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.
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.
Installing a Cluster “The Big Picture” What you will be doing! The Overall Tasks Gathering Hardware, Software, etc. ➮ Gather: Hardware Software (Windows NT, NIC drivers, etc.) IP Addresses, subnet mask, etc. User names, password, and domain Tools Install components: into NetServers (i.e., LAN adapters) into Shared Storage (i.e., drives) Setting Up Hardware ➮ Configure NetServer and Shared Storage: Cabling Switches Etc.
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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.
System software: Navigator version Operating System Service pack Single Points of Failure (SPOF) L.14.00 or later Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition or later SP3 with hotfix “clusfixi” or later The Model 30/FC Disk Array virtually does not have single points of 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.
Storage Local Physical drive location Disk drives Controller SCSI bus SPU internal drive bays or HP external drive cabinet (e.g., HP Rack Storage/8 or /12) Must be HP 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. Any HP cables that meet SCSI specifications and any SCSI bus speed Shared Storage Host Bus Adapter: Model No. of HBA Driver SPU I/O slot Disk Array Controller: Model No.
Shared Storage Configurations Configurations: Basic See "Basic Configuration Cabling Diagrams with Single or Cascaded Hubs." See "Redundant Configuration Cabling Diagrams with Single or Cascaded Hubs." Redundant Fibre Channel Hubs: Model A3724A HP 10-port Short Wave Fibre Channel (FC) Hub A4839A HP 10-port Long Wave FC Hub Basic Configuration: 1 or 2 Redundant Configuration: 2 or 4 with 1 min. or 2. max. per FC Arbitrated Loop. No. of Hubs Disk Arrays (See Shared Storage.): No. of Disk Arrays No.
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.
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 between hubs. Port 10 is used exclusively in Long Wave hubs for hub-tohub connection. 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.
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.
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 between hubs. Port 10 is used exclusively in Long Wave hubs for hubto-hub connection. 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.
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.
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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.
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 ...............................................
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).
A Graphical Overview to Setting Up the Cluster CAUTION Departing from the sequence shown here can cause unnecessary work and unpredictable results.
1 What’s Needed Before beginning the installation, make sure you have the following items prepared and tools and resources available. Some information in this part is shared storage specific. See part "1 What’s Needed" of the Shared Storage Supplement and the Configuration Guide for your cluster. Review the supplement, refer to the Configuration Guide as directed, then return to this part.
NOTE When performing this search on the Microsoft web site you may be prompted to register with Support Online. If prompted to register, you must first complete the questionnaire and then complete the search. • HP NetServer Navigator CD. HP recommends you use the latest version, however you may use an earlier version if it is specified in the Configuration Guide for your cluster. • Cluster Installation Test.
2 NetServer Hardware Setup When HP NetServers are shipped from the factory, they are configured for stand-alone operation. The first step in creating a cluster is to install additional hardware that allows the HP NetServers to: • Share data • Communicate with one another • Communicate with the LAN CAUTION Installing hardware requires opening the HP NetServers. HP therefore, recommends using a grounding kit. See part "1 What’s Needed" for details.
3 Shared Storage Hardware Setup part "3 Shared Storage Hardware Setup" in the Shared Storage Supplement HP NetServer Installation Guide 10
4 Cluster Cabling and Setup Setup Cluster Hardware Non-racked clusters - Follow the Site Preparation guidelines provided in the Planning Guide under Plan on the HP NetServers Clustering Solutions web site. Racked clusters - Follow the Road Map supplied with the system and instructions in the shared storage supplement. In addition you should have rack layouts of your system printed from the HP NetServers Rack Assistant program. If not, see HP NetServers web site to download this program.
5 NetServer Software Setup Follow the procedures in this part to configure the hardware and BIOS and to install Windows NT including the applicable Service Pack. Start Here In this part you will perform two major tasks. First you will configure the NetServer Hardware and BIOS and Install Windows NT following a procedure specific to your HP NetServer as listed below. Secondly, you will install the applicable Service Pack on the NetServer.
