Dell CX4 manual Cluster Configuration Overview, Installing the Fibre Channel HBAs

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Cluster Configuration Overview	39
Installation Overview	41
Installing the Fibre Channel HBAs	42
Installing the Fibre Channel HBA Drivers	42
Implementing Zoning on a Fibre Channel
Switched Fabric	42
Using Zoning in SAN Configurations Containing
Multiple Hosts	43
Using Worldwide Port Name Zoning	43
Installing and Configuring the Shared
Storage System	45
Access Control	45
Storage Groups	46
Navisphere Manager	48
Navisphere Agent	48
EMC PowerPath	49
Enabling Access Control and Creating
Storage Groups Using Navisphere	49
Configuring the Hard Drives on the Shared
Storage System(s)	51
Optional Storage Features	52
Updating a Dell/EMC Storage System for
Clustering	53
Installing and Configuring a Failover Cluster	53

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Contents Hardware Installation Troubleshooting Guide October Contents Installing the Fibre Channel HBAs Cluster Configuration OverviewImplementing Zoning on a Fibre Channel Zoning Configuration Form Contents Introduction IntroductionCluster Hardware Requirements Cluster SolutionCluster nodes Cluster storage Cluster Nodes Cluster Node Requirements Component Minimum RequirementIdentical For the internal drivesCluster Storage Cluster Storage RequirementsRequirement Enclosure ExpansionNavisphere Manager Storage Views Description EMC PowerPath Limitations in a Direct-Attached Cluster Supported Cluster ConfigurationsDirect-Attached Cluster Other Documents You May Need SAN-Attached ClusterPage Cabling the Power Supplies Cabling Your Cluster HardwareCabling the Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor Cabling Your Cluster HardwareCabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling Your Cluster for Public and Private Networks Network Connections Description Cabling the Public NetworkPrivate network Cluster node Using Dual-Port Network Adapters Cabling the Storage SystemsCabling the Private Network NIC TeamingCabling Storage for Your Direct-Attached Cluster Fibre Channel ConnectionsCabling a Cluster to a Dell/EMC Storage System Cabling a Two-Node Cluster to a Dell/EMC Storage SystemCluster node HBA ports CX4-120 or CX4-240 storage systemCabling a Two-Node Cluster to a CX4-960 Storage System Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling Storage for Your SAN-Attached Cluster Cabling Two Two-Node Clusters to a Dell/EMC Storage SystemCluster node Private network Storage system Cabling Your Cluster HardwareStorage system Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to a Dell/EMC Storage System Connect cluster node 1 to the SAN Sw0 CX4-480 storage system Sw1 Cabling Your Cluster Hardware CX4-960 storage system 12. Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to the Dell\EMC CX4-960First cluster, connect cluster node 1 to the SAN Connecting a PowerEdge Cluster to Multiple Storage Systems There is a maximum of four storage systems per clusterConnecting a PowerEdge Cluster to a Tape Library Storage systemsObtaining More Information Configuring Your Cluster With SAN BackupTape library 15. Cluster Configuration Using SAN-Based Backup Tape library Storage systems Cabling Your Cluster HardwareCabling Your Cluster Hardware Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Cluster Configuration OverviewPreparing Your Systems for Clustering Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Installation Overview Implementing Zoning on a Fibre Channel Switched Fabric Installing the Fibre Channel HBAsInstalling the Fibre Channel HBA Drivers Using Worldwide Port Name Zoning Port Worldwide Names in a SAN EnvironmentSingle Initiator Zoning Port Worldwide Names in a SAN Environment IdentifierInstalling and Configuring the Shared Storage System Access ControlStorage Groups Displays whether the path is enabled or disabled Storage Group Properties Property DescriptionName Name of the host system IP address IP address of the host systemNavisphere Manager Navisphere AgentEMC PowerPath Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Configuring and Managing LUNs Configuring the Hard Drives on the Shared Storage SystemsConfiguring the RAID Level for the Shared Storage Subsystem Optional Storage Features MirrorViewSnapView SAN CopyInstalling and Configuring a Failover Cluster Updating a Dell/EMC Storage System for ClusteringPreparing Your Systems for Clustering Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Been booted Troubleshooting Check all zone configurations Check all cable connectionsAttached storage systems Use the Advanced withWindow, double-click Services Cluster ServicesRecovery tab My Computer and click ManageZoning Configuration Form Node HBA WWPNs Storage Or Alias WWPNs or NamesZoning Configuration Form Cluster Data Form Public IP Address Private IP Address Cluster Data FormDAEs Name Seed Cluster Data FormIndex IndexInstalling SAN Index