StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN) [+Free], HCI Appliance (HCA), Virtual HCI Appliance (VHCA) [+Free] • Building a 2-Node HA Cluster with StarWind PowerShell

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,

Statistics: Posted by Steven_Rupan — Thu Nov 14, 2024 5:56 pm

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