Dell ISCSI - Manual

Network Configuration Recommendations It is recommended that you follow the guidelines in this section. In addition to these guidelines, all the usual rules for proper network configuration apply to group members. Recommendation Description Network connections between array(s) and hosts Connect arra...

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 multiple storage arrays through redundant iSCSI SANs for high-availability. iSCSI SAN-attached clusters provide superior configuration flexibili...

2 Cluster Hardware Cabling This section provides information on cluster hardware cabling. Mouse, Keyboard, And Monitor Cabling Information When installing a cluster configuration in a rack, you must include a switch box to connect the mouse, keyboard, and monitor to the nodes. For instructions on ca...

5. redundant power supplies on one AC power strip Figure 3. Power Cabling Example With Two Power Supplies in the PowerEdge Systems 1. cluster node 12. cluster node 23. primary power supplies on one AC power strip4. EqualLogic PS series storage array5. redundant power supplies on one AC power strip C...

Figure 4. Example of Network Cabling Connection 1. public network2. cluster node 13. public network adapter4. private network adapter 5. private network6. cluster node 2 For Public Network Any network adapter supported by a system running TCP/IP may be used to connect to the public network segments....

Method Hardware Components Connection Optical Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet network adapters with LC connectors Connect a multi-mode optical cable between the network adapters in both nodes. Dual-Port Network Adapters Usage You can configure your cluster to use the public network as a failover for ...

3 Preparing Your Systems For Clustering CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to ...

12. Configure highly-available applications and services on your Failover Cluster. Depending on your configuration, this may also require providing additional volumes to the cluster or creating new cluster resource groups. Test the failover capabilities of the new resources. 13. Configure client sys...

1. Start the Remote Setup Wizard. 2. In the Welcome dialog box, select Configure MPIO settings for this computer, and click Next.The Configure MPIO Settings dialog box is displayed. 3. By default, all host adapters on all subnets that are accessible by the PS Series group are configured for multipat...

– Select the Advanced tab.– Ensure that the Enable shared access to the iSCSI target from multiple initiators check box is selected. Connecting Hosts To Volumes This section discusses how to make the proper connection to a PS Series SAN including adding the Target Portal and connecting to volumes fr...

CAUTION: If you want to mount the volume of a snapshot, clone, or replica using the Group Manager GUI, mount it to a standalone node or a cluster node in a different cluster. Do not mount the snapshot, clone, or replica of a clustered disk to a node in the same cluster because it has the same disk s...

Volumes Cloning a volume creates a new volume with a new name and iSCSI target, having the same size, contents, and Thin Provisioning setting as the original volume. The new volume is located in the same pool as the original volume and is available immediately. Cloning a volume does not affect the o...

Replication Replication enables you to copy volume data across groups, physically located in the same building or separated by some distance. Replication protects the data from failures ranging from destruction of a volume to a complete site disaster, with no impact on data availability or performan...

Volume Collections NOTE: Do not use the Group Manager GUI to mount the clone of a clustered disk to a node in the same cluster. A volume collection consists of one or more volumes from any pool and simplifies the creation of snapshots and replicas. Volume collections are useful when you have multipl...

4 Troubleshooting The following section describes general cluster problems you may encounter and the probable causes and solutions for each problem. Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action The nodes cannot access the storage system, or the cluster software is not functioning with the storage system...

5 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 1. Cluster Configuration Information Cluster Information Cluster Solution Cluster name and IP...