Building a 2-Node HA Cluster with StarWind PowerShell

[Steven_Rupan]

I'm working on a home project to set up a 2-node HA cluster using StarWind and PowerShell scripting. I've got a basic setup in place, but I'm looking for some guidance on the specific steps and script configurations.

My Current Setup: 3x Dell PowerEdge 730XD, CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2695v4 2.1GHz 18 Core, 128GB DDR4, 2x 200GB SSD for OS and 6x 2TB SSDs for DATA

Desired Configuration: A high available 2-node cluster using StarWind VSAN FREE with ESXI or HYPERV

Specific Questions:
* Which PowerShell scripts are essential for setting up and managing the HA cluster?
* Are there any specific customizations or parameters I should be aware of when using these scripts?
* What are the critical configuration settings for optimal cluster performance and reliability?

* What are some common pitfalls or troubleshooting techniques for StarWind HA clusters?

Side note: I have a Virtual lab with Server 2019 installed, with these config and I'm currently getting this error

HOST_01=
HA/Mgmt NIC_1 172.16.10.10/24
SYNC NIC_2 172.16.20.10/24

HOST_02=
HA/Mgmt NIC_1 172.16.10.11/24
SYNC NIC_2 172.16.20.11/24

I'd appreciate any advice or suggestions you can provide. Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Thanks in advance,

[yaroslav (staff)]

Greetings,

Welcome to StarWind Forum!
Are you referring to the iSCSI link as HA one? We do not recommend traffic mixing. See more on networking configurations in best practices (https://www.starwindsoftware.com/best-p ... practices/) and system requirements (https://www.starwindsoftware.com/system-requirements)

* Which PowerShell scripts are essential for setting up and managing the HA cluster?

You will have a bunch of scripts when installing the PowerShell Module for StarWind.

* Are there any specific customizations or parameters I should be aware of when using these scripts?

Check this out viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6852&p=37208&hilit=HINT8#p37208.

* What are the critical configuration settings for optimal cluster performance and reliability?

Make sure to set up the cluster according to the guide here https://www.starwindsoftware.com/resour ... al_papers/, best practices, and system requirements.

* What are some common pitfalls or troubleshooting techniques for StarWind HA clusters?

That's quite a general question. Logs are to be investigated first.

It might be helpful to have a demo (https://www.starwindsoftware.com/v17-request-live-demo) or trial the product (no conversion to FREE) first.

[Mary Abraham]

Thanks a lot for yaroslav's reply.

[yaroslav (staff)]

You are welcome