HP Netserver LH 6000 NetRAID-3Si Config Guide for Windows NT4.0 Clusters

ManualsBrandsHP ManualsServerHP NetServer LH 4/LH 4r

HP NetServer LH6000

with

NetRAID-3Si (HP Rack Storage/12)

Cluster Configuration Guide

4 October 2000

(see Versions at the end of this document)

Introduction

This document defines the supported HP NetServer LH6000 configurations with HP Rack Storage/12s and

Microsoft Cluster Server. These configurations minimize single points of failure (SPOF) and provide extended

availability. The specific configuration certified and supported by both Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft is

defined, as are other guidelines to assist you in configuring your clustered NetServers. This guide is prescriptive;

it describes the configurations supported by HP. Any deviance to these configurations can result in an

inoperative cluster or an operating cluster with degraded performance, hidden SPOFs, etc., and therefore will not

be supported by HP.

What's Defined in a Racked Cluster

• Cluster

• SPUs

• Local and Shared Storage

• Intra-cluster and Client LANs

• Shared Storage Cabling

Cluster

Type of SPUs HP NetServer LH6000

Each node must be the same model SPU, but may have different clock

speeds, main memory sizes, cache sizes, and number of CPUs.

Installation Pedestal or racked

Number of nodes 2

Shared Storage HP Rack Storage /12 with HP NetRAID-3Si controller and HP disks. See

Shared Storage below.

LANs:

Client LAN Any that is HP and Microsoft approved. See Client LAN below.

Intra-cluster

(Heartbeat) LAN

Embedded NIC with crossover cable. See Intra-cluster LAN below.

Power source Direct from power mains, power conditioner or uninterruptible power

supply (UPS) using any power conditioner or UPS. Redundant power

distribution units (PDU’s) are strongly recommended.

System software:

Navigator version L.18.02 or later

Summary of content (6 pages)

PAGE 1
HP NetServer LH6000 with NetRAID-3Si (HP Rack Storage/12) Cluster Configuration Guide 4 October 2000 (see Versions at the end of this document) Introduction This document defines the supported HP NetServer LH6000 configurations with HP Rack Storage/12s and Microsoft Cluster Server. These configurations minimize single points of failure (SPOF) and provide extended availability.
PAGE 2
Operating System Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition with Service Pack SP6A or later SPU Model Clock speed No. of CPUs BIOS version CPU cache RAM Local storage I/O slots Default Boot Order M/S Certified Configuration HP NetServer LH6000 550, 700 MHz 2–6 4.06.21 PU or later (550 MHz) 4.06.26 PU or later (700 MHz) Any size 256 MB minimum. Must be HP. See Local Storage below.
PAGE 3
Cabinet RAID arrays No. of cabinets Model Status SCSI ID Disk SCSI Ids Disk drives: Cables A RAID array (logical disk) must be composed of all the same disk model (i.e., part number and suffix). Different size or speed disks are not allowed in the same RAID array. Any combination of disk models is allowed on a SCSI channel. Any combination of disk models is allowed in a cluster. RAID arrays may not span NetRAID Adapters.
PAGE 4
Shared Storage Cabling This part of the guide defines the allowable cabling configuration for clusters using the HP NetServer LH6000 and HP Rack Storage/12s. Only these cabling configurations and cables are supported.
PAGE 5
Power Cabling to Separate Power Circuits 5
PAGE 6
Versions 4 October 2000 Revised intro. Added ultra3 drives. Changed boot definition. Added boot order and driver info. 19 May 2000 Added disk D7175A 25 April 2000 Corrected nav. version, added installation, bios disabled 30 March 2000 Corrected references to software versions “or later”. 25 February 2000 Initial release.