HP Netserver LH 4 Rack Storage/12FC Cluster Config Guide for Windows NT4.0 Clusters
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HP NetServer LH4
with
HP Rack Storage/12FC & HP Rack Storage/12
Cluster Configuration Guide
7 September 2000
(see Versions at the end of this document)
Introduction
This document defines the supported HP NetServer LH4 configurations using the HP Rack Storage/12FC and
Microsoft Cluster Server and one or two HP Rack Storage/12’s. 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 Cluster
• Cluster
• SPUs
• Local and Shared Storage
• Intra-cluster and Client LANs
• Shared Storage Cabling
Cluster
Type of SPUs HP NetServer LH4
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, or 4).
Number of nodes 2
Shared Storage HP Rack Storage/12FC with two FCArray Cards, HP disks, and using a
HP D8602A HBA in each server. See Shared Storage below.
LANs:
Client LAN Any NIC 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. Redundant power
distribution units (PDU’s) are strongly recommended.
System software:
Navigator version L.16.05 or later (For 700 MHz servers, use L.18.04.05 or later)