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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 systems to access the highly-available applications and services that are hosted on your Failover Cluster.

Installation Overview

Each cluster node in the Failover Cluster must have the same release, edition, service pack, and processor architecture of the Windows Server operating system installed. For example, all nodes in your cluster may be configured with the Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition operating system. If the operating system varies among nodes, it may not be possible to configure a Failover Cluster successfully. It is recommended that you establish server roles prior to configuring a Failover Cluster, depending on the operating system configured on your cluster.

For a list of Dell PowerEdge systems, iSCSI NICs, supported list of operating system variants, and specific driver and

firmware revisions, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha.

The following sub-sections describe steps that enable you to establish communication between the cluster nodes and your shared Dell EqualLogic PS series storage array(s), and to present disks from the storage array(s) to the cluster:

•Installing the iSCSI NICs

•Installing the Host Integration Tools

•Installing the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator

•Modifying the Registry Settings

•Configuring the Shared Storage Array(s)

•Installing and Configuring a Failover Cluster

Additional Information For Installing iSCSI NICs

•It is recommended that you install the latest and compatible service packs or hotfixes of the NIC driver.

•For optimal performance benefit, it is recommended that you enable Flow Control and Jumbo Frames on each NIC and switch that handles iSCSI traffic.

•For information about supported NICs and drivers, see the Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices at dell.com/ha.

Host Integration Tools

The Host Integration Tools include:

Remote Setup Wizard Enables you to initialize an EqualLogic PS Series storage array and to set up and configure

 

access to a Dell EqualLogic PS Series group. The wizard also enables you to configure

 

multipath I/O on the Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 operating system.

Multipath I/O Device

Enables you to configure multiple redundant network paths between a system running the

Specific Module

Windows operating system and EqualLogic PS Series group volumes for high availability and

(DSM)

high performance.

Auto-Snapshot

Enables you to implement Microsoft Volume Snapshot Service (VSS) to create snapshots,

Manager/Microsoft

clones, and replicas to provide point-in-time protection of critical data for supported

Edition (ASM/ME)

applications, including Microsoft SQL Server, Exchange Server, Hyper-V, and NTFS file shares.

 

The Auto-Snapshot Manager is a VSS Requestor and includes a VSS Provider.

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Contents Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Page Contents Page Cluster Solution ConnectivityCluster Nodes Cluster Hardware RequirementsCluster Storage Network Switches Dedicated To iSCSI Cluster Storage RequirementsDell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array Requirements NICs Dedicated To iSCSINetwork Configuration Recommendations Other Documents You May Need Supported Cluster ConfigurationsISCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Page Power Supplies Cabling Information Mouse, Keyboard, And Monitor Cabling InformationNetwork Connection Description Public network Cluster Cabling Information For Public And Private NetworksPrivate network For Private Network For Public NetworkMethod Hardware Components Storage Arrays Cabling Information NIC TeamingCabling The Storage For Your iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Dual-Port Network Adapters UsageTwo-Node iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 Storage Arrays Sixteen-Node iSCSI SAN-Attached ClusterFor more information, see the figures below Dell EqualLogic PS6110 storage system Cluster node Switch Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 Storage Arrays Dell EqualLogic PS5000 storage system Dell EqualLogic PS6000 storage system Switch Dell EqualLogic PS6500 storage system Obtaining More Information Page Configuring a Cluster Preparing Your Systems For ClusteringAdditional Information For Installing iSCSI NICs Installation OverviewHost Integration Tools Installing The Host Integration Tools Running The Remote Setup WizardArray Configuration EqualLogic PS Series Arrays And GroupsGroup Configuration Initializing An Array And Creating a GroupInitializing An Array And Expanding a Group Member Successfully Added to GroupComputer Access To a Group Enabling Computer Access To a GroupConfiguring Multipath I/O Between a Computer And a Group Configuring Group Access dialog box, click FinishInstalling The Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Configuring Firewall To Allow Icmp Echo RequestsModifying The Registry Settings Configuration Overview Of Shared Storage ArraysCreating Volumes Click Volumes and Create volumeRunning The Group Manager GUI Group Manager GUI ComponentsCreating Access Control Records Advanced Storage Features Connecting Hosts To VolumesCreating Snapshots SnapshotsRestoring Snapshots Volumes Cloning VolumesRestoring Volumes Clone Volume Space Reserve dialog box is displayedReplicating Volumes ReplicationInstallation And Configuration Of a Failover Cluster Volume CollectionsCreating Volume Collections Thin ProvisioningPage Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Support.microsoft.comCluster Select Advanced → MinimumProblem Probable Cause Select Modify Volume SettingsClick Cluster Services ServiceDo you want to proceed y/nn Cluster Information Additional NetworksPage ISCSI Configuration Worksheet
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