Install Windows NT 1. Remove the HP NetServer Navigator CD, insert the first CD of the Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition, and exit Navigator to reboot the server. 2. Select the following options when prompted: • Choose the unpartitioned space and install Windows NT. • Choose NTFS file system. • When prompted to search for a Network Adapter, load NIC drivers for both the intra-cluster and the client LAN.
Install Windows NT 1. Remove the HP NetServer Navigator CD, insert the first CD of the Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition, and exit Navigator to reboot the server. 2. Select the following options when prompted: • Choose the unpartitioned space and install Windows NT. • Choose NTFS file system. • When prompted to search for a Network Adapter, load NIC drivers for both the intra-cluster and the client LAN.
Install Windows NT 1. Remove the HP NetServer Navigator CD, insert the first CD of the Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition, and exit Navigator to reboot the server. 2. Select the following options when prompted: • Choose the unpartitioned space and install Windows NT. • Choose NTFS file system • When prompted to search for a Network Adapter, load NIC drivers for both the intra-cluster and the client LAN.
8. After the server reboots, return to the Navigator main menu by clicking the Back button twice on the displayed window. 9. From the Navigator main menu, install a utility partition on the local storage disk by choosing Configuration Assistant and Installation Assistant, then Custom, Microsoft, MS Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise Edition, and No for automated NOS installation. 10. Choose Install/Update Utility Partition. When finished, the system reboots and displays the Custom Configuration window. 11.
NOTE 4. The Client LAN IP addresses and Intra-cluster LAN IP addresses must be on different subnets. Once the NT installation is complete, the D5013A NIC drivers must be manually set to the correct LAN speed. Log on and from the start menu select: Settings, Control Panel, Network, and Adapters. For each D5013A adapter, select Properties then Settings and set the network speed to the appropriate setting (either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) for your network. The intra-cluster LAN should be set to 100 Mbps.
9. From the Navigator main menu select, Configuration Assistant, then Custom, Microsoft, MS Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise Edition, and No. Check the advisories in Configuration Advisor for IRQ conflicts and other problems. Click Continue. 10. Define the local storage RAID arrays. Select Configure Disk Array and use HP NetRAID Assistant to define the arrays. Be sure to define the arrays for the local storage adapter (Adapter_0), not the shared storage adapter (Adapter_1).
• When prompted to search for a Network Adapter, load NIC drivers for both the intra-cluster and the client LAN. Be sure to load the correct intra-cluster LAN driver version as specified in the Configuration Guide for your cluster. If you are using two HP D5013A NICs, load the driver twice, once for the intra-cluster NIC and once for the client NIC. • Make sure TCP/IP Protocol is selected. Other protocols may be selected in addition, but TCP/IP is required.
12. Select Update, then Execute. Follow screen prompts to update the BIOS. 13. After the server reboots, return to the Navigator main menu by clicking the Back button twice on the displayed window. 14. From the Navigator main menu, install a utility partition on the local storage disk by choosing Configuration Assistant and Installation Assistant, Custom, Microsoft, then either: • MS Windows NT4.0 Enterprise Edition Cluster Server if using Navigator if L.15.05 or later. • MS Windows NT 4.
• If you are using two HP D5013A NICs, when prompted for TCP/IP Properties: Make sure adapter [2] is highlighted and specify its IP address and subnet mask. This will be the LAN adapter for the intra-cluster LAN. Select adapter [1] and specify its IP address and subnet mask. This will be the LAN adapter for the client LAN. Set TCP/IP Properties for DNS, WINS Address, etc. at this time. NOTE The Client LAN IP addresses and Intra-cluster LAN IP addresses must be on different subnets. 21.
7. Choose Install/Update Utility Partition and Execute. When finished, the system reboots and displays the Custom Configuration window. 8. Make an NT 4.0 Drivers floppy disk by choosing Create Driver Diskette(s), Execute, and following the prompts. Label the floppy disk NT 4.0 Drivers. 9. Press the Back button three times to return the Navigator Main Menu. 10.
NOTE 4. The Client LAN IP addresses and Intra-cluster LAN IP addresses must be on different subnets. Once the NT installation is complete, the D5013A NIC drivers must be manually set to the correct LAN speed. Log on and from the start menu select: Settings, Control Panel, Network, and Adapters. For each D5013A adapter, select Properties then Settings and set the network speed to the appropriate setting (either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) for your network. The intra-cluster LAN should be set to 100 Mbps.
