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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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... 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 Cluster 14 3 Preparing Your Systems For Clustering 27 Configuring A Cluster...27...28 Installing The Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator 33 Modifying The Registry Settings...34 Configuration Overview Of Shared Storage Arrays 34 Advanced Storage Features...37 Snapshots...38 Volumes...39 Replication...40 Volume Collections...41 Thin Provisioning...41 Installation And Configuration Of A...
... 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 Cluster 14 3 Preparing Your Systems For Clustering 27 Configuring A Cluster...27...28 Installing The Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator 33 Modifying The Registry Settings...34 Configuration Overview Of Shared Storage Arrays 34 Advanced Storage Features...37 Snapshots...38 Volumes...39 Replication...40 Volume Collections...41 Thin Provisioning...41 Installation And Configuration Of A...
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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). The iSCSI frames are available through inexpensive TCP/IP network components. For a list of resources to network clients • Redundant paths to the shared...
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). The iSCSI frames are available through inexpensive TCP/IP network components. For a list of resources to network clients • Redundant paths to the shared...
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... (public and private networks) Minimum Requirement A minimum of the Windows Server operating system used in the external storage array(s) at least three hard drives are identical. Component Cluster nodes RAM Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Network Interface Cards (NICs) for the...recommended that are supported depend on 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). NOTE: If your cluster nodes determines the minimum required amount of system RAM. The ...
... (public and private networks) Minimum Requirement A minimum of the Windows Server operating system used in the external storage array(s) at least three hard drives are identical. Component Cluster nodes RAM Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Network Interface Cards (NICs) for the...recommended that are supported depend on 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). NOTE: If your cluster nodes determines the minimum required amount of system RAM. The ...
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... supports up to connect the expansion bus of the system and the storage array(s). PS5000E/PS5000X/PS5000XV PS5500 - PS6000E/PS6000X/PS6000XV/PS6000S PS6010 - Network Switches Dedicated To iSCSI The Gigabit or 10 Gigabit switches for the Dell EqualLogic PS series storage arrays. A Dell EqualLogic PS series storage array includes redundant, hot-swappable disks, fans, power supplies, and control modules...
... supports up to connect the expansion bus of the system and the storage array(s). PS5000E/PS5000X/PS5000XV PS5500 - PS6000E/PS6000X/PS6000XV/PS6000S PS6010 - Network Switches Dedicated To iSCSI The Gigabit or 10 Gigabit switches for the Dell EqualLogic PS series storage arrays. A Dell EqualLogic PS series storage array includes redundant, hot-swappable disks, fans, power supplies, and control modules...
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...and multicast storm control is recommended that connect end nodes (iSCSI initiators or storage array network interfaces). Use stacking ports or port trunking to create a high-bandwidth link between Connect array(s) and hosts to group members. Enable Jumbo Frames on switches and NICs...switch port and NIC that all the usual rules for copying data. Connectivity between the array members. 8 Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays correctly respond to these guidelines, all network array(s) and hosts connections between switches. NOTE: It is reliable and provides sufficient bandwidth ...
...and multicast storm control is recommended that connect end nodes (iSCSI initiators or storage array network interfaces). Use stacking ports or port trunking to create a high-bandwidth link between Connect array(s) and hosts to group members. Enable Jumbo Frames on switches and NICs...switch port and NIC that all the usual rules for copying data. Connectivity between the array members. 8 Dell EqualLogic PS Series arrays correctly respond to these guidelines, all network array(s) and hosts connections between switches. NOTE: It is reliable and provides sufficient bandwidth ...
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... 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 iSCSI SANs for high-availability. Supported Cluster Configurations iSCSI...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...
... 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 iSCSI SANs for high-availability. Supported Cluster Configurations iSCSI...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...
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...Dell PowerEdge systems and one or two circuits and the redundant power supplies are grouped into a separate AC circuit. • Use uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). • For some environments, consider having backup generators and power from power-related failures: • For cluster nodes and storage arrays... Information See the documentation for power cabling a cluster solution consisting of all the components are grouped into one storage array. The following guidelines are satisfied. cluster node 1 2. Mouse, Keyboard, And Monitor Cabling Information When installing ...
...Dell PowerEdge systems and one or two circuits and the redundant power supplies are grouped into a separate AC circuit. • Use uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). • For some environments, consider having backup generators and power from power-related failures: • For cluster nodes and storage arrays... Information See the documentation for power cabling a cluster solution consisting of all the components are grouped into one storage array. The following guidelines are satisfied. cluster node 1 2. Mouse, Keyboard, And Monitor Cabling Information When installing ...
