Dell SE500W manual Preparing Your Systems for Clustering

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5Ensure that the network adapter drivers installed on each cluster node are the latest supported version.

6Configure the public and private network adapter interconnects in each node, and place the interconnects on separate IP subnetworks using static IP addresses. See "Configuring Windows Networking."

Public refers to the network adapter that connects the cluster nodes to the client network.

Private refers to the dedicated network (cluster interconnect) that connects the cluster nodes to each other.

7Install or update the driver for the PERC RAID adapter in each node and ensure that each PERC card has a different SCSI ID. See "Preparing the PERC RAID Adapter for Clustering" and "Installing the PERC RAID Adapters."

8Shut down both nodes and connect each node to shared storage. See "Cabling Your Cluster Hardware."

9Turn on one node and configure shared storage using Dell Storage Management or the

PERC RAID adapter BIOS utility. See "Installing and Configuring the Shared Storage System."

10Reboot node 1.

11From node 1, write the disk signature and then partition, format, and assign drive letters and volume labels to the hard drives in the storage system using the Windows Disk Management application or Array Manager. See "Naming and Formatting Drives on the Shared Storage System."

12On node 1, verify disk access and functionality on all shared disks.

13Shut down node 1.

14Verify disk access by performing the following steps on the other node: a Turn on the node.

b Use the PERC RAID adapter BIOS utility to resolve the Non-Volatile Random-Access Memory (NVRAM) mismatch. See your PERC RAID adapter documentation.

c Modify the drive letters to match the drive letters on node 1. See "Cluster Data Form." This procedure allows the Windows operating system to mount the volumes.

d Close and reopen Disk Management.

e Verify that Windows can see the file systems and the volume labels correctly.

15Turn on node 1.

16Install and configure the Cluster Service. See "Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows 2000 Cluster Service (MSCS)" and "Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Cluster Service (MSCS)."

17Install and set up your application programs (optional).

18Record the cluster configuration using the "Cluster Data Form" (optional).

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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 Configuring Active and Passive Cluster Nodes Setting Advanced Resource PropertiesConfigurations Using Non-Dell Products Uninstalling Mscs From Clusters RunningChanging the Cluster Service Account Password PowerEdge Cluster SE500W Solution Data FormMaximum Configuration of the PowerEdge Bus Configuration Switch Modes Important System Warning Power Cabling Example With Two PowerPrivate Network Hardware Components Applications and Hardware RequiringIntended Audience IntroductionObtaining 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 Cluster Components Hardware and Software TechnologiesScsi cables System RequirementsCluster 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 Pin connector Shared storage connector BNode Shared storagePin connectors Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Adapter Channel 0 Perc RAID adapter channel Pin connectorsNetwork Connections Description Cabling Your Public and Private NetworksPrivate network adapter Cluster node Cabling Your Public NetworkCabling Your Private Network NIC TeamingPrivate Network Hardware Components and Connections Method Cabling the Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor Power Cabling for the PowerEdge Cluster SE500W SolutionPage 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 Selecting a Domain Model Configuring the Cluster Nodes as Domain ControllersInstalling and Configuring the Windows Operating System Configuring the Internal Drives in Your Cluster NodesPreparing 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 Verifying Cluster Network Communications Configuring the Internet Connection FirewallUpdating the Windows Driver for the Perc RAID Adapter Installing the Perc RAID AdaptersInstalling and Configuring the Shared Storage System Clustering PowerVault Storage SystemsSplit-Bus Module Module Primary Split-busPage Enclosure Management Module EMM EMM serves two primary functions in your storage systemPreparing the Perc RAID Adapter for Clustering Setting the Scsi Host Adapter IDs Enabling the Cluster Mode Using the Perc RAID AdapterNaming and Formatting Drives on the Shared Storage System Configuring and Managing Virtual DisksAssigning Drive Letters and Mount Points EmailData Verifying Cluster Readiness Installing and Configuring MscsCreating the Quorum Resource Configuring Cluster Networks Running WindowsConfiguring Cluster Networks Running Windows Server Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Adding Cluster Nodes Using the Advanced Configuration Option Verifying Cluster Functionality Installing Applications in the Cluster GroupVerifying Mscs Operation Verifying Cluster Resource AvailabilityObtaining More Information Troubleshooting Failed ResourcesMicrosoft Cluster Administrator Installing Your Cluster Management SoftwareLaunching 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 NetworksCluster Nodes Network InterfacesPreventing Network Failure Node-to-Node CommunicationJoining an Existing Cluster Forming a New ClusterCluster Resources GroupsDependent Resources Setting Resource PropertiesConfiguring Resource Dependencies Setting Advanced Resource PropertiesCluster Resources and Required Dependencies Resources and Configurable Parameters Resource ParametersQuorum Disk Quorum Resource Resource Failure Creating a New Resource Adjusting the Threshold and Period ValuesFile Share Resource Type Deleting a ResourceConfiguring Active and Passive Cluster Nodes Failover and FailbackFailover Using Mscs Failback Using Mscs Certification Requirements Upgrading Your System to a Cluster ConfigurationCompleting the Upgrade Configurations Using Non-Dell ProductsUpgrading Your System to a Cluster Configuration Upgrading Your Operating SystemBefore you perform a rolling upgrade Performing a Rolling UpgradeUpgrading Node Maintaining Your Cluster Adding a Network Adapter to a Cluster NodeMaintaining Your Cluster IP address Maintaining Your Cluster Running chkdsk /f on a Quorum Disk Removing Nodes From Clusters Running Windows ServerRecovering From a Corrupt Quorum Disk Replacing a Cluster Node Replacing a Cluster-Enabled Dell Perc RAID AdapterWhere 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 System Storage Node Server Type Cluster Name Service Tag Number Server NameDrive letters, RAID types, applications/data Dell PowerVault Description of Installed ItemsComponent 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 Example of Network Cabling Connection PowerVault 22 xS Back PanelPage Table A-1 General Cluster Troubleshooting

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