Installation Checklist-HP Cluster F200 for MSA 1500 with Active/Active Firmware using Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition

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Installation Checklist – HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for

MSA1500 with Active/Active Firmware using Microsoft

Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition

June 2006

Table of Contents

HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 ................................................................................................. 2

Hardware Cabling Scheme................................................................................................................... 3

Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 3

Software and Hardware Requirements ................................................................................................... 4

Gathering Information .......................................................................................................................... 5

Installing Node 1 Operating System ...................................................................................................... 7

Installing Node 2+ Operating System .................................................................................................... 8

Configuring the Shared Storage ............................................................................................................ 9

Creating the Cluster ............................................................................................................................. 9

Joining Node 2+ to the Cluster............................................................................................................ 10

Validating the Cluster Configuration..................................................................................................... 10

For more Information.......................................................................................................................... 11

Summary of content (11 pages)

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Installation Checklist – HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 with Active/Active Firmware using Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition June 2006 Table of Contents HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 ................................................................................................. 2 Hardware Cabling Scheme................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction..............................................
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HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 The HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for Modular Smart Array 1500 utilizes HP industry-leading ProLiant server products, StorageWorks Modular Smart Array storage systems, and a Microsoft cluster capable operating system. The ProLiant Cluster F200 for Modular Smart Array 1500 (MSA1500) is an entry level cluster for business-critical environments.
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Hardware Cabling Scheme Figure 1. Hardware cabling scheme Note: This diagram depicts a two-node cluster. With Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, HP supports up to eight (8) nodes in a ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500. Also, the MSA1500 can now supports Active/Active controller functionality in which each FCA data path can service I/O at the same time.
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This checklist provides step-by-step ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 operating system installation and cluster configuration directions using Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition. Software and Hardware Requirements The following table provides a checklist of the required software versions and, if applicable, any items to execute before beginning the installation. Place a checkmark (3) in the box after completing each step.
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Gathering Information The following table provides a checklist for the required input parameters that will facilitate the operating system and cluster installation. Write the information in the values column next to each item. Place a checkmark (3) in the box after completing each step. 3 Item Name for each node: (Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition supports up to eight (8) nodes in a cluster).
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WWID, slot number, and bus of each FCA for each node: Node 1 Node 2 FCA 1 WWID: FCA 1 WWID: FCA 1 slot and bus: FCA 1 slot and bus: FCA 2 WWID: FCA 2 WWID: FCA 2 slot and bus: FCA 2 slot and bus: Node 3 Node 4 FCA 1 WWID: FCA 1 WWID: FCA 1 slot and bus: FCA 1 slot and bus: FCA 2 WWID: FCA 2 WWID: FCA 2 slot and bus: FCA 2 slot and bus: Node 5 Node 6 FCA 1 WWID: FCA 1 WWID: FCA 1 slot and bus: FCA 1 slot and bus: FCA 2 WWID: FCA 2 WWID: FCA 2 slot and bus: FCA 2 slot and bus: N
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Installing Node 1 Operating System The following table provides a checklist of the operating system installation steps for Node 1. Place a checkmark (3) in the box after completing each step. 3 Installing Node 1 Operating System Power on the shared storage. After powering on, wait until the storage system startup complete message appears on the display. It may take up to two minutes for the storage system to completely power up. Power on and boot Node 1 with the SmartStart CD in the CD-ROM drive.
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Installing Node 2+ Operating System The following table provides a checklist of the operating system installation steps for Node 2+. Place a checkmark (3) in the box after completing each step. Note: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition supports a maximum of 8 cluster nodes. Repeat the following operating system installation steps for each additional node. 3 Installing Node 2+ Operating System Power on and boot the next node with the SmartStart CD in the CD-ROM drive.
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Configuring the Shared Storage The following table provides a checklist of the steps necessary to configure the MSA1500 storage. Place a checkmark (3) in the box after completing each step. 3 Configuring the Shared Storage Power on Node 1 and log into the domain. From the desktop of Node 1, select Start Æ Programs Æ Compaq/HP System Tools Æ hp Array Configuration Utility Æ hp Array Configuration Utility. Note: The Internet Connection Wizard pop-up screen may appear.
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Joining Node 2+ to the Cluster The following table provides a checklist for the process of joining Node 2+ to the cluster. Place a checkmark (3) in the box after completing each step. Note: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition supports a maximum of 8 cluster nodes. Repeat the following steps for each additional node. 3 Joining Node 2+ to the Cluster Power on Node 2+ and log into the domain. From Node 2+, select StartÆ ProgramsÆ Administrative ToolsÆ Cluster Administrator.
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For more Information To learn more about HP High Availability and ProLiant Clusters visit the following Web site: http://www.hp.com/servers/proliant/highavailability. © 2004, 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.