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Private Interconnect 3 Node Cluster

Hi,

I want to connect 3 nodes on the private interconnect, who do i do that? When i want to connect 2 nodes i used a crosscable, but with de third node i have to use a hub or something, but when i do that they can't find a connection with each other?

What 2 do!?

oBdA

Yes, you'll need a hub or switch for that. If they can't connect, then it's either a problem with the IP range or a physical problem with the cabling or the switch. Make sure you're not using cross-over cables when connecting the nodes through a switch.
The function of the private network connection differs in absolutely no way from the "normal" connection.

bitplus

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I will try it again...

bitplus

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I still have the same problem; when i use a crosscable between two nodes their is no problem, and i can ping each other. But when i use a networkswitch with standard cables they can't ping each other. It's driving me nuts!

oBdA

The switch is a dedicated one, only used for the cluster heartbeat? Is this maybe a manageable switch with VLANs on the ports? Have you tried with a simple Layer 2 hub/switch?
The nodes are definitely in the same IP range?
Could it be that the NICs are configured to something like 10Mb halfduplex, and the switch simply doesn't support it?

bitplus

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The switch i use is a dedicated one, it's a simple netgear switch. The nodes are definitely in the same range cause it works with a cross-cable. The NICs are configured in 10Mb fullduplex.

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bitplus

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I will try to set the linkspeed of the private nic's to auto.

bitplus

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I've set all the private NIC's to automatic speed and the problem was solved! Thanks for the help!