Dell manual Cluster Data Form, PowerEdge Cluster SE500W Solution Data Form

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Cluster Data Form

The configuration matrix and data form on the following pages are provided for the system installer to record pertinent information about Dell™ PowerEdge™ Cluster SE500W configurations. The data form is used for installing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Advanced Server, and Windows Server™ 2003 operating systems on PowerEdge clusters.

Make a copy of the appropriate section of the data form to use for the installation or upgrade, complete the requested information on the form, and have the completed form available if you need to call Dell for technical assistance. If you have more than one cluster, complete a copy of the form for each cluster.

PowerEdge Cluster SE500W Solution Data Form

You can attach the following form to the back of each cluster node or rack. The system installer may want to use the form to record important information about the hardware on each cluster component. Have a copy of the form available any time you call Dell for technical support.

Cluster Type

PowerEdge Cluster SE500W Solution

Cluster name

Domain name

Cluster IP address

Cluster subnet mask (same as public network)

Cluster Service account

Cluster Service password

Installer

Date installed

Applications

Location

Notes

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Contents Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Updating the Windows Driver for the Perc RAID Adapter Assigning Static IP Addresses to Your ClusterNaming and Formatting Drives on Configuring Microsoft Windows Server Installing and Configuring Microsoft WindowsMicrosoft Cluster Administrator Configuring Active and Passive Cluster Nodes Setting Advanced Resource PropertiesConfigurations Using Non-Dell Products Uninstalling Mscs From Clusters RunningPowerEdge Cluster SE500W Solution Data Form Changing the Cluster Service Account PasswordMaximum 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 IntroductionVirtual Servers and Resource Groups Obtaining Technical Assistance OverviewQuorum Resource Shared Storage Systems PowerEdge Cluster SE500W SolutionOperating Systems Storage System Configuration, at least three virtual disks are recommendedEdition X64 Edition Cluster Components Hardware and Software TechnologiesScsi cables System RequirementsCluster storage Cluster NodesCluster Node Requirements Component Minimum Requirement Other Documents You May Need Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling for the Cluster SE500W SolutionCabling 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 NetworkNIC Teaming Cabling Your Private NetworkPrivate 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 Before You Begin Preparing Your Systems for ClusteringPreparing 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 Dell recommends using static IP addresses for your cluster Configuring IP Addresses for the Private NetworkHas 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 AdaptersClustering PowerVault Storage Systems Installing and Configuring the Shared Storage SystemSplit-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 PropertiesSetting Advanced Resource Properties Configuring Resource DependenciesCluster Resources and Required Dependencies Resource Parameters Resources and Configurable ParametersQuorum Disk Quorum Resource Resource Failure Creating a New Resource Adjusting the Threshold and Period ValuesFile Share Resource Type Deleting a ResourceFailover and Failback Configuring Active and Passive Cluster NodesFailover 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 Adding a Network Adapter to a Cluster Node Maintaining Your ClusterMaintaining 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 Administrator’s Guide for instructions on Viewer, see the Microsoft Cluster ServiceSupport.microsoft.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviations and Acronyms GUI 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 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 Shared storage system configuring, 39 enclosure management Replacing a cluster-enabledcardVirtual 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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