10. Make an NT 4.0 Drivers floppy disk by choosing Create Driver Diskette(s), Execute, and following the prompts. Label the floppy disk NT 4.0 Drivers. 11. Press the Back button three times to return the Navigator Main Menu. 12. Create a set of installation floppy disks for NetRAID Assistant by choosing NetServer Utilities | Diskette Library. Select NetRAID Assistant for WindowsNT and Windows95 from the list and then the Execute button.
NOTE 5. The Client LAN IP addresses and Intra-cluster LAN IP addresses must be on different subnets. Once the NT installation is complete, the D5013A NIC drivers must be manually set to the correct LAN speed. Log on and from the start menu select: Settings, Control Panel, Network, and Adapters. For each D5013A adapter, select Properties then Settings and set the network speed to the appropriate setting (either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) for your network. The intra-cluster LAN should be set to 100 Mbps.
• When prompted to search for a Network Adapter, load NIC drivers for both the intra-cluster and the client LAN. Be sure to load the correct intra-cluster LAN driver version as specified in the Configuration Guide for your cluster. If you are using two HP D5013A NICs, load the driver twice, once for the intra-cluster NIC and once for the client NIC. • Make sure TCP/IP Protocol is selected. Other protocols may be selected in addition, but TCP/IP is required.
Install Windows NT NOTE Windows NT must be installed from floppy disks, not the CD, so that the mass storage drivers will be loaded correctly. If you have not created a set of Windows NT boot floppy disks, see Software in part “1 What’s Needed” for additional information. 1. Insert the boot floppy disk for Windows NT4.0 and exit Diagnostic Assistant to reboot the server. 2. When Setup prompts to detect mass storage devices, skip detection and manually specify the mass storage drivers: 3.
LXr 8000 (with Fibre Channel) These procedures provide instructions for servers using Fibre Channel shared storage solutions (HP Rack Storage/12FC. Configure NetServer Hardware and BIOS 1. System A and System B can both be powered on. 2. Insert the HP NetServer Navigator CD in the CD-ROM drive and restart the server. 3. During reboot enter the Setup Utility by pressing F2. 4. Select User Preferences and then the LH4 Integrated NetRAID setting you want to use. 5.
3. • First, load the driver for the device you want to boot from. For drives in the LH 4 internal bays this will normally be the embedded SCSI Symbios driver or embedded NetRAID. • Secondly, load the IDE driver, since the CD drive is on the IDE bus. • Finally, load any other mass storage drivers you need. If you are using the Fibre Channel HBA for shared storage do not load the HP Fibre Channel driver at this time. It will be loaded later.
For Fibre Channel solutions using the Rack Storage/12FC simply reboot System B and repeat the procedures on Systems A. Both systems can be powered up.
6 Shared Storage Software Setup Use these procedures to install host bus adapter (interface) software, create the arrays and array file systems. Shared Storage Setup Part "6 Shared Storage Software Setup" in the Shared Storage Supplement. For Fibre Channel solutions go to Configure the Storage Devices using FCArray Assistant in the supplement Create the Array File Systems Use the instructions below and Windows NT Disk Administrator to partition, assign drive letters, and format the shared logical drives.
Disk Administrator, Scanned Logical Disks Create Full Disk Partitions for each Array 1. Click the disk box to select the shared array to be partitioned. Disk Administrator highlights the selected disk. 2. From Disk Administrator’s Partition menu, choose Create. A dialog appears indicating the maximum size of a single partition. NOTE 3. Don’t be misled by the displayed disk capacity for your arrays.
Disk Administrator, Partitioned Disk Array NOTE Do not partition a disk into separate drives. Microsoft Cluster Server Software will only manage one partition per disk. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to create a partition for each disk array to be shared by the cluster. 5. From Disk Administrator’s Partition menu, choose Commit Changes Now, then choose Yes to save changes and OK when prompted.
