HP NetserverLXr 8500 with Model FC60 Config Guide for Windows NT4.0 Clusters

HP Sure Store E Disk Array FC60

with

HP NetServer LXr 8500

Cluster Configuration Guide

15 May 2000

Introduction

This document defines a supported cluster using the HP SureStore E Disk Array FC60 and the HP NetServer LXr

8500 and Microsoft Cluster Server. This configuration eliminates single points of failure (SPOF), provides

maximum availability, and has been certified by Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft. This guide is prescriptive; it

describes a configuration supported by HP. Any deviance to this configuration can result in an inoperative

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

supported by HP. For all supported configurations, refer to the HP SureStore E Disk Array FC60 for Windows

Configuration Guide.

What's Defined in a Cluster

• Cluster

• SPUs

• Local and Shared Storage

• Intra-cluster and Client LANs

• Shared Storage Cabling

Cluster

Type of SPUs HP NetServer LXr 8500

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

speeds, main memory sizes, cache sizes, and number of CPUs (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

or 8).

Number of nodes 2

Shared Storage HP SureStore E Disk Array FC60, and a HP D8602A HBA in the server. See

Shared Storage below.

LANs:

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

Intra-cluster

(Heartbeat) LAN

HP D5013A/B 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.

System software:

Navigator version L.16.05 or later

Operating System Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition with Service Pack

SP5 or later

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HP Sure Store E Disk Array FC60 with HP NetServer LXr 8500 Cluster Configuration Guide 15 May 2000 Introduction This document defines a supported cluster using the HP SureStore E Disk Array FC60 and the HP NetServer LXr 8500 and Microsoft Cluster Server. This configuration eliminates single points of failure (SPOF), provides maximum availability, and has been certified by Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft. This guide is prescriptive; it describes a configuration supported by HP.
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SPU Model HP NetServer LXr 8500 Clock speed 550 MHz No. of CPUs 2– 8 BIOS version Release 5 CPU cache 2 MB RAM 1 GB. Must be HP. No. of power supplies 3 Local storage See Local Storage below. Storage Local Controller May Use - Embedded SCSI, NetRAID-1Si or NetRAID-3Si in PCI slot P1, otherwise any controller listed on the HP Tested Products List. May Not Use - NetRAID-1 or NetRAID-3 Cabinets (Physical drive location) SPU internal drive bays or HP external drive cabinet (e.g.
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Disk drives: HP 9.1 GB 10,000 RPM Ultra2 LVD SCSI Disk Module A5637A HP 18.2 GB 10,000 RPM Ultra2 LVD SCSI Disk Module A5638A HP 36.4 GB 10,000 RPM Ultra2 LVD SCSI Disk Module A5639A HP 73.
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Shared Storage Cabling Two hubs used for HA configuration, 2 NT hosts, 1 FC60 HP LXr 8500 HP LXr 8500 HP D8602A HBAs. GBIC are required. Optical or Copper Optical or Copper Optical or Copper Optical or Copper D6976A D6976A Hub always requires a GBIC Optical Optical No GBIC required. Cable interface comes with the array.