Installation Checklist - HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 with Active/Active Firmware using MicrosoftWindows 2000, Advanced Server

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Installation Checklist – HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for

MSA1500 with Active/Active Firmware using Microsoft

Windows 2000, Advanced Server

June 2006

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Installing Node 1 Operating System ...................................................................................................... 6

Installing Node 2 Operating System ...................................................................................................... 7

Configuring the Shared Storage ............................................................................................................ 8

Creating the Cluster ............................................................................................................................. 8

Validating the Cluster........................................................................................................................... 9

For more Information.......................................................................................................................... 10

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Installation Checklist – HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 with Active/Active Firmware using Microsoft Windows 2000, Advanced Server June 2006 Table of Contents ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 ...................................................................................................... 2 Hardware Cabling Scheme................................................................................................................... 3 Software and Hardware Requirements ...............................
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ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 The HP ProLiant Cluster F200 is a flexible and scalable fibre channel cluster powered by ProLiant servers and StorageWorks Modular SAN Arrays ensuring “always on” operations of your business critical applications. The ProLiant Cluster F200 offers redundant FCAs, fabrics and array controllers for a fully redundant storage configuration.
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Hardware Cabling Scheme Figure 1. Hardware cabling scheme Note: This diagram depicts a two-node Windows 2000 Advanced Server cluster. The MSA1500 can now support Active/Active controller functionality in which each FCA data path can service I/O at the same time.
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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. 3 Software and Hardware Requirements Before installing your HP ProLiant F200 for MSA1500 cluster solution, it is very important to refer to the HP Cluster Configuration Support website for details on components that make up a valid cluster configuration.
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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: Values Node 1: Node 2: (Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server supports up to two (2) nodes in a cluster).
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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. 3 Installing Node 2 Operating System Power on and boot Node 2 with the SmartStart CD in the CD-ROM drive. Configure the cluster node using the SmartStart CD. Select Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server as the operating system and follow the SmartStart on-screen instructions and prompts.
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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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Validating the Cluster To validate the cluster installation, perform the following steps from any cluster node. Place a checkmark (3) in the box after completing each step. 3 Validating the Cluster From the desktop of any node, select Start Æ Programs Æ Administrative Tools Æ Cluster Administrator, and connect to the cluster. Right click on one of the cluster groups and select Move Group. Verify the group fails over and all resources come online. Right click on the same cluster group and select Move Group.
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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.