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- Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 1
Dell DX Object Storage Platform User's Guide - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 2
that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this publication is subject to - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 3
19 Communicating With a Cluster Through the Cluster File Server 19 3 Setting Up the DX Object Storage Platform 21 Installing the Initial Cluster or Redundant Cluster Services Node 21 Configuring the DX Object Storage Platform 21 DX Content Router Rules Configurator 22 Contents 3 - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 4
31 Checking Software Version Compatibility 32 Using the DX Object Storage Platform Compatibility Manager 32 Troubleshooting the Compatibility Manager . . . . 33 Updating the DX Cluster Services Node Software . . . 34 Updating the DX Storage Node Software 34 Receiving System Software Update - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 5
Operating System 41 Configuring the Partitions During Operating System Recovery 41 Reinstalling the DX Cluster Services Node Software 43 Setting Up and Configuring the Network 43 Connecting the DX Cluster Services Node to the Private and Public Networks 44 Connecting the DX Storage Nodes to the - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 6
Configuring the DX Cluster Services Node Software 48 Restoring the Cluster Configurations 48 Bringing Up the DX Storage Cluster 48 6 Additional References 49 Software Documents 49 Hardware Documents 51 Systems Management Documents 52 6 Contents - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 7
File Server (optional) (where a is a variable that indicates generation and "G" indicates a general support node). • A preinstalled operating system and Dell OpenManage software on the DX Cluster Services Node. • Dell DX Object Storage Platform software. • A pre-installed operating system on the DX - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 8
to various components of the DX Object Storage Platform. Table 1-1. Terms Used in the Document Component DX Object Storage Cluster DX Cluster Services Node, Cluster Services Node (CSN) DX Object Storage Node, DX Storage Node (SN) DX Content Router DX Object Storage Software DX Storage Cluster File - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 9
by DX Content Router services. There are many possible manually to support more complex configurations. For detailed information about setting network parameters, see the DX Object Storage Getting Started Guide and the DX Object Storage Advanced Administration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 10
Storage Platform, see "Network Topology" in the DX Object Storage Advanced Administration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. Local Cluster Configuration A basic Dell DX Storage Cluster consists of at least one DX Cluster Services Node and at least two DX Storage Nodes, along with the necessary - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 11
It is recommended that you configure the network topology to enable applications to communicate with the DX Storage Nodes on private and secure networks. This is the primary method to store and retrieve data from a local DX Storage Cluster. NOTE: If applications write to a cluster through an - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 12
change is not required. However, the application services remain unavailable until the manual failover of the Cluster Services Node is complete. For more information, see the Cluster Services Installation and Configuration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 12 DX Object Storage Platform Overview - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 13
Figure 2-2. Redundant DX Cluster Services Nodes applications/DX6000G public network private network redundant connections NIC teamed DX CSN primary 4 Port LOM DX CSN secondary 4 Port LOM interlink 2 Port LOM DX - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 14
a result, application awareness of a subcluster configuration is not required. For more information about subclusters, see "Local Area Replication" in the DX Object Storage Advanced Administration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 14 DX Object Storage Platform Overview - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 15
Figure 2-3. Subcluster Configuration applications/DX6000G public network private network redundant connections NIC teamed DX CSN primary 4 Port LOM interlink subcluster 1 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node subcluster 2 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node multi-cast 2 Port LOM DX - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 16
between the two DX Cluster Services Nodes. It is not recommended to have direct communication between storage nodes in remote clusters. For more information about multiple cluster configurations, see the Content Router Setup and Configuration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 16 DX Object Storage - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 17
Figure 2-4. Multiple Cluster Configuration applications/DX6000G primary DX CSN 4 Port 4 Port NIC NIC WAN VPN secure network public network private network redundant connections primary DX CSN 4 Port 4 Port NIC NIC NIC teamed NIC teamed interlink interlink 2 Port LOM DX Storage Node - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 18
