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

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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.
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Installing Node 2 Operating System
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Power on and boot Node 2 with the SmartStart CD in the CD-ROM drive.
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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.
After the OS installation is complete, SmartStart will automatically install the latest HP support software.
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Each cluster node requires at least two network adapters—one to connect to a public network and one to connect to a
private network.
For the public network connection:
If the network adapter can transmit at multiple speeds, then manually specify a speed
and duplex mode. The speed for the network adapter should be hard set (manually set) to be the same on all nodes
according to the card manufacturer's specification.
Best Practice: To provide a maximum level of redundancy, use NIC Teaming capabilities for selected HP network
products to provide a redundant public network connection. Please note, however, that NIC Teaming is unsupported for
the private network connection.
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Configure the TCP/IP settings for the public network connection.
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For the private network connection:
To eliminate possible private network cluster communication issues refer to Microsoft
Knowledge Base (KB) article EN-US258750 to properly setup the private network.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;258750
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Configure the TCP/IP settings for the private network connection.
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Join the Windows domain and reboot when prompted.
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After the reboot, log the machine into the domain.
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Insert the HP StorageWorks MSA1500 Support Software CD. Click Install Array Configuration Utility (ACU) to
install the version of ACU that supports the MSA1500.
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Select the appropriate option to install the FCA drivers for Windows 2000 Advanced Server.
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Remove the CD and then reboot Node 2 when prompted and then log into the domain.
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Insert the HP StorageWorks MSA1500 Support Software CD. Click to Install the HP MPIO DSM Manager.
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Shutdown the node when the installation is complete.