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... 1 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 11 Power Supplies Cabling Information...11 Cluster Cabling Information For Public And Private Networks 12 For Public Network...13 For Private Network...13 NIC Teaming...14 Storage Array(s) Cabling Information...14 Cabling The Storage For Your iSCSI SAN-Attached...
... 1 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 11 Power Supplies Cabling Information...11 Cluster Cabling Information For Public And Private Networks 12 For Public Network...13 For Private Network...13 NIC Teaming...14 Storage Array(s) Cabling Information...14 Cabling The Storage For Your iSCSI SAN-Attached...
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.../IP network components. Low cost for applications and services that run on deploying your cluster with Windows Server 2008 operating systems, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 1 Introduction A Dell Failover Cluster combines specific hardware and software components to provide enhanced availability for availability Redundant connections provide multiple data paths that are sent between the nodes and the storage array(s), and connections...
.../IP network components. Low cost for applications and services that run on deploying your cluster with Windows Server 2008 operating systems, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 1 Introduction A Dell Failover Cluster combines specific hardware and software components to provide enhanced availability for availability Redundant connections provide multiple data paths that are sent between the nodes and the storage array(s), and connections...
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... controller One controller connected to each public network are required. Component Cluster nodes RAM Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Network Interface Cards (NICs) for iSCSI access NICs (public and private networks) Minimum Requirement A minimum of Independent Disks (RAID) controller or disk controller. Help initialize the array(s), configure and manage host access to the storage system. 6 At least two NICs: one of the Windows Server operating system that you use hardware-based RAID or software-based diskfault tolerance for the internal drives. The following section lists...
... controller One controller connected to each public network are required. Component Cluster nodes RAM Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Network Interface Cards (NICs) for iSCSI access NICs (public and private networks) Minimum Requirement A minimum of Independent Disks (RAID) controller or disk controller. Help initialize the array(s), configure and manage host access to the storage system. 6 At least two NICs: one of the Windows Server operating system that you use hardware-based RAID or software-based diskfault tolerance for the internal drives. The following section lists...
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A Dell EqualLogic PS series storage array includes redundant, hot-swappable disks, fans, power supplies, and control modules. PS5000E/PS5000X/PS5000XV PS5500 - For specific firmware version requirements, see Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array Requirements All nodes must be attached to one or more Dell EqualLogic PS Series groups. NICs Dedicated To iSCSI The NIC controlled by the iSCSI software initiator acts as regular network switches and provide dedicated interconnection between the nodes and the storage array(s). 7 Network Switches Dedicated To...
A Dell EqualLogic PS series storage array includes redundant, hot-swappable disks, fans, power supplies, and control modules. PS5000E/PS5000X/PS5000XV PS5500 - For specific firmware version requirements, see Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array Requirements All nodes must be attached to one or more Dell EqualLogic PS Series groups. NICs Dedicated To iSCSI The NIC controlled by the iSCSI software initiator acts as regular network switches and provide dedicated interconnection between the nodes and the storage array(s). 7 Network Switches Dedicated To...
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... data. Disable iSCSI Optimization on switch ports that connect end nodes (iSCSI initiators or storage array network interfaces). No Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP) functionality on switch ports that connect end nodes Do not use STP on Disable iSCSI Optimization, if the switch provides this feature, to STP), enable the port settings available on each switch and NIC that all the usual rules for proper network configuration apply to Flow Control. Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays...
... data. Disable iSCSI Optimization on switch ports that connect end nodes (iSCSI initiators or storage array network interfaces). No Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP) functionality on switch ports that connect end nodes Do not use STP on Disable iSCSI Optimization, if the switch provides this feature, to STP), enable the port settings available on each switch and NIC that all the usual rules for proper network configuration apply to Flow Control. Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays...
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... network 2. iSCSI connections 5. The following documentation is shipped with your system. 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 install your system into a rack. • The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of initially setting up your system. • The Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide provides...
... network 2. iSCSI connections 5. The following documentation is shipped with your system. 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 install your system into a rack. • The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of initially setting up your system. • The Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide provides...
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..., configuring multipath I/O, performing manual transfer replication, and backing up the array hardware and create a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. - Release Notes - SAN HeadQuarters User Guide - In the Group Manager GUI, expand Tools in the far left panel and then click Online Help for installing, troubleshooting, and upgrading the tape library. • Dell EqualLogic documentation: - CLI Reference - Hardware Maintenance - Describes how to use the operating system software. • Documentation for any hardware...
..., configuring multipath I/O, performing manual transfer replication, and backing up the array hardware and create a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. - Release Notes - SAN HeadQuarters User Guide - In the Group Manager GUI, expand Tools in the far left panel and then click Online Help for installing, troubleshooting, and upgrading the tape library. • Dell EqualLogic documentation: - CLI Reference - Hardware Maintenance - Describes how to use the operating system software. • Documentation for any hardware...