with the remote cluster by addressing the remote Cluster Storage Nodes or remote Cluster Services Node directly. For many configurations, it is recommended to create a single name see the DX Object Storage Application Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 18 DX Object Storage Platform Overview - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 19
Cluster, the DX Cluster Services Node on the remote public network must be addressed. A proxy server on the DX Cluster Services Node (on the With a Cluster Through the Cluster File Server Applications that do not support HTTP integration with the DX Object Storage Platform can communicate with DX - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 20
20 DX Object Storage Platform Overview - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 21
for your Dell DX6a00 system at support.dell.com/manuals • the Getting Started Guide for the Dell DX6axyS system at support.dell.com/manuals Configuring the DX Object Storage Platform Dell DX Object Storage Platform includes a Cluster Services Node to enable a centralized management interface for - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 22
• Storing configuration files For more information about these options, see the Cluster Services Node Installation and Configuration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Use the Cluster Services Console for normal management and configuration. Only experienced administrators should use the - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 23
Services Node (CSN) in a DX Storage cluster. It configures the rules.xml file located at /etc/caringo/contentrouter/rules.xml. For more information on the rule sets, see the Content Router Setup and Configuration Guide at support Software Administrator's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 3 You can - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 24
5 In Filter a stream by header or lifepoint?, select header to filter the stream by its header, or select lifepoint to filter the stream by its lifepoint. 6 In Select a filtering criterion, select: • Filter if header or lifepoint exists • Filter if header or lifepoint does not exist • Filter if - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 25
text file, click Save as text. Troubleshooting the Dell DX Content Router Rules Configurator (CRRC) If problems are experienced with the CRRC application, verify Restart the Content Router Publisher Service by running /etc/init.d/cr-publisher restart command. If the problem persists, contact Dell. - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 26
in the DX Cluster Services console. NOTE: The DX Storage Node is preconfigured to network boot from the DX Cluster Services Node. The network ports Appliance Locate the Dell DX6axyS Getting Started Guide that shipped with your system and follow the instructions to attach the power and network cables - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 27
cluster capacity, follow the instructions in the Cluster Services Node Installation and Configuration Guide. Adding Network Adapter to DX network adapter, follow the steps in the Dell DX6axyS system Hardware Owner's Manual. 3 Connect the Ethernet ports to the private network. See Figure 3-5. - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 28
network private network Adding Cluster File Server Nodes Installation of a DX CFS node requires deployment services from Dell. For information about setting up the hardware, see the Hardware Owner's Manual for your system at support.dell.com/manuals. 28 Setting Up the DX Object Storage Platform - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 29
that the cluster runs optimally. See the Dell DX Object Storage Platform Interoperability Guide at support.dell.com/manuals to determine the minimum software versions supported. DX Cluster Services Node updates may include: • System BIOS • System firmware • System device drivers • Operating system - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 30
and hardware components installed in the cluster are checked by the Dell DX Compatibility Manager which is installed on the DX Cluster Services Nodes. The Compatibility Manager collects information about the current BIOS, firmware, drivers, and software versions in your cluster. The Compatibility - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 31
Cluster Services Node Software" on page 34 and "Updating the DX Storage Node Software" on page 34. Troubleshooting the Compatibility Manager If you experience problems with Compatibility Manager, verify that the latest version is installed. Compatibility Manager can be downloaded from support.dell - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 32
application software are available at support.dell.com/support/downloads. NOTE: Ensure that you provide the Service Tag or system model on . For more information, see the Dell Management Console User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. Updating the DX Storage Node Software You can update system - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 33
on the DX Cluster Services Node. 2 To view the DX Storage Node software version, click Cluster Services Netboot Management. 3 From support.dell.com/support/downloads. 2 Select OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node under the Systems Management category. 3 Follow the installation instructions - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 34
, and the application software are available at support.dell.com/downloads. NOTE: Ensure that you provide the Service Tag or system model details on the Driver For more information, see the Dell LifeCycle Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. • Dell Management Console (DMC)-DMC is the - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 35
