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.

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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

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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

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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

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HP Microsoft Cluster Server with Two HP NetRAID Adapters

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HP NetServer
LXr Pro Microsoft Cluster
Installation Guide
18 February 1998

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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.