Dell SE500W manual Storage System, Edition X64 Edition

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Table 1-1. Windows Operating System Features

Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Windows Server 2003 Enterprise

Windows Server 2003 Enterprise

 

Edition

x64 Edition

 

 

 

Supports two-node SCSI clusters

Supports two-node SCSI clusters

Supports two-node SCSI clusters

Supports up to 8 GB of RAM

Supports up to 32 GB of RAM

Supports up to 1 TB RAM

per node

per node

per node

Cluster configuration and

Cluster configuration and

Cluster configuration and

management using

management using Configure

management using Configure

Control Panel utilities

Your Server (CYS) and Manage

Your Server (CYS) and Manage

 

Your Server (MYS) wizards

Your Server (MYS) wizards

 

Metadirectory Services

Metadirectory Services

 

 

 

NOTE: The amount of RAM supported per node also depends on your cluster platform.

NOTE: Running different operating systems in a cluster is supported only during a rolling upgrade. You cannot upgrade to Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition. Only a new installation is permitted for Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition.

NOTE: MSCS and Network Load Balancing (NLB) features cannot coexist on the same node, but can be used together in a multitiered cluster. For more information, see the Dell PowerEdge Clusters website at www.dell.com/ha or the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com.

Storage System

Table 1-2 provides a list of supported storage components and the configuration requirements for the cluster nodes and stand-alone systems connected to the storage systems.

Table 1-2. Cluster Storage Requirements

Hardware Components

Minimum Requirement

 

 

Supported storage systems

Up to four Dell PowerVault™ 22xS storage systems (for the shared disk resource)

Enclosure management

Two enclosure management modules (EMMs) per PowerVault

modules

22xS enclosure

Power and cooling

Redundant configuration: two fans and dual power supplies per PowerVault

requirements

22xS enclosure

Hard drives

At least two SCSI hard drives in each PowerVault 22xS enclosure to support

 

hardware-based RAID functionality

 

NOTE: The minimum recommendation for an active/passive cluster

 

configuration is two virtual disks. If you are going to use an active/active

 

configuration, at least three virtual disks are recommended.

Cables

Two 1-, 4-, 8-, or 12-m SCSI cables for each PowerVault 22xS storage system

 

in the cluster

 

 