Recovery You can recover the Dell DX Cluster Services Node from a number of hardware or software failures. NOTE: Contact Dell support if you need assistance on disaster recovery for failures, see the Hardware Owner's Manual for the relevant system at support.dell.com/manuals. Disaster Recovery 37 - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 36
Manager X5 1-"Recovering From Disk Failures" on page 39 2-"Reinstalling the Operating System" on page 40 3-"Reinstalling the DX Cluster Services Node Software" on page 43 4-"Installing Dell OpenManage Server Administrator" on page 46 5-"Installing Dell DX Compatibility Manager" on page - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 37
From Disk Failures NOTE: The DX Cluster Services Node system's internal disk storage is preconfigured the failed hard drive. For more information, see Hardware Owner's Manual for the affected system at support.dell.com/manuals. After the hard drive is replaced, it is automatically assigned by - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 38
more information about installing and using DMC, see the Dell Management Console User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. Reinstalling the Operating System The operating system is preinstalled on the DX Cluster Services Node. After a multiple disk failure of the system's RAID group, reinstall the - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 39
instructions, see "Deploying the Operating System using the OS Deployment Wizard" in the Dell Unified Server Configurator - LifeCycle Enabled User Guide at support.dell.com/manuals connect to the Red Hat network once the DX Cluster Services Node software installation is complete. • To configure the - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 40
4 In the Allowable Drives field, de-select the sdb volume. 5 Create a 10 GB restore partition of the file system type physical volume (LVM) within the sda and click OK. 6 Select /dev/sdb1 from the Device list and click Edit. 7 Select Format partition as ext3. 8 In the Mount Point field, enter /u01 - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 41
from unauthorized access and that the external network is isolated from both the PXE boot server and cluster multicast traffic. The DX Cluster Services Node software automatically allocates the first half of the Ethernet ports detected on each NIC interface card to the external network and the - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 42
NOTE: Network switch configuration is outside the scope of the DX Cluster Services Node software. Switches must be properly configured by a system administrator to ensure correct connectivity and bonding mode support. Administrators must not connect the configured internal network ports to the - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 43
the compatible RHEL versions, see the Dell DX Object Storage Platform Interoperability Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 3 Define the repository where your copy of rpm packages are stored to install the DX Cluster Services Node software or the DX Cluster File server software. Disaster Recovery 45 - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 44
Router Rules Configurator (CRRC) application is available as an rpm package. To install the CRRC: 1 Download the latest version of rpm package from support.dell.com. 2 Copy the rpm package to a directory on your system. 3 To install the rpm package run the following command: rpm -ivh - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 45
managed system. For more information, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Installation Guide and the Dell OpenManage Management Station Software Installation Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. Installing DX Cluster Services Node Software If you have at least one data replica, any data on - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 46
TAB Backup and Restore). For more information on restoring cluster configurations, see the Cluster Services Node Installation and Configuration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. Bringing Up the DX Storage Cluster Turn on the storage nodes in your cluster. Each storage node network boots from - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 47
and steps to upgrade and recover the platform. Cluster Services Node Installation and Configuration Guide Provides information on support.dell.com/manuals configuration and administration tasks for deploying and monitoring a DX Cluster Services Node. DX Object Storage Getting Covers the basic - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 48
steps for configuring and running the proxy. Dell DX Object Storage Platform Interoperability Guide Provides details of supported platforms, peripherals, and software. support.dell.com/manuals Cluster Services Node Release Notes DX Object Storage Release Notes Contains late-breaking information - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 49
(PERC) H700 and H800 User's Guide Description Location Helps you get started with support.dell.com/manuals the Dell DX6000 systems. Contains information specific to your Dell hardware. support.dell.com/manuals Helps you get started with support.dell.com/manuals the Dell DX6012S systems. Helps - Dell PowerVault DX6004S | Dell DX6004S Users Guide - Page 50
Description Location Dell OpenManage Describes how to install Dell support.dell.com/manuals Software Installation and OpenManage Server Security User's Guide Administrator software. Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide Describes how to use Dell OpenManage Server Administrator to
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