Disk Administrator, All Disk Arrays Partitioned and Committed Assign Drive Letters Disk Administrator has assigned sequential and temporary drive letters to the disk arrays you partitioned. You must assign a permanent (static) drive letter to each drive you want to make available to both Systems A and B. NOTE When partitioning logical drives with Windows NT the logical drive letters are sequentially assigned in a predefined sequence.
Disk Administrator, Assigning Drive Letters 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to assign a drive letter for each array to be shared in the cluster. Format Logical Drives 1. Click a disk box to select one of the arrays that you just partitioned and assigned a drive letter. Disk Administrator highlights the selected disk. 2. From the Disk Administrator’s Tools menu, choose Format. A dialog appears with a list of formatting options. Disk Administrator, Formatting and Assigning Volume labels 3.
5. Select Quick Format in the Format Options field, and then Start to begin formatting the logical drive. NOTE 6. No action is necessary for the Capacity and Allocation Unit Size fields. Repeat steps 1 through 5 to format each drive to be shared in the cluster. The following example depicts both drives formatted with permanent drive letters assigned. Disk Administrator, Formatting and Assigning Volume labels 7. Exit Disk Administrator.
7 Microsoft Cluster Server Software Setup During installation of Microsoft Cluster Server Software (MSCS) at System A, you will create a Microsoft Cluster Server. Initially, it is a cluster with only one server (System A). Later, you will join System B to the cluster and thus create a standard two-server (node) cluster. If you need more information about the installation process outlined here, see the Microsoft Cluster Server Administrators Guide.
5. Setup prompts you for the location to store cluster files. Either accept the default or type a new location and click Next. 6. Setup prompts you for the cluster domain account. Provide a user name and password for an appropriate Microsoft Domain account for the cluster. Click Next. NOTE 7. If you are unsure of the correct MS Domain account, consult the Windows NT documentation supplied with your system. Setup presents a two-column list of Available unshared and Shared cluster disks.
NOTE • Use only for internal cluster communications Choose this option if you are configuring an intra-cluster LAN adapter. • Use only for client access Choose this option if you are configuring a client LAN adapter and System A and B reside on different IP subnets. In this example, the intra-cluster LAN is shown first with the Adapter Name and IP Address already filled in. However, your configuration may display the Client LAN first.
Microsoft Cluster Server Setup, Setting the LAN Priority 12. Follow the on-screen instructions to order the adapters so that the intra-cluster LAN adapter is identified first (at the top of the list). After you have ordered the adapters click Next. NOTE If you previously defined the client IP addresses of Systems A and B as residing on different subnets, the client LAN will be unable to assume responsibility for intra-cluster communication. 13. Setup prompts you for the Cluster IP address.
Install MSCS on System B While you have been configuring System A, System B has been idling at the Restart dialog. 1. Click Restart to reboot System B to Windows NT. 2. Insert the Component CD of Microsoft Windows NT Server (Enterprise Edition) in the CD-ROM drive of System B. 3. Run the Microsoft Cluster Server setup program. Setup.exe is located in the following folder on the Component CD: \mscs\cluster\i386. 4.
8 Cluster Testing There are two programs for testing the installed cluster. These programs are the Hardware Verification and Labeling Utility and the Cluster Installation Test. Hardware Verification and Labeling Utility The Hardware Verification and Labeling Utility scans the system and checks system integrity before you perform system configuration. It helps you simplify the assembly process that must be performed while trying to setup a new product.
HP A3661B Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array Supplement to HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide July 1, 1998
Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company 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.
Contents OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 OPERATING SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................
Overview Introduction An HP NetServer cluster provides a reliable, cabinet-mounted, increased-availability solution for critical applications. The basic cluster consists of two HP NetServer systems coupled to an HP Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) hub connected to an HP A3661B Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array. The HP Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array is a high capacity mass storage device that can reside in the same cabinet (also called a rack) as the HP NetServer and an HP FC-AL hub.
1 – What’s Needed? Fibre Channel IDs During HP Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array installation, be prepared to supply one Fibre Channel ID for each FC-AL connection between an HP FC-AL hub and an SP on an HP Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array. See part 3, step 5, table 2 of this guide for a list of Fibre Channel IDs. Hardware Compare the hardware you have with ordering documentation, such as the parts lists created by Order and Rack Assistants.
