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)

Summary of content (7 pages)

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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.
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Operating system Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition Service pack SP6a or later SPU Model Clock speed No. of CPUs BIOS version CPU cache RAM No. of power supplies Local storage I/O slots Default Boot Order M/S Certified Configuration HP NetServer LH4 400, 450, 500, 550, 700 MHz 2–4 4.06.22 PS or later (400 – 550 MHz) 4.06.32 PS or later (700 MHz) Any size 128 MB minimum. Must be HP. 3 required, 4 for redundancy See Local Storage below.
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Model D5990A No. of cards/cabinet Firmware 2 - (Requires second card be installed in the Rack Storage/12FC.) 4.64-00 or later Status SCSI ID 5 (fixed) Disk SCSI IDs Disk drives: 0 – 3, 8 – 15 (fixed) Any HP drive supported by storage enclosure including: HP 9.1 GB (7200 rpm) Low Profile Ultra2 SCSI Disk Module D6106A HP 9.1 GB (7200 rpm) Low Profile Ultra3 SCSI Disk Module P1217A HP 9.1 GB (10k rpm) Low Profile Ultra2 SCSI Disk Module D6107A HP 9.
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NIC: Model HP D5013A/B (10/100TX PCI) Any that is on both the HP Tested Products List and the Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List. Driver 3.27.00.0001 or later Vendor supported driver 1 NOTE If the Client and Intracluster LANs are the same model (D5013A/B) the Client LAN must use the same driver as the Intra-cluster LAN. 1 minimum No.
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Fibre-channel HBA with GBIC 6-port Fibre-channel Hub with GBICs NOTES The HBA and NICs are installed in PCI slots as follows: HBA in P1 Client LAN in P3 Intra-cluster LAN P4 LEGEND Heavy (blue) lines are fibre channel Optical or Copper cables. See inside this guide for specifications. Dashed (green) lines are offset SCSI cables. See inside this guide for specifications.
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Power Cabling to Separate Power Circuits 6
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Versions 7 September 2000 Revised intro. Changed boot spec and added boot priority. Added ultra3 drives. 12 June 2000 Added support for 700 MHz. 4 April 2000 Added support fot NetRAID-1Si as a local storage controller. 8 February 2000 Corrected discrepancies in the text and installation diagrams for the Shared storage PCI slots and removed NetRAID-1Si for use as Local Storage.