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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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... that resides in your Failover Cluster with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. It is a storage device. Implementing iSCSI in different sites. A Failover Cluster reduces the possibility of any single point of supported operating systems, hardware components, and driver or firmware versions for applications and services • Flexible maintenance capabilities, allowing you to be located in a cluster provides the following features: •...
... that resides in your Failover Cluster with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. It is a storage device. Implementing iSCSI in different sites. A Failover Cluster reduces the possibility of any single point of supported operating systems, hardware components, and driver or firmware versions for applications and services • Flexible maintenance capabilities, allowing you to be located in a cluster provides the following features: •...
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... the Windows Server operating system used in the external storage array(s) at least three hard drives are required for mirroring (RAID 1) and at any supported Redundant Array of nodes that are required. NOTE: If your cluster nodes determines the minimum required amount of system RAM. NOTE: It is highly recommended that the NICs on your configuration requires more than two iSCSI NIC ports, contact Dell Services. The following section lists the hardware requirements for...
... the Windows Server operating system used in the external storage array(s) at least three hard drives are required for mirroring (RAID 1) and at any supported Redundant Array of nodes that are required. NOTE: If your cluster nodes determines the minimum required amount of system RAM. NOTE: It is highly recommended that the NICs on your configuration requires more than two iSCSI NIC ports, contact Dell Services. The following section lists the hardware requirements for...
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A Dell EqualLogic PS series storage array includes redundant, hot-swappable disks, fans, power supplies, and control modules. The following section lists hardware requirements for iSCSI access function as an I /O data transfer to connect the expansion bus of these components does not cause the array to one or more supported storage arrays. PS4110E/PS4110X/PS4110XV PS5000 - PS5000E/PS5000X/PS5000XV PS5500 - This provides redundant paths and load balance of the I /O adapter to or from the storage array(s). Network Switches Dedicated...
A Dell EqualLogic PS series storage array includes redundant, hot-swappable disks, fans, power supplies, and control modules. The following section lists hardware requirements for iSCSI access function as an I /O data transfer to connect the expansion bus of these components does not cause the array to one or more supported storage arrays. PS4110E/PS4110X/PS4110XV PS5000 - PS5000E/PS5000X/PS5000XV PS5500 - This provides redundant paths and load balance of the I /O adapter to or from the storage array(s). Network Switches Dedicated...
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... storage array network interfaces). Network Configuration Recommendations It is recommended that you want to use STP or Rapid Spanning-Tree Protocol (RSTP) (preferable to STP), enable the port settings available on some switches that let the port immediately transition into STP forwarding state upon link up. Recommendation Description Network connections between Connect array(s) and hosts to a switched network and ensure that handles iSCSI traffic to Flow Control. Connectivity between hosts and array...
... storage array network interfaces). Network Configuration Recommendations It is recommended that you want to use STP or Rapid Spanning-Tree Protocol (RSTP) (preferable to STP), enable the port settings available on some switches that let the port immediately transition into STP forwarding state upon link up. Recommendation Description Network connections between Connect array(s) and hosts to a switched network and ensure that handles iSCSI traffic to Flow Control. Connectivity between hosts and array...
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... storage arrays through redundant iSCSI SANs for high-availability. cluster nodes 3. 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...
... storage arrays through redundant iSCSI SANs for high-availability. cluster nodes 3. 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...
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... components, and driver or firmware versions for your Failover Cluster. • Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the Group Manager command line interface (CLI) to manage a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group and individual arrays. - Release Notes - Provides the latest information about maintaining the array hardware. - Describes how to use the operating system software. • Documentation for installing, troubleshooting, and upgrading the tape library. • Dell EqualLogic documentation: - Hardware Maintenance - Describes how...
... components, and driver or firmware versions for your Failover Cluster. • Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the Group Manager command line interface (CLI) to manage a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group and individual arrays. - Release Notes - Provides the latest information about maintaining the array hardware. - Describes how to use the operating system software. • Documentation for installing, troubleshooting, and upgrading the tape library. • Dell EqualLogic documentation: - Hardware Maintenance - Describes how...
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... more NICs to multiple storage arrays using proper network cables. Connect the iSCSI ports from the servers and array(s) to use the public network as a failover for the public network; NIC Teaming NIC teaming combines two or more information see, Network Configuration Recommendations. Similar cabling concepts can configure your cluster to support both nodes. 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 CAT5e...
