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Dell EqualLogic PS Series iSCSI Storage Arrays With Microsoft Windows Server Failover Clusters Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
Dell EqualLogic PS Series iSCSI Storage Arrays With Microsoft Windows Server Failover Clusters Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
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... 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 Windows Server 2008 operating systems) and provides the following advantages: Geographic distribution Wider coverage of Ethernet technology allows cluster...iSCSI in different sites. For more information on deploying your cluster with Windows Server 2008 operating systems, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Dell EqualLogic PS Series Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) storage array(s).
... 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 Windows Server 2008 operating systems) and provides the following advantages: Geographic distribution Wider coverage of Ethernet technology allows cluster...iSCSI in different sites. For more information on deploying your cluster with Windows Server 2008 operating systems, see the Dell Failover Clusters with Dell EqualLogic PS Series Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) storage array(s).
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... PS5000E/PS5000X/PS5000XV PS5500 - PS6100E/PS6100X/PS6100XV/PS6100S/PS6100XS PS6110 - Network Switches Dedicated To iSCSI The Gigabit or 10 Gigabit switches for the Dell EqualLogic PS series storage arrays. The following section lists hardware requirements for iSCSI access function as an I/O adapter to connect the expansion bus of the...and stand-alone systems Requirement One or more supported storage arrays. PS4000E/PS4000X/PS4000XV PS4100 - PS4100E/PS4100X/PS4100XV PS4110 - PS6000E/PS6000X/PS6000XV/PS6000S PS6010 - PS6110E/PS6110X/PS6110XV/PS6110S/PS6110XS PS6500 -
... PS5000E/PS5000X/PS5000XV PS5500 - PS6100E/PS6100X/PS6100XV/PS6100S/PS6100XS PS6110 - Network Switches Dedicated To iSCSI The Gigabit or 10 Gigabit switches for the Dell EqualLogic PS series storage arrays. The following section lists hardware requirements for iSCSI access function as an I/O adapter to connect the expansion bus of the...and stand-alone systems Requirement One or more supported storage arrays. PS4000E/PS4000X/PS4000XV PS4100 - PS4100E/PS4100X/PS4100XV PS4110 - PS6000E/PS6000X/PS6000XV/PS6000S PS6010 - PS6110E/PS6110X/PS6110XV/PS6110S/PS6110XS PS6500 -
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... link up. If a single non-stacking link is used, it can reduce network interruptions that occur when devices restart and should only be connected together. Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays correctly respond to obtain performance benefit and ensure consistent behavior. Disable iSCSI Optimization on each switch that handles iSCSI traffic, if the...
... link up. If a single non-stacking link is used, it can reduce network interruptions that occur when devices restart and should only be connected together. Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays correctly respond to obtain performance benefit and ensure consistent behavior. Disable iSCSI Optimization on each switch that handles iSCSI traffic, if the...
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... You May Need CAUTION: For important safety and regulatory information, see the safety information that is available at support.dell.com/manuals and equallogic.com: • The Rack Installation Guide included with your rack solution describes how to multiple storage arrays through redundant... and Troubleshooting Guide provides more information on deploying your cluster with the Windows Server 2003 operating system. • The Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide provides more information on deploying your cluster with the Windows...
... You May Need CAUTION: For important safety and regulatory information, see the safety information that is available at support.dell.com/manuals and equallogic.com: • The Rack Installation Guide included with your rack solution describes how to multiple storage arrays through redundant... and Troubleshooting Guide provides more information on deploying your cluster with the Windows Server 2003 operating system. • The Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide provides more information on deploying your cluster with the Windows...
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...to use the Group Manager graphical user interface (GUI) to manage a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group and individual arrays. - QuickStart - Host Integration Tools EqualLogic Auto-Snapshot Manager/Microsoft Edition User Guide - Provides centralized monitoring, historical ...installing, troubleshooting, and upgrading the tape library. • Dell EqualLogic documentation: - Online Help - Hardware Maintenance - Provides information on the Dell EqualLogic PS series groups. - • The Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices provides a list of storage objects (...
...to use the Group Manager graphical user interface (GUI) to manage a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group and individual arrays. - QuickStart - Host Integration Tools EqualLogic Auto-Snapshot Manager/Microsoft Edition User Guide - Provides centralized monitoring, historical ...installing, troubleshooting, and upgrading the tape library. • Dell EqualLogic documentation: - Online Help - Hardware Maintenance - Provides information on the Dell EqualLogic PS series groups. - • The Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices provides a list of storage objects (...
