Dell 4200 manual Chapter Configuring the Cluster Software

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Chapter 3

Configuring the Cluster Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Low-Level Software Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Important System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1SCSI Host Adapter IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Disabling a RAID Controller BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2RAID Level for the Shared Storage Subsystem(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2RAID Level for the Internal Hard-Disk Drives (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

High-Level Software Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Installing Intel LANDesk Server Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Choosing a Domain Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Static IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3IPs and Subnet Masks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Configuring Separate Networks on a Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Changing the IP Address of a Cluster Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Naming and Formatting Shared Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Driver for the RAID Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Updating the NIC Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5Adjusting the Paging File Size and Registry Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Verifying the Cluster Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51 x 8 Mode on the SDS 100 Storage System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5SCSI Controller IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Cluster Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6RAID Controller Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Shared Storage Subsystem Drive Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Cluster Network Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Cluster Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Availability of Cluster Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Uninstalling Microsoft Cluster Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Removing a Node From a Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Setting Up the Quorum Resource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8Using the ftdisk Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8Cluster RAID Controller Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Rebuild Function Does Not Complete After Reboot or Power Loss . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Rebuild Rate Not Adjustable on

Cluster-Enabled RAID Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Using the Maximize Feature in PowerEdge RAID Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Rebuild Operation in RAID Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

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Contents HOOŠ3RZHUGJHŠ&OXVWHU3RZHUGJH Page 167$//$7,21$17528%/6+227,1**8 Page Safety Instructions Before You BeginWhen Working Inside the Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeWhen Using the Computer System Viii Preface About This GuideOther Documentation You May Need Notational ConventionsTypographical Conventions Examples autoexec.bat and c\windowsXii Contents Chapter Configuring the Cluster Software Chapter Running Applications on a Cluster Figures Xvii Xviii PowerEdge Cluster Components Getting StartedPowerEdge Cluster Layout Minimum System RequirementsBasic Installation Procedure Adding Peripherals Required for Clustering Cabling the Cluster Hardware Setting Up the Cluster HardwareUpdating System BIOS/Firmware for Clustering Installing PowerEdge Cluster Applications Setting Up the Shared Storage Subsystem Hard-Disk DrivesSetting Up the Internal Scsi Hard-Disk Drives Checking the SystemOne Shared Storage Subsystem Cabled to a Cluster Cabling the Cluster HardwareCluster Cabling Ultra-high density connector Cabling the Cluster Hardware Two SDS 100 Storage Systems Cabled to Dual RAID Controllers SMB Cabling NIC CablingCabling the Network Switch Power Cabling Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor CablingPowerEdge Cluster Power Cabling Important System Warning Configuring the Cluster SoftwareLow-Level Software Configuration RAID Level for the Shared Storage Subsystems Disabling a RAID Controller BiosScsi Host Adapter IDs RAID Level for the Internal Hard-Disk Drives OptionalHigh-Level Software Configuration Driver for the RAID Controller Changing the IP Address of a Cluster NodeNaming and Formatting Shared Drives Verifying the Cluster Functionality Adjusting the Paging File Size and Registry Sizes8 Mode on the SDS 100 Storage System Updating the NIC DriverRAID Controller Driver Scsi Controller IDsCluster Domain Shared Storage Subsystem Drive LettersRemoving a Node From a Cluster Uninstalling Microsoft Cluster ServerCluster Service Availability of Cluster ResourcesUsing the Maximize Feature in PowerEdge RAID Console Setting Up the Quorum ResourceUsing the ftdisk Driver Cluster RAID Controller FunctionalityRebuild Operation in RAID Console Page Internet Information Server Service Running Applications on a ClusterFile Share Service Print Spooler Service Using the Rediscovery Application in Intel LANDesk Tape Backup for Clustered Systems Running chkdsk /f on a Quorum DiskPage Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking Your Existing Hardware Upgrading to a Cluster ConfigurationAdding Expansion Cards for a Cluster Upgrade Mounting, Cabling, and Configuring the Cluster Hardware Upgrading the PowerEdge 4200 Firmware Installing and Configuring the Cluster SoftwareInstalling and Configuring NICs Upgrading the PowerEdge SDS 100 Storage System FirmwareMove all cluster resources to the first cluster node Stand-Alone and Rack Configurations Power Requirements of the PowerEdge ClusterKit Installation Restrictions Supported Stand-Alone ConfigurationsRack Safety Notices Rack Stabilizer FeetConfiguration PowerEdge SDS 100 storage systems Supported Rack Configuration Figure B-3. Supported Rack ConfigurationRack-Mounting the Network Switch Cluster Data Sheet Page Dell PowerEdge Cluster Installer Data Card and Checklist Microsoft Cluster Service Installation PowerEdge Cluster Configuration Matrix PowerEdge Cluster Configuration Matrix Regulatory Standards Safety StandardRegulatory Compliance CE NoticePage Safety Information for Technicians Page Warranties and Return Policy Coverage During Year OneGeneral Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada OnlyCoverage During Years Two and Three Warranties and Return Policy Page Bios IndexPage Scsi Page