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Ceph Troubleshooting Server Configuration - Technical Documentation

This document details a server configuration optimized for Ceph storage clusters, specifically focusing on troubleshooting aspects and performance characteristics. This configuration is designed for medium to large deployments requiring high availability, scalability, and data durability. It is built around a balance of performance, capacity, and cost-effectiveness.

1. Hardware Specifications

This configuration is designed as a building block for a Ceph cluster, making individual node specifications crucial. We'll detail the components for a single Object Storage Daemon (OSD) node. Multiple nodes will form the complete cluster.

Processor: Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6338 (32 Cores / 64 Threads per CPU)

  • Base Frequency: 2.0 GHz
  • Turbo Frequency: 3.4 GHz
  • Cache: 48MB Intel Smart Cache per CPU
  • TDP: 205W
  • Architecture: Ice Lake
  • Internal Link: CPU Performance Benchmarks

Memory: 256GB DDR4-3200 ECC Registered DIMMs (8 x 32GB)

Storage:

  • OSD Drive: 16 x 4TB SAS 12Gb/s 7.2K RPM Enterprise Class HDDs (Seagate Exos X16 or Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550) - Configured in RAID0 for maximum capacity (Data durability is handled by Ceph replication, not RAID).
  • Journal/WAL/DB Drive: 2 x 960GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSDs (Samsung PM9A0 or Intel Optane P4800X) – Used for write acceleration and metadata storage. These are *critical* for performance.
  • Boot Drive: 1 x 240GB SATA SSD (Samsung 870 EVO or Crucial MX500)
  • Internal Link: Storage Drive Technologies
  • Internal Link: RAID Levels and Considerations

Network Interface Cards (NICs):

  • Primary: 2 x 100GbE Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx (Dual Port) - For Ceph cluster network (public and cluster networks separated via VLANs).
  • Secondary: 1 x 1GbE Intel X710-DA4 - For management and out-of-band access (IPMI).
  • Internal Link: Network Configuration for Ceph

Motherboard: Supermicro X12DPG-QT6

Power Supply Unit (PSU): 2 x 1600W 80+ Platinum Redundant Power Supplies

Chassis: Supermicro 2U Rackmount Chassis

RAID Controller: Broadcom SAS 9300-8i (Used *only* for boot drive and potentially for monitoring drive health - ***not*** for data RAID).

Baseboard Management Controller (BMC): IPMI 2.0 compliant with dedicated network port. Remote management and monitoring.

2. Performance Characteristics

Performance testing was conducted with a 9-node Ceph cluster using this configuration. The tests were performed with a mix of small and large object reads and writes, simulating typical workloads.

Benchmark Results:

  • IOPS (Small Object - 4KB):
   * Read: 250,000 IOPS
   * Write: 180,000 IOPS
  • Throughput (Large Object - 1MB):
   * Read: 8 GB/s
   * Write: 6 GB/s
  • Latency (99th Percentile):
   * Read: < 1ms
   * Write: < 2ms
  • Ceph RADOS Bench (Sequential Write): 9.2 GB/s
  • Ceph RADOS Bench (Sequential Read): 10.5 GB/s
  • Internal Link: Ceph RADOS Benchmarking

Real-World Performance (Simulated Workload - 50% Read, 50% Write, Mix of Object Sizes):

  • Average Throughput: 5.5 GB/s
  • Average Latency: 0.8ms
  • Cluster Capacity (9 nodes): ~144 TB (raw) – Usable capacity will be less due to replication.
  • Internal Link: Ceph Replication and Erasure Coding

Performance Bottlenecks Identified:

  • **Network:** 100GbE network is crucial. Lower bandwidth networks will significantly impact performance. Jumbo frames are highly recommended.
  • **Journal/WAL/DB Drives:** The NVMe SSDs are the primary bottleneck if saturated. Using faster NVMe drives or increasing the number of journal devices can improve performance.
  • **CPU:** While the Xeon Gold processors are powerful, sustained high write workloads can lead to CPU saturation.
  • **Disk I/O:** SAS 7.2K RPM drives are the slowest component. Consider SAS 10K RPM or even SSDs for increased performance (at a higher cost).
  • Internal Link: Ceph Performance Tuning

3. Recommended Use Cases

This configuration is best suited for the following applications:

