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Ceph Troubleshooting Guide

This document details the hardware configuration commonly used for a robust Ceph storage cluster, focusing on troubleshooting and operational considerations. This configuration is designed for moderate to large-scale deployments requiring high availability and scalability. It’s targeted towards experienced system administrators and engineers.

1. Hardware Specifications

This Ceph cluster node specification represents a balanced approach, prioritizing performance, capacity, and cost-effectiveness. Each node represents a single OSD (Object Storage Device) host, although multiple OSDs *can* be configured on a single host. This document describes a single OSD host configuration.

Component Specification
CPU Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6338 (32 cores/64 threads per CPU) - Total 64 cores/128 threads
CPU Clock Speed 2.0 GHz Base, 3.4 GHz Turbo
RAM 256GB DDR4-3200 ECC Registered DIMMs (8 x 32GB) – Configured for maximum memory bandwidth. See Memory Configuration Best Practices for details.
Motherboard Supermicro X12DPG-QT6 – Dual Socket Intel C621A Chipset
Storage Controller Broadcom MegaRAID SAS 9300-8e – with 8 internal SAS/SATA ports, supporting RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD. See RAID Controller Configuration for details.
Storage Drives (OSD) 12 x 8TB SAS 7.2K RPM Enterprise Class HDD (e.g., Seagate Exos X16) – configured in a JBOD configuration. See Drive Selection Criteria for considerations.
NVMe Cache (Optional) 2 x 960GB Intel Optane SSD P4800X – Used for write-back caching to improve performance. See Ceph Caching Strategies for more information.
Network Interface Dual 100Gbps Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx – RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCEv2) supported. See Network Configuration for Ceph for details.
Power Supply 2 x 1600W 80+ Platinum Redundant Power Supplies
Chassis 4U Rackmount Server Chassis – Optimized for airflow and drive density. See Chassis Cooling Solutions.
Operating System Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS – Optimized kernel for Ceph. See OS Tuning for Ceph.

Detailed Notes:

  • The choice of Intel Xeon Gold 6338 provides a good balance between core count, clock speed, and power consumption. Alternatives include the AMD EPYC 7543.
  • 256GB of RAM is crucial for Ceph's performance, allowing for sufficient buffer cache and metadata handling.
  • SAS drives are chosen for their reliability and cost-effectiveness in large-scale deployments. SSDs are viable but significantly increase cost per terabyte.
  • NVMe caching drastically improves write performance, especially for small random writes.
  • 100Gbps networking is *essential* for minimizing network bottlenecks, especially with replication. Consider link aggregation for increased throughput and redundancy.
  • Redundant power supplies ensure high availability.


2. Performance Characteristics

The performance of this configuration is variable depending on the Ceph pool configuration (replication level, erasure coding), workload, and network conditions. Here are some benchmark results:

  • Sequential Read: Up to 5 GB/s (aggregate across all OSDs). Performance is limited by the SAS interface and drive speed.
  • Sequential Write: Up to 4 GB/s (aggregate with NVMe caching enabled). Without NVMe caching, this drops to approximately 1.5 GB/s. See Performance Optimization Techniques.
  • Random Read (4KB): Up to 200,000 IOPS.
  • Random Write (4KB): Up to 50,000 IOPS (with NVMe caching); 15,000 IOPS (without NVMe caching).
  • Latency (99th percentile): < 5ms for both read and write operations (with NVMe caching).

Benchmark Methodology:

  • FIO (Flexible I/O Tester) was used for benchmarking.
  • Tests were conducted with a replication level of 3.
  • Network testing utilized iperf3.
  • Benchmarks were run on a dedicated cluster with no other workloads.

Real-World Performance: In a typical Ceph deployment hosting virtual machine images and object storage, expect sustained throughput between 2-3 GB/s depending on the workload mix. Smaller I/O operations will benefit significantly from NVMe caching. Network saturation is a common bottleneck; careful network monitoring and tuning are essential. See Ceph Monitoring and Alerting.

3. Recommended Use Cases

This configuration is ideal for the following use cases:

  • Cloud Storage: Providing a scalable and resilient storage backend for cloud platforms like OpenStack. Ceph and OpenStack Integration.
  • Virtual Machine Storage: Storing virtual machine images for virtualization platforms like KVM or VMware. Ceph as a Virtual Machine Backend.
  • Backup and Archival: Providing a cost-effective solution for long-term data retention.
  • Large-Scale Object Storage: Storing unstructured data such as images, videos, and documents.
  • Big Data Analytics: Supporting data-intensive applications with high throughput and low latency requirements.
  • Container Storage: Providing persistent storage for containerized applications using tools like Rook. Ceph and Container Orchestration.

