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Microsoft Cluster Installation Documentation
for
HP NetServer LXr 8000 with HP A3661B Model 30/FC
High Availability Disk Array
To assist you in installing your HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster, this file contains the documents
listed below in one pdf file.
• Installation Overview - This page provides an overview of the installation steps provided in
the Installation Guide.
• Configuration Guide - This guide provides configuration information specific to your cluster
configuration that you will nee
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Version History 13 September 1999 Revised the Configuration Guide to add a description of the cluster’s SPOFs. See the Configuration Guide for details. 9 August 1999 Revised pdf to add 30/FC Install Guide Supplement. 21 April 1999 Revised Configuration Guide to limit the HP NetServer CPU speeds to 400 or 450 MHz. 11 January 1999 Package released
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Installing a Cluster “The Big Picture” How to do it! (See the referenced part in the Installation What you will be The Overall Tasks Guide) doing! Gather: Hardware Gathering Hardware, Software (Windows NT, NIC drivers, etc.) 1 ➮ Software, etc. IP Addresses, subnet mask, etc. What’s Needed User names, password, and domain Tools Install components: into NetServers (i.e., LAN adapters) into Shared Storage (i.e., drives) 2 NetServers Configure NetServer and Shared Storage: Cab
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HP NetServer LXr 8000 with HP A3661B High Availability Disk Array Model 30 / FC Cluster Configuration Guide 13 September 1999 Introduction This document defines the supported HP NetServer LXr 8000 and A3661B High Availability Disk Array Model 30/FC (LXr 8000 / Model 30-FC) configurations for Microsoft Cluster Server. These configurations minimize single points of failure (SPOF), provide maximum availability, and have been certified by Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft. This guide is prescriptive;
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System software: Navigator version L.14.00 or later Operating System Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition or later Service pack SP3 with hotfix “clusfixi” or later Single Points of Failure The Model 30/FC Disk Array virtually does not have single points of (SPOF) failure. However, care should be taken to bind LUNs as described in the Model 30/FC Disk Array manual. The manual addresses topics such as; spreading LUNs equally across internal buses and using RAID modes
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Storage Local Physical drive location SPU internal drive bays or HP external drive cabinet (e.g., HP Rack Storage/8 or /12) Disk drives Must be HP Controller SPU embedded controller or any controller, any number, manufacturer or driver in I/O slot P1 for NetRAID local storage (except NetRAID 1 or 3). See SPU I/O slots above. SCSI bus Any HP cables that meet SCSI specifications and any SCSI bus speed Shared Storage Host Bus Adapter: Model A5246A HP Fibre Channel Adapter Kit for NT No. o
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Shared Storage Configurations Configurations: Basic See "Basic Configuration Cabling Diagrams with Single or Cascaded Hubs." Redundant See "Redundant Configuration Cabling Diagrams with Single or Cascaded Hubs." Fibre Channel Hubs: Model A3724A HP 10-port Short Wave Fibre Channel (FC) Hub A4839A HP 10-port Long Wave FC Hub No. of Hubs Basic Configuration: 1 or 2 Redundant Configuration: 2 or 4 with 1 min. or 2. max. per FC Arbitrated Loop. Disk Arrays (See Shared Storage.):
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Shared Storage Cabling This part of the guide defines the allowable cabling configurations for clusters using the HP NetServer LXr 8000 and High Availability Disk Array Model 30/FC. Only these cabling configurations and cables are supported. See Shared Storage Cables for a list of cables that can be connected to the Short Wave Ports of the hub. Port connections to this hub are for example only. You can use any port, except for port 10 on Long Wave Hubs. The remaining ports can be used for conn
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See Shared Storage Cables for a list of cables that can be connected to the Short Wave Ports of the hub. See Shared Storage Cables for a list of cables that can be Port connections to connected between these hubs are for hubs. Port 10 is used example only. You can exclusively in Long use any port, except for Wave hubs for hub-to- port 10 on Long Wave hub connection. Hubs. The remaining ports can be used for connection of additional Disk Arrays. Basic Configuration with Cascaded Fibre Channel Ar
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See Shared Storage Cables for a list of cables that can be connected to the Short Wave Ports of the hub. Port connections to these hubs are for example only. You can use any port, except for port 10 on Long Wave Hubs. The remaining ports can be used for connection of additional Disk Arrays. Redundant Configuration with Single Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop Hub 7
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See Shared Storage Cables for a list of cables that can be connected to the Short Wave Ports of the hub. See Shared Storage Cables for a list of cables that can be connected Port connections to between hubs. these hubs are for Port 10 is used example only. You exclusively in Long can use any port, Wave hubs for hub- except for port 10 on to-hub connection. Long Wave Hubs. The remaining ports can be used for connection of additional Disk Arrays. Redundant Configuration with Cascaded Fibre Channe
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Version History 13 September 1999 In Cluster specifications added a description of "Single Points Of Failure (SPOF) to clarify this property of the cluster. 21 April 1999 CPU speed was "400 MHz and higher" is "400 and 450 MHz only." 12 January 1999 Initial release. 9
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HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide with Shared Storage System Supplement Rack Storage/12FC Rack Storage/12 Rack Storage/8 Storage System/6 HP AutoRAID Disk Array Model 12H or HP A3661B Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array 1 September 1999 (See Version History below)
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Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Hewlett-Packard assumes no responsibility for the use
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Contents Some topics in this guide are applicable to all HP NetServer clusters while others are HP NetServer and shared storage specific. A complete installation guide consists of two documents: this document (common to all HP NetServers) and the supplement for your shared storage system. OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................................... 5 VERSION HISTORY....................................
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Overview HP NetServer clusters provide increased availability solutions for critical applications. The basic cluster consists of two HP NetServer systems coupled to shared storage units. The operating system files, application files, and other files local to each node are stored on fixed or hot swap disks. Local disks are usually located internally in the system. Both HP NetServers share external drives located in the shared storage unit(s). Shared drives are accessed using an interface card (t
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A Graphical Overview to Setting Up the Cluster CAUTION Departing from the sequence shown here can cause unnecessary work and unpredictable results. HP NetServer Installation Guide 6