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...provides information on one or two circuits and the redundant power supplies are satisfied. To ensure redundancy, the primary power supplies of two Dell PowerEdge systems and one storage array. Power Cabling Example With One Power Supply in a rack, you must include a switch box to ...connect the mouse, keyboard, and monitor to ensure that the specific power requirements are grouped into one AC power strip 4. EqualLogic PS series storage array 11 Power Supplies Cabling Information See the documentation for power cabling a cluster solution consisting of all the components are...
...provides information on one or two circuits and the redundant power supplies are satisfied. To ensure redundancy, the primary power supplies of two Dell PowerEdge systems and one storage array. Power Cabling Example With One Power Supply in a rack, you must include a switch box to ...connect the mouse, keyboard, and monitor to ensure that the specific power requirements are grouped into one AC power strip 4. EqualLogic PS series storage array 11 Power Supplies Cabling Information See the documentation for power cabling a cluster solution consisting of all the components are...
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... following section describes the network connections. 5. redundant power supplies on one AC power strip Figure 3. cluster node 1 2. primary power supplies on one AC power strip 4. EqualLogic PS series storage array 5. All connections to the public network. 12
... following section describes the network connections. 5. redundant power supplies on one AC power strip Figure 3. cluster node 1 2. primary power supplies on one AC power strip 4. EqualLogic PS series storage array 5. All connections to the public network. 12
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cluster node 3. private network 4. public network 2. 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 Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches 6. Two-Node iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster 1. iSCSI connections 5. Figure 5.
cluster node 3. private network 4. public network 2. 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 Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches 6. Two-Node iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster 1. iSCSI connections 5. Figure 5.
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...the iSCSI switches. For more information on the control module 0. 2. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 storage array(s) to the network switch 0. private network 3. storage system Cabling One iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster To The... Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array(s) 1. Connect a network cable from iSCSI NIC 1 (or NIC port 1) to Ethernet 0 on cabling the specific storage arrays, see the following sections. Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 Storage Arrays 1. public network 2. ...
...the iSCSI switches. For more information on the control module 0. 2. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 storage array(s) to the network switch 0. private network 3. storage system Cabling One iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster To The... Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array(s) 1. Connect a network cable from iSCSI NIC 1 (or NIC port 1) to Ethernet 0 on cabling the specific storage arrays, see the following sections. Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 Storage Arrays 1. public network 2. ...
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...left Ethernet 0 port), use fiber optic cable acceptable for 10GBASE-SR or twinax cable. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6110 Storage Array 17 Dell EqualLogic PS4110 storage system 6. control module 1 Figure 8. With the SFP+ port (right Ethernet 0 port), use CAT6 or better cable.... switch 0 4. switch 1 5. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Array 1. cluster node 2 3. control module 0 7. NOTE: You can use only one of the two 10 Gb Ethernet ports on ...
...left Ethernet 0 port), use fiber optic cable acceptable for 10GBASE-SR or twinax cable. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6110 Storage Array 17 Dell EqualLogic PS4110 storage system 6. control module 1 Figure 8. With the SFP+ port (right Ethernet 0 port), use CAT6 or better cable.... switch 0 4. switch 1 5. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Array 1. cluster node 2 3. control module 0 7. NOTE: You can use only one of the two 10 Gb Ethernet ports on ...
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... 2. You can skip either step 1 or 2, and either step 3 or 4. cluster node 2 3. Dell EqualLogic PS4000 storage system 6. control module 0 18 switch 0 4. Dell EqualLogic PS6110 storage system 6. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 0 on the control module...cables in steps 1 through 4 provides highest level of cable redundancy. Figure 9. switch 0 4. switch 1 5. control module 1 Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS4000/PS4100/PS6010/PS6510 Storage Arrays 1. switch 1 5. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 0 on the control...
... 2. You can skip either step 1 or 2, and either step 3 or 4. cluster node 2 3. Dell EqualLogic PS4000 storage system 6. control module 0 18 switch 0 4. Dell EqualLogic PS6110 storage system 6. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 0 on the control module...cables in steps 1 through 4 provides highest level of cable redundancy. Figure 9. switch 0 4. switch 1 5. control module 1 Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS4000/PS4100/PS6010/PS6510 Storage Arrays 1. switch 1 5. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 0 on the control...