2 – HP NetServer Hardware Setup Install the FC I/O Adapter 1. Install the FC I/O Adapter in the PCI Slot Install the FC I/O adapter in an appropriate PCI slot as specified in the Configuration Guide for the HP NetServer. Installation steps are shown for both vertical and horizontal installations. Install a FC I/O adapter in each HP NetServer in the cluster. a. Make sure the HP NetServer is powered down. b. Remove the chassis cover. c. Locate the correct PCI expansion slot in the system. d.
2. Install the GBIC a. Locate the short-wave GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) included in the FC I/O adapter kit. b. Install the GBIC into the receptacle on the FC I/O adapter (see figure 2). NOTE The GBIC can only be installed one way, because the GBIC and guide rails inside the FC I/O adapter receptacle are keyed. Installing the GBIC Figure 2. GBIC Module Do not attach Fibre Channel cables to the FC I/O adapter at this time. Also, do not reboot the HP NetServers at this time.
3 – Shared Storage Hardware Setup Install the HP FC-AL Hub 1. Unpack the HP FC-AL Hub a. Unpack and inspect the HP FC-AL hub for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. b. Save the boxes and packing materials in case there is damage or anything needs to be reshipped at a future date. c. Make sure all items shown in figure 3 are present. Contact your sales representative if items are missing.
The front panel of the short-wave hub (HP A3724A) appears as follows: 2 4 1 10 3 6 7 5 8 9 1. Power LED 6. 10Base-T Port (reserved for future use) 2. Fault LED 7. MAC address (reserved for future use) 3. Reset button 8. RS-232 port 4. Fibre Channel connector (Port 1 indicated) 9. AC power connector 5. FC-AL short-wave ports and port LEDs 10. Port LED (Port 1 indicated) Figure 4.
2. Verify HP FC-AL Hub Operation Test the HP FC-AL hub and verify that it operates before mounting it in the cabinet (also called a rack). a. Perform a self-test by connecting the short-wave loopback cable to a short-wave hub port, plugging the power cord into the HP FC-AL hub, and then plugging the power cord into a power receptacle. The short-wave loopback cable includes “50/125” as part of the identification information printed on the cable.The HP FC-AL hub does not have a power switch.
3. Mount the HP FC-AL Hub into the Cabinet The HP FC-AL hub mounts into the HP E3662A or E3662B 2.0m high, 19-inch wide, 220VAC, EIA cabinet (also called a rack). The following procedure describes mounting an HP FC-AL hub with its front panel facing the rear of the cabinet. The front of the HP FC-AL hub contains the 10 Fibre Channel connectors. a. Record the serial number, located on the bottom of the HP FC-AL hub, before installing the HP FC-AL hub into the cabinet. b.
g. Set the HP FC-AL hub on the cabinet. Align the hole in each mounting ear bracket with the holes in the assembled rail, nut, and column, and insert a 10-32 x .625 machine screw. Securely tighten the screws (see figure 7). Figure 7. Installing the HP FC-AL hub into the cabinet h. The plenum shroud is a back cover that slides onto the HP FC-AL hub. Set the plenum shroud on the front side of the cabinet. Align the holes in the brackets with the holes in the assembled rails and outer posts. i.
Figure 9. HP FC-AL hub correctly installed in a cabinet If cascading HP FC-AL hubs are being used, install the second HP FC-AL hub, following the same steps used in installing the first HP FC-AL hub. Do not attach Fibre Channel cables or power cords to the HP FC-AL hub at this time. Also, do not power up the cabinet at this time.
Install the HP Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array 1. Check Power Requirements Refer to the disk array DC power requirements in the Reference chapter of the Hewlett-Packard Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array Service Manual (part number A3661-90002) to make sure the installation site meets these requirements. The HP Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array uses 200VAC to 240VAC nominal; 110VAC is not supported.