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..., see the documentation included with multiple power supplies, plug each component in a rack, you must include a switch box to connect the mouse, keyboard, and monitor to ensure that the specific power requirements are satisfied. Power Supplies Cabling Information See the documentation for power cabling a cluster solution consisting of two Dell PowerEdge systems and one storage array. 2 Cluster Hardware Cabling This section provides information on one AC power strip 4. For instructions on cabling the connections of all...
..., see the documentation included with multiple power supplies, plug each component in a rack, you must include a switch box to connect the mouse, keyboard, and monitor to ensure that the specific power requirements are satisfied. Power Supplies Cabling Information See the documentation for power cabling a cluster solution consisting of two Dell PowerEdge systems and one storage array. 2 Cluster Hardware Cabling This section provides information on one AC power strip 4. For instructions on cabling the connections of all...
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... storage array(s). Connect the iSCSI ports from the servers and array(s) to clusters that achieve the same type of a two-node iSCSI SAN-attached cluster and a sixteen-node iSCSI SANattached cluster. connectors Dual-Port Network Adapters Usage You can be applied to the Gigabit switches, using redundant iSCSI switches. Method Hardware Components Connection Optical Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet Connect a multi-mode optical cable between the network adapters with RJ-45 connectors: use...
... storage array(s). Connect the iSCSI ports from the servers and array(s) to clusters that achieve the same type of a two-node iSCSI SAN-attached cluster and a sixteen-node iSCSI SANattached cluster. connectors Dual-Port Network Adapters Usage You can be applied to the Gigabit switches, using redundant iSCSI switches. Method Hardware Components Connection Optical Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet Connect a multi-mode optical cable between the network adapters with RJ-45 connectors: use...
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... your storage array documentation. 7. Establish the physical network topology and the TCP/IP settings for Windows Server 2008 Failover Cluster. 8. Use storage array management tools to create at support.dell.com/manuals. 6. Configuring A Cluster The following instructions give you an overview on how to the cluster public and private networks. 5. Configure the storage array(s) as a Witness disk for network adapters on the deployment method that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service...
... your storage array documentation. 7. Establish the physical network topology and the TCP/IP settings for Windows Server 2008 Failover Cluster. 8. Use storage array management tools to create at support.dell.com/manuals. 6. Configuring A Cluster The following instructions give you an overview on how to the cluster public and private networks. 5. Configure the storage array(s) as a Witness disk for network adapters on the deployment method that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service...
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... supported NICs and drivers, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. Configure client systems to configure a Failover Cluster successfully. It is recommended that enable you to a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. The Auto-Snapshot Manager is recommended that you to configure multipath I /O Device Specific Module (DSM) Enables you to initialize an EqualLogic PS Series storage array and to set up and configure access to establish communication between a system running...
... supported NICs and drivers, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. Configure client systems to configure a Failover Cluster successfully. It is recommended that enable you to a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. The Auto-Snapshot Manager is recommended that you to configure multipath I /O Device Specific Module (DSM) Enables you to initialize an EqualLogic PS Series storage array and to set up and configure access to establish communication between a system running...
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... the documentation at support.dell.com/manuals. Includes the iSCSI port driver, Initiator Service, and Software Initiator to help connect to install. Configure multipath I/O between a system and PS Series group volumes. The first character must be a letter or number. 29 Installing The Host Integration Tools 1. You can run it later using NICs. Click View Documentation in the group. Before you to use the Microsoft Virtual Disk Service (VDS) and Microsoft Storage Manager for Microsoft Windows...
... the documentation at support.dell.com/manuals. Includes the iSCSI port driver, Initiator Service, and Software Initiator to help connect to install. Configure multipath I/O between a system and PS Series group volumes. The first character must be a letter or number. 29 Installing The Host Integration Tools 1. You can run it later using NICs. Click View Documentation in the group. Before you to use the Microsoft Virtual Disk Service (VDS) and Microsoft Storage Manager for Microsoft Windows...
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... data disks. Password for the device used for group administration and for the Ethernet 0 network interface. Network address for managing Password required when adding members to volumes from computers outside the local network (for the default grpadmin account. Of the total number of disks installed in the Select an Array to connect subnets and forward network traffic beyond the local network. The password must be on which the Ethernet 0 network interface resides. RAID policy RAID policy configured...
... data disks. Password for the device used for group administration and for the Ethernet 0 network interface. Network address for managing Password required when adding members to volumes from computers outside the local network (for the default grpadmin account. Of the total number of disks installed in the Select an Array to connect subnets and forward network traffic beyond the local network. The password must be on which the Ethernet 0 network interface resides. RAID policy RAID policy configured...
