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information specific to your cluster configuration that you will need during installation of your cluster. • HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - This is the first of two documents used to install the cluster. It covers the installation of all cluster supported HP NetServers and - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 2
1 September 1999 Version History Package release - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 3
Software (Windows NT, NIC drivers, etc.) IP Addresses, subnet Service Pack Install HotFix (Service Pack 3 only) Testing È Run: Hardware Verification and Labeling Utility Cluster Installation Test (CIT) How to do it! (See the referenced part in the Installation Guide) 1 What's Needed 2 NetServers - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 4
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HP Rack Storage/12FC & HP Rack Storage/12 Cluster Configuration Guide 1 September 1999 (see Versions at the end of this document) Introduction This document defines the supported clusters using the HP NetServer LXr 8000 with the HP Rack Storage/12FC and Microsoft Cluster Server and one or two HP - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 6
-1 or NetRAID-3 SPU internal drive bays or HP external drive cabinet (e.g., HP Rack Storage/12), any number. Must be HP Any HP cables that meet SCSI specifications and any SCSI bus speed. Any Shared HP Rack Storage/12FC Host Bus Adapter Model No. of HBAs Driver SPU I/O slot RAID level Cabinet RAID - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 7
Server to Hub ): 3 meter D6978A 5 meter D6979A 10 meter D7080A (Optional) 1 - 2 5 (fixed) 0 - 4, 8 - 15 (fixed) Same as HP Rack Storage/12FC Any HP LAN. Any that is on both the HP Tested Products List and the Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List. Any driver NOTE If the Client and Intracluster LANs - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 8
Shared Storage Cabling This part of the guide defines the allowable cabling configurations for clusters using the HP NetServer LH4 8000, one HP Rack Storage/12FC and two HP Rack Storage/12s. Only these cabling configurations and cables are supported. However, only one Rack Storage/12 can be used. 4 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 9
HP Microsoft Cluster using HP Rack Storage/12FC and Rack Storage/12 and 6 Port Fibre Channel Hub (Duplex Operation) 5 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 10
HP Microsoft Cluster using HP Rack Storage/12FC and Rack Storage/12 without 6 Port Fibre Channel Hub (Simplex Operation) 6 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 11
Power Cabling to Separate Power Circuits 7 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 12
Versions 1 September 1999 Initial release. 8 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 13
HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide with Shared Storage System Supplement Rack Storage/12FC Rack Storage/12 Rack Storage/8 Storage System/6 HP AutoRAID Disk Array Model 12H or HP A3661B Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array 1 September 1999 (See Version History below) - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 14
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associated instruction(s). Servicing Any service, adjustment, maintenance, or repair must be performed only by authorized service in this manual: • Microsoft Server Division 10955 Tantau Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014-0770, USA © Copyright 1999, Hewlett-Packard Company HP NetServer Installation Guide - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 16
FILE SYSTEMS...31 7 MICROSOFT CLUSTER SERVER SOFTWARE SETUP 37 INSTALL MSCS ON SYSTEM A...37 INSTALL MSCS ON SYSTEM B...41 INSTALL SERVICE PACK OR HOT FIX ...41 8 CLUSTER TESTING ...42 HARDWARE VERIFICATION AND LABELING UTILITY 42 CLUSTER INSTALLATION TEST...42 HP NetServer Installation Guide 4 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 17
HP NetServers, set up, assemble and cable the cluster, and install server and cluster software. NOTE This installation guide is incomplete without the supplement specific to your shared storage system. When directed by this guide, turn to the supplement to get the necessary instructions. Version - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 18
A Graphical Overview to Setting Up the Cluster CAUTION Departing from the sequence shown here can cause unnecessary work and unpredictable results. HP NetServer Installation Guide 6 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 19
. 2. On the site navigator bar, select SEARCH, then search for Q147222 in the "Support & Knowledge Base" category. 3. On the Search Results page, select Group of Hotfixes for Exchange 5.5 and IIS 4.0, then follow the ftp path to download the "clusfixi.exe" file. HP NetServer Installation Guide 7 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 20
Service Grounding Kit (3M® part number 8505, or equivalent). Need More Help? HP Information Assistant provides extensive support information and is available on the HP NetServer Online Documentation CD-ROM. Although you can access HP Information Assistant from the NetServer Navigator Main menu, HP - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 21
to the Shared Storage Systems and must be installed in specific PCI slots. See the Configuration Guide for your cluster configuration for the HP NetServer PCI slots to use. See instructions supplied with the component or see part "2 NetServer Hardware Setup" of the Shared Storage Supplement for - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 22
