Dell EMC AX4-5 manual Cluster Configuration Overview, Implementing Zoning on a Fibre Channel

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3Preparing Your Systems

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Cluster Configuration Overview	35
Installation Overview	37
Installing the Fibre Channel HBAs	38
Installing the Fibre Channel HBA Drivers	38
Installing EMC PowerPath	38
Implementing Zoning on a Fibre Channel
Switched Fabric	39
Using Worldwide Port Name Zoning	39
Installing and Configuring the Shared
Storage System	41
Installing Navisphere Storage System
Initialization Utility	41
Installing the Expansion Pack Using
Navisphere Express	42
Installing Navisphere Server Utility	43
Registering a Server With a Storage System . . . .	43
Assigning the Virtual Disks to Cluster Nodes. . . .	44
Advanced or Optional Storage Features	44
Installing and Configuring a Failover Cluster	46

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Contents Hardware Installation Troubleshooting Guide January 2010 Rev A01 Contents Cluster Configuration Overview Installing Navisphere Storage SystemInstalling the Expansion Pack Using Advanced or Optional Storage FeaturesZoning Configuration Form Contents Introduction IntroductionCluster Solution Cluster Hardware RequirementsCluster Nodes Lists the hardware requirements for the 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 Fibre Channel switch Storage system Cluster node Other Documents You May NeedPage Cabling the Power Supplies Cabling Your Cluster HardwareCabling the Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor Cabling Your Cluster HardwarePower strip or on one AC PDU not shownCabling 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 HBA ports AX4-5F storage system Cabling Your Cluster HardwareAX4-5FX 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 Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to an AX4-5F Storage System Connect cluster node 1 to the SANAX4-5F storage system HBA ports Sw0 First cluster, connect cluster node 1 to the SAN There is a maximum of four storage systems per clusterStorage systems Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Obtaining More Information Tape libraryStorage 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 the Fibre Channel HBAs Installing EMC PowerPathInstalling the Fibre Channel HBA Drivers Insert the PowerPath installation media in the CD/DVD driveImplementing Zoning on a Fibre Channel Switched Fabric Using Worldwide Port Name ZoningSingle Initiator Zoning Port Worldwide Names in a SAN EnvironmentInstalling and Configuring the Shared Storage System Installing Navisphere Storage System Initialization UtilityInstalling the Expansion Pack Using Navisphere Express UpgradeRegistering a Server With a Storage System Installing Navisphere Server UtilityTo register the server with the storage system Advanced or Optional Storage Features Assigning the Virtual Disks to Cluster NodesSnapshot Management SAN CopyInstalling and Configuring a Failover Cluster Troubleshooting AppendixTroubleshooting If these events do not appear AppendixTroubleshooting Advanced with Check all cable connectionsMinimum option Click Services Services windowCluster Services Window, click the RecoveryAppendixTroubleshooting AppendixTroubleshooting Cluster Data Form Number Appendix Cluster Data FormDAEs Name Seed Appendix Cluster Data FormZoning Configuration Form Appendix Zoning Configuration FormNode Zone NameAppendix Zoning Configuration Form Index Storage systems, 30 connecting to one shared storageIndex Mouse cabling Mscs