Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) is a feature in Windows Server that enables you to create highly available and scalable storage using local storage. This technology is particularly useful in a cluster setup, allowing you to pool together storage from multiple servers and create a resilient storage solution. The Enable-ClusterS2D cmdlet is used to enable this feature on a Windows Server cluster.

Examples:

1. Prerequisites:

   • Ensure that you have a Windows Server Failover Cluster set up.
   • Verify that all nodes in the cluster are running Windows Server 2016 or later.
   • Confirm that the necessary network and storage configurations are in place.

2. Enable S2D on the Cluster: To enable Storage Spaces Direct, you will use PowerShell. Open PowerShell with administrative privileges and execute the following command:

   # Import the FailoverClusters module
   Import-Module FailoverClusters
   
   # Enable Storage Spaces Direct on the cluster
   Enable-ClusterS2D

   This command will configure the cluster to use Storage Spaces Direct, automatically detecting eligible drives and creating a storage pool.

3. Verify S2D Configuration: After enabling S2D, you can verify the configuration using the following command:

   # Get the status of Storage Spaces Direct
   Get-ClusterS2D

   This command will provide details about the S2D configuration, including the status of the storage pool and any issues detected.

4. Create a Virtual Disk: Once S2D is enabled, you can create a virtual disk using the storage pool:

   # Create a new virtual disk
   New-Volume -StoragePoolFriendlyName "S2D on Cluster" -FriendlyName "VirtualDisk1" -FileSystem CSVFS_ReFS -Size 10TB

   This command creates a 10 TB virtual disk using the Cluster Shared Volume File System (CSVFS) with the Resilient File System (ReFS).

5. Monitor the S2D Cluster: Regular monitoring is crucial to ensure the health of the S2D cluster. Use the following command to check the health status:

   # Check the health of the S2D cluster
   Get-StorageSubSystem | Get-StorageHealthReport

   This command provides a detailed health report of the storage subsystem.