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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 7 B C l u s t e r D a t a F o r m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 C Z o n i n g C o n f i g u r a t i o n F o r m . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 I n d e x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - Introduction; DellTM Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows
Introduction 7 Introduction A 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 system that...
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 node to a maximum of either eight nodes (for Windows Server 2003) or sixteen nodes (for Windows Server 2008) clustering and provides the following features: • 8-Gbps and 4-Gbps Fibre Channel technologies • High availability of ...
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 Matrices located on the Dell High Availability Clustering website at dell.c...
Page 10 - Cluster Storage
10 Introduction Cluster Storage Cluster nodes can share access to external storage systems. However, only one of the nodes can own any redundant array of independent disks (RAID) volume in the external storage system at any time. Microsoft Cluster Services (MSCS) controls which node has access to ea...
Page 11 - Supported Cluster Configurations; Direct-Attached Cluster
Introduction 11 Table 1-3 lists hardware requirements for the disk processor enclosures DPE DAE, and SPS. NOTE: Ensure that the core software version running on the storage system is supported by Dell. For specific version requirements, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices located on ...
Page 13 - Other Documents You May Need; Rack Installation Guide
Introduction 13 Figure 1-2. SAN-Attached Cluster Other Documents You May Need CAUTION: The safety information that is shipped with your system provides important safety and regulatory information. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document. NOTE: To configure...
Page 14 - The
14 Introduction • The Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices provides a list of recommended operating systems, hardware components, and driver or firmware versions for your Dell Windows Server Failover Cluster. • The HBA documentation provides installation instructions for the HBAs. • Systems m...
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/manuals . Cabling...
Page 19 - Cabling the Public Network
Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 19 Cabling the Public Network Any network adapter supported by a system running TCP/IP may be used to connect to the public network segments. You can install additional network adapters to support additional public network segments or to provide redundancy in the event ...
Page 20 - NIC Teaming; Cabling the Storage Systems; Cabling Storage for Your Direct-Attached Cluster
20 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Using Dual-Port Network Adapters You can configure your cluster to use the public network as a failover for private network communications. If dual-port network adapters are used, do not use both ports simultaneously to support both the public and private networks. N...
Page 21 - Connect cluster node 1 to the storage system.
Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 21 Figure 2-4. Direct-Attached Cluster Configuration Each cluster node attaches to the storage system using two multi-mode optical cables with LC connectors that attach to the HBA ports in the cluster nodes and the storage processor (SP) ports in the Dell/EMC storage sy...
Page 22 - Install a cable from cluster node 2 HBA port 0 to SP-A
22 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware a Install a cable from cluster node 2 HBA port 0 to SP-A Fibre port 1(second fibre port) . b Install a cable from cluster node 2 HBA port 1 to SP-B Fibre port 1(second fibre port) . Figure 2-5 and Figure 2-6 illustrate the method of cabling a two-node direct-attached...
Page 23 - Connect cluster node 1 to the storage system:
Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 23 Figure 2-6. Cabling a Two-node Cluster to an AX4-5FX Storage System Cabling a Four-Node Cluster to a Dell/EMC AX4-5FX Storage System You can configure a 4-node cluster in a direct-attached configuration using a Dell/EMC AX4-5FX storage system: 1 Connect cluster node ...
Page 24 - In the first cluster, connect cluster node 1 to the storage system:
24 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware a Install a cable from cluster node 4 HBA port 0 to the fourth front-end fibre channel port on SP-A. b Install a cable from cluster node 4 HBA port 1 to the fourth front-end fibre channel port on SP-B. Cabling 2 Two-Node Clusters to a Dell/EMC AX4-5FX Storage System ...
Page 25 - Cabling Storage for Your SAN-Attached Cluster
Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 25 Cabling Storage for Your SAN-Attached Cluster A SAN-attached cluster is a cluster configuration where all cluster nodes are attached to a single storage system or to multiple storage systems through a SAN using a redundant switch fabric. SAN-attached cluster configur...
Page 27 - Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to an AX4-5F Storage System; Connect cluster node 1 to the SAN.
Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 27 Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to an AX4-5F 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 for each cluster node...
Page 31 - Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Cabling Your Cluster Hardware 31 • The shared storage systems and firmware must be identical. Using dissimilar storage systems and firmware for your shared storage is not supported. • MSCS is limited to 22 drive letters. Because drive letters A through D are reserved for local disks, a maximum of 22...
