Page 3 - C o n t e n t s; I n t r o d u c t i o n
Contents 3 C o n t e n t s 1 I n t r o d u c t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cluster Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cluster Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cluster Nodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cluster Storage . ...
Page 5 - A Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g
Contents 5 A Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 B Z o n i n g C o n f i g u r a t i o n F o r m . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1 C C l u s t e r D a t a F o r m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3
Page 7 - Introduction; Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft
Introduction 7 Introduction A Dell™ Failover Cluster combines specific hardware and software components to provide enhanced availability for applications and services that are run on the cluster. A Failover Cluster is designed to reduce the possibility of any single point of failure within the syste...
Page 8 - Cluster Solution; Flexibility; Cluster Hardware Requirements; Your cluster requires the following hardware components:
8 Introduction Cluster Solution Your cluster implements a minimum of two nodes to a maximum of either eight nodes (for Windows Server 2003) or sixteen nodes (for Windows Server 2008) and provides the following features: • 8-Gbps and 4-Gbps Fibre Channel technology • High availability of resources to...
Page 9 - Cluster Nodes; Table 1-1 lists the hardware requirements for the cluster nodes.
Introduction 9 Cluster Nodes Table 1-1 lists the hardware requirements for the cluster nodes. NOTE: For more information about supported systems, HBAs and operating system variants, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrix on the Dell High Availability website at www.dell.com/ha . Table 1-1...
Page 10 - Cluster Storage
10 Introduction Cluster Storage Table 1-2 lists supported storage systems and the configuration requirements for the cluster nodes and stand-alone systems connected to the storage systems. Table 1-3 lists hardware requirements for the storage processor enclosures (SPE), disk array enclosures (DAE), ...
Page 11 - management station
Introduction 11 Each storage system in the cluster is centrally managed by one host system (also called a management station ) running EMC Navisphere ® Manager—a centralized storage management application used to configure Dell/EMC storage systems. Using a graphical user interface (GUI), you can sel...
Page 12 - Supported Cluster Configurations; Direct-Attached Cluster; EMC PowerPath
12 Introduction Supported Cluster Configurations The following sections describe the supported cluster configurations. Direct-Attached Cluster In a direct-attached cluster, all the nodes of the cluster are directly attached to a single storage system. In this configuration, the RAID controllers (or ...
Page 13 - Other Documents You May Need; The
Introduction 13 SAN-Attached Cluster In a SAN-attached cluster, all nodes are attached to a single storage system or to multiple storage systems through a SAN using redundant switch fabrics. SAN-attached clusters are superior to direct-attached clusters in configuration flexibility, expandability, a...
Page 15 - Cabling Your Cluster Hardware; Cabling the Power Supplies
Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 15 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware NOTE: To configure Dell blade server modules in a Dell PowerEdge cluster, see the Using Dell Blade Servers in a Dell PowerEdge High Availability Cluster document located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com . Cabling the Mouse...
Page 18 - Cabling the Public Network
18 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Figure 2-3 shows an example of cabling in which dedicated network adapters in each node are connected to each other (for the private network) and the remaining network adapters are connected to the public network. Figure 2-3. Example of Network Cabling Connection Cab...
Page 19 - Cabling the Private Network; NIC Teaming; Use the same brand of NICs in a team. Do not mix brands in NIC teaming.; Cabling the Storage Systems
Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 19 Cabling the Private Network The private network connection to the nodes is provided by a different network adapter in each node. This network is used for intra-cluster communications. Table 2-2 describes three possible private network configurations. NOTE: Throughout...
Page 20 - Cabling Storage for Your Direct-Attached Cluster
20 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling Storage for Your Direct-Attached Cluster A direct-attached cluster configuration consists of redundant Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA) ports cabled directly to a Dell/EMC storage system. Figure 2-4 shows an example of a direct-attached, single cluster co...
Page 21 - Connect cluster node 1 to the storage system:
Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 21 Cabling a Cluster to a Dell/EMC Storage System Each cluster node attaches to the storage system using two Fibre optic cables with duplex local connector (LC) multimode connectors that attach to the HBA ports in the cluster nodes and the storage processor (SP) ports i...
Page 23 - The following example explains how to cable a four-node cluster:
Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 23 Figure 2-7. Cabling a Two-Node Cluster to a CX4-960 Storage System Cabling a Multi-Node Cluster to a Dell/EMC Storage System You can configure a cluster with more than two nodes in a direct-attached configuration using a Dell/EMC storage system, depending on the avai...
Page 24 - Connect cluster node 2 to the storage system:
24 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 2 Connect cluster node 2 to the storage system: a Install a cable from cluster node 2 HBA port 0 to the second front-end fibre channel port on SP-A. b Install a cable from cluster node 2 HBA port 1 to the second front-end fibre channel port on SP-B. 3 Connect cluster...
Page 25 - In the first cluster, connect cluster node 1 to the storage system:; Cabling Storage for Your SAN-Attached Cluster
Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 25 Cabling Two Two-Node Clusters to a Dell/EMC Storage System The following steps are an example of how to cable a two two-node cluster. The Dell/EMC storage system needs to have at least 4 front-end fibre channel ports available on each storage processor. 1 In the firs...
Page 26 - Figure 2-8 shows an example of a two node SAN-attached cluster.
26 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Figure 2-8 shows an example of a two node SAN-attached cluster. Figure 2-9 shows an example of an eight-node SAN-attached cluster. Similar cabling concepts can be applied to clusters that contain a different number of nodes. NOTE: The connections listed in this secti...
Page 29 - Connect cluster node 1 to the SAN:
Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 29 Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell/EMC CX4-120 or CX4-240 Storage System 1 Connect cluster node 1 to the SAN: a Connect a cable from HBA port 0 to Fibre Channel switch 0 (sw0). b Connect a cable from HBA port 1 to Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1). 2 Repeat step 1 f...
Page 34 - There is a maximum of four storage systems per cluster.
34 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware c Connect a cable from Fibre Channel switch 0 (sw0) to the second front-end fibre channel port on SP-A. d Connect a cable from Fibre Channel switch 0 (sw0) to the second front-end fibre channel port on SP-B. e Connect a cable from Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1) to the ...
Page 36 - Obtaining More Information
36 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware NOTE: While tape libraries can be connected to multiple fabrics, they do not provide path failover. Figure 2-14. Cabling a Storage System and a Tape Library Obtaining More Information See the storage and tape backup documentation for more information on configuring t...
Page 39 - Cluster Configuration Overview
Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 39 Preparing Your Systems for Clustering WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove and access any of the components inside the system. See your safety information for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the comp...
Page 40 - Configure roles for cluster networks.
40 Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 5 Configure each cluster node as a member in the same Windows Active Directory Domain. NOTE: You can configure the cluster nodes as Domain Controllers. For more information, see the “Selecting a Domain Model” section of Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft W...
Page 41 - Installation Overview
Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 41 12 Configure highly-available applications and services on your Failover Cluster. Depending on your configuration, this may also require providing additional LUNs to the cluster or creating new cluster resource groups. Test the failover capabilities of the ne...
Page 42 - Installing the Fibre Channel HBAs; Installing the Fibre Channel HBA Drivers
42 Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Installing the Fibre Channel HBAs For dual - HBA configurations, it is recommended that you install the Fibre Channel HBAs on separate peripheral component interconnect (PCI) buses. Placing the adapters on separate buses improves availability and performance....
Page 43 - Using Zoning in SAN Configurations Containing Multiple Hosts
Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 43 Zoning automatically and transparently enforces access of information to the zone devices. More than one PowerEdge cluster configuration can share Dell/EMC storage system(s) in a switched fabric using Fibre Channel switch zoning and with Access Control enable...
Page 44 - single initiator zoning
44 Preparing Your Systems for Clustering CAUTION: When you replace a Fibre Channel HBA in a PowerEdge server, reconfigure your zones to provide continuous client data access. Additionally, when you replace a switch module, reconfigure your zones to prevent data loss or corruption. CAUTION: You must ...
Page 45 - documentation for more information.; Access Control
Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 45 Installing and Configuring the Shared Storage System See "Cluster Hardware Requirements" on page 8 for a list of supported Dell/EMC storage systems. To install and configure the Dell/EMC storage system in your cluster: 1 Update the core software on yo...
Page 46 - storage group; Storage Groups
46 Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Access Control is enabled using Navisphere Manager. After you enable Access Control and connect to the storage system from a management station, Access Control appears in the Storage System Properties window of Navisphere Manager. After you enable Access Cont...
Page 48 - Navisphere Manager
48 Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Navisphere Manager Navisphere Manager provides centralized storage management and configuration from a single management console. Using a graphical user interface (GUI), Navisphere Manager allows you to configure and manage the disks and components in one or ...
Page 49 - domain1
Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 49 2 Add the following two separate lines to the agentID.txt file, with no special formatting: • First line: Fully qualified hostname. For example, enter node1.domain1.com , if the host name is node1 and the domain name is domain1 . • Second line: IP address tha...
Page 51 - Repeat step b and step c to add additional hosts.; Configuring the Hard Drives on the Shared Storage System(s)
Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 51 d Repeat step b and step c to add additional hosts. e Click Apply . 16 Click OK to exit the Storage Group Properties dialog box. Configuring the Hard Drives on the Shared Storage System(s) This section provides information for configuring the hard drives on t...
Page 52 - If you have; Optional Storage Features
52 Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Assigning LUNs to Hosts If you have Access Control enabled in Navisphere Manager, you must create storage groups and assign LUNs to the proper host systems. Optional Storage Features Your Dell/EMC CX4-series storage array may be configured to provide optional...
Page 53 - Dell Cluster; Installing and Configuring a Failover Cluster; Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows
Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 53 Updating a Dell/EMC Storage System for Clustering If you are updating an existing Dell/EMC storage system to meet the cluster requirements for the shared storage subsystem, you may need to install additional Fibre Channel disk drives in the shared storage sys...
Page 55 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting This appendix provides troubleshooting information for your cluster configuration. Table A-1 describes general cluster problems you may encounter and the probable causes and solutions for each problem. Table A-1. General Cluster Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cau...
Page 61 - Zoning Configuration Form
Zoning Configuration Form 61 Zoning Configuration Form Node HBA WWPNs or Alias Names Storage WWPNs or Alias Names Zone Name Zone Set for Configuration Name
Page 63 - Cluster Data Form
Cluster Data Form 63 Cluster Data Form You can attach the following form in a convenient location near each cluster node or rack to record information about the cluster. Use the form when you call for technical support. Table C-1. Cluster Information Cluster Information Cluster Solution Cluster name...
Page 65 - Index
Index 65 Index A Access Control about, 45 C cab le co nfigurations cluster interconnect, 19for client networks, 18for mouse, keyboard, and monitor, 15 for power supplies, 15 cluster optional configurations, 12 cluster configurations connecting to multiple shared storage systems, 34 connecting to one...
Page 66 - installing
66 Index H HBA drivers installing and configuring, 42 host bus adapter configuring the Fibre Channel HBA, 42 K keybo ard cabling, 15 L LUNs assigning to hosts, 52configuring and managing, 51 M MirrorView about, 11 m o n i t o r cabling, 15 m o u s e cabling, 15 MSCS installing and configuring, 53 N ...