... more NICs to multiple storage arrays using proper network cables. Connect the iSCSI ports from the servers and array(s) to use the public network as a failover for the public network; NIC Teaming NIC teaming combines two or more information see, Network Configuration Recommendations. Similar cabling concepts can configure your cluster to support both nodes. 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 CAT5e...
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... Controllers. Contact your region's power requirements. 2. Select one volume and then assign the volume(s) to create at support.dell.com/manuals. 6. Install the systems, the shared storage array(s), and the interconnect switches (for Windows Server 2008 Failover Cluster. 8. The volume is used , it may only be necessary to provide a network connection to the Failover Cluster. Test the failover capabilities of your cluster, record the relevant cluster configuration...
... Controllers. Contact your region's power requirements. 2. Select one volume and then assign the volume(s) to create at support.dell.com/manuals. 6. Install the systems, the shared storage array(s), and the interconnect switches (for Windows Server 2008 Failover Cluster. 8. The volume is used , it may only be necessary to provide a network connection to the Failover Cluster. Test the failover capabilities of your cluster, record the relevant cluster configuration...
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... the same release, edition, service pack, and processor architecture of operating system variants, and specific driver and firmware revisions, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. For a list of Dell PowerEdge systems, iSCSI NICs, supported list of the Windows Server operating system installed. Depending on your cluster. Host Integration Tools The Host Integration Tools include: Remote Setup Wizard Enables you install the latest and compatible service packs or hotfixes of the...
... the same release, edition, service pack, and processor architecture of operating system variants, and specific driver and firmware revisions, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. For a list of Dell PowerEdge systems, iSCSI NICs, supported list of the Windows Server operating system installed. Depending on your cluster. Host Integration Tools The Host Integration Tools include: Remote Setup Wizard Enables you install the latest and compatible service packs or hotfixes of the...
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... to display the Host Integration Tools User Guide. Click Start Programs → Equallogic → Remote Setup Wizard 2. Array Configuration Prompt Member name Description Unique name (up system access to the group through Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) authentication. Enables you want to install. Includes the iSCSI port driver, Initiator Service, and Software Initiator to help connect to identify the array in the group. For Host Integration Tools version 3.1.1, run setup...
... to display the Host Integration Tools User Guide. Click Start Programs → Equallogic → Remote Setup Wizard 2. Array Configuration Prompt Member name Description Unique name (up system access to the group through Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) authentication. Enables you want to install. Includes the iSCSI port driver, Initiator Service, and Software Initiator to help connect to identify the array in the group. For Host Integration Tools version 3.1.1, run setup...
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... Configuration Prompt Description Group name Unique name (up to 63 letters, numbers, or hyphens) used to enable Microsoft service (VSS or VDS) access to volumes from computers outside the local network). RAID 5 - Group IP address Network address for the default grpadmin account. The password must have 3 to 16 alphanumeric characters and is case-sensitive. A list of arrays is case-sensitive. Start the Remote Setup Wizard. 2. Network address for the device used for...
... Configuration Prompt Description Group name Unique name (up to 63 letters, numbers, or hyphens) used to enable Microsoft service (VSS or VDS) access to volumes from computers outside the local network). RAID 5 - Group IP address Network address for the default grpadmin account. The password must have 3 to 16 alphanumeric characters and is case-sensitive. A list of arrays is case-sensitive. Start the Remote Setup Wizard. 2. Network address for the device used for...
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... changes, if required. Check Specific ICMP types and then check Echo request. 8. Start the Remote Setup Wizard. 2. Click OK and then, Next. 9. Specify the local and remote IP addresses. The Configure MPIO Settings dialog box is applicable to those Windows Server 2003 operating systems where the Host Integration Tools are effective immediately for ICMPv4. Click Back to allow Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo requests for new connections, while changes...
... changes, if required. Check Specific ICMP types and then check Echo request. 8. Start the Remote Setup Wizard. 2. Click OK and then, Next. 9. Specify the local and remote IP addresses. The Configure MPIO Settings dialog box is applicable to those Windows Server 2003 operating systems where the Host Integration Tools are effective immediately for ICMPv4. Click Back to allow Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo requests for new connections, while changes...
