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Chapter 2. System Requirements
2.3. Fencing
You must configure each GFS node in your Red Hat cluster for at least one form of fencing.
Fencing is configured and managed in Red Hat Cluster Suite. For more information about
fencing options, refer to
Red Hat Cluster Suite Configuring and Managing a Cluster
.
2.4. Fibre Channel Storage Network
Table 2-2 shows requirements for GFS nodes that are to be connected to a Fibre Channel
SAN.
Requirement
Description
HBA (Host Bus Adapter)
One HBA minimum per GFS node
Connection method
Fibre Channel switch
Note:
If an FC switch is used for fencing, you may
want to consider using Brocade, McData, or Vixel
FC switches, for which Red Hat Cluster Suite
fencing agents exist. Refer to
Red Hat Cluster Suite
Configuring and Managing a Cluster
for more
information about supported fencing agents.
Note:
When a small number of nodes is used, it may
be possible to connect the nodes directly to ports on
the storage device.
Note:
FC drivers may not work reliably with FC hubs.
Table 2-2. Fibre Channel Network Requirements
2.5. Fibre Channel Storage Devices
Table 2-3 shows requirements for Fibre Channel devices that are to be connected to a GFS
cluster.
Requirement
Description
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