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This configuration poster details simplified instructions for setting up the Compaq
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ProLiant TM Cluster HA/F100 running Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
or Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition (Windows NTS/E). It 5
also illustrates an HA/F100 cluster configuration.
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Network Interface Controllers (dedicated interconnect)
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Fibre Channel Host Adapter
Fibre Channel cable (Multi-mode)
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One of the following hubs or switches:
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Interconnect Crossover cable
COMPAQ, the Compaq logo, StorageWorks, ServerNet, Compaq Insight Manager, ProLiant, ROMPaq,
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7
and SmartStart Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
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Compaq StorageWorks FC-AL Switch 8
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
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Network Interface Cards (NICs) per server for
ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 Configuration Poster
Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 or RAID Array 4100
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3-Port Expansion Module can be used with the Compaq
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StorageWorks FC-AL Switch 8 to expand to 11 ports.
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2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet crossover cable in the Step 3: Run the Compaq Cluster Verification Utility.
Additional Information IMPORTANT: In Step 5, when configuring Node 2, the Array Configuration Utility
NIC in Node 2. shows the results of the shared drives configured during Node 1 setup. Accept Run the Compaq Cluster Verification Utility CD (CCVU) from your
Have the following documents available during the installation these changes for Node 2 by exiting the utility. cluster kit to ensure that your node is ready for cluster installation.
Ethernet Hub:
process:
NOTE: If the Node being configured has an array contoller attached to the server-
Refer to the CCVU online help for detailed information on running
IMPORTANT: Using an Ethernet hub requires the use of standard Ethernet
Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200 centric hard drives, the server array controller will need to be configured at this
CCVU.
cables. Ethernet crossover cables will not work with a hub.
Administrator Guide time.
NOTE: You must have administrative accounts with identical user names and
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the NIC
Installation guide for the Compaq ProLiant servers you are NOTE: Create a logical drive on one of the RA4000/4100 Arrays with 100 MB of
passwords on the nodes selected.
in Node 1.
installing as cluster nodes space to be used as the quorum drive.
2 . Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a port in Step 4: Install Microsoft clustering software.
5. Choose the custom configuration option in the Array
guide for the host bus adapters
Installation
the Ethernet hub.
s Configuration Utility to create RAID sets on your IMPORTANT: When setting up the cluster, both nodes must have the operating
guide for the NIC of your choice
Installation 3 . Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the NIC in Node 2. RA4000/4100 storage system. For more details, refer to system installed before installing and configuring MSCS.
the documentation that came with the RA4000/4100.
for the storage system and associated
Documentation Direct-Connect ServerNet:
osely For Windows NTS/E, open the Enterprise Edition Installer and
components After you have finished using the Array Configuration
1 . Connect one end of a ServerNet cable to connector "X" install MSCS on both cluster nodes as outlined in MSCS
reases Utility, the node will reboot and SmartStart will
on the ServerNet card in Node 1.
for Compaq SmartStartTM and
Documentation documentation.
automatically create your system partition.
if 2 . Connect the other end of the ServerNet cable to connector
Compaq Insight ManagerTM
For Windows 2000 Advanced Server, install the Cluster Service
"X" on the ServerNet card in Node 2. 6. Install additional Compaq software and utilities and
for Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0,
Documentation component using Add/Remove Programs. For more information
3 . Connect the two ends of the second ServerNet cable to the choose the boot partition. If installing Microsoft
Enterprise Edition or Windows 2000 Advanced Server on installing and configuring Cluster Service, refer to your
"Y" connectors on the ServerNet cards in Node 1 Windows NTS/E, install the Compaq Server Support for
Windows 2000 Advanced Server documentation.
and Node 2. Microsoft Windows NT. SmartStart will guide you through
Simplified Instructions for Setting Up the Compaq
Step 5: Verify cluster installation.
the steps. Also, follow the instructions in the SmartStart
Step 4: Cable the public LAN connection.
ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 setup poster. Run CCVU again to verify successful cluster installation.
Because of the variety of possible slot, NIC, and cabling
Compaq recommends that you refer to the administrator guide IMPORTANT: In Step 7, when configuring Node 2, exit out of the Diskette Step 6: Install Service Packs.
configurations for connecting your Compaq ProLiant cluster to
for complete installation instructions. Builder Utility and go to Step 8.
a LAN, detailed instructions are not included on this poster. If installing Windows NTS/E, install Microsoft Windows NT
This poster covers the procedure for a new cluster installation. Refer to the administrator guide for general information about 7. Create the Options ROMPaqTM diskettes using the Service Pack 6a after the cluster installation completes.
For the procedures on how to upgrade existing HA/F100 or network and interconnect strategies. Diskette Builder Utility. Label the diskettes you create. If installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, install
HA/F200 clusters to a new configuration or operating system,
The Options ROMPaq updates the firmware on the array
Part II: Installing the Software Service Pack 1 after the cluster installation completes.
refer to the administrator guide.
controllers and the hard drives. For more information
For the latest information on Service Packs, refer to your
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the documentation that came with your operating about Options ROMPaq, refer to the documentation that
Part I: Installing the Hardware Microsoft provider or the Microsoft website
system before beginning the software installation. came with the RA4000/4100.
(h t t p : / / w w w . m i c r o s o f t . c o m ) .
Step 1: Set up the cluster nodes (Compaq ProLiant servers). The node will reboot to prepare for the operating system
Step 1: Gather cluster configuration information needed for
Step 7: Verify drivers.
installation.
installing Microsoft clustering software.
1. Install NICs for the cluster interconnect and public Local
8. Insert the Microsoft operating system CD when prompted. For Microsoft Windows NTS/E:
Area Network (LAN) connection in Node 1. Refer to the Administrator Guide for a list of information
9. If installing Windows NTS/E, install Service Pack 3 when
needed. Run Compaq Server Support for Microsoft Windows NT to
2. Install the host bus adapter in Node 1.
prompted. After Service Pack 3 is installed, the node verify that all installed drivers are current. This information is
Step 2: Configure Cluster Nodes using SmartStart Assisted
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for Node 2. reboots and the Enterprise Edition Installer loads available through the following path on the SmartStart CD:
Integration. automatically. Exit the Enterprise Edition Installer.
Check the Compaq High Availability website x:\cpqsupsw\ntssd\setup.exe
The SmartStart Assisted Integration is the Compaq
(http://www.compaq.com/highavailability) for the most up-to-date list IMPORTANT: In Step 10, when updating the firmware on the array controllers,
For Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server:
recommended installation procedure. Refer to the SmartStart
of cluster-certified servers. make sure Node 2 is powered off.
documentation to help guide you through the process. Run the Compaq Support Paq for Microsoft Windows 2000 to
NOTE: To determine the preferred slots for installing the NICs and host
1 0 . Power down Node 1, insert the Options ROMPaq diskette verify that all installed drivers are current. This information is
1. Power up the hardware in the following order:
bus adapter, use PCI bus-loading techniques to balance the PCI bus for your
in Node 1, and restart the node. Run Options ROMPaq available through the following path on the SmartStart CD:
hardware and configuration. For more information, see your a. Fibre Channel storage hubs or FC-AL switches (power from diskettes and choose to update the firmware on the
server documentation. x:\cpqsupsw\ntcsp\setup.exe
is applied when the AC cord is plugged in). RA4000 controllers on the storage system.
Step 2: Cable the RA4000/4100 storage system. For the latest versions of the support software for Microsoft
b . RA4000/4100 and wait for drives to spin. 1 1 . Power down the storage and Node 1 after the firmware
1. Follow the directions in the storage system and associated Windows NTS/E or Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server,
update completes.
c. Cluster Node and place the SmartStart CD in the CD-
components documentation to set up the RA4000/4100, refer to the Compaq support website (http://www.compaq.com/support).
ROM drive. SmartStart will run automatically. 1 2 . Power on the storage and wait for the drives to spin.
Fibre Channel storage hub or FC-AL switch, array
Step 8: Install your applications and monitoring and
2. Select the Assisted Integration installation path. Follow 1 3 . Power on Node 1.
controllers, and cables for Node 1 and Node 2.
the steps outlined in the SmartStart setup poster. managment software.
1 4 . Open the Disk Administrator for Windows NTS/E or Disk
2. Attach the servers to the Fibre Channel storage hub or
3. Select one of the following as the operating system when Management for Windows 2000 Advanced Server. If Refer to the Compaq Insight Manager Installation Poster for
FC-AL switch.
prompted. The edition of Windows that you select will be prompted for a drive signature stamp, choose "Yes." If information on installing Compaq Insight Manager on the
NOTE: For optimum performance and stability, use port LIP propagation policies
determined by the version of the software you have. prompted to upgrade disks, choose "No" because MSCS management console and Insight Management Agents on
in a cluster environment with Compaq StorageWorks FC-AL Switches. Select the
does not support dynamic disks in a cluster. Create disk servers and desktops.
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0/Enterprise Edition
following settings: G
partitions.
(Retail)
Connected to Server (Host)= Disabled (NOLIP) Refer to the Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator Quick Setup
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Connected to Storage (Target)= Enabled (LIP) Guide for information on installing Compaq Intelligent Cluster
1 5 . Power on Node 2 and repeat steps 2 through 9.
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Administrator.
Step 3: Cable the dedicated interconnect. 1 6 . Open the Disk Administrator for Windows NTS/E or Disk
(Select)
Management for Windows 2000 Advanced Server for
NOTE: Either ServerNet TM or Ethernet may be used for the dedicated intercon-
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
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nect. Node 2. If prompted for a drive signature stamp, choose
4. After the hardware configuration has run, press Enter. "Yes." If prompted to upgrade disk(s), choose "No" because
Determine which type of interconnect you are using and follow
SmartStart will automatically run the Array Configuration
the appropriate cabling guidelines: Microsoft clustering software (MSCS) does not support
Utility. dynamic disks in a cluster.
Direct-Connect Ethernet:
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet crossover cable to the
NIC in Node 1.
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