Dell ISCSI manual Contents

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Contents

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings	2
1 Introduction	5
Cluster Solution	5
Cluster Hardware Requirements	6
Cluster Nodes	6
Cluster Storage	6
Network Configuration Recommendations	8
Supported Cluster Configurations	9
iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster	9
Other Documents You May Need	9
2 Cluster Hardware Cabling	11
Mouse, Keyboard, And Monitor Cabling Information	11
Power Supplies Cabling Information	11
Cluster Cabling Information For Public And Private Networks	12
For Public Network	13
For Private Network	13
NIC Teaming	14
Storage Array(s) Cabling Information	14
Cabling The Storage For Your iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster	14
3 Preparing Your Systems For Clustering	27
Configuring A Cluster	27
Installation Overview	28
Additional Information For Installing iSCSI NICs	28
Host Integration Tools	28
Installing The Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator	33
Modifying The Registry Settings	34
Configuration Overview Of Shared Storage Arrays	34
Advanced Storage Features	37
Snapshots	38
Volumes	39
Replication	40
Volume Collections	41
Thin Provisioning	41
Installation And Configuration Of A Failover Cluster	41

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Contents Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Page Contents Page Connectivity Cluster SolutionCluster Hardware Requirements Cluster NodesCluster Storage NICs Dedicated To iSCSI Network Switches Dedicated To iSCSICluster Storage Requirements Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Array RequirementsNetwork Configuration Recommendations Supported Cluster Configurations Other Documents You May NeedISCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Page Mouse, Keyboard, And Monitor Cabling Information Power Supplies Cabling InformationCluster Cabling Information For Public And Private Networks Network Connection Description Public networkPrivate network For Public Network For Private NetworkMethod Hardware Components Dual-Port Network Adapters Usage Storage Arrays Cabling InformationNIC Teaming Cabling The Storage For Your iSCSI SAN-Attached ClusterTwo-Node iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Sixteen-Node iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Cabling The Dell EqualLogic PS4110/PS6110 Storage ArraysFor 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 Preparing Your Systems For Clustering Configuring a ClusterInstallation Overview Additional Information For Installing iSCSI NICsHost Integration Tools EqualLogic PS Series Arrays And Groups Installing The Host Integration ToolsRunning The Remote Setup Wizard Array ConfigurationInitializing An Array And Creating a Group Group ConfigurationMember Successfully Added to Group Initializing An Array And Expanding a GroupConfiguring Group Access dialog box, click Finish Computer Access To a GroupEnabling Computer Access To a Group Configuring Multipath I/O Between a Computer And a GroupConfiguring Firewall To Allow Icmp Echo Requests Installing The Microsoft iSCSI Software InitiatorConfiguration Overview Of Shared Storage Arrays Modifying The Registry SettingsGroup Manager GUI Components Creating VolumesClick Volumes and Create volume Running The Group Manager GUICreating Access Control Records Connecting Hosts To Volumes Advanced Storage FeaturesSnapshots Creating SnapshotsRestoring Snapshots Clone Volume Space Reserve dialog box is displayed VolumesCloning Volumes Restoring VolumesReplication Replicating VolumesThin Provisioning Installation And Configuration Of a Failover ClusterVolume Collections Creating Volume CollectionsPage Support.microsoft.com Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionSelect Advanced → Minimum ClusterService Problem Probable CauseSelect Modify Volume Settings Click Cluster ServicesDo you want to proceed y/nn Additional Networks Cluster InformationPage ISCSI Configuration Worksheet