Proxmox Setup Guide – Application Note

This article summarizes how to configure Proxmox VE with QSAN storage using iSCSI, SMB/CIFS, and NFS, including basic HA cluster setup and VM migration/failover examples.

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Key Sections:

  • Proxmox Introduction: what Proxmox VE is and core components.
  • Configuration Settings:
    • Recommended Storage: use the XCalc tool to size models/capacity.
    • XEVO (iSCSI): connect data ports and verify ping → create pool/volume/host group → add iSCSI in Proxmox (uncheck Use LUNs) → install and enable multipath-tools → record wwid and set multipath.conf → add LVM (mark Shared) → create VM on iSCSI.
    • QSM: examples for SMB/CIFS and NFS shares (create share, add in Proxmox, create VM) and iSCSI (create target/volume; follow XEVO iSCSI steps in Proxmox).
    • Cluster with NFS: create Proxmox cluster (three hosts) → add NFS storage on all nodes → create VM → enable HA group → test live migration and failover.
  • Conclusion: storage options and HA behavior overview.
  • Appendix: Apply To (XEVO firmware 2.3.3+; QSN firmware 4.0.1+) and references (XEVO/QSM Software Manuals).

Critical Notes:

  • TIP: In Proxmox iSCSI storage, leave Use LUNs unchecked.
  • TIP: Install multipath-tools, start multipathd, and verify two iSCSI sessions before LVM.
  • TIP: When adding LVM for shared use, enable the Shared option.

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