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ultra-high density connector

Ultra/Wide SCSI connections from channel 0 on each cluster-enabled RAID controller

68-pin connectors (2)

PowerEdge SDS 100 storage system

Figure 2-1. Cabling a Clustered System With One PowerEdge SDS 100 Storage System

1.Connect the 68-pin connector on the 4-m SCSI cable to SCSI connector A on the back of the SDS 100 storage system, and tighten the retaining screws.

2.Connect the ultra-high density (UHD) connector of the SCSI cable to the channel 0 connector (the rightmost connector) on the cluster RAID con- troller in the first PowerEdge server, and tighten the retaining screws.

NOTES: On clusters with a single SDS 100 storage system, either server system can be connected to either storage system SCSI connector.

Be sure to securely tighten the retaining screws on the SCSI connectors to ensure a reliable connection.

3.Connect the 68-pin connector on the second 4-m SCSI cable to SCSI connector B on the back of the SDS 100 storage system, and tighten the retaining screws.

4.Connect the UHD connector of the second SCSI cable to the channel 0 connector on the cluster RAID controller in the second PowerEdge server, and tighten the retaining screws.

NOTE: If the SDS 100 storage system is ever disconnected from the cluster, it must be reconnected to the same controller channels on the RAID control- lers to operate properly.

2-2 Dell PowerEdge Cluster (PowerEdge 4200) Installation and Troubleshooting Guide

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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