HP StorageWorks Enterprise File Services WAN Accelerator 3.0.4 deployment guide (AG421-96001, March 2007)

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8 - SERIAL CLUSTER AND
C
ASCADE DEPLOYMENTS
CHAPTER 8 Serial Cluster and Cascade
Deployments
In This Chapter This chapter describes serial cluster and cascade deployments and summarizes the
basic steps for configuring them. This chapter includes the following sections:
 “Serial Cluster Deployment,” next
 “Cascade Deployment” on page 93
This chapter assumes that you are familiar with the HP EFS WAN Accelerator
Management Console (Management Console). For detailed information about the
Management Console and how to use it, see the HP Enterprise File Services WAN
Accelerator Management Console User Guide.
This chapter also assumes that you are familiar with the installation and configuration
process for the HP EFS WAN Accelerator. For detailed information, see the HP
StorageWorks Enterprise File Services WAN Accelerator Installation and
Configuration Guide.
This chapter provides the basic steps for serial cluster and cascade deployments. It
does not provide detailed procedures. Use this chapter as a general guide for these
deployments. If you need additional assistance, contact HP Technical Support at http:/
/www.hp.com.
For detailed information about the factors you must consider before you deploy the HP
EFS WAN Accelerator, see “Design and Deployment Overview” on page 17.
Serial Cluster Deployment
You can provide increased optimization by deploying several HP EFS WAN
Accelerators back-to-back in an in-path configuration to create a serial cluster.
IMPORTANT: Serial clusters are supported only on Model 5010.