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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,

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.

Thanks a lot for yaroslav's reply.

You are welcome