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December 4th, 2024 06:40
Is the "Auto Configure" Option Recommended for CSVs in a Multi-Node Failover Cluster?
Hi everyone,
In a multi-node Hyper-V failover cluster where iSCSI LUNs from ME and/or Powerstore will be used as Cluster Shared Volumes (CSVs). In the iSCSI Initiator settings, under the Volumes and Devices tab, there’s an "Auto Configure" option to automatically bind discovered volumes to the OS.
Is using Auto Configure in this setup recommended? Specifically:
- Could it cause issues with disk ownership or interfere with the cluster-aware storage stack?
- Will enabling it on one node affect failover functionality or create conflicts in a cluster environment?
- If Auto Configure is not clicked or enabled, could manually configuring volumes or re-running the process on a new or existing node cause any impact?
I want to ensure all nodes can seamlessly access the CSVs without problems. Any insights, best practices, or references to official documentation would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
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DELL-Sam L
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December 4th, 2024 16:01
Hello ciscen,
Here is the link to PowerStore: Info Hub which has many guides and white papers to assist with configuring your system. Since you are using hyper-v you will want to review the Host Connectivity Guide for Windows which explains how you will want to configure your host and cluster setting and how failover will be handled.
https://dell.to/3Zd4uH2
https://dell.to/3Vqahbd