Owner's Manual

Deployment Guide 23
Cabling the Cluster Servers
1 Connect cluster node 1 to the SAN.
a Connect a cable from HBA port 0 to Fibre Channel switch 0 (sw0).
b Connect a cable from HBA port 1 to Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1).
2 Repeat step 1 for each node.
3 Connect the storage system to the SAN.
a Connect a cable from Fibre Channel switch 0 (sw0) to SP-A port FE 0.
b Connect a cable from Fibre Channel switch 0 (sw0) to SP-B port FE 1.
c Connect a cable from Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1) to SP-A port FE 1.
d Connect a cable from Fibre Channel switch 1 (sw1) to SP-B port FE 0.
Figure 1-8. Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to the CX3-20 SPE
Setting Up Your Storage Array
Once your nodes have access to the storage array, careful consideration is required to achieve the best
performance. Several factors can affect performance; for example, workload, user connections, physical
server configurations, and size of database. For more information, please visit dell.com/sql.
Below are some basic recommendations to deploy your system for testing purposes. Depending on your
application requirements, these settings may not apply. Please consult with your Dell account
representative for additional services.