The HP Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array is rated to draw approximately 5amps at 230VAC steady state current for normal operation. However, when powered on, the disk array draws a heavy in-rush (surge) current (up to 115 amps for 10 to 12 ms) that could trip standard industrial circuit breakers.
i. Remove the disk array’s front bezel by grasping its sides and pulling straight out. If the bezel is difficult to remove, use a small standard screwdriver to carefully loosen the bezel at its four outside corners. To remove front bezel, grasp the sides of the panel and pull straight out. To install front bezel, press panel onto ballstuds. Ballstud Figure 10. Removing the front bezel 3. Prepare the Cabinet The HP Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array requires 11 EIA units of space in the cabinet.
c. Attach the mounting rails to the cabinet as shown (see figure 11). – Determine the location in the cabinet where the disk array is to be mounted. The disk array should be mounted in the lowest position available in the cabinet. – Install two clip nuts (A in figure 11) over the two holes in the front and back cabinet columns at the height where the left rail is to be mounted. – Mount the left rail by inserting the tabs at the front and rear of the cabinet (B in figure 9).
4. Install the HP Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array in the Cabinet a. Remove the fan pack from the back of the disk array. – Grasp the fan pack handle. – Press the lock/unlock button and hold it down. – Carefully swing the fan pack down. – Press the release latches in the direction shown. – Pull the fan pack away from the chassis. CAUTION Do not lift a fan pack by its handle as doing so can damage the fan pack.
b. Remove the battery backup unit (BBU) from the back of the disk array. – Locate the BBU. It is above the power supply units. – Grasp the BBU by inserting your thumbs in the holes and your forefingers into the latches. – Slide the latches inward and hold. – Pull the BBU out of the chassis. Back of storage system SP B SP A BBU BBU Figure 13. Location of the BBU CAUTION Use caution when removing the BBU. It is very heavy. Figure 14.
c. Remove the power supply units from the back of the disk array – Grasp a power supply unit by its handle. – Squeeze the latch toward the handle. – Pull the power supply unit out of the chassis. – Repeat for the other power supply units. Figure 15.
d. Mount the disk array chassis into the cabinet. WARNING The disk array is very heavy. Use extreme care when moving or lifting it. At least two persons are needed to lift and safely install a disk array into a cabinet. CAUTION The disk array must be installed so that opening the fan pack door does not interfere with any plug on the cabinet PDU, any cables, any PDUs, or any other devices. – Slide the chassis onto the rails and into the cabinet.
e. Unpack and install the disk modules. CAUTION Handle disk modules very carefully as they can be damaged easily by shock and vibration. Strap the ESD wrist strap to your wrist and ground it to the disk array chassis (or suitable ground). Place the disk module on an ESD conductive sheet when it is removed from its carton. Use ESD kit P/N 5182-4119 (supplied with each disk array). Make sure each disk module’s label, which shows its slot ID (A0, for example), is present.
f. Replace the power supply units. – Locate the slot where the power supply unit is to be installed. – Slide each power supply unit into its slot while squeezing the latch until it engages the connector. – Press firmly until the power supply unit seats fully into the chassis. Figure 18. Replacing a power supply unit g. h. Replace the BBU. – Locate the slot where the BBU is to be installed. – Slide the BBU into the slot until it engages the backplane connector.
i. Reinstall trim. – Install the 1/2 U filler panel (part number A3661-00003) to the bottom of the disk array’s front bezel using four of the screws (part number 2680-0273) from the hardware mounting kit. – Reinstall the disk array’s front bezel. – Reinstall any trim removed from the cabinet and close the cabinet doors. Do not power up the cabinet at this time. 5.
Table 2 – Fibre Channel Addresses FC address (Loop ID) FC address (Loop ID) FC address (Loop ID) (hexadecimal) (decimal) (hexadecimal) (decimal) (hexadecimal) (decimal) 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F 40 41 42 43 44 45 46
4 – Cluster Cabling and Setup 1. Plan the HP FC-AL Hub Connections The HP NetServers should be powered down when making the FC-AL connections to the FC I/O adapters. Power down the HP NetServers if they are not already powered down. The HP Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array and the cabinet should still be powered down at this time. CAUTION Incorrect wiring can lead to problems, such as devices left off the loop and inaccessible by the HP NetServer. Follow the guidelines below before starting. a.
