Dell EMC AX4-5 manual Cabling Storage for Your SAN-Attached Cluster, Private network Cluster node

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Cabling Storage for Your SAN-Attached Cluster

A 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 SAN using a redundant switch fabric.

SAN-attached cluster configurations provide more flexibility, expandability, and performance than direct-attached configurations.

Figure 2-7 shows an example of a two-node, SAN-attached cluster.

Figure 2-8 shows an example of an eight-node, 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.

Figure 2-7. Two-Node SAN-Attached Cluster

public network

cluster node

Fibre Channel connections

Fibre Channel switch

private network

cluster node

Fibre Channel connections

Fibre Channel switch

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Contents Hardware Installation Troubleshooting Guide January 2010 Rev A01 Contents Installing Navisphere Storage System Cluster Configuration OverviewInstalling the Expansion Pack Using Advanced or Optional Storage FeaturesZoning Configuration Form Contents Introduction IntroductionCluster Hardware Requirements Cluster SolutionLists the hardware requirements for the cluster nodes Cluster NodesCluster Node Requirements Component Minimum Requirement IdenticalCluster Storage Requirements Cluster StorageRequirement Direct-Attached Cluster Supported Cluster ConfigurationsSystem Storage Expansion Private network SAN-Attached ClusterStorage system Other Documents You May Need Fibre Channel switch Storage system Cluster nodePage Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling the Power SuppliesCabling the Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor Cabling Your Cluster HardwareAC PDU not shown Power strip or on oneCabling Your Cluster for Public and Private Networks Network Connections Description Cabling the Private Network Cabling the Public NetworkPrivate Network Hardware Components and Connections Method NIC Teaming Cabling the Storage SystemsCabling Storage for Your Direct-Attached Cluster Private network AX4-5F storage system Cabling Your Cluster Hardware HBA portsAX4-5FX storage system Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Private network Cluster node Cabling Storage for Your SAN-Attached ClusterStorage system Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Cluster nodes Fibre Channel switch Connect cluster node 1 to the SAN Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to an AX4-5F Storage SystemAX4-5F storage system HBA ports Sw0 There is a maximum of four storage systems per cluster First cluster, connect cluster node 1 to the SANStorage systems Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Tape library Obtaining More InformationStorage systems Tape library Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Cluster Configuration OverviewPreparing Your Systems for Clustering Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Installation Overview Installing EMC PowerPath Installing the Fibre Channel HBAsInstalling the Fibre Channel HBA Drivers Insert the PowerPath installation media in the CD/DVD driveUsing Worldwide Port Name Zoning Implementing Zoning on a Fibre Channel Switched FabricPort Worldwide Names in a SAN Environment Single Initiator ZoningInstalling Navisphere Storage System Initialization Utility Installing and Configuring the Shared Storage SystemUpgrade Installing the Expansion Pack Using Navisphere ExpressRegistering a Server With a Storage System Installing Navisphere Server UtilityTo register the server with the storage system Assigning the Virtual Disks to Cluster Nodes Advanced or Optional Storage FeaturesSAN Copy Snapshot ManagementInstalling and Configuring a Failover Cluster Troubleshooting AppendixTroubleshooting If these events do not appear AppendixTroubleshooting Advanced with Check all cable connectionsMinimum option Services window Click ServicesCluster Services Window, click the RecoveryAppendixTroubleshooting AppendixTroubleshooting Number Appendix Cluster Data Form Cluster Data FormName Seed Appendix Cluster Data Form DAEsAppendix Zoning Configuration Form Zoning Configuration FormNode Zone NameAppendix Zoning Configuration Form Index Storage systems, 30 connecting to one shared storageIndex Mscs Mouse cabling