SANRAD V-Switch manual Switch Cluster Configuration

IN THIS

CHAPTER

INTRODUCTION TO V- SWITCH CLUSTERS

CONFIGURING A V- SWITCH CLUSTER

MANAGING A CLUSTER

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V-Switch Cluster Configuration

You can configure a V-Switch cluster using two V-Switches of the same type. A cluster is a group of storage units and switches that function as one unit for virtualization and provide high availability in the event of V-Switch failover.

A cluster can be configured between two V-Switches using CLI or SANRAD’s StoragePro management GUI. We recommend using StoragePro for its simplicity of use, particularly for cluster configuration. For more information on configuring a cluster using StoragePro, consult the StoragePro User Manual and on-line help system. If you prefer to use CLI, continue with this chapter.

If your network still contains only one V-Switch, you can skip this chapter and continue with Chapter 7 “Volume Exposure & Security,” page 105.

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