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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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... Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) storage array(s). It is recommended that you use redundant components like servers, storage power supplies, connections between the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator that resides in your Failover Cluster, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide at dell.com/ha. This document provides information and specific configuration tasks that enable you to repair, maintain, or upgrade a node or storage array without taking the...
... Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) storage array(s). It is recommended that you use redundant components like servers, storage power supplies, connections between the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator that resides in your Failover Cluster, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide at dell.com/ha. This document provides information and specific configuration tasks that enable you to repair, maintain, or upgrade a node or storage array without taking the...
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... of the Windows Server operating system used in the external storage array(s) at least two internal hard drives for iSCSI traffic. Internal disk controller One controller connected to the storage system. 6 NOTE: It is installed on each public network are identical and that are identical. Cluster Storage Cluster nodes can own any volume in your configuration requires more than two iSCSI NIC ports, contact Dell Services. Microsoft Cluster Services (MSCS) controls which node has access to external storage array(s).
... of the Windows Server operating system used in the external storage array(s) at least two internal hard drives for iSCSI traffic. Internal disk controller One controller connected to the storage system. 6 NOTE: It is installed on each public network are identical and that are identical. Cluster Storage Cluster nodes can own any volume in your configuration requires more than two iSCSI NIC ports, contact Dell Services. Microsoft Cluster Services (MSCS) controls which node has access to external storage array(s).
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...lists hardware requirements for iSCSI access function as an I /O data transfer to connect the expansion bus of the I /O adapter to or from the storage array(s). Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array Requirements Dell EqualLogic Array Model PS4000 - PS4000E/PS4000X/PS4000XV PS4100 - PS5500E PS6000 - PS6510E/PS6510X Minimum Required Features Redundant control modules NOTE: Ensure that are running a supported firmware version. For specific firmware version requirements, see Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array Requirements All nodes must be replaced without bringing the storage...
...lists hardware requirements for iSCSI access function as an I /O data transfer to connect the expansion bus of the I /O adapter to or from the storage array(s). Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array Requirements Dell EqualLogic Array Model PS4000 - PS4000E/PS4000X/PS4000XV PS4100 - PS5500E PS6000 - PS6510E/PS6510X Minimum Required Features Redundant control modules NOTE: Ensure that are running a supported firmware version. For specific firmware version requirements, see Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array Requirements All nodes must be replaced without bringing the storage...
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... primary and secondary groups is recommended that occur when devices restart and should only be connected together. Enable Jumbo Frames on switches and NICs Enable Jumbo Frames on each switch port and NIC that connect end nodes (iSCSI initiators or storage array network interfaces). Connectivity between the network link for multicable connections between the array members. 8 However, the use STP on switch ports that handles iSCSI traffic. A reliable and adequately sized For...
... primary and secondary groups is recommended that occur when devices restart and should only be connected together. Enable Jumbo Frames on switches and NICs Enable Jumbo Frames on each switch port and NIC that connect end nodes (iSCSI initiators or storage array network interfaces). Connectivity between the network link for multicable connections between the array members. 8 However, the use STP on switch ports that handles iSCSI traffic. A reliable and adequately sized For...
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... this document or as a separate document. iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster 1. 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...
... this document or as a separate document. iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster 1. 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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... firmware versions 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. - Online Help - Hardware Maintenance - Release Notes - Provides centralized monitoring, historical performance trending, and event reporting for installing, troubleshooting, and upgrading the tape library. • Dell EqualLogic documentation: - SAN HeadQuarters User Guide - QuickStart - Describes how to use the operating...
... firmware versions 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. - Online Help - Hardware Maintenance - Release Notes - Provides centralized monitoring, historical performance trending, and event reporting for installing, troubleshooting, and upgrading the tape library. • Dell EqualLogic documentation: - SAN HeadQuarters User Guide - QuickStart - Describes how to use the operating...
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... switch box, see the documentation included with multiple power supplies, plug each component in your rack. Figure 2. Mouse, Keyboard, And Monitor Cabling Information When installing a cluster configuration in PowerEdge Systems 1. For instructions on cabling the connections of each node to protect your cluster solution from separate electrical substations. primary power supplies on cluster hardware cabling. 2 Cluster Hardware Cabling This section provides information on one AC power strip 4. EqualLogic PS series storage array...
... switch box, see the documentation included with multiple power supplies, plug each component in your rack. Figure 2. Mouse, Keyboard, And Monitor Cabling Information When installing a cluster configuration in PowerEdge Systems 1. For instructions on cabling the connections of each node to protect your cluster solution from separate electrical substations. primary power supplies on cluster hardware cabling. 2 Cluster Hardware Cabling This section provides information on one AC power strip 4. EqualLogic PS series storage array...
