Hyper-v cluster servers
We use hyper-v servers in stalled on HP Proliant DL380p Gen8 for the most part. I want to set them up in a cluster. I know I will need network storage to do this. Not sure what the best practice is for this. Any input would be appreciated. I know NAS is cheaper. I am looking to remove the single point of failure I know have on the Virtual servers.
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ABBEadmin
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Is this for a lab? I probably would suggest a NAS something like synology ds1515+ or something comparable. After that setting up the cluster services on each host.
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No, it's for a library WAN. We have 6 Hyper-V host with 25 virtual servers.
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The host are all Windows server 2012 Standard, will I need any additional license? I about 4TB's of hard drive space. I will need space to grow and a means of protection from failure..
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ABBEadmin
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Sorry, I'm not following. Do you mean each host would need two connections to the storage and a special switch? We have these connected to our main corestack (which is a GB router and switches) using GB - CAT6. Can't we connect the storage to the corestack and just run that way?
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Thanks! As for the storage device, I would want one that could grow and something big enough to set up so drive failure would not be a SPF? What would your recommendation be?
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Drive is always the last point in a storage array. Thus, the redundancy/resilience built-in to many storage options.
HP hardware then run with HPE MSA 2040 SAN. They offer some higher density units too. Just keep in mind that HPE charges a good chunk of coin on their storage setups so be sitting down for the quote/proposal presentation.
The MSA 2040 can have additional JBOD units daisy chained on to add storage at a later date. Array migration times would be a consideration when that needs to be done.
HP hardware then run with HPE MSA 2040 SAN. They offer some higher density units too. Just keep in mind that HPE charges a good chunk of coin on their storage setups so be sitting down for the quote/proposal presentation.
The MSA 2040 can have additional JBOD units daisy chained on to add storage at a later date. Array migration times would be a consideration when that needs to be done.
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So I take it the storage devices would be able to be set up with RAID.. and the hard drives hot swappable.. I apologize for all the questions but I have never done this before and want to make sure I understand what I am talking about before I go and try to explain it to somebody else.
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The storage logic, in this case, would be on the SAN unit. So yes, all disk related activities along with LUN (Logical Unit Number) assignment for logical disks on the RAID arrays is done via management console either on the SAN itself or via vendor utility.
Disk replacement would be included in that.
Disk replacement would be included in that.
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And if we go with NAS?
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Not designed for this environment. Period.
A cluster is a cluster. It is a solution set to provide maximum uptime. Storage is one of the most crucial pieces of the solution puzzle.
If the budget isn't there to do it right the first time then is the risk reasonable to take out the entire cluster because of a bad or poor substitute?
A cluster is a cluster. It is a solution set to provide maximum uptime. Storage is one of the most crucial pieces of the solution puzzle.
If the budget isn't there to do it right the first time then is the risk reasonable to take out the entire cluster because of a bad or poor substitute?
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Thanks for your help.