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Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F200
This configuration poster details simplified instructions for setting up the Compaq
ProLiant TM Cluster HA/F200 running Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server or
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition (Windows NTS/E). It also 8
illustrates an HA/F200 cluster configuration.
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Compaq StorageWorksTM RAID Array 4000/4100 Gigabit Interface Converter-Shortwave (GBIC-SW) modules
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Two of the following host bus adapters per server:
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Two Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Controllers
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter/P
per storage subsystem
Compaq StorageWorks 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter
Two of the following hubs or switches:
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Two Compaq ProLiant servers
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Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7
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Fibre Channel cable (Multi-mode)
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Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12
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Network Interface Controllers (dedicated interconnect)
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Compaq StorageWorks FC-AL Switch 8
COMPAQ, the Compaq logo, ProLiant, ROMPaq, SmartStart, Compaq Insight Manager, StorageWorks,
ServerNet Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft
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Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The
Notes: A typical configuration will also include one or more
information in this document is subject to change without notice. n
Network Interface Cards (NICs) per server for public
LAN connections.
The Compaq StorageWorks FC-AL Switch 3-Port
ProLiant Cluster HA/F200 Configuration n
First Edition (September 2000)
Expansion can be used with the Compaq StorageWorks
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FC-AL Switch 8 to expand to 11 ports. Continued on reverse
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3 . Connect the two ends of the second ServerNet cable to the "Y" 1 . Insert the Secure Path CD to automatically start the Secure Path
Additional Information IMPORTANT: In Step 10, when updating the firmware on the array controllers, make sure
connectors on the ServerNet cards in Node 1 and Node 2. installation process. Alternatively, double-click the following file on
Node 2 is powered off.
Have the following documents available during the installation the CD:
Step 4: Cable the public LAN connection. 10.Power down Node 1, insert the Options ROMPaq diskettes in
process:
:\SPInstall\setup.exe
Node 1, and restart the node. Run Options ROMPaq from diskettes
Because of the variety of possible slot, NIC, and cabling configurations
Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200
n During the installation, you are required to configure your clients.
and choose to update the firmware on the RAID Array 4000
for connecting your Compaq ProLiant cluster to a LAN, detailed
Administrator Guide
controllers.
instructions are not included on this poster. Refer to the administrator 2 . Remove the Compaq SANworks Secure Path CD from the
Installation guide for the Compaq ProLiant servers you are installing
n guide for general information about network and interconnect strategies. CD-ROM drive.
11.Power down the storage and Node 1 after the firmware update
as cluster nodes
Part II: Installing the Software completes. 3 . Reboot the node when prompted.
Installation guide for your host bus adapters
n 12.Power on the storage and wait for the drives to spin. To use Secure Path choose Start, Programs, SecurePath, SPM.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the documentation that came with your operating system before
Installation guide for the NIC of your choice
n 13.Power on Node 1.
beginning the software installation. NOTE: If you have problems authorizing client connections using Fully Qualified Domain
Documentation for the storage system and associated components
n Names (FQDN), it may be due to a Domain Name Service (DNS) resolution issue that can
14.Open the Disk Administrator for Windows NTS/E or Disk
Step 1: Gather cluster configuration information needed for
Documentation for Compaq SmartStartTM and be resolved by a HOSTS file entry containing relevant FQDN to IP address mapping. For
Management for Windows 2000 Advanced Server. If prompted for
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installing Microsoft clustering software. more detailed information on Secure Path, refer to the Secure Path documentation.
Compaq Insight ManagerTM a drive signature stamp, choose "Yes." If prompted to upgrade
Refer to the administrator guide for a list of information needed.
Documentation for Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server or disks, choose "No" because Microsoft clustering software Step 4: Run the Compaq Cluster Verification Utility.
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(MSCS) does not support dynamic disks in a cluster. Create disk
Windows NTS/E. Step 2: Configure Nodes using SmartStart Assisted Integration. Run the Compaq Cluster Verification Utility CD (CCVU) from your
partitions.
cluster kit to ensure that your node is ready for cluster installation.
Simplified Instructions for Setting Up the Compaq ProLiant The SmartStart Assisted Integration is the Compaq recommended 15.Power on Node 2 and repeat steps 2 through 9.
Refer to the CCVU online help for detailed information on running
Cluster HA/F200 installation procedure. Refer to the SmartStart documentation to help
16.Open the Disk Administrator for Windows NTS/E or Disk CCVU.
guide you through the process.