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5. EqualLogic PS series storage array 5. Power Cabling Example With Two Power Supplies in each node are connected to each other (for each node. Private network A dedicated connection for both client ...
5. EqualLogic PS series storage array 5. Power Cabling Example With Two Power Supplies in each node are connected to each other (for each node. Private network A dedicated connection for both client ...
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... do not use both ports simultaneously to one proven method of NICs in the connections between the cluster nodes and the storage array(s). For Gigabit iSCSI ports with LC network adapters in this section are used, do not mix brands of nodes. Other... NIC teaming combines two or more information see, Network Configuration Recommendations. The following figures show examples of one or more storage arrays. Storage Array(s) Cabling Information This section provides information for connecting your cluster to clusters that contain a different number of teaming drivers. Method...
... do not use both ports simultaneously to one proven method of NICs in the connections between the cluster nodes and the storage array(s). For Gigabit iSCSI ports with LC network adapters in this section are used, do not mix brands of nodes. Other... NIC teaming combines two or more information see, Network Configuration Recommendations. The following figures show examples of one or more storage arrays. Storage Array(s) Cabling Information This section provides information for connecting your cluster to clusters that contain a different number of teaming drivers. Method...
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...from the network switch 0 to the network switch 0. Connect the Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage array(s) to the network switch 1. 2. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 storage array(s) to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 3. Connect a ... port 0) to Ethernet 0 on cabling the specific storage arrays, see the following sections. storage system Cabling One iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster To The Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array(s) 1. Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 Storage Arrays 1. public network 2. Connect cluster node 1 to ...
...from the network switch 0 to the network switch 0. Connect the Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage array(s) to the network switch 1. 2. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 storage array(s) to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 3. Connect a ... port 0) to Ethernet 0 on cabling the specific storage arrays, see the following sections. storage system Cabling One iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster To The Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array(s) 1. Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 Storage Arrays 1. public network 2. Connect cluster node 1 to ...
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Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Array 1. cluster node 1 2. cluster node 2 3. Dell EqualLogic PS4110 storage system 6. control module 0 7. Figure 7. For more information, see the figures below. With the SFP+ port (right Ethernet 0 port),...one of the two 10 Gb Ethernet ports on each control module at a time. switch 0 4. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6110 Storage Array 17 control module 1 Figure 8. switch 1 5. NOTE: You can use fiber optic cable acceptable for 10GBASE-SR or twinax cable. With the...
Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Array 1. cluster node 1 2. cluster node 2 3. Dell EqualLogic PS4110 storage system 6. control module 0 7. Figure 7. For more information, see the figures below. With the SFP+ port (right Ethernet 0 port),...one of the two 10 Gb Ethernet ports on each control module at a time. switch 0 4. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6110 Storage Array 17 control module 1 Figure 8. switch 1 5. NOTE: You can use fiber optic cable acceptable for 10GBASE-SR or twinax cable. With the...
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... 0 4. It works fine with only 2 cables. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to the iSCSI switches. switch 0 4. cluster node 2 3. cluster node 1 2. control module 1 Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS4000/PS4100/PS6010/PS6510 Storage Arrays 1. Dell EqualLogic PS4000 storage system 6. cluster node 1 2. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 1 on the control module 0. 3. Figure 9.
... 0 4. It works fine with only 2 cables. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to the iSCSI switches. switch 0 4. cluster node 2 3. cluster node 1 2. control module 1 Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS4000/PS4100/PS6010/PS6510 Storage Arrays 1. Dell EqualLogic PS4000 storage system 6. cluster node 1 2. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 1 on the control module 0. 3. Figure 9.
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cluster node 1 2. switch 1 5. Dell EqualLogic PS4100 storage system 6. switch 0 4. cluster node 2 3. cluster node 1 2. Dell EqualLogic PS6010 storage system 6. Figure 10. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS4100 Storage Array 1. switch 1 5. cluster node 2 3. control module 1 19 Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6010 Storage Array 1. control module 1 Figure 11. switch 0 4. control module 0 7.
cluster node 1 2. switch 1 5. Dell EqualLogic PS4100 storage system 6. switch 0 4. cluster node 2 3. cluster node 1 2. Dell EqualLogic PS6010 storage system 6. Figure 10. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS4100 Storage Array 1. switch 1 5. cluster node 2 3. control module 1 19 Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6010 Storage Array 1. control module 1 Figure 11. switch 0 4. control module 0 7.
