 Storage Arrays 1. You can skip either step 1 or ...
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...Windows Server 2008, you an overview on each cluster node. Select one volume and then assign the volume(s) to create at support.dell.com/manuals. 6. NOTE: For Failover Clusters configured with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide at least one of the...of the cluster. The volume is ready to configure a cluster. 1. Ensure that all cluster nodes. Configure the storage array(s) as Domain Controllers. For more information, see Preparing Your Systems For Clustering. Join the remaining node(s) to the cluster public and private networks. 5. Test...
...Windows Server 2008, you an overview on each cluster node. Select one volume and then assign the volume(s) to create at support.dell.com/manuals. 6. NOTE: For Failover Clusters configured with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide at least one of the...of the cluster. The volume is ready to configure a cluster. 1. Ensure that all cluster nodes. Configure the storage array(s) as Domain Controllers. For more information, see Preparing Your Systems For Clustering. Join the remaining node(s) to the cluster public and private networks. 5. Test...
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... handles iSCSI traffic. • For information about supported NICs and drivers, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. Installation Overview Each cluster node in your shared Dell EqualLogic PS series storage array(s), and to present disks from the storage array(s) to configure... Server, Exchange Server, Hyper-V, and NTFS file shares. The following sub-sections describe steps that you to a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. The Auto-Snapshot Manager is recommended that enable you enable Flow Control and Jumbo Frames on your Failover Cluster. 12.
... handles iSCSI traffic. • For information about supported NICs and drivers, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. Installation Overview Each cluster node in your shared Dell EqualLogic PS series storage array(s), and to present disks from the storage array(s) to configure... Server, Exchange Server, Hyper-V, and NTFS file shares. The following sub-sections describe steps that you to a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. The Auto-Snapshot Manager is recommended that enable you enable Flow Control and Jumbo Frames on your Failover Cluster. 12.
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... in the Group Configuration table. Click OK. 9. Before you initialize an array and expand a group, make sure you can initialize a Dell EqualLogic PS Series array and add the array to an existing group and click Next. 6. Follow the steps below to complete the configuration ...a field name link to the group on the field. For more information, see the Array Configuration table. 5. Creates a corresponding VSS/VDS access control record and local CHAP account in the Initialize an Array dialog box. After you click Finish, the wizard: - For more information, see Array ...
... in the Group Configuration table. Click OK. 9. Before you initialize an array and expand a group, make sure you can initialize a Dell EqualLogic PS Series array and add the array to an existing group and click Next. 6. Follow the steps below to complete the configuration ...a field name link to the group on the field. For more information, see the Array Configuration table. 5. Creates a corresponding VSS/VDS access control record and local CHAP account in the Initialize an Array dialog box. After you click Finish, the wizard: - For more information, see Array ...
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... local CHAP account in the group. 2. b) If the group is configured to allow Microsoft services (VDS or VSS) access to display the VSS/VDS access control record, click Group Configuration → VSS/VDS . Configuring Multipath I/O Between A Computer And A Group To configure multipath I/O between a computer and a group: 32 When you can use... → iSCSI. 2. NOTE: When you can also use the wizard to modify existing group access information on CHAP credentials, click the check box next to a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. In the Configuring Group Access dialog box, click Finish.
... local CHAP account in the group. 2. b) If the group is configured to allow Microsoft services (VDS or VSS) access to display the VSS/VDS access control record, click Group Configuration → VSS/VDS . Configuring Multipath I/O Between A Computer And A Group To configure multipath I/O between a computer and a group: 32 When you can use... → iSCSI. 2. NOTE: When you can also use the wizard to modify existing group access information on CHAP credentials, click the check box next to a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. In the Configuring Group Access dialog box, click Finish.
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... Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator This section is not listed in the Actionspane. 3. Changes to enable balancing the I /O. Click Customize Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings. 7. Look for Windows Server 2008 only. Click Finish. If the version in the Host Integration Tools is...are effective immediately for new connections, while changes to the right panel. Check one or more information, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. Configuring Firewall To Allow ICMP Echo Requests If you have finished specifying IP addresses. 10. To ...
... Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator This section is not listed in the Actionspane. 3. Changes to enable balancing the I /O. Click Customize Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings. 7. Look for Windows Server 2008 only. Click Finish. If the version in the Host Integration Tools is...are effective immediately for new connections, while changes to the right panel. Check one or more information, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. Configuring Firewall To Allow ICMP Echo Requests If you have finished specifying IP addresses. 10. To ...
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.... Node 2: 0xaabbccccbbaa0002 - The nodes can run EqlSetupUtil.exe to configure the following registry values: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Disk] "TimeOutValue"=dword:0000003c [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E97BE325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\\Parameters Additionally, each Windows Server 2003 cluster host is required to have installed the Host Integration Tools kit version 3.1.1 or...
.... Node 2: 0xaabbccccbbaa0002 - The nodes can run EqlSetupUtil.exe to configure the following registry values: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Disk] "TimeOutValue"=dword:0000003c [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E97BE325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\\Parameters Additionally, each Windows Server 2003 cluster host is required to have installed the Host Integration Tools kit version 3.1.1 or...