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nssha61_single.py

Configuring storage devices, including

creating/removing PVs, VGs, LVs, and XFS file

system.

sas_path_check.sh

Used by HA cluster management tool to monitor

the status of SAS paths.

ibstat_script.sh

If IPoIB is deployed, the script is used by HA

cluster management tool to monitor IB link

status.

Note: all scripts are attached with this document and can be found in section A.11

Very important: Once the cluster configuration file in section A.7.2 is generated, please double

check the configuration file to make sure all information is correct according to the specification.

Note: All settings above were used in the test configuration; they can be changed according to the

actual configuration. Section A.9.1 will provide the instructions to manually change them during cluster

construction.

A.1.2. Checklist

Before moving to the next section, please make sure all following items are ready.

Items

Notes

 Two PowerEdge R710s

Section 5.2, Table 5 lists the detail

configuration.

 One PowerConnect 5424

Gigabit Ethernet switch

 Two Switched APC AP7921

power PDUs

Check

https://access.redhat.com/knowledge/arti

cles/28603

for other supported APC PDU models.

 One PowerVault MD3200

 Three PowerVault MD1200s

for 144TB configuration, or

seven PowerVault MD1200s

for 288 TB configuration

Section 5.2, Table 5 lists the detail

configuration.

 NSS-HA cluster specification

Prepare a specification according to section

A.1.1.