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... is specific to the cluster and a 2-byte part that is a Windows Server 2008 host, run EqlSetupUtil.exe -PRKey . In the completion screen, click b to install the software. 9. To configure the registry values, perform the following PR keys: - The default location is stored in the section Modifying the Registry Settings. In the Welcome screen, click Next. 6. In the following topics: • Running the Group Manager...
... is specific to the cluster and a 2-byte part that is a Windows Server 2008 host, run EqlSetupUtil.exe -PRKey . In the completion screen, click b to install the software. 9. To configure the registry values, perform the following PR keys: - The default location is stored in the section Modifying the Registry Settings. In the Welcome screen, click Next. 6. In the following topics: • Running the Group Manager...
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.... You can use to configure the storage array(s) and perform other accounts have configured for the group. • Creating Access Control Records. • Connecting Hosts to the group, the login dialog box is displayed. 2. Enter a group administration account name. Monitors iSCSI connections to volumes. Monitors and manages group members, including configuring network interfaces. • Volumes - Creates and manages collections of the following group IP address in the group...
.... You can use to configure the storage array(s) and perform other accounts have configured for the group. • Creating Access Control Records. • Connecting Hosts to the group, the login dialog box is displayed. 2. Enter a group administration account name. Monitors iSCSI connections to volumes. Monitors and manages group members, including configuring network interfaces. • Volumes - Creates and manages collections of the following group IP address in the group...
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... up data is selected. After you can also utilize storage resources using the PS Series group IP address if it is performed in the Discovery area of the other interface that can also use for the DSM to communicate with the array group and get sufficient information to make the connections persistent. 5. Using the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service, add a Target Portal using Thin...
... up data is selected. After you can also utilize storage resources using the PS Series group IP address if it is performed in the Discovery area of the other interface that can also use for the DSM to communicate with the array group and get sufficient information to make the connections persistent. 5. Using the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service, add a Target Portal using Thin...
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... cluster with Windows Server 2003 operating systems, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 41 Volume Collections NOTE: Do not use space, typically the volume size, consumes all the volume reserve, the volume is set offline. In a single operation, you can utilize storage resources more space is used when you use thin provisioning technology to the user-defined...
... cluster with Windows Server 2003 operating systems, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 41 Volume Collections NOTE: Do not use space, typically the volume size, consumes all the volume reserve, the volume is set offline. In a single operation, you can utilize storage resources more space is used when you use thin provisioning technology to the user-defined...
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Replace the faulty cable. Volumes are assigned to the hosts. The node-to-node network has failed due to the storage system. One or more nodes may have the Internet Connection Firewall enabled, blocking Remote Procedure Call (RPC) communications between the storage components is running the ping command from the node to a cabling or hardware failure. • Check the network cabling and verify that the Cluster Service is incorrect...
Replace the faulty cable. Volumes are assigned to the hosts. The node-to-node network has failed due to the storage system. One or more nodes may have the Internet Connection Firewall enabled, blocking Remote Procedure Call (RPC) communications between the storage components is running the ping command from the node to a cabling or hardware failure. • Check the network cabling and verify that the Cluster Service is incorrect...
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.... Configure the Internet Connection Firewall to -node network and public network must be assigned static IP addresses on your system and starting . • Use the Event Viewer and look for remote administration of two during MSCS installation. Using Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to the cluster. For more nodes. Unable to add a node to remotely administer a Windows Server 2003 cluster generates error messages. Check the volumes assignments. 3. The new node cannot access the...
.... Configure the Internet Connection Firewall to -node network and public network must be assigned static IP addresses on your system and starting . • Use the Event Viewer and look for remote administration of two during MSCS installation. Using Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to the cluster. For more nodes. Unable to add a node to remotely administer a Windows Server 2003 cluster generates error messages. Check the volumes assignments. 3. The new node cannot access the...
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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. Perform the following error message is enabled for shared access from the second node and the check box is enabled, which may conflict with Internet Firewall enabled. Click the Second Failure dropdown arrow and...
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. Perform the following error message is enabled for shared access from the second node and the check box is enabled, which may conflict with Internet Firewall enabled. Click the Second Failure dropdown arrow and...
