Oracle^® ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.7.x

Appliance Cluster Configuration

The Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance product 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 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