HP LC2000r - NetServer - 128 MB RAM User manual

Microsoft Cluster Installation

Documentation

To assist you in installing your HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster, this file contains three

separate documents combined into one pdf file.

•Configuration Guide - This guide provides configuration information specific to your

cluster configuration that you will need during the installation of your cluster.

•HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - Use this document to install

the cluster.

18 November 1998

(See next page)

Version History

18 November 1998 Revised the Configuration Guide to add, “6 maximum per NetRAID adapter” to

Logical Disks in Shared Storage.

1 June 1998 Package released

HP NetServer LXr Pro

with

NetRAID (HP Rack Storage/8)

Cluster Configuration Guide

18 November 1998

Introduction

This document defines the supported HP NetServer LXr Pro configurations for Microsoft Cluster Server.

These configurations minimize single points of failure, provide maximum availability, and have been

certified by Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft. This guide is prescriptive; it describes the HP NetServer LXr

Pro configurations supported by HP. Any configuration not expressly allowed by this guide 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 LXr Pro Model 1

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

memory, cache, and number of CPUs (at least 2 are required).

Number of nodes 2

Shared Storage HP Rack Storage/8 with HP NetRAID controller and HP disks. 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 or J3171A only 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 G.01.00 or later

Operating System Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition or later

Service pack SP3 and hotfix "clusfixi", or later

SPU

Model HP NetServer LXr Pro Model 1

Clock speed 200 MHz.

No. of CPUs 2 – 4 (at least 2 are required)

BIOS version 1.00.09CD0L or later

CPU cache Any size

RAM 128 MB minimum. Must be HP.

No. of power supplies 3

Local storage Internal or external, using any controller. Must use HP disks. See

Local

Storage below.

I/O slots: P4 – P6 Shared storage controller

P3 or P4 - NetRAID local storage

P2 – Intra-cluster (Heartbeat) LAN

P1 – Client LAN

All others - Any other plug-in cards.

Storage

Local

Physical drive location SPU internal drive bays or HP external drive cabinet (e.g., HP Rack

Storage/8)

Disk drives Must be HP

Controller SPU embedded controller or any controller (any number, manufacturer or

driver) in any available I/O slot. Use P3 or P4 for NetRAID local storage.

See SPU I/O slots above.

SCSI bus Any HP cables that meet SCSI specifications and any SCSI bus speed

Shared

Controller

Model HP NetRAID Adapter D4943A

Use with HP Rack Storage/8 (D4902A) and HP Cluster Adapter only.

No. of controllers 1 - 2

Firmware S.01.00

Driver 2.03

NetRAID Assistant A.01.09

SPU I/O slot P4 - P6

SCSI ID 6, 7

Channels 0 and 1 only

Do not use channel 2 for any purpose.

RAID level 1, 5, 10, and 50 only

Logical disks 1 per RAID array

6 maximum per NetRAID adapter

Configuration

options: Cluster mode on (cache write-through, no hot spare)

Ultra SCSI disabled

Termination: wide channel or automatic

Set any other options as you prefer

Cabinet

Model HP Rack Storage/8 D4902A

No. of cabinets 1 - 4

Disk drives: HP 2.1 GB Hot-Swap Ultra SCSI Disk Module D3582C

HP 4.2 GB Hot-Swap Ultra SCSI Disk Module D3583C

HP 4.2 GB 10K rpm Hot-Swap Ultra SCSI Disk Module D4903A

HP 9.1 GB Hot-Swap Ultra SCSI Disk Module D4289A

HP 9.1 GB 10K rpm Hot-Swap Ultra SCSI Disk Module D6019A

HP 18.2 GB Hot-Swap Ultra SCSI Disk Module D5039A

RAID arrays 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.

Cables HP D5957A Cluster Adapter. See Shared Storage Cabling below.

LANs

Intra-cluster (Heartbeat) LAN Client LAN

LAN connection HP D5954A crossover cable or any

equivalent only Any LAN

The intra-cluster LAN may only be

used for cluster node communication

via a crossover cable. It may not be

used for client communication.

NIC:

Model HP D5013A (10/100TX PCI)

(or HP J3171A)

Any that is on both the HP

Tested Products List and the

Microsoft Hardware

Compatibility List.

Driver 2.24.00.0000 or later Any driver

If the NIC used is the same as

the Intra-cluster LAN, then the

Client LAN must use the same

driver as the Intra-cluster LAN.

No. of NICs 1 1 minimum

SPU I\O slot P2 P1

Shared Storage Cabling

This part of the guide defines the allowable cabling configurations for clusters using the HP NetServer LXr

Pro and HP Rack Storage/8s. Only these cabling configurations and cables are supported.

HP Microsoft Cluster Server with One HP NetRAID Adapter

HP Microsoft Cluster Server with Two HP NetRAID Adapters

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HP NetServer

LXr Pro Microsoft Cluster

Installation Guide

18 February 1998

Notice

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the

implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable

for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,

performance, or use of this material. Hewlett-Packard assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its

software on equipment that is not furnished by Hewlett-Packard.

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Audience Assumptions

The guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots the Microsoft Cluster Server. Hewlett-

Packard Company assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing

hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.

NOTE Hewlett-Packard does not support nor recommend the installation of clustered HP

NetServer systems using Microsoft Cluster Server software unless installed by a

Microsoft or HP Cluster Certified Installer.

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