[Linux-cluster] Does GNBD need to be clustered with the other servers?

[Hal]

On Wed, 2007-07-25 at 14:35 -0400, Tracey Flanders wrote:
> I have a question about a lab I am setting up. From what I have read and 
> know about Red hat clustering I can't seem to find this answer. I have 3 
> servers. One will provide storage access via GNBD for the other 2 servers 
> using GFS. My question is do I add all three servers into a cluster config 
> or do I leave the GNBD server out? I understand that the GNBD server will 
> not be redundant. since it has the only server that has a phycical 
> connection to the storage.  Thanks.

If you intend to use gnbd fencing for the GFS nodes gnbd server should be in 
the cluster.


      ____________________________________________________________________________________
Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center.
http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/