Not Recommended For:

  • Applications requiring extremely low latency (sub-millisecond) – consider all-flash configurations.
  • Small-scale deployments – the overhead of Ceph may not be justified.


4. Comparison with Similar Configurations

Here's a comparison of this configuration with other common Ceph deployment options:

Configuration CPU RAM Storage Network Cost (Approximate per node) Performance Use Case
**This Configuration (Balanced)** Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6338 256GB DDR4 12 x 8TB SAS HDD + 2 x 960GB NVMe Dual 100Gbps RoCEv2 $8,000 - $12,000 Good balance of throughput and latency General-purpose cloud storage, VM storage
**All-Flash Configuration** Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6338 256GB DDR4 12 x 4TB NVMe SSD Dual 100Gbps RoCEv2 $20,000 - $30,000 Very high IOPS and low latency Databases, high-performance applications
**Cost-Optimized Configuration** Dual Intel Xeon Silver 4310 128GB DDR4 16 x 10TB SATA HDD Dual 25Gbps Ethernet $5,000 - $8,000 Lower throughput and latency Backup, archival, less demanding workloads
**High-Capacity Configuration** Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6338 512GB DDR4 24 x 16TB SAS HDD + 2 x 1.92TB NVMe Quad 100Gbps RoCEv2 $15,000 - $25,000 Maximum capacity, good throughput Large-scale object storage, archival

Key Considerations:

  • The “Cost” is approximate and varies based on vendor and component availability.
  • Performance figures are relative and depend heavily on the specific workload.
  • All-flash configurations provide the highest performance but are significantly more expensive.
  • Cost-optimized configurations sacrifice performance for lower cost.
  • High-capacity configurations prioritize storage capacity over performance.


5. Maintenance Considerations

Maintaining a Ceph cluster requires careful planning and execution.

  • Cooling: These servers generate significant heat. Ensure the data center has adequate cooling capacity. Consider hot aisle/cold aisle containment. Monitor drive temperatures regularly. See Data Center Cooling Best Practices.
  • Power Requirements: Each node requires approximately 1200-1500W. Ensure sufficient power distribution units (PDUs) and circuit capacity. Employ redundant power supplies and consider UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) for power outage protection. See Power Management for Servers.
  • Drive Failure Rates: HDDs have a higher failure rate than SSDs. Regularly monitor drive health using SMART data and proactively replace failing drives. Ceph’s data replication and erasure coding provide resilience, but timely drive replacement is crucial. Drive Monitoring and Replacement.
  • Network Monitoring: Monitor network bandwidth utilization and latency. Identify and address network bottlenecks. Use network monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana. Ceph Network Performance Monitoring.
  • Software Updates: Apply Ceph software updates regularly to benefit from bug fixes, performance improvements, and security patches. Follow a well-defined update procedure to minimize downtime. Ceph Software Updates and Patching.
  • Cluster Health Checks: Regularly perform cluster health checks using Ceph’s built-in tools (e.g., `ceph health`). Address any reported issues promptly. Ceph Cluster Health Monitoring.
  • Log Analysis: Analyze Ceph logs for errors and warnings. Use log aggregation tools to centralize and analyze logs. Ceph Log Analysis.
  • Capacity Planning: Monitor storage capacity utilization and plan for future growth. Add additional OSD nodes as needed to maintain adequate capacity and performance. Ceph Capacity Planning.
  • Firmware Updates: Keep the firmware of all hardware components (BIOS, RAID controllers, network adapters, drives) up to date.

Preventative Maintenance:

  • Dust servers regularly to prevent overheating.
  • Inspect power cables and connections.
  • Test UPS functionality.

Troubleshooting Resources:

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Intel-Based Server Configurations

Configuration Specifications Benchmark
Core i7-6700K/7700 Server 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 512 GB CPU Benchmark: 8046
Core i7-8700 Server 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2x1 TB CPU Benchmark: 13124
Core i9-9900K Server 128 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 1 TB CPU Benchmark: 49969
Core i9-13900 Server (64GB) 64 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD
Core i9-13900 Server (128GB) 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD
Core i5-13500 Server (64GB) 64 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD
Core i5-13500 Server (128GB) 128 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD
Core i5-13500 Workstation 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 NVMe SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000

AMD-Based Server Configurations

Configuration Specifications Benchmark
Ryzen 5 3600 Server 64 GB RAM, 2x480 GB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 17849
Ryzen 7 7700 Server 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2x1 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 35224
Ryzen 9 5950X Server 128 GB RAM, 2x4 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 46045
Ryzen 9 7950X Server 128 GB DDR5 ECC, 2x2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 63561
EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/1TB) 128 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/2TB) 128 GB RAM, 2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/4TB) 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/1TB) 256 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/4TB) 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 9454P Server 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe

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