2002

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HP Tower Server tc4100 with

HP Surestore Virtual Array 7100/7400

Windows

2000 Advanced Server

Cluster Configuration Guide

Introduction

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

two HP tc4100 servers and one or two HP VA 7100 or 7400 disk drive enclosure(s), with Microsoft

Cluster

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

failure (SPOFs). Hewlett-Packard will support any cluster configuration that conforms to the guidelines of

this document. 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 10.

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

· Intra-cluster (heartbeat) LAN configuration

· Client LAN configuration

· FC cabling configuration

· Supported Fibre Channel topologies

· Power distribution configuration

Server Configuration

Parameter Specification

Server

Type HP Tower Server tc4100

Number of nodes Two

Each node must be the same server type, but nodes may differ in their CPU clock

speeds and cache sizes, and amounts of main memory.

Clock speed 1.40 GHz, or any CPU within the same processor family

Number of CPUs Two

BIOS Version 4.06.12 RI, or later

CPU cache Any size

RAM Recommended 512 MB, minimum. Must be HP.

Number of power

supplies

One standard, two required for redundancy

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Summary of content (10 pages)

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HP Tower Server tc4100 with HP Surestore Virtual Array 7100/7400 Windowsâ 2000 Advanced Server Cluster Configuration Guide Introduction This document defines the server cluster configurations supported by Hewlett-Packard for interconnection of two HP tc4100 servers and one or two HP VA 7100 or 7400 disk drive enclosure(s), with Microsoftâ Cluster Server software. These configurations provide high server cluster availability and minimize single points of failure (SPOFs).
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tc41002k71-74 Server Configuration Parameter Specification 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 6, PCI slot 5, PCI slot 4, PCI slot 3, PCI slot 2, PCI slot 1, integrated NIC Local Storage Controller Embedded SCSI or NetRAID-1M Driver For embedded SCSI, sym_u3.sys, version 5.07, or later For NetRAID-1M, mraid2k.sys, version 5.
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tc41002k71-74 Shared Storage Configuration Parameter Specification Number of enclosures One or two per cluster Number of clusters One or two per Virtual Array enclosure Consult your HP Reseller or HP storage specialist if planning configurations that may require support for additional MSCS clusters or additional non-clustered servers.
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tc41002k71-74 Shared Storage Configuration Parameter Fiber Optic HBA to Brocade 2800 or loop switch (SC to SC) Specification Only an optical fiber connection is supported to the storage, either directly from the HBA or from a switch.
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tc41002k71-74 Intra-Cluster (Heartbeat) LAN Configuration Parameter Specification Model Integrated NIC, HP 10/100 IPSec 3DES, Model P3492A, or any LAN adapter that is on both the HP Tested Products List and the Microsoft® Hardware Compatibility List Driver For integrated NIC or P3492A, latest version from Navigator CD-ROM or HP technical support web site. For other NICs, any vendor-supported driver.
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tc41002k71-74 HP VA 7100 Dual HBA Cluster Public Network Server 1 Private Network FC Hub/Switch Server 2 FC Hub/Switch (LUN owner) Primary Active Path* Secondary Path for Failover *Preferred path mode only.
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tc41002k71-74 HP VA 7400 Dual HBA Cluster Public Network Server 1 Private Network FC Hub/Switch HOST FC Server 2 FC Hub/Switch HOST FC (Redundancy Group1 owner) (Redundancy Group 2 owner) Primary path for RG 1* Secondary path for RG 2 Primary path for RG 2* Secondary path for RG 1 *Preferred path mode only.
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tc41002k71-74 tc4100 tc4100 VA7X00 NL_Port NL_Port NL_Port optical fiber cable Direct Connection tc4100 tc4100 VA7X00 Brocade or Loop Switch Brocade or Loop Switch FL_Port FL_Port NL_Port NL_Port NL_Port optical fiber or copper cables optical fiber cable Private Arbitrated Loop with Two Switches and Two HBAs - Redundant Paths Using AutoPath (No other servers can be connected to the Virtual Array) tc4100 tc4100 Brocade Switch VA7X00 Brocade Switch F_Port N_Port N_Port N_Port optical fi
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tc41002k71-74 Power Cabling to Separate Power Circuits 5/2/02 9
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tc41002k71-74 Versions 02 May 2002 Added support for DS2405 for additional storage. 25 April 2002 Removed discontinued S10/L10 hub and Brocade 2400 switch. 17 April 2002 Updated topology diagram. Added 2 GB FC switches and cables.