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... switch 1 to Ethernet 2 on the control module 0. 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. cluster node 2 3. switch 0 4. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 1 on... cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 2 on the control module 1. 3. Dell EqualLogic PS6510 storage system 6. cluster node 1 2. control module 0 Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 Storage Arrays 1. 7. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 0 on the...
... switch 1 to Ethernet 2 on the control module 0. 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. cluster node 2 3. switch 0 4. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 1 on... cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 2 on the control module 1. 3. Dell EqualLogic PS6510 storage system 6. cluster node 1 2. control module 0 Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 Storage Arrays 1. 7. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 0 on the...
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switch 0 4. control module 0 Figure 14. cluster node 2 3. switch 1 5. control module 0 21 cluster node 1 2. Dell EqualLogic PS5000 storage system 6. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-attached cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Storage Array 1. control module 1 7. control module 1 7. switch 0 4. Figure 13. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS5500 Storage Array 1. cluster node 2 3. switch 1 5. cluster node 1 2. Dell EqualLogic PS5500 storage system 6.
switch 0 4. control module 0 Figure 14. cluster node 2 3. switch 1 5. control module 0 21 cluster node 1 2. Dell EqualLogic PS5000 storage system 6. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-attached cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Storage Array 1. control module 1 7. control module 1 7. switch 0 4. Figure 13. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS5500 Storage Array 1. cluster node 2 3. switch 1 5. cluster node 1 2. Dell EqualLogic PS5500 storage system 6.
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...from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 3. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 storage array(s) to Ethernet 1 on the control module 0. 9. For more information, see the figures below. cluster node 1 2. cluster ... cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 4. Dell EqualLogic PS6000 storage system 6. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to a Dell EqualLogic PS6000 Storage Array 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 3 on the control...
...from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 3. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 storage array(s) to Ethernet 1 on the control module 0. 9. For more information, see the figures below. cluster node 1 2. cluster ... cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 0 on the control module 1. 4. Dell EqualLogic PS6000 storage system 6. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to a Dell EqualLogic PS6000 Storage Array 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to Ethernet 3 on the control...
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Figure 16. control module 0 7. control module 1 Figure 17. switch 0 4. cluster node 2 3. switch 1 5. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6100 Storage Array 1. cluster node 1 2. Dell EqualLogic PS6100 storage system 6. cluster node 1 2. switch 0 4. switch 1 23 Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6500 Storage Array 1. cluster node 2 3.
Figure 16. control module 0 7. control module 1 Figure 17. switch 0 4. cluster node 2 3. switch 1 5. Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6100 Storage Array 1. cluster node 1 2. Dell EqualLogic PS6100 storage system 6. cluster node 1 2. switch 0 4. switch 1 23 Cabling an iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell EqualLogic PS6500 Storage Array 1. cluster node 2 3.
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... iSCSI NIC 0 (or NIC port 0) to Ethernet 0 on the Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage array(s). Repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 storage array(s) to a Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Storage Array as an example for 10GBASE-SR or twinax cable. It works fine ...1. 4. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to the iSCSI switches. Cabling Multiple iSCSI SAN-Attached Clusters For Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 Storage Arrays 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 2 on the control module 0. 5. Connect a network ...
... iSCSI NIC 0 (or NIC port 0) to Ethernet 0 on the Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage array(s). Repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 storage array(s) to a Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Storage Array as an example for 10GBASE-SR or twinax cable. It works fine ...1. 4. Connect a network cable from the network switch 1 to the iSCSI switches. Cabling Multiple iSCSI SAN-Attached Clusters For Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 Storage Arrays 1. Connect a network cable from the network switch 0 to Ethernet 2 on the control module 0. 5. Connect a network ...
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Repeat steps 1 to 8 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 storage array(s) 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 0. 9. Connect a network ... all eight cables in steps 1 through 4 provides highest level of cable redundancy. 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 2 on the control module 0. 7. It works fine with only four cables. Connect a ...
Repeat steps 1 to 8 to connect the additional Dell EqualLogic PS6000/PS6100/PS6500 storage array(s) 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 0. 9. Connect a network ... all eight cables in steps 1 through 4 provides highest level of cable redundancy. 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 2 on the control module 0. 7. It works fine with only four cables. Connect a ...