HP ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 for MA8000 Basic Configuration Poster

Storage Subsystem
Fibre Channel
Switch
Gigabit Interface
Converter-Shortwave
Connector
ProLiant
Servers
Host Bus
Adapters
Fibre Channel Cables
Storage Controllers
10. Install the Microsoft cluster software (Microsoft Cluster
Server or Microsoft Cluster Service). Install the latest
Microsoft Service Pack before installing Microsoft Cluster
Server.
11. For Windows NT, rerun the Microsoft Service Pack to be
sure the drivers have not been overwritten after installing
the Microsoft cluster software.
12. Verify the cluster operation, node failover, and client
failover.
13. Set up the cluster groups and cluster resources.
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HP ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 for MA8000 Basic Configuration Poster
Dual Controller Configuration
Cluster Installation Overview
Cluster Installation Overview
1. Set up the ProLiant servers, using one of the following
methods:
 Install Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
and run PSP for Windows Server 2003.
 Install Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server and run
PSP for Windows 2000.
 Install Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition
and run PSP for Windows NT.
2. Install the dedicated interconnect.
NOTE: An Ethernet crossover cable is provided in the HP ProLiant
Cluster HA/F500 for MA8000 Basic 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 switch to the
storage subsystem.
4. Install and configure one HBA in each server.
5. Install SWCC.
6. Configure the storage subsystem for Fibre Channel.
7. Verify the storage controller properties.
8. Configure the storagesets.
9. Connect the HBAs to the switch.