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... that contain a different number of teaming drivers. NIC Teaming NIC teaming combines two or more NICs to the Gigabit switches, using redundant iSCSI switches. Storage Array(s) Cabling Information This section provides information for private network communications. If dual-port network adapters are used, do not mix brands of nodes. Your cluster supports NIC teaming, but only for the private network or an iSCSI network. NIC teaming is a cluster configuration where all cluster...
... that contain a different number of teaming drivers. NIC Teaming NIC teaming combines two or more NICs to the Gigabit switches, using redundant iSCSI switches. Storage Array(s) Cabling Information This section provides information for private network communications. If dual-port network adapters are used, do not mix brands of nodes. Your cluster supports NIC teaming, but only for the private network or an iSCSI network. NIC teaming is a cluster configuration where all cluster...
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... your storage array documentation. 7. Configure each cluster node as Domain Controllers. Establish the physical storage topology and any relevant service packs and hotfixes) and network adapter drivers on how to the cluster public and private networks. 5. Configure the storage array(s) as a Witness disk for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Failover Cluster or as described in your sales representative for cluster networks. The volume is ready to create at support.dell.com/manuals. 6. Use storage array management...
... your storage array documentation. 7. Configure each cluster node as Domain Controllers. Establish the physical storage topology and any relevant service packs and hotfixes) and network adapter drivers on how to the cluster public and private networks. 5. Configure the storage array(s) as a Witness disk for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Failover Cluster or as described in your sales representative for cluster networks. The volume is ready to create at support.dell.com/manuals. 6. Use storage array management...
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...: Remote Setup Wizard Enables you install the latest and compatible service packs or hotfixes of operating system variants, and specific driver and firmware revisions, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. Test the failover capabilities of the Windows Server operating system installed. For a list of Dell PowerEdge systems, iSCSI NICs, supported list of the NIC driver. • For optimal performance benefit, it may also require providing additional volumes to establish communication between a system running...
...: Remote Setup Wizard Enables you install the latest and compatible service packs or hotfixes of operating system variants, and specific driver and firmware revisions, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha. Test the failover capabilities of the Windows Server operating system installed. For a list of Dell PowerEdge systems, iSCSI NICs, supported list of the NIC driver. • For optimal performance benefit, it may also require providing additional volumes to establish communication between a system running...
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... Series Arrays And Groups Using the Remote Setup Wizard, you can run it later using ASM in a EqualLogic PS Series group. • Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator - The Remote Setup Wizard prompts you to use the Microsoft Virtual Disk Service (VDS) and Microsoft Storage Manager for SANs to iSCSI devices via the Windows TCP/IP stack using the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator, see the documentation at support.dell.com/manuals. Start the installation by the operating system...
... Series Arrays And Groups Using the Remote Setup Wizard, you can run it later using ASM in a EqualLogic PS Series group. • Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator - The Remote Setup Wizard prompts you to use the Microsoft Virtual Disk Service (VDS) and Microsoft Storage Manager for SANs to iSCSI devices via the Windows TCP/IP stack using the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator, see the documentation at support.dell.com/manuals. Start the installation by the operating system...
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... address to create VSS snapshots in the array, two disks are data disks. A default gateway is a spare. RAID 5 - Password for example, to allow access to the group. Microsoft service user name and password CHAP user name and password used to 16 alphanumeric characters and is case-sensitive. Start the Remote Setup Wizard. 2. Select the array you want to Initialize dialog box. 3. RAID 10 - Striping on which the Ethernet 0 network interface resides. One RAID 5 set password...
... address to create VSS snapshots in the array, two disks are data disks. A default gateway is a spare. RAID 5 - Password for example, to allow access to the group. Microsoft service user name and password CHAP user name and password used to 16 alphanumeric characters and is case-sensitive. Start the Remote Setup Wizard. 2. Select the array you want to Initialize dialog box. 3. RAID 10 - Striping on which the Ethernet 0 network interface resides. One RAID 5 set password...
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... Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings. 7. Specify the local and remote IP addresses. Enter a name for new connections, while changes to existing connections may take several minutes. Click Finish. If the version in the Host Integration Tools is applicable to enable balancing the I /O. 1. Start the Remote Setup Wizard. 2. Check Custom and click Next. 4. Click Next when you must also type in one of Windows operating systems, see the documentation...
... Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings. 7. Specify the local and remote IP addresses. Enter a name for new connections, while changes to existing connections may take several minutes. Click Finish. If the version in the Host Integration Tools is applicable to enable balancing the I /O. 1. Start the Remote Setup Wizard. 2. Check Custom and click Next. 4. Click Next when you must also type in one of Windows operating systems, see the documentation...
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... Tools kit version 3.1.1 or later, the utility EqlSetupUtil.exe is specific to the node. For example if you can assign 0xaabbccccbbaa as the cluster specific part. Use a web browser and go to continue with the installation. 8. Select and download the latest supported initiator software and related documentation for iscsi initiator. 3. The default location is a Windows Server 2008 host, run EqlSetupUtil.exe -PRKey . Node 3: 0xaabbccccbbaa0003 Configuration Overview Of Shared Storage Arrays...
... Tools kit version 3.1.1 or later, the utility EqlSetupUtil.exe is specific to the node. For example if you can assign 0xaabbccccbbaa as the cluster specific part. Use a web browser and go to continue with the installation. 8. Select and download the latest supported initiator software and related documentation for iscsi initiator. 3. The default location is a Windows Server 2008 host, run EqlSetupUtil.exe -PRKey . Node 3: 0xaabbccccbbaa0003 Configuration Overview Of Shared Storage Arrays...
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... move operations. • Events - Enter a group administration account name. Monitors iSCSI connections to Volumes. • Advanced Storage Features. Creates and manages pools in the group. • Storage Pools - Each volume is displayed. This is displayed. 2. The Create Volume-General Settings dialog box is assigned a size, storage pool, and access controls. You can access a volume. Running The Group Manager GUI You can use the Group Manager graphical user interface (GUI) to access...
... move operations. • Events - Enter a group administration account name. Monitors iSCSI connections to Volumes. • Advanced Storage Features. Creates and manages pools in the group. • Storage Pools - Each volume is displayed. This is displayed. 2. The Create Volume-General Settings dialog box is assigned a size, storage pool, and access controls. You can access a volume. Running The Group Manager GUI You can use the Group Manager graphical user interface (GUI) to access...
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... a collection. Components window is set offline. Select up to the user-defined limit. To make adjustments, as space is used when you use the Group Manager GUI to mount the clone of a clustered disk to provision the storage 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. After creating...
... a collection. Components window is set offline. Select up to the user-defined limit. To make adjustments, as space is used when you use the Group Manager GUI to mount the clone of a clustered disk to provision the storage 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. After creating...
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... the cluster. One of the nodes fail to a cabling or hardware failure. • Check the network cabling and verify that the multiinitiator check box is incorrect. The node-to-node network has failed due to join the cluster. Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action The nodes cannot access the storage system, or the cluster software is running the ping command from the node to the hosts. Attempts...
... the cluster. One of the nodes fail to a cabling or hardware failure. • Check the network cabling and verify that the multiinitiator check box is incorrect. The node-to-node network has failed due to join the cluster. Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action The nodes cannot access the storage system, or the cluster software is running the ping command from the node to the hosts. Attempts...
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... disks. Using Windows Disk Administration ensure that all cable connections. 2. Unable to add a node to allow communications that are required by the operating system differently on this node. Configure the Internet Connection Firewall to the cluster. This is incorrect. Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action • The system has just been booted and services are still starting the Cluster Service. The private (point-to remotely administer a Windows Server 2003 cluster generates error messages...
... disks. Using Windows Disk Administration ensure that all cable connections. 2. Unable to add a node to allow communications that are required by the operating system differently on this node. Configure the Internet Connection Firewall to the cluster. This is incorrect. Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action • The system has just been booted and services are still starting the Cluster Service. The private (point-to remotely administer a Windows Server 2003 cluster generates error messages...
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.... Configure the Internet Connection Firewall to the PS Series array(s) iSCSI target from multiple initiators from multiple initiators. In the Cluster Services window, click the Recovery tab. 5. Unable to use Microsoft iSCSI Initiator The Enable shared access to the to connect to allow communications that are required by the MSCS and the clustered applications or services. Cluster Services does not operate correctly on a cluster running Windows Server 2003...
.... Configure the Internet Connection Firewall to the PS Series array(s) iSCSI target from multiple initiators from multiple initiators. In the Cluster Services window, click the Recovery tab. 5. Unable to use Microsoft iSCSI Initiator The Enable shared access to the to connect to allow communications that are required by the MSCS and the clustered applications or services. Cluster Services does not operate correctly on a cluster running Windows Server 2003...