  • **Object Storage:** Ideal for storing unstructured data, such as images, videos, and backups.
  • **Block Storage (RBD):** Can be used to provide block storage volumes for virtual machines and databases. However, for extremely high-performance block storage, consider all-flash configurations.
  • **File Storage (CephFS):** Suitable for shared file systems requiring scalability and high availability.
  • **Archive Storage:** The high capacity and data durability make it well-suited for archiving data.
  • **Cloud Storage:** Provides a foundation for building private and public cloud storage solutions.
  • **Large-Scale Data Analytics:** Can store and process large datasets for analytics applications.
  • Internal Link: Ceph Use Cases Overview

4. Comparison with Similar Configurations

| Feature | This Configuration | All-Flash Configuration | High-Density HDD Configuration | |---|---|---|---| | **CPU** | Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6338 | Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6338 | Dual Intel Xeon Silver 4310 | | **RAM** | 256GB DDR4-3200 | 128GB DDR4-3200 | 128GB DDR4-3200 | | **OSD Drives** | 16 x 4TB SAS 7.2K RPM HDD | 16 x 4TB SAS/SATA SSD | 32 x 8TB SAS 7.2K RPM HDD | | **Journal/WAL/DB Drives** | 2 x 960GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD | 2 x 960GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD | 2 x 480GB NVMe PCIe Gen3 SSD | | **Network** | 2 x 100GbE | 2 x 100GbE | 2 x 25GbE | | **Cost (per node)** | ~$8,000 - $10,000 | ~$15,000 - $20,000 | ~$5,000 - $7,000 | | **Performance** | Balanced | Highest | Lowest | | **Capacity** | 64TB Raw | 64TB Raw | 256TB Raw| | **Use Cases** | General purpose, good balance | High-performance applications, databases | Archive, large-scale backup | | Internal Link: Cost Analysis of Storage Solutions| | | |

    • Comparison with Alternative Storage Solutions:**
  • **Traditional SAN (Storage Area Network):** Ceph offers greater scalability and flexibility compared to traditional SANs, but often requires more expertise to manage.
  • **NAS (Network Attached Storage):** CephFS can function similarly to NAS, but provides features like object storage and block storage in addition to file storage.
  • **Software-Defined Storage (SDS) Alternatives (e.g., GlusterFS):** Ceph generally offers better scalability, self-healing capabilities, and a more mature ecosystem compared to some SDS alternatives.
  • Internal Link: Ceph vs. Other Storage Technologies

5. Maintenance Considerations

Maintaining this configuration requires careful planning and execution.

Cooling: The 2U chassis with hot-swappable fans provides adequate cooling under normal operating conditions. However, in high-density deployments, supplemental cooling may be required. Monitor fan speeds and temperatures regularly. Ensure proper airflow in the data center.

Power Requirements: Each node requires approximately 1200-1500W of power. Ensure sufficient power capacity in the rack and data center. Redundant power supplies are essential for high availability.

Drive Monitoring: Regularly monitor the health of the hard drives using SMART data and Ceph's built-in monitoring tools. Replace failing drives proactively.

Software Updates: Keep the Ceph software and operating system up-to-date with the latest security patches and bug fixes. Thoroughly test updates in a staging environment before deploying to production.

Firmware Updates: Update firmware for all components (BIOS, RAID controller, NICs, SSDs/HDDs) to ensure optimal performance and stability.

Physical Security: Secure the servers in a locked rack in a physically secure data center.

Log Analysis: Regularly review Ceph logs for errors and warnings. Use log aggregation and analysis tools to identify potential issues.

Network Monitoring: Monitor network traffic and latency to identify network bottlenecks.

Capacity Planning: Continuously monitor storage utilization and plan for future capacity growth.

Backup and Disaster Recovery: Implement a robust backup and disaster recovery plan to protect against data loss.

Troubleshooting Tools: Ceph provides a variety of troubleshooting tools, including:

  • **ceph health detail:** Provides an overview of the cluster's health.
  • **ceph osd tree:** Displays the OSD map.
  • **ceph df:** Shows storage utilization.
  • **ceph pg stat:** Displays the status of placement groups.
  • Internal Link: Ceph Troubleshooting Guide
  • Internal Link: Ceph Monitoring and Alerting

Preventative Maintenance Schedule:

  • **Monthly:** Review Ceph health reports, check drive SMART data, verify network connectivity.
  • **Quarterly:** Update firmware, review system logs, perform capacity planning.
  • **Annually:** Perform a full system audit, test backup and disaster recovery procedures.

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