Dell EMC AX4-5 manual Assigning the Virtual Disks to Cluster Nodes

Page 44

Assigning the Virtual Disks to Cluster Nodes

NOTE: For best practice, have at least one virtual disk for each application. If multiple NTFS partitions are created on a single LUN or virtual disk, these partitions will not be able to fail over individually from node-to-node.

To perform data I/O to the virtual disks, assign the virtual disks to a cluster node by performing the following steps:

1Open a Web browser.

2Type the storage system IP address in the Address field. The Navisphere Express console is displayed.

3Login with user name and password that were created during the storage initialization.

4In the Manage menu,

a Click Disk Pools. You can create multiple disk pools.

b Click Virtual Disks. You can create multiple virtual disks for each disk pool.

c In the Virtual Disks screen, select the virtual disks that you want to assign to the cluster node and click Assign Server.

5In Assign Server screen, select the cluster nodes that you want to assign to the virtual disk and click Apply.

6Repeat step 4 and step 5 for each virtual disk.

7Close the Navisphere Express window.

8Verify that the PowerPath on the cluster nodes can access all paths to the virtual disks.

Advanced or Optional Storage Features

Your Dell/EMC AX4-5 storage array may be configured to provide optional features that can be used in with your cluster. These features include Snapshot Management, SANCopy, Navisphere Manager and MirrorView™.

44

Preparing Your Systems for Clustering

Image 44
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 IdenticalRequirement Cluster StorageCluster Storage Requirements System Storage Expansion Supported Cluster ConfigurationsDirect-Attached Cluster Storage system SAN-Attached ClusterPrivate network 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 Private Network Hardware Components and Connections Method Cabling the Public NetworkCabling the Private Network Cabling Storage for Your Direct-Attached Cluster Cabling the Storage SystemsNIC Teaming Private network HBA ports AX4-5F storage system Cabling Your Cluster HardwareAX4-5FX storage system Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Storage system Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling Storage for Your SAN-Attached ClusterPrivate network Cluster node 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 UpgradeTo register the server with the storage system Installing Navisphere Server UtilityRegistering a Server With a 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 Minimum option Check all cable connectionsAdvanced with 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