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Contents Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Assigning Static IP Addresses to Your Cluster Updating the Windows Driver for the Perc RAID AdapterNaming and Formatting Drives on Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows Configuring Microsoft Windows ServerMicrosoft Cluster Administrator Setting Advanced Resource Properties Configuring Active and Passive Cluster NodesConfigurations Using Non-Dell Products Uninstalling Mscs From Clusters RunningChanging the Cluster Service Account Password PowerEdge Cluster SE500W Solution Data FormMaximum Configuration of the PowerEdge Power Cabling Example With Two Power Bus Configuration Switch Modes Important System WarningPrivate Network Hardware Components Applications and Hardware Requiring Introduction Intended Audience Obtaining More Information IntroductionObtaining Technical Assistance Overview Virtual Servers and Resource GroupsQuorum Resource PowerEdge Cluster SE500W Solution Shared Storage SystemsOperating Systems Configuration, at least three virtual disks are recommended Storage SystemEdition X64 Edition Hardware and Software Technologies Cluster ComponentsSystem Requirements Scsi cablesCluster Nodes Cluster storageCluster Node Requirements Component Minimum Requirement Other Documents You May Need Cabling for the Cluster SE500W Solution Cabling Your Cluster HardwareCabling Your Cluster Hardware Redundant power supply Shared storage connector B Pin connectorNode Shared storageAdapter Channel 0 Perc RAID adapter channel Pin connectors Pin connectors Cabling Your Cluster HardwareCabling Your Public and Private Networks Network Connections DescriptionCabling Your Public Network Private network adapter Cluster nodeCabling Your Private Network NIC TeamingPrivate Network Hardware Components and Connections Method Power Cabling for the PowerEdge Cluster SE500W Solution Cabling the Mouse, Keyboard, and MonitorPage Power Cabling Example With One Power Supply in the Systems Power Cabling Example With Two Power Supplies in the Systems Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Before You BeginPreparing Your Systems for Clustering Installation Overview Configuring the Cluster Nodes as Domain Controllers Selecting a Domain ModelConfiguring the Internal Drives in Your Cluster Nodes Installing and Configuring the Windows Operating SystemPreparing Your Systems for Clustering Configuring Windows Networking Configuring IP Addresses for the Private Network Dell recommends using static IP addresses for your clusterHas been corrected in Windows Server Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Configuring the Internet Connection Firewall Verifying Cluster Network CommunicationsInstalling the Perc RAID Adapters Updating the Windows Driver for the Perc RAID AdapterInstalling and Configuring the Shared Storage System Clustering PowerVault Storage SystemsSplit-Bus Module Primary Split-bus ModulePage EMM serves two primary functions in your storage system Enclosure Management Module EMMPreparing the Perc RAID Adapter for Clustering Enabling the Cluster Mode Using the Perc RAID Adapter Setting the Scsi Host Adapter IDsConfiguring and Managing Virtual Disks Naming and Formatting Drives on the Shared Storage SystemAssigning Drive Letters and Mount Points EmailData Installing and Configuring Mscs Verifying Cluster ReadinessConfiguring Cluster Networks Running Windows Creating the Quorum ResourceConfiguring Cluster Networks Running Windows Server Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Adding Cluster Nodes Using the Advanced Configuration Option Installing Applications in the Cluster Group Verifying Cluster FunctionalityVerifying Mscs Operation Verifying Cluster Resource AvailabilityTroubleshooting Failed Resources Obtaining More InformationInstalling Your Cluster Management Software Microsoft Cluster AdministratorLaunching Cluster Administrator on a Cluster Node Running Cluster Administrator on a Remote ConsoleLaunching Cluster Administrator on a Remote Console Using Mscs Using MscsCluster Objects Cluster NetworksNetwork Interfaces Cluster NodesPreventing Network Failure Node-to-Node CommunicationForming a New Cluster Joining an Existing ClusterGroups Cluster ResourcesSetting Resource Properties Dependent ResourcesConfiguring Resource Dependencies Setting Advanced Resource PropertiesCluster Resources and Required Dependencies Resources and Configurable Parameters Resource ParametersQuorum Disk Quorum Resource Resource Failure Adjusting the Threshold and Period Values Creating a New ResourceDeleting a Resource File Share Resource TypeConfiguring Active and Passive Cluster Nodes Failover and FailbackFailover Using Mscs Failback Using Mscs Upgrading Your System to a Cluster Configuration Certification RequirementsConfigurations Using Non-Dell Products Completing the UpgradeUpgrading Your System to a Cluster Configuration Upgrading Your Operating SystemPerforming a Rolling Upgrade Before you perform a rolling upgradeUpgrading Node Maintaining Your Cluster Adding a Network Adapter to a Cluster NodeMaintaining Your Cluster IP address Maintaining Your Cluster Removing Nodes From Clusters Running Windows Server Running chkdsk /f on a Quorum DiskRecovering From a Corrupt Quorum Disk Replacing a Cluster-Enabled Dell Perc RAID Adapter Replacing a Cluster NodeWhere clustername is the name of your cluster Reformatting a Cluster Disk Maintaining Your Cluster Rebuilding Operation in Dell OpenManage Utilities Maintaining Your Cluster Maintaining Your Cluster Troubleshooting TroubleshootingPerc 3/DC Bios Troubleshooting Viewer, see the Microsoft Cluster Service Administrator’s Guide for instructions onSupport.microsoft.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviations and AcronymsGUI NLB RAM Abbreviations and Acronyms PowerEdge Cluster SE500W Solution Data Form Cluster Data FormCluster Data Form Node Server Type Cluster Name Service Tag Number Server Name System StorageDell PowerVault Description of Installed Items Drive letters, RAID types, applications/dataComponent Storage Storage, internal drivesW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Index IndexMscs Replacing a cluster-enabledcard Shared storage system configuring, 39 enclosure managementVirtual disks, 45 using dynamic disks Index PowerVault 22 xS Back Panel Example of Network Cabling ConnectionPage Table A-1 General Cluster Troubleshooting
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