Appliance Cluster Configuration

Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance supports cooperative clustering of two controllers. Clustering controllers can be part of an integrated approach to enhancing availability that might also include client-side load balancing, proper site planning, proactive and reactive maintenance and repair, and the single-appliance hardware redundancy that is built into all appliances.

Note:

If you are configuring clustering for two new controllers, follow the BUI procedure for initial configuration of the new controllers, as described in Configuring the Appliance for the First Time in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Installation Guide, Release OS8.8.x.

For procedures related to appliance clustering, see:

• Connecting Cluster Cables in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Cabling Guide, Release OS8.8.x

• Cluster Configuration BUI View

• Checking Cluster Link Status (CLI)

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

• Shutting Down a Clustered Configuration - BUI, CLI

• Unconfiguring a Cluster Node

For a better understanding of appliance clustering, see:

• Cluster Terminology

• Understanding Clustering

• Clustered Controller States

• 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