Appliance Cluster Configuration

The Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance supports cooperative clustering of appliances. This strategy can be part of an integrated approach to availability enhancement that may also include client-side load balancing, proper site planning, proactive and reactive maintenance and repair, and the single-appliance hardware redundancy built into all Oracle ZFS Storage Appliances.

For tasks related to appliance clustering, see:

• Connecting Cluster Cables in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Cabling Guide

• Cluster Configuration BUI View

• Upgrading a Standalone Appliance to a Clustered Configuration (BUI)

• Shutting Down a Clustered Configuration (CLI)

For a better understanding about appliance clustering, see:

• Cluster Terminology

• Understanding Clustering

• Cluster Advantages and Disadvantages

• Cluster Interconnect I/O

• Cluster Resource Management

• Cluster Takeover and Failback

• Configuration Changes in a Clustered Environment

• Clustering Considerations for Storage

• Clustering Considerations for Networking

• Private Local IP Interfaces

• Clustering Considerations for InfiniBand

• Preventing Split-Brain Conditions

• Estimating and Reducing Takeover Impact