2002

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01/26/02

HP Netserver LC 2000 with

NetRAID-3Si (HP Rack Storage/12)

Windows NT



4.0 Enterprise Edition

Cluster Configuration Guide

Introduction

This document defines the server cluster configurations supported by Hewlett-Packard for interconnection of

two Netserver LC 2000 servers and up to three HP Rack Storage/12 disk drive enclosures, with Microsoft



Cluster Server software. These configurations provide high server cluster availability and minimize single

points of failure (SPOF). A configuration certified and supported by both Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft

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included, but any cluster configuration that conforms to the guidelines of this document will be supported by

Hewlett-Packard. Deviations from the supported configurations can result in an inoperative cluster, an

operating cluster with degraded performance, or hidden SPOFs. Therefore, deviations are not supported. For

revision/update information on this document, refer to Versions on page 7.

Cluster Configuration Elements

This section identifies the hardware components, system software, network interfaces, and power distribution

arrangement required to build an operational server cluster supported by Hewlett-Packard. The various

server cluster elements are listed below, and their associated configuration data is detailed in separate tables

and illustrations that follow.

• Server configuration

• Shared storage configuration

• Microsoft

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and HP certified server configuration

• Intra-cluster (heartbeat) LAN configuration

• Client LAN configuration

• SCSI cabling and power distribution configuration

Server Configuration

Parameter Specification

Server

Type HP Netserver LC 2000, Ultra2 embedded SCSI models

Number of nodes Two

Each node must be the same server type, but CPU clock speed, cache sizes, and

main memory sizes may vary between nodes.

Clock speed 1000 MHz

This certification covers any CPU speed within 500 MHz of the certified rate.

Number of CPUs Two

BIOS 533, 600, 677, 733 MHz –Version 4.06.20 PV or later

800, 933 MHz –Version 4.06.23 PV or later

1000 MHz – Version 4.06.25 PV or later

CPU cache Any size

RAM 128 MB, minimum. Must be HP.

Summary of content (7 pages)

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HP Netserver LC 2000 with NetRAID-3Si (HP Rack Storage/12) Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise Edition Cluster Configuration Guide Introduction This document defines the server cluster configurations supported by Hewlett-Packard for interconnection of two Netserver LC 2000 servers and up to three HP Rack Storage/12 disk drive enclosures, with Microsoft Cluster Server software. These configurations provide high server cluster availability and minimize single points of failure (SPOF).
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lc2000nt3Si Server Configuration Parameter Specification Number of power supplies One standard, two required for redundancy I/O slots Added cards may be installed in any appropriate slot, considering the server default boot order provided below: Default boot order IDE CD-ROM, FDD, embedded SCSI A, embedded SCSI B, PCI slot 1, PCI slot 2, PCI slot 3, PCI slot 4, PCI slot 5, PCI slot 6 Local Storage Controller Embedded SCSI, NetRAID-1Si, or NetRAID-3Si. Driver For embedded SCSI, sym_hi.
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lc2000nt3Si Shared Storage Configuration Parameter Configuration options Specification Cluster mode on Cache write-policy to Write-thru Set any other option as desired Enclosure Disk drives Any HP drive supported by storage enclosure. Any combination of HP disk models is allowed in an array, on a SCSI channel, or in a cluster.
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lc2000nt3Si Intra-Cluster (Heartbeat) LAN Configuration Parameter Specification NIC Quantity One Model HP 10/100TX PCI, Model D5013A/B or any LAN adapter that is on both the HP Tested Products List and the Microsoft® Hardware Compatibility List Driver For D5013A/B, Hptxnt.sys, version 3.27.00.
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lc2000nt3Si NetRAID- 3Si 0 2 1 HP Netserver LC 2000 Cluster with Rack Storage/12 01/26/02 5
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lc2000nt3Si Power Cabling to Separate Power Sources 01/26/02 6
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lc2000nt3Si Versions 24 January 2002 Changed heartbeat LAN requirement. 8 November 2001 Converted to new template. 5 September 2000 Removed draft status. 25 August 2000 Changed introduction, added 800, 933 MHz, new boot device definition boot order, driver info and Ultra3 HDDs. Rolled 3Si firmware/BIOS. 19 May 2000 Added BIOS disabled qualifier. 25 April 2000 Added NetRAID driver name, fixed typo and corrected drawing. 20 March 2000 Added support for NetRAID-1Si as a local storage controller.