Dell EMC AX4-5I Cabling Storage for Your iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster, Gigabit Ethernet, Ports

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Figure 2-5. Cabling the Cluster Nodes to an AX4-5i Storage System

cluster node 1

cluster node 2

		Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
	0 1	Gigabit Ethernet	ports (2)	1 0
	0 1	ports (2)	ports (2)	1 0
		ports (2)
		SP-B	SP-A
		AX4-5i storage array

Cabling Storage for Your iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster

An iSCSI SAN-attached cluster is a cluster configuration where all cluster nodes are attached to a single storage system or to multiple storage systems through a network using a redundant switch fabric.

An iSCSI SAN-attached cluster configuration provides more flexibility, expandability, and performance than a direct-attached configuration.

Figure 2-6 shows an example of a two node iSCSI SAN-attached cluster. Figure 2-7 shows an example of an eight-node iSCSI SAN-attached cluster.

Similar cabling concepts can be applied to clusters that contain a different number of nodes.

NOTE: The connections listed in this section are representative of one proven method of ensuring redundancy in the connections between the cluster nodes and the storage system. Other methods that achieve the same type of redundant connectivity may be acceptable.

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Cabling Your Cluster Hardware

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Contents Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting Guide April Contents Cluster Configuration Overview Installing the Microsoft iSCSIIntroduction IntroductionCluster Solution Cluster Hardware RequirementsIdentical Cluster NodesCluster Node Requirements Component Minimum Requirement Requirement Cluster StorageCluster Storage Requirements Supported Cluster Configurations Ethernet Switches Dedicated to iSCSINICs Dedicated to iSCSI Direct-Attached ClusterISCSI SAN-Attached Cluster Private network ISCSI connections Storage systemPrivate network Ethernet switch Storage systemOther Documents You May Need 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 Private network Cluster node Cabling the Public NetworkNetwork Connections Description Private Network Hardware Components and Connections Method Cabling the Private NetworkNIC Teaming 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 InitiatorStart the Registry Editor. a Select Start→ Run Modifying the TCP Registry SettingsInstalling EMC PowerPath 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 Index Storage systems, 25 connecting to one shared storageIndex Mscs