Compaq recommends that you refer to the administrator guide for Management for Windows 2000 Advanced Server on Node 2. If
NOTE: You must have administrative accounts with identical user names and passwords
complete installation instructions. 1 . Power up the hardware in the following order: prompted for a drive signature stamp, choose "Yes." If prompted to on the nodes selected.
upgrade disks, choose "No" because MSCS does not support
a . Fibre Channel storage hubs or FC-AL switches (power is applied
This poster covers the procedure for a new cluster installation. For the
dynamic disks in a cluster.
when the AC cord is plugged in).
procedures on how to upgrade existing HA/F100 or HA/F200 clusters to Step 5: Install Microsoft clustering software.
a new configuration or operating system, refer to the administrator guide. Step 3: Install the redundancy management software on both
b . RA4000/4100 and wait for drives to spin.
IMPORTANT: When setting up the cluster, both nodes must have the operating system installed
Part I: Installing the Hardware nodes.
c . Cluster node and place the SmartStart CD in the CD-ROM drive. before installing and configuring MSCS.
` SmartStart will run automatically. NOTE: If you are using Microsoft NTS/E, follow the steps for installing Compaq
Step 1: Set up the cluster nodes (Compaq ProLiant servers). For Windows NTS/E, open the Enterprise Edition Installer and install
Redundancy Manager. If you are using Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server,
2 . Select the Assisted Integration installation path. Follow the steps
1 . Install NICs for the cluster interconnect and public Local Area MSCS on both cluster nodes as outlined in MSCS documentation.
follow the Compaq SANworksTM Secure Path steps.
outlined in the SmartStart setup poster.
Network (LAN) connection in Node 1.
For Windows 2000 Advanced Server, install the Cluster Service (MSCS)
Compaq Redundancy Manager
2 . Install the host bus adapters in Node 1. 3 . Select one of the following as the operating system when prompted. component using Add/Remove Programs. For more information on
The edition of Windows that you select will be determined by the
3 . Repeat steps 1 and 2 for Node 2. installing and configuring MSCS, refer to your Windows 2000 Advanced
Use the Compaq Redundancy Manager (Fibre Channel) CD in your
version of the software you have.
Check the Compaq High Availability website Server documentation.
cluster kit to install Redundancy Manager Utility. To automatically install
(http://www.compaq.com/highavailability) for the most up-to-date list of Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0/Enterprise Edition (Retail) Redundancy Manager:
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Step 6: Verify cluster installation.
cluster-certified servers. 1 . Place the Redundancy Manager (Fibre Channel) CD in the
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0/Enterprise Edition (Select)
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Run CCVU again to verify successful cluster installation.
NOTE: To determine the preferred slots for installing the NICs and host bus adapter, use CD-ROM drive. The Install program runs automatically.
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
PCI bus-loading techniques to balance the PCI bus for your hardware and configuration. q
Step 7: Install Service Packs.
2 . Follow the instructions offered by the Redundancy Manager
For more information, see your server documentation.
4 . After the hardware configuration has run, press Enter. SmartStart installation screens.
If installing Windows NTS/E, install Microsoft Windows NT Service Pack
will automatically run the Array Configuration Utility.
Step 2: Cable the RA4000/4100 storage system. 3 . Remove the Redundancy Manager (Fibre Channel) CD from the 6a after the cluster installation completes.
1 . Follow the directions in the storage system and associated CD-ROM drive.
IMPORTANT: In Step 5, when configuring Node 2, the Array Configuration Utility shows the If installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, install Service
components documentation to set up the RA4000/4100, Fibre results of the shared drives configured during Node 1 setup. Accept these changes for Node 2 4 . Reboot the node. Pack 1 after the cluster installation completes.
Channel storage hubs or FC-AL switches, array controllers, and by exiting the utility.
To manually install Redundancy Manager: For the latest information on Service Packs, refer to your Microsoft
cables for Node 1 and Node 2. NOTE: If the Node being configured has an array controller attached to the
provider or the Microsoft website (http:\\www.microsoft.com).
1 . Place the Redundancy Manager (Fibre Channel) CD into the
2 . Attach the nodes to the Fibre Channel storage hubs or the FC-AL server-centric hard drives, the server array controller needs to be configured at this time.
CD-ROM drive.
switches. Step 8: Verify Drivers.
