Dell EMC AX4-5I manual

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•The Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide provides more information on deploying your cluster with the Windows Server 2008 operating system.

•The Dell Cluster Configuration Support Matrices provides a list of recommended operating systems, hardware components, and driver or firmware versions for your Failover Cluster.

•Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software.

•Documentation for any hardware and software components you purchased separately provides information to configure and install those options.

•The Dell PowerVault™ tape library documentation provides information for installing, troubleshooting, and upgrading the tape library.

•The EMC PowerPath documentation and DellEMC Storage Enclosure User’s Guides.

NOTE: Always read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.

•Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to the system or documentation, or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians.

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Contents Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting Guide April Contents Cluster Configuration Overview Installing the Microsoft iSCSIIntroduction IntroductionCluster Solution Cluster Hardware RequirementsCluster Nodes Cluster Node Requirements Component Minimum RequirementIdentical Cluster Storage Cluster Storage RequirementsRequirement Supported Cluster Configurations Ethernet Switches Dedicated to iSCSINICs Dedicated to iSCSI Direct-Attached ClusterISCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Private network ISCSI connections Storage systemEthernet switch Storage system Other Documents You May NeedPrivate network Page Cabling the Power Supplies Cabling Your Cluster HardwareCabling the Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor Cabling Your Cluster HardwareOne AC PDU not shown Cabling Your Cluster for Public and Private Networks Cabling the Public Network Network Connections DescriptionPrivate network Cluster node Cabling the Private Network NIC TeamingPrivate Network Hardware Components and Connections Method Cabling the Storage Systems Cabling Storage for Your Direct-Attached ClusterCabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling Storage for Your iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Gigabit EthernetPorts AX4-5i storage arrayStorage system Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Gigabit Ethernet switch Storage system Public network Private networkCabling Your Cluster Hardware AX4-5i storage system Page Obtaining More Information Storage systemsCluster Configuration Overview Preparing Your Systems for ClusteringPreparing Your Systems for Clustering Installation Overview Installing the iSCSI NICs Installing the Microsoft iSCSI Software InitiatorModifying the TCP Registry Settings Installing EMC PowerPathStart the Registry Editor. a Select Start→ Run Configuring the Shared Storage System System Software window, click Upgrade Software Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Configuring the iSCSI Initiator using iSNS Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Network Interfaces NICs window Configuring the iSCSI Initiator without iSNS On the cluster node Open the Navisphere Server UtilityApply Page Installing and Configuring a Failover Cluster Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSupport.microsoft.com Support.microsoft.com Check all cable connections Minimum valueClick Services Services windowCluster Services Window, click the RecoverySupport.microsoft.com Cluster Data Form Public IP Address Private IP Address Cluster Data FormNumber of Attached DAEs Virtual Disks ISCSI Configuration Worksheet ISCSI Configuration Worksheet Storage systems, 25 connecting to one shared storage IndexIndex Mscs