Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Enhanced Configuration Poster

Enhanced Configuration Poster
ProLiant Cluster
HA/F500 for MA8000
ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 for MA8000
Enhanced Configuration
This poster illustrates two ProLiant
TM
Cluster HA/F500
configurations:
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> Enhanced hub configuration
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> Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server configuration
The enchanced hub configuration includes the following
hardware components:
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> StorageWorks
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storage subsystem by Compaq
RA8000/MA8000/EMA12000/ESA12000/ESA16000
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> Two PCI to Fibre Channel (KGPSA-BC) or 64 bit/33-MHz
PCI to Fibre Channel (KGPSA-CB) or FCA 2101 (LP952) host
bus adapters (HBAs) in each server
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> Two 7- or 12-port Fibre Channel hubs
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Two Fibre Channel SAN Switch 8/8-EL or 16/16-EL
switches may be used instead of hubs, but are not pictured in
this diagram.
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> Dedicated Ethernet interconnect between the ProLiant
servers (not pictured)
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> Two HSG80 controllers (storage controllers) in each
storage subsystem
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The interconnect and LAN cabling are not
illustrated in the enhanced hub configuration because of the
variety of possible slot, NIC, and cabling configurations.
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Your storage subsystem may look slightly different than
the one shown on this poster, but the storage controller
connections are the same.
Sixth Edition (August 2002)
Part Number 355221-006
15. For Windows NT, rerun the Compaq Support Paq to make
sure the drivers have not been overwritten after
installing the Microsoft cluster software.
16. Verify the cluster operation, node failover, and client
failover.
17. Set up the cluster groups and cluster resources.
See other side for Microsoft Datacenter Configuration.
355221- 006
ENHANCED HUB CONFIGURATION
CLUSTER INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
1. Set up the ProLiant servers using one of the following
methods:
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- Install Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0,
Enterprise Edition and run Compaq Support
Pack for Windows NT.
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- Install Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
and run Compaq Support Paq for Windows 2000.
2. Install the dedicated interconnect.
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An Ethernet crossover cable is provided in the ProLiant
Cluster HA/F500 for MA8000 Enhanced Cluster Kit for use as
the dedicated interconnect.
3. Set up the storage subsystem.
a. Configure the storage controllers.
b. Connect cables from the Fibre Channel switches or
hubs to the storage subsystem.
4. Install and configure both HBA s in the first server.
5. Install and configure both HBA s in the second server.
6. Install StorageWorks Command Console (SWCC) by
Compaq.
7. Configure the storage subsystem for Fibre Channel.
8. Verify the storage controller properties.
9. Configure the storagesets.
10. Install SANworks
TM
Secure Path by Compaq software.
11. Connect the HBAs to the hubs or the switches.
12. Set the storage controllers to multibus failover.
13. Select
PreferPrefer
PreferPrefer
Prefer for the storage unit paths.
14. Install the Microsoft cluster software (Microsoft Cluster
Server or Microsoft Cluster Service). Install the latest
Microsoft Service Pack before installing Microsoft Cluster
Server.
ProLiant
Servers
Host Bus
Adapters
Fibre Channel
Hub
Fibre Channel Cables
Gigabit Interface
Converter-Shortwave
Connector
Storage Subsystem
Storage Controllers

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