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Supported Cluster Configurations iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster In an iSCSI switch-attached cluster, all the nodes are attached to a single storage array or to multiple storage arrays through redundant iSCSI SANs for high-availability. iSCSI SAN-attached clusters provide superior configuration flexibility, expandability, and performance. Figure 1. iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster 1. public network 2. cluster nodes 3. private network 4. iSCSI connections 5. Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches 6. storage system Other Documents You May Need CAUTION: For important safety and regulatory information, see the safety information that is shipped with your system. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document. The following documentation is available at support.dell.com/manuals and equallogic.com: • The Rack Installation Guide included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack. • The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of initially setting up your system. • The Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide provides more information on deploying your cluster with the Windows Server 2003 operating system. • The Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide provides more information on deploying your cluster with the Windows Server 2008 operating system. 9

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Supported Cluster Configurations
iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster
In an iSCSI switch-attached cluster, all the nodes are attached to a single storage array or to multiple storage arrays
through redundant iSCSI SANs for high-availability. iSCSI SAN-attached clusters provide superior configuration
flexibility, expandability, and performance.
Figure 1. iSCSI SAN-Attached Cluster
1.
public network
2.
cluster nodes
3.
private network
4.
iSCSI connections
5.
Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches
6.
storage system
Other Documents You May Need
CAUTION: For important safety and regulatory information, see the safety information that is shipped with your
system. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document.
The following documentation is available at
support.dell.com/manuals
and
equallogic.com
:
The
Rack Installation Guide
included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.
The
Getting Started Guide
provides an overview of initially setting up your system.
The
Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
provides
more information on deploying your cluster with the Windows Server 2003 operating system.
The
Dell Failover Clusters with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
provides
more information on deploying your cluster with the Windows Server 2008 operating system.
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