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switch 0 4. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS4100 Storage Array 1. switch 1 5. Figure 10. cluster node 1 2. switch 1 5. control module 1 Figure 11. Dell EqualLogic PS6010 storage system 6. cluster node 2 3. Dell EqualLogic PS4100 storage system 6. cluster node 2 3. control module 1 19 cluster node 1 2. switch 0 4. control module 0 7. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6010 Storage Array 1.
switch 0 4. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS4100 Storage Array 1. switch 1 5. Figure 10. cluster node 1 2. switch 1 5. control module 1 Figure 11. Dell EqualLogic PS6010 storage system 6. cluster node 2 3. Dell EqualLogic PS4100 storage system 6. cluster node 2 3. control module 1 19 cluster node 1 2. switch 0 4. control module 0 7. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6010 Storage Array 1.
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Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to the iSCSI switches. control module 0 Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 Storage Arrays 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 0. 6.... a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 1 on the control module 0. 5. 7. Dell EqualLogic PS6510 storage system 6. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 storage array(s) to a Dell EqualLogic PS6510 Storage Array 1. switch 0 4. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet...
Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to the iSCSI switches. control module 0 Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 Storage Arrays 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 0. 6.... a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 1 on the control module 0. 5. 7. Dell EqualLogic PS6510 storage system 6. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 storage array(s) to a Dell EqualLogic PS6510 Storage Array 1. switch 0 4. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet...
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Dell EqualLogic PS5000 storage system 6. cluster node 1 2. control module 1 7. control module 0 21 Dell EqualLogic PS5500 storage system 6. control module 0 Figure 14. 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. control module 1 7. Figure 13. switch 1 5. switch 0 4. switch 1 5. cluster node 1 2. cluster node 2 3. switch 0 4. cluster node 2 3.
Dell EqualLogic PS5000 storage system 6. cluster node 1 2. control module 1 7. control module 0 21 Dell EqualLogic PS5500 storage system 6. control module 0 Figure 14. 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. control module 1 7. Figure 13. switch 1 5. switch 0 4. switch 1 5. cluster node 1 2. cluster node 2 3. switch 0 4. cluster node 2 3.
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... 0. 6. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 2. cluster node 1 2. Dell EqualLogic PS6000 storage system 6. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 1 on the control module 0. 7. It works ...the figures below. control module 0 22 switch 1 5. Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 Storage Arrays 1. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 storage array(s) to a Dell EqualLogic PS6000 Storage Array 1. cluster node 2 3. Connect a network cable ...
... 0. 6. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 2. cluster node 1 2. Dell EqualLogic PS6000 storage system 6. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 1 on the control module 0. 7. It works ...the figures below. control module 0 22 switch 1 5. Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 Storage Arrays 1. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 storage array(s) to a Dell EqualLogic PS6000 Storage Array 1. cluster node 2 3. Connect a network cable ...
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Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6500 Storage Array 1. Dell EqualLogic PS6100 storage system 6. switch 1 23 cluster node 2 3. control module 0 7. cluster node 2 3. switch 0 4. cluster node 1 2. control module 1 Figure 17. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6100 Storage Array 1. switch 0 4. cluster node 1 2. switch 1 5. Figure 16.
Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6500 Storage Array 1. Dell EqualLogic PS6100 storage system 6. switch 1 23 cluster node 2 3. control module 0 7. cluster node 2 3. switch 0 4. cluster node 1 2. control module 1 Figure 17. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6100 Storage Array 1. switch 0 4. cluster node 1 2. switch 1 5. Figure 16.
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... 24 NOTE: You can skip either step 1 or 2, and either step 3 or 4. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS4000/PS4100/PS6010/PS6510 storage array(s) to Ethernet 0 on the control module 0. 3. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to ...cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 3. control module 1 7. Cabling Multiple iSCSI SAN-Attached Clusters For Dell EqualLogic PS4000/PS4100/PS6010/PS6510 Storage Arrays 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 1 on the control module 0. 7. With ...
... 24 NOTE: You can skip either step 1 or 2, and either step 3 or 4. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS4000/PS4100/PS6010/PS6510 storage array(s) to Ethernet 0 on the control module 0. 3. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to ...cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 3. control module 1 7. Cabling Multiple iSCSI SAN-Attached Clusters For Dell EqualLogic PS4000/PS4100/PS6010/PS6510 Storage Arrays 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 1 on the control module 0. 7. With ...
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...Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 1 on the control module 0. 9. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 storage array(s) to Ethernet 3 on the control module 0. 8. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to the iSCSI...of cable redundancy. Obtaining More Information For more information on the control module 1. 3. 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 configuring the cluster ...
...Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 1 on the control module 0. 9. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 storage array(s) to Ethernet 3 on the control module 0. 8. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to the iSCSI...of cable redundancy. Obtaining More Information For more information on the control module 1. 3. 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 configuring the cluster ...