Dell SE500W manual Forming a New Cluster, Joining an Existing Cluster

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•Every node in the cluster is aware of another system joining or leaving the cluster.

•Every node in the cluster is aware of the resources that are running on all nodes in the cluster.

•All nodes in the cluster are grouped under a common cluster name, which is used when accessing and managing the cluster.

Table 5-1 defines various states of a node that can occur in cluster operation.

Table 5-1. Node States and Definitions

State	Definition

Down	The node is not actively participating in cluster operations.
Joining	The node is in the process of becoming an active participant in the
	cluster operations.
Paused	The node is actively participating in cluster operations but cannot take ownership of
	resource groups and cannot bring resources online.
Up	The node is actively participating in all cluster operations, including hosting
	cluster groups.
Unknown	The state cannot be determined.

When the Cluster Service is installed for the first time on a node, the administrator must choose whether that node forms its own cluster or joins an existing cluster. When the Cluster Service is started on a node, that node searches for other active nodes on networks enabled for internal cluster communications.

Forming a New Cluster

If a node cannot join a cluster, the node attempts to form the cluster by gaining control of the quorum disk. If the node gains control of the quorum disk, the node forms the cluster and uses the recovery logs in the quorum disk to update its cluster database. The Cluster Service maintains a consistent, updated copy of the cluster database on all active nodes.

Joining an Existing Cluster

A node can join an existing cluster if it can communicate with another cluster node. If a cluster exists and the joining node finds an active node, it attempts to join that node's cluster. If it succeeds, the Cluster Service then validates the node's name and verifies version compatibility. If the validation process succeeds, the node joins the cluster. The node is updated with the latest copy of the cluster database.

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Contents Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Naming and Formatting Drives on Assigning Static IP Addresses to Your ClusterUpdating the Windows Driver for the Perc RAID Adapter Microsoft Cluster Administrator Installing and Configuring Microsoft WindowsConfiguring Microsoft Windows Server Uninstalling Mscs From Clusters Running Setting Advanced Resource PropertiesConfiguring Active and Passive Cluster Nodes Configurations Using Non-Dell ProductsMaximum Configuration of the PowerEdge Changing the Cluster Service Account PasswordPowerEdge Cluster SE500W Solution Data Form Applications and Hardware Requiring Power Cabling Example With Two PowerBus Configuration Switch Modes Important System Warning Private Network Hardware ComponentsIntroduction IntroductionIntended Audience Obtaining More InformationQuorum Resource Obtaining Technical Assistance OverviewVirtual Servers and Resource Groups Operating Systems PowerEdge Cluster SE500W SolutionShared Storage Systems Edition X64 Edition Configuration, at least three virtual disks are recommendedStorage System Cluster Components Hardware and Software TechnologiesScsi cables System RequirementsCluster Node Requirements Component Minimum Requirement Cluster NodesCluster storage Other Documents You May Need Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling for the Cluster SE500W SolutionCabling Your Cluster Hardware Redundant power supply Shared storage Shared storage connector BPin connector NodePin 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 NetworkPrivate Network Hardware Components and Connections Method Cabling Your Private NetworkNIC Teaming 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 Preparing Your Systems for ClusteringBefore You Begin 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 Has been corrected in Windows Server Configuring IP Addresses for the Private NetworkDell recommends using static IP addresses for your cluster 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 AdaptersSplit-Bus Module Installing and Configuring the Shared Storage SystemClustering PowerVault Storage Systems 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 Resource Availability Installing Applications in the Cluster GroupVerifying Cluster Functionality Verifying Mscs OperationObtaining More Information Troubleshooting Failed ResourcesRunning Cluster Administrator on a Remote Console Installing Your Cluster Management SoftwareMicrosoft Cluster Administrator Launching Cluster Administrator on a Cluster Node Launching Cluster Administrator on a Remote Console Cluster Networks Using MscsUsing Mscs Cluster ObjectsNode-to-Node Communication Network InterfacesCluster Nodes Preventing Network FailureJoining an Existing Cluster Forming a New ClusterCluster Resources GroupsDependent Resources Setting Resource PropertiesCluster Resources and Required Dependencies Configuring Resource DependenciesSetting Advanced Resource Properties Quorum Disk Quorum Resource Resources and Configurable ParametersResource Parameters Resource Failure Creating a New Resource Adjusting the Threshold and Period ValuesFile Share Resource Type Deleting a ResourceFailover Configuring Active and Passive Cluster NodesFailover and Failback Using Mscs Failback Using Mscs Certification Requirements Upgrading Your System to a Cluster ConfigurationUpgrading Your Operating System Configurations Using Non-Dell ProductsCompleting the Upgrade Upgrading Your System to a Cluster ConfigurationBefore you perform a rolling upgrade Performing a Rolling UpgradeUpgrading Node Maintaining Your Cluster Maintaining Your ClusterAdding a Network Adapter to a Cluster Node 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 Support.microsoft.com Viewer, see the Microsoft Cluster ServiceAdministrator’s Guide for instructions on Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviations and AcronymsGUI NLB RAM Abbreviations and Acronyms Cluster Data Form PowerEdge Cluster SE500W Solution Data FormCluster Data Form System Storage Node Server Type Cluster Name Service Tag Number Server NameStorage, internal drives Dell PowerVault Description of Installed ItemsDrive letters, RAID types, applications/data Component StorageW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Index IndexMscs Virtual disks, 45 using dynamic disks Replacing a cluster-enabledcardShared storage system configuring, 39 enclosure management Index Example of Network Cabling Connection PowerVault 22 xS Back PanelPage Table A-1 General Cluster Troubleshooting

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