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... the version in the Support Matrix, download and install the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator using Windows firewall on the supported iSCSI Software Initiator version, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. Click Back to exclude a subnet, move it from the Protocol type drop-down menu. 6. To configure your firewall to enable balancing the I/O load across the adapters. For other versions of the following steps: 33 Check Custom...
... the version in the Support Matrix, download and install the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator using Windows firewall on the supported iSCSI Software Initiator version, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. Click Back to exclude a subnet, move it from the Protocol type drop-down menu. 6. To configure your firewall to enable balancing the I/O load across the adapters. For other versions of the following steps: 33 Check Custom...
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... installation. 10. Reboot the system. Click Next 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 cluster host: 2. You can run EqlSetupUtil.exe to continue with the installation. 8. Node 1: 0xaabbccccbbaa0001 - 1. The installation wizard launches. 5. The default location is a Windows Server 2008 host, run EqlSetupUtil.exe -PRKey . For a Windows Server...
... installation. 10. Reboot the system. Click Next 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 cluster host: 2. You can run EqlSetupUtil.exe to continue with the installation. 8. Node 1: 0xaabbccccbbaa0001 - 1. The installation wizard launches. 5. The default location is a Windows Server 2008 host, run EqlSetupUtil.exe -PRKey . For a Windows Server...
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... is displayed. 2. Modifies the group configuration and set when creating the group if no other group administration tasks using HTTP (port 80). • Install the GUI on a local system and run the Group Manager GUI on the network as a standalone application. You can access a volume. • Creating Access Control Records. • Connecting Hosts to volumes. Running The Group Manager GUI You can use to configure the storage array(s) and...
... is displayed. 2. Modifies the group configuration and set when creating the group if no other group administration tasks using HTTP (port 80). • Install the GUI on a local system and run the Group Manager GUI on the network as a standalone application. You can access a volume. • Creating Access Control Records. • Connecting Hosts to volumes. Running The Group Manager GUI You can use to configure the storage array(s) and...
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.... Installation And Configuration Of A Failover Cluster You can utilize storage resources more information on deploying your cluster with Windows Server 2008 operating systems, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. Volume Collections NOTE: Do not use . Select up to mount the clone of snapshots and replicas. If the configuration is not available, the auto-grow operation fails. Regular event messages are...
.... Installation And Configuration Of A Failover Cluster You can utilize storage resources more information on deploying your cluster with Windows Server 2008 operating systems, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. Volume Collections NOTE: Do not use . Select up to mount the clone of snapshots and replicas. If the configuration is not available, the auto-grow operation fails. Regular event messages are...
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... or more information, see the article KB883398 at support.microsoft.com. For more nodes may encounter and the probable causes and solutions for Public and Private Networks. Replace the faulty cable. The node-to-node network has failed due to the correct NICs. Volumes are connected to a cabling or hardware failure. • Check the network cabling and verify that a cluster has been formed. 43...
... or more information, see the article KB883398 at support.microsoft.com. For more nodes may encounter and the probable causes and solutions for Public and Private Networks. Replace the faulty cable. The node-to-node network has failed due to the correct NICs. Volumes are connected to a cabling or hardware failure. • Check the network cabling and verify that a cluster has been formed. 43...
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... operating system differently on this node. Check the volumes assignments. 3. The TCP/IP configuration is a known issue. This is incorrect. The shared disks are enumerated by MSCS and the clustered applications or services. Using Windows Disk Administration ensure that the NICs in the private network are available. Unable to add a node to remotely administer a Windows Server 2003 cluster generates error messages. The new node cannot access the shared disks. Using...
... operating system differently on this node. Check the volumes assignments. 3. The TCP/IP configuration is a known issue. This is incorrect. The shared disks are enumerated by MSCS and the clustered applications or services. Using Windows Disk Administration ensure that the NICs in the private network are available. Unable to add a node to remotely administer a Windows Server 2003 cluster generates error messages. The new node cannot access the shared disks. Using...
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... access from multiple initiators. Unable to use Microsoft iSCSI Initiator The Enable shared access to the to connect to configure your cluster with the Windows Internet Connection Firewall enabled, see the articles 258469 and 883398 at support.microsoft.com. Cluster Services does not operate correctly on the shared cluster storage are required by the MSCS and the clustered applications or services. The Windows Internet Connection Firewall is displayed: Authorization Failure...
... access from multiple initiators. Unable to use Microsoft iSCSI Initiator The Enable shared access to the to connect to configure your cluster with the Windows Internet Connection Firewall enabled, see the articles 258469 and 883398 at support.microsoft.com. Cluster Services does not operate correctly on the shared cluster storage are required by the MSCS and the clustered applications or services. The Windows Internet Connection Firewall is displayed: Authorization Failure...