3 Shared Storage Hardware Setup part "3 Shared Storage Hardware Setup" in the Shared Storage Supplement HP NetServer Installation Guide 10 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 23
instructions in the shared storage supplement. In addition you should have rack layouts of your system printed from the HP NetServers Rack Assistant program. If not, see HP NetServers web site to download called the client LAN. NOTE See the Configuration Guide for your cluster for the PCI slots to - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 24
the Microsoft Service Pack On page ... 12 13 14 15 17 19 21 25 27 28 28 30 LCII Configure NetServer Hardware and BIOS 1. Make sure you power down System A and power up System B. 2. Insert the HP NetServer Navigator CD in the CD-ROM drive of System B and restart the server. The server boots from - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 25
down System A and power up System B. 2. Insert the HP NetServer Navigator CD in the CD-ROM drive of System B and restart the server. The server boots from the CD and displays the Navigator Main menu. NOTE If prompted that the HP NetServer Navigator BIOS is a newer version, choose Continue and go - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 26
subnets. LH Pro 1. Make sure you power down System A and power up System B. 2. Insert the HP NetServer Navigator CD in the CD-ROM drive of System B and restart the server. The server boots from the CD and displays the Navigator Main menu. NOTE If prompted that the HP NetServer Navigator BIOS is - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 27
LAN IP addresses must be on different subnets. LH 3 These procedures provide instructions for servers using NetRAID, AutoRAID Model 12H, and Model allow the server to reboot. The server boots from the CD and displays the Navigator Main menu. NOTE If prompted that the HP NetServer Navigator BIOS - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 28
1. Remove the HP NetServer Navigator CD, insert the boot floppy for Windows NT4.0, and exit Navigator to reboot the server. 2. When Setup prompts to detect mass storage devices, skip detection and manually specify the mass storage drivers: • The drivers are loaded from the NT 4.0 Drivers floppy disk - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 29
is complete, the D5013A NIC drivers must be manually set to the correct LAN speed Mbps. Do not use the Auto setting. LH 3 (with NetRAID Local and Shared Storage) server to reboot. The server boots from the CD and displays the Navigator Main menu. NOTE If prompted that the HP NetServer Navigator - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 30
drivers you need. If you are using the embedded SCSI channels, load the Symbios driver at this time. 4. Continue the installation and select the following options when prompted: • Choose the unpartitioned space and install Windows NT. • Choose NTFS file system HP NetServer Installation Guide - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 31
setting. LH 4 These procedures provide instructions for servers using NetRAID, AutoRAID Model 12H, and Model 30/FC shared storage solutions. Configure NetServer Hardware and BIOS 6. Make sure you power down System A and power up System B. 7. Insert the HP NetServer Navigator CD in the CD-ROM drive - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 32
.0 and exit Navigator to reboot the server. 19. When Windows NT Setup prompts to detect mass storage devices, skip detection and manually specify the mass storage drivers: • The drivers are loaded from the NT 4.0 Drivers floppy disk you created from the Navigator CD. • First, load the driver for the - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 33
installation is complete, the D5013A NIC drivers must be manually set to the correct LAN speed setting. LPr These procedures provide instructions for servers using NetRAID and AutoRAID shared HP NetServer Navigator CD in the CD-ROM drive and restart the server. 3. If you have special NetServer - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 34
1. Remove the HP NetServer Navigator CD, insert the boot floppy for Windows NT4.0, and exit Navigator to reboot the server. 2. When Setup prompts to detect mass storage devices, skip detection and manually specify the mass storage drivers: • The drivers are loaded from the NT 4.0 Drivers floppy disk - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 35
subnets. 4. Once the NT installation is complete, the D5013A NIC drivers must be manually set to the correct LAN speed. Log on and from the System B. 2. Insert the HP NetServer Navigator CD in the CD-ROM drive and restart the server. 3. If you have special NetServer local SCSI bus options enter - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 36
Navigator CD, insert the boot floppy for Windows NT4.0, and exit Navigator to reboot the server. 2. When Setup prompts to detect mass storage devices, skip detection and manually specify the mass storage drivers: 3. Load drivers , WINS Address, etc. at this time. HP NetServer Installation Guide 24 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 37
Navigator CD, insert the first CD of the Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition, and exit Navigator to reboot the server. 2. Select the following options when prompted: • Choose the unpartitioned space and install Windows NT. • Choose NTFS file system HP NetServer Installation Guide - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 38
8000 These procedures provide instructions for servers using NetRAID, AutoRAID Model 12H, and Model 30/FC shared storage solutions Configure NetServer Hardware and BIOS 1. Make sure you power down System A and power up System B. 2. Insert the HP NetServer Navigator CD in the CD-ROM drive and restart - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 39
