Can I cluster the server with four window standard servers?

Question

Hi,

We are thinking using four windows standard servers for clustering (two for load balancing and two for mirroring), and I am wonder what is the maximum number of windows standard servers I can use for clustering.

Thank you!

Answer 1

Hi,

Are you using Windows Failover Cluster or Network Load Balancing? Windows Failover Cluster supports up to 64 nodes in a single cluster while Network Load Balancing supports up to 32 nodes.

Best Regards,

Ian Xue

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Answer 2

You can check the prerequisites listed here.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/failover-clustering/create-failover-cluster#verify-the-prerequisites

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Answer 3

Hey,

As mentioned, you can use either NLB or Failover Clustering on these servers. It depends on your needs. Check requirements for NLB: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/technologies/network-load-balancing

Requirements for failover clustering are mentioned above. In addition, if you want to mirror your storage between the hosts, you can use StarWind VSAN. It can be used as a shared storage for Failover Cluster, which can be created on top of these nodes. https://www.starwindsoftware.com/starwind-virtual-san

Cheers,  
Alex Bykovskyi  
StarWind Software  
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