Connecting Cluster Cables

The controller cluster interface card provides redundant links through I/O ports that enable two controllers to communicate with each other. See Controller Cluster I/O Ports for details about the cluster interface card.

Cluster cabling must be done before powering on either controller, and all cluster interface card links must be established before configuration can proceed.

Ethernet cables for connecting clustered controllers are supplied. If you supply your own Ethernet cables, ensure the cables are straight-through and the correct length, Category 6A for Oracle ZFS Storage ZS9-2 controllers, and Category 5 or better for all other controllers.

The following sections describe how to connect cluster cables for different controllers.

Connecting Cluster Cables for Oracle ZFS Storage ZS9-2 Controllers

Oracle ZFS Storage ZS9-2 controllers employ Ethernet-based clustering using two Ethernet ports in the Oracle Quad Port 10GBASE-T Ethernet Adapter. See Controller Cluster I/O Ports for details about the Oracle ZFS Storage ZS9-2 controller cluster interface card.

Two Category 6A Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connectors are provided: one green and one red. Each cable is 2.5 meters in length.

• Connect either the green cable or the red cable from Ethernet port 0 of one controller to Ethernet port 0 of the other controller.

• Connect the other cable from Ethernet port 1 of one controller to Ethernet port 1 of the other controller.

The following figure shows cluster cabling between two Oracle ZFS Storage ZS9-2 controllers (high-end model shown).

Connecting Cluster Cables for Oracle ZFS Storage ZS7-2, ZS5-x, ZS4-4, ZS3-x, and Sun ZFS Storage 7x20 Controllers

Oracle ZFS Storage ZS7-2, ZS5-x, ZS4-4, ZS3-x, and Sun ZFS Storage 7x20 controllers employ serial-based clustering using two serial cluster links, and provide Ethernet connectivity via one link. The Ethernet link provides a higher-performance transport for non-heartbeat messages, such as rejoin synchronization, and provides a backup heartbeat.

The cables between the serial ports form a crossover pattern: 0 to 1 and 1 to 0. This crossover cabling enables the use of straight-through cables between two identical controllers.

For details about the cluster interface cards, see Controller Cluster I/O Ports.

Oracle ZFS Storage ZS7-2 Cluster Cabling

Three Category 5 Ethernet cables are provided: one green, one yellow, and one black. Each cable is 2.5 meters in length.

• Connect either the green cable or the yellow cable from serial port 0 of one controller to serial port 1 of the other controller.

• Connect either the green cable or the yellow cable from serial port 1 of one controller to serial port 0 of the other controller.

• Connect the black cable between the Ethernet ports of each controller.

The following figure shows cluster cabling between two Oracle ZFS Storage ZS7-2 controllers (high-end model shown).

Oracle ZFS Storage ZS5-x Cluster Cabling

Three Category 5 Ethernet cables are provided. Each cable is 2.5 meters in length.

• Connect one cable from serial port 0 of one controller to serial port 1 of the other controller.

• Connect the second cable from serial port 1 of one controller to serial port 0 of the other controller.

• Connect the third cable between the Ethernet ports of each controller.

The following figure shows cluster cabling between two Oracle ZFS Storage ZS5-4 controllers.

The following figure shows cluster cabling between two Oracle ZFS Storage ZS5-2 controllers.

Oracle ZFS Storage ZS4-4 Cluster Cabling

Three Category 5 Ethernet cables are provided. Each cable is 1 meter in length. Connect the cables in the same way as described for Oracle ZFS Storage ZS5-x controllers.

The following figure shows cluster cabling between two Oracle ZFS Storage ZS4-4 controllers.

Oracle ZFS Storage ZS3-4 and Sun ZFS Storage 7420 Cluster Cabling

Three Category 5 Ethernet cables are provided. Each cable is 1 meter in length. Connect the cables in the same way as described for Oracle ZFS Storage ZS5-x controllers.

The cluster card for Oracle ZFS Storage ZS3-4 and Sun ZFS Storage 7420 is installed in the cluster slot, as described in the hardware overview for each controller in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Customer Service Manual, Release OS8.8.x.

Oracle ZFS Storage ZS3-2 Cluster Cabling

Three Category 5 Ethernet cables are provided. Each cable is 1 meter in length. Connect the cables in the same way as described for Oracle ZFS Storage ZS5-x controllers. For details about the cluster ports, see Controller Cluster I/O Ports.

The following figure shows cluster cabling between two Oracle ZFS Storage ZS3-2 controllers.