Page 32 - Obtaining More Information
32 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Connecting a PowerEdge Cluster to a Tape Library To provide additional backup for your cluster, you can add tape backup devices to your cluster configuration. The Dell PowerVault™ tape libraries may contain an integrated Fibre Channel bridge, or Storage Network Contr...
Page 35 - Cluster Configuration Overview; Ensure that your site can handle the cluster’s power requirements.
Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 35 Preparing Your Systems for Clustering CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove and access any of the components inside the system. See the safety information that shipped with your system for complete information about safety precaut...
Page 36 - Test the failover capabilities of your new cluster.
36 Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 4 Establish the physical network topology and the TCP/IP settings for network adapters on each server node to provide access to the cluster public and private networks. 5 Configure each cluster node as a member in the same Microsoft ® Windows Active Directory...
Page 37 - Installation Overview; Cluster Configuration Support Matrices
Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 37 NOTE: For Windows Server 2008 Failover Clusters, you can also use the Cluster Validation Wizard . 12 Configure highly-available applications and services on your failover cluster. Depending on your configuration, this may also require providing additional LUN...
Page 38 - Installing the Fibre Channel HBAs; Installing the Fibre Channel HBA Drivers; Installing EMC PowerPath
38 Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 4 The shared storage system 5 A failover cluster 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 sepa...
Page 39 - Welcome; Using Worldwide Port Name Zoning
Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 39 5 In the Welcome window of the setup wizard, click Next . 6 In the CLARiiON AX-Series window, select and click Next . Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 7 Click Yes to reboot the system. Implementing Zoning on a Fibre Channel Switc...
Page 40 - single initiator zoning
40 Preparing Your Systems for Clustering A WWN consists of an 8-byte hexadecimal number with each byte separated by a colon. For example, 10:00:00:60:69:00:00:8a is a valid WWN. Using WWN port name zoning allows you to move cables between switch ports within the fabric without having to update the z...
Page 41 - integrated bridge/SNC or fibre-channel interface; Installing Navisphere Storage System Initialization Utility
Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 41 • Create a zone for each HBA port and its target storage devices. • Each AX4-5 storage processor port can be connected to a maximum of 64 HBA ports in a SAN-attached environment. • Each host can be connected to a maximum of four storage systems. • The integra...
Page 42 - Installing the Expansion Pack Using Navisphere Express; ena
42 Preparing Your Systems for Clustering e Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 2 To initialize the storage system: a Select Start → Programs → EMC → Navisphere → Navisphere Storage System Initialization . b Read the license agreement, click I accept and then click Next . ...
Page 43 - Installing Navisphere Server Utility; To install Navisphere Server Utility:; Registering a Server With a Storage System; To register the server with the storage system:
Preparing Your Systems for Clustering 43 Installing Navisphere Server Utility The Navisphere Server Utility registers the cluster node HBAs with the storage systems, allowing the nodes to access the cluster storage data. The tool is also used for the following cluster node maintenance procedures: • ...
Page 44 - Assigning the Virtual Disks to Cluster Nodes
44 Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Assigning the Virtual Disks to Cluster Nodes NOTE: For best practice, have at least one virtual disk for each application. If multiple NTFS partitions are created on a single LUN or virtual disk, these partitions will not be able to fail over individually fro...
Page 46 - Installing and Configuring a Failover Cluster; Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows
46 Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Installing and Configuring a Failover Cluster You can configure the operating system services on your Dell Windows Server failover cluster, after you have established the private and public networks and have assigned the shared disks from the storage array to...
Page 47 - Troubleshooting
Appendix:Troubleshooting 47 Troubleshooting This section 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 Prob...
Page 55 - Cluster Data Form
Appendix: Cluster Data Form 55 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 B-1. Cluster Information Cluster Solution Cluster name and IP ad...
Page 57 - Zoning Configuration Form
Appendix: Zoning Configuration Form 57 Zoning Configuration Form Node HBA WWPNs or Alias Names Storage WWPNs or Alias Names Zone Name Zone Set for Configuration Name
Page 59 - Index
Index 59 Index C cab le co nfigurations cluster interconnect, 19for client networks, 19for mouse, keyboard, and monitor, 15 for power supplies, 15 cluster configurations connecting to multiple shared storage systems, 30 connecting to one shared storage system, 11 direct-attached, 11, 20SAN-attached,...
Page 60 - installing
60 Index m o u s e cabling, 15 MSCS installing and configuring, 46 N Navisphere Manager about, 45hardware view, 45storage view, 45 network adapters cabling the private network, 18-19 cabling the public network, 19 O operating system Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition installing , 37 P power sup...