NOTE: Create a logical drive on one of the RA4000/4100 Arrays with 100 MB of space to be
NOTE: For optimum performance and stability, use port LIP propagation policies in a 2 . Select Settings from the Start menu. For Microsoft Windows NTS/E:
used as the quorum drive.
cluster environment with Compaq StorageWorks FC-AL Switches. Select the following
3 . Select Control Panel from the Settings menu.
settings: Run the Compaq Server Support for Microsoft Windows NT to verify
5 . Choose the custom configuration option in the Array Configuration
that all installed drivers are current. This information is available through
4 . Select Add/Remove Programs from the Control Panel.
Connected to Server (Host)= Disabled (NOLIP) Utility to create RAID sets on your RA4000/4100 storage system.
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the following path on the SmartStart CD:
5 . Click Install from the Add/Remove Programs page.
For more details, refer to the documentation that came with the
Connected to Storage (Target)= Enabled (LIP)
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x:\cpqsupsw\ntssd\setup.exe
RA4000/4100. 6 . Click Next from the Add/Remove Programs page.
Step 3: Cable the dedicated interconnect. For Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server:
After you have finished using the Array Configuration Utility, the 7 . Click Browse from the Add/Remove Programs page.
node will reboot and SmartStart will automatically create your
NOTE: Either ServerNet TM or Ethernet may be used for the dedicated interconnect. Run the Compaq Support Paq for Microsoft Windows 2000 to verify that
8 . Locate the Redundancy Manager SETUP.EXE file on the
system partition. all installed drivers are current. This information is available through the
Determine which type of interconnect you are using and follow the Redundancy Manager (Fibre Channel) CD.
following path on the SmartStart CD:
appropriate cabling guidelines: 6 . Install additional Compaq software and utilities and choose the boot
9 . Click Finish from the Add/Remove Programs page. The setup
partition. If installing Microsoft Windows NTS/E, install the Compaq x:\cpqsupsw\ntcsp\setup.exe
Direct-Connect Ethernet: program begins.
Server Support for Microsoft Windows NT. SmartStart will guide
1 . Connect one end of the Ethernet crossover cable to the NIC in For the latest versions of the support software for Microsoft Windows
10.Follow the instructions displayed on the Redundancy Manager
you through the steps. Also, follow the instructions in the SmartStart
NTS/E or Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, refer to the
Node 1. installation screens.
setup poster.
Compaq support website (http://www.compaq.com/support).
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet crossover cable to the NIC in 11.Close the Control Panel.
IMPORTANT: In Step 7, when configuring Node 2, exit out of the Diskette Builder Utility and go
Node 2. Step 9: Install your applications and monitoring and
12.Remove the Redundancy Manager (Fibre Channel) CD from the
to Step 8.
management software.
CD-ROM drive.
Ethernet Hubs: 7 . Create the Options ROMPaqTM diskettes using the Diskette Builder
Refer to the Compaq Insight Manager Installation Poster for information
13.Reboot the node.
Utility. Label the diskettes you create. The Options ROMPaq
IMPORTANT: Using Ethernet hubs requires the use of standard Ethernet cables. Ethernet on installing Compaq Insight Manager on the management console and
updates the firmware on the array controllers and the hard drives. To use Redundancy Manager, double-click the icon. For more informa-
crossover cables will not work with Ethernet hubs. Insight Management Agents on servers and desktops.
For more information about Options ROMPaq, refer to the tion about Redundancy Manager, refer to the online documentation
1 . Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the NIC in Node 1. Refer to the Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator Quick Setup Guide
documentation that came with the RA4000/4100. (CPQDXCFG.HLP) included on the CD or to the Compaq ProLiant
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a port in the Ethernet for information on installing Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator.
Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200 Administrator Guide.
The node will reboot to prepare for the operating system
hub.
installation. Compaq SANworks Secure Path
2 . Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the NIC in Node 2.
8 . Insert the Microsoft operating system CD when prompted.
Use the Compaq SANworks Secure Path CD in your cluster kit to install
Direct-Connect ServerNet: 9 . If installing Windows NTS/E, install Service Pack 3 when Secure Path on both nodes one at a time. Refer to the Secure Path
1 . Connect one end of a ServerNet cable to connector "X" on the prompted. After Service Pack 3 is installed, the node reboots and documentation for more information.
Enterprise Edition Installer loads automatically. Exit the Enterprise
ServerNet card in Node 1.
Edition Installer.
2 . Connect the other end of the ServerNet cable to connector "X" on
the ServerNet card in Node 2.
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