NOTE To protect hub ports, port covers should remain installed in all unused ports. 3. Connect Cascading HP FC-AL Hubs If using cascading hubs, connect the two HP FC-AL hubs to each other. • If connecting short-wave hubs, refer to figure 28. • If connecting long-wave hubs, refer to figure 29. – When installing long-wave cascading hubs (HP A4839A), make sure the long-wave port (Port 10) is connected only to the long-wave port (Port 10) on the other long-wave hub. 4.
5. Connect the HP Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array to the HP FC-AL Hub The external Fibre Channel connectors link the disk array to an HP FC-AL hub through fiber optic cables. These connectors are located at the back of the disk array, on the Fibre Channel Interconnect (printed circuit assembly). The Fibre Channel connectors are located above the SPs. One Fibre Channel connector is associated with each SP.
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6. Verify FC-AL Cabling Correct cabling example, HP FC-AL short-wave hub (HP A3724A) In a cascaded configuration of HP FC-AL short-wave hubs, use a short-wave cable to connect any port on the first HP FC-AL hub to any port on the second HP FC-AL hub. In the following example, Port 1 on Hub A connects to FC-AL Device 1; Port 10 of Hub A connects to Port 1 of Hub B; and Port 10 on Hub B connects to FC-AL Device 2. Any shortwave FC-AL device or hub can connect to Port 10 of a short-wave hub.
Incorrect cabling examples Do NOT cable together two ports on the same HP FC-AL hub. Ports between the two connections will be eliminated from the FC-AL loop. Figure 30. Incorrect cabling example: connected ports on the same HP FC-AL hub Do NOT leave cables that are connected to the HP FC-AL hub disconnected at the opposite end of the cable. Figure 31. Incorrect cabling example: disconnected cable Do NOT attach more than one cable between any two HP FC-AL hubs. Figure 32.
Nonsupported cabling example Connecting an HP FC-AL hub to more than one other HP FC-AL hub is NOT a supported configuration. Figure 34. Non-supported cabling example: more than two HP FC-AL hubs connected Do not attach power cords or power up the disk array or the cabinet at this time. To part 4 of the HP NetServer Installation Guide.
5 – HP NetServer Software Setup To part 5 of the HP NetServer Installation Guide.
6 – Shared Storage Software Setup Install the Fibre Channel Driver on Windows NT The Hewlett-Packard Model 30/FC Disk Array and the cabinet should be powered down at this time. To install the Fibre Channel driver Windows NT, perform the following steps on each HP NetServer in the cluster: a. Power up the HP NetServer if it is not already powered up. b. Start Windows NT if it is not running and log into an account with administrative privileges. c.
Power Up the HP Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array 1. Connect the Disk Array’s Power Cord NOTE The correct right-angle power cord must be used. If an incorrect power cord is used, the fan pack cannot be opened without powering down the disk array and disconnecting the power cord. a. Make sure the disk array’s power switch is in the off position, then connect the correct right-angle power cord to the disk array. b.
4. Power Up the Disk Array Turn on the disk array’s power by setting the POWER switch on the back of the unit to ON. The green POWER-ON LED on the front of the disk array will light up and the fans will rotate. On a disk array fully loaded with 30 disk modules, allow 8 to 10 minutes for all the disk modules to spin up. If the BUSY LEDs on the disk drive modules do not light up, check that the disk array’s power cord is properly installed and connected to the cabinet’s PDU.
Install the HP Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array Software The HP Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array software consists of the following host-resident utility: • ArrayGUIdeTM ArrayGUIde is a software tool for managing HP Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Arrays connected to HP NetServers. ArrayGUIde consists of a graphical user interface (GUI), called Arraymgr, and a storage system agent, called Agent.
Set the HP Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array Operating Mode The disk array is shipped from the factory with auto-trespass, which is one of the host mode parameters, turned on. Auto-trespass must be turned off for the disk array to operate correctly on the Microsoft Windows NT operating system. 1. Turn off Auto-Trespass a. Make sure that ArrayGUIde has been installed onto the HP NetServers. b. From the Start bar, select Programs. b. Click Windows NT Explorer. c. Double-click Program Files. d.