server. 2. When Setup prompts to detect mass storage devices, skip detection and manually specify the mass storage drivers: • The drivers are loaded from the NT 4.0 Drivers floppy disk you created from the Navigator CD. • First, load the driver the Auto setting. HP NetServer Installation Guide 27 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 40
and exit Navigator to reboot the server. 2. When Windows NT Setup prompts to detect mass storage devices, skip detection and manually specify the mass storage drivers: • The drivers are loaded from the NT 4.0 Drivers floppy disk you created from the Navigator CD. HP NetServer Installation Guide 28 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 41
" in the Shared Storage Supplement and start with Install Fibre Channel HBA Driver. Install Service Pack for All HP NetServers Refer to the Configuration Guide for your cluster configuration and install the applicable Microsoft Service Pack (SP3 or SP4). Do not install the Hot Fix associated with - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 42
For Fibre Channel solutions using the Rack Storage/12FC simply reboot System B and repeat the procedures on Systems A. Both systems can be powered up. HP NetServer Installation Guide 30 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 43
Devices using FCArray Assistant in the supplement Create the Array File Systems Use the instructions below and Windows NT Disk Administrator to partition, assign drive letters, and format the with local (non-shared) disks followed by the shared disk arrays. HP NetServer Installation Guide 31 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 44
disk in the partition (the default). In the following example, Disk 1 has been partitioned and Disk Administrator assigned a temporary drive letter to the disk array. HP NetServer Installation Guide 32 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 45
, Partitioned Disk Array NOTE Do not partition a disk into separate drives. Microsoft Cluster Server Software will only manage one partition per disk. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to Administrator assigned the next sequential letter to the disk array. HP NetServer Installation Guide 33 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 46
Letter. Disk Administrator displays the Assign Drive Letter dialog. 3. In the dialog, select a drive letter, and click OK. To avoid confusion later, HP recommends that you choose sequential drive letters. The example in this guide uses drive letters X and Y. HP NetServer Installation Guide 34 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 47
that File System is set for NTFS. 4. In the Volume Label field type a label (name) for the drive. Choose a descriptive label such as "Shared Drive X.". HP NetServer Installation Guide 35 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 48
in the cluster. The following example depicts both drives formatted with permanent drive letters assigned. Disk Administrator, Formatting and Assigning Volume labels 7. Exit Disk Administrator. HP NetServer Installation Guide 36 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 49
the Component CD of Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition in the CD-ROM drive of System B. 2. Run the Microsoft Cluster Server setup Cluster Server software setup of System A. Click Next. Microsoft Cluster Administrator, Assigning a Cluster Name HP NetServer Installation Guide 37 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 50
the right column are shared by both systems. Normally you would share all disks listed. Microsoft Cluster Server Setup, Assigning Shared Disks to the Cluster 8. Setup prompts you to select a disk (quorum adapter, and System A and B reside on the same IP subnet. HP NetServer Installation Guide 38 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 51
IP Address already filled in. However, your configuration may display the Client LAN first. Microsoft Cluster Server Setup, Assigning a Network Name to the intra-cluster LAN 10. Repeat the previous step for has the highest priority. See the example dialog below. HP NetServer Installation Guide 39 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 52
specifications and starts the cluster service. 15. Microsoft Cluster Server is now fully installed on System A. Reboot System A. 16. To finish installation of the Microsoft Cluster Server, leave System A running, go to the next procedure and install MSCS on System B. HP NetServer Installation Guide - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 53
not already downloaded clusfixi.exe, see "Software" in part "1 What's Needed." 2. Install the Microsoft hotfix clusfixi.exe on System A and System B. NOTE When downloading the file, refer to the Microsoft readme file for instructions on installing the hotfix. HP NetServer Installation Guide 41 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 54
to download this program. Run CIT Follow the instructions in the CIT program. If additional information is needed refer to CIT on-line help. CIT help is context sensitive and has been expanded to provide detailed instructions for each step of the program. HP NetServer Installation Guide 42 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 55
Fibre Channel Supplement to HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide 1 September 1999 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 56
following trademarks are used in this manual: • Microsoft and MS-DOS supports and recommends installation of clustered HP NetServer systems using