CLUSTER HA/F100
COMPAQ PROLIANT CLUSTER HA/F100
CONFIGURATION
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Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 Interconnect
This configuration poster illustrates an HA/F100 Cluster configuration Crossover Cable
with the following major components:
s Two Compaq ProLiant servers
s One Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter
one per server GBIC-SW Connector
s One Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub Fibre Channel
s A dedicated Ethernet interconnect Cable (multi-mode)
s One Compaq StorageWorks RA4000 Array Controller
s One Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000
Compaq StorageWorks
RA4000 Array Controller
NOTICE
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN;
Notes: Multiple interconnects are recommended.
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Simplified Instructions for Setting Up the 2. Select a Test by highlighting the cluster model you
Refer to the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200 8. Create the Options ROMPaq in the Diskette Builder Utility.
are verifying.
Administrator Guide for general information about network and Label the diskettes you create. The Options ROMPaq
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 3. Click Next.
interconnect strategies. updates the firmware on the array controllers and the hard
(Refer to the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200 4. Select one or two computers on which to perform the
drives. For more information about Options ROMPaq, refer
Step 5: Power up the cluster hardware.
Administrator Guide and Additional Information on this poster for verification tests.
to the Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide.
Be sure to power up the cluster in the following order:
detailed instructions.) 5. Click Add to add a computer to the selected list.
You can also create the SSD when running the Diskette
1. Storage Hub (Power is applied when the AC power cord is
Part I: Install the Hardware 6. Click Finish. You must have at least one computer on the
Builder Utility.
plugged in)
selected list before clicking Finish.
Step 1: Set up the cluster nodes 2. RA4000 IMPORTANT: In step 8 when configuring Node 2, exit out of the Diskette
3. Cluster Nodes (one node at a time)
(Compaq ProLiant Servers). Builder Utility and go to step 9. NOTE: You must have administrative accounts with identical user names
and passwords on the computers selected.
1. Install adapter cards for the cluster interconnect and public
Part II: Install the Software 9. The system will reboot to prepare for the operating system
LAN connection in Node 1. 7. Click Remove to remove a computer from the selected list.
installation. Insert the Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0/
IMPORTANT: Read the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200
2. Install the host bus adapter in Node 1. Enterprise Edition CD (Retail or Select version) when For more information about CCVU, refer to the online
Administrator Guide before beginning the software installation.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for Node 2. prompted. documentation (CCVU.HLP) included on the CD.
Step 1: Gather cluster configuration information needed
Check the Compaq High Availability website 10. Install Service Pack 3 when prompted. After Service Pack 3
Step 5: Install MSCS.
(http://www.compaq.com/highavailability) for the most up-to-date list is installed, the server reboots and Enterprise Edition
for installing Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS).
Open the Enterprise Edition Installer and install MSCS on both
of cluster-certified servers. Installer loads automatically.
Refer to the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200
cluster nodes as outlined in the MSCS documentation.
11. Exit the Enterprise Edition Installer.
Administrator Guide for a list of information needed.
NOTE: To determine the preferred slots for installing the adapter cards and
Step 6: Verify cluster installation.
12. Open Disk Administrator and create disk partitions.
Step 2: Configure Node 1 using SmartStart
host bus adapter, use PCI bus-loading techniques to balance the PCI bus
13. Power down the server, insert Options ROMPaq diskette in Run CCVU again to verify successful cluster installation. (See
for your hardware and configuration. For more information, see your server
Assisted Integration. Node 1, and restart the system. Step 4 for instructions.)
documentation and related TechNotes.
Compaq recommends using SmartStart Assisted Integration to 14. Run Options ROMPaq from diskettes and choose to update Step 7: Install Microsoft Windows NT Service Pack 5
Step 2: Set up the RA4000 storage system. configure your cluster nodes. Refer to the SmartStart the firmware on the array controllers.
after cluster installation completes.
1. Follow the directions in the storage system and associated documentation to help guide you through the process.
IMPORTANT: In step 14 when updating the firmware on the array controllers, For the latest information on Service Packs, please refer to your
components documentation to set up the RA4000(s),
IMPORTANT: Power off Node 2 when setting up Node 1. make sure Node 2 is powered off. Microsoft provider.
storage hub, array controller, and cables for Node 1 and
15. Power down the storage and server after firmware update
1. Power on the shared storage. Place the SmartStart CD in the
Node 2. Step 8: Verify drivers.
completes.
CD-ROM drive of the cluster node and power on the node.
2. Attach servers to storage hub. Run Compaq Support Software Disk (SSD) from the diskettes
16. Power on storage and wait for drives to spin, then power on
The CD will automatically start. you created or from the SmartStart CD to verify that all installed
Step 3: Set up the private interconnect. the server.
2. Select the Assisted Integration installation path. Follow drivers are current.
Determine which type of interconnect you are using and follow steps outlined in the SmartStart setup poster. Step 3: Configure Node 2 using SmartStart Step 9: Install your applications and
the appropriate cabling guidelines: 3. Select Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0/Enterprise Assisted Integration. management software.
Direct-Connect Ethernet: Edition (Retail) or Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0/ 1. Repeat steps 1-11 of Step 2: Configure Node 1 using Refer to the Compaq Insight Manager Installation Poster for
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet crossover cable to the Enterprise Edition (Select) as the operating system when SmartStart Assisted Integration. information on installing Compaq Insight Manager on the
Network Interface Controller (NIC) in Node 1. prompted. The edition of Windows NT that you select will 2. Open Disk Administrator. Choose Yes when prompted for management console and Insight Management Agents on
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet crossover cable to the be determined by the version of the software you have. drive signature stamp. Exit Disk Administrator after this servers and desktops.
NIC in Node 2. 4. Restart the computer after the hardware configuration has process is complete.
run. When you restart the computer, SmartStart will Refer to the Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator Quick
Ethernet Hub: 3. Proceed to Step 4: Run the Compaq Cluster
automatically run the Array Configuration Utility. Setup Guide for information on installing and using the Compaq
Verification Utility.
IMPORTANT: Using an Ethernet hub requires the use of standard Ethernet 5. Choose the custom configuration option in the Array Intelligent Cluster Administrator.
cables. Ethernet crossover cables will not work with a hub. Step 4: Run the Compaq Cluster Verification Utility
Configuration Utility to create RAID sets on your RA4000
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Needed for
(CCVU) on both nodes to ensure that your system is
storage system. Refer to the Compaq StorageWorks RAID
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the NIC in Node 1.
ready for cluster installation. Installation
Array 4000 User Guide for more details.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a port in the
Use the Compaq Cluster Verification Utility CD in your cluster
Ethernet hub. Have the following documents available during the installation
NOTE: Create a logical drive with 100MB of space to be used as the
kit to install the Compaq Cluster Verification Utility.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the NIC in Node 2. quorum disk. process:
To automatically install CCVU, insert the Compaq Cluster s Installation guide for the Compaq ProLiant Servers you are
Direct-Connect ServerNet: IMPORTANT: In step 5 when configuring Node 2, the Array Configuration Utility
Verification Utility CD in the CD-ROM drive. Installation should
1. Connect the two ends of a ServerNet cable to the "X" installing as cluster nodes
shows the results of the shared drives configured during Node 1 setup. Accept
automatically run.
these changes for Node 2 by exiting the utility.
connectors on the ServerNet cards in Node 1 and Node 2. s Installation guide for the interconnect adapter card of
2. Connect the two ends of the second ServerNet cable to the your choice
If manual installation is necessary:
6. After you have completed using the Array Configuration
"Y" connectors on the ServerNet cards in Node 1 and Node 2. s Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200
1. Select Start, Run.
Utility, the system will reboot and SmartStart will
Administrator Guide
2. Click Browse and select the CD-ROM drive.
Step 4: Set up the public interconnect. automatically create your system partition.
s Documentation for the storage system and
3. Double-click SETUP.EXE.
Because of the variety of possible slot, NIC, and cabling 7. Install additional Compaq software and utilities, choose the
associated components
To run the Compaq Cluster Verification Utility, follow
configurations for connecting your Compaq ProLiant Cluster to Windows NT boot partition size and install the Compaq
s Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0/Enterprise Edition
these steps:
a local area network, detailed instructions are not included on Support Software Disk (SSD). SmartStart will guide you
Administrator's Guide
1. Select Start, Programs, Compaq Utilities, Compaq
this poster. through the steps. Also follow the instructions in the
s Microsoft Cluster Server Administrator's Guide
Cluster Verification Utility on the Microsoft Windows
SmartStart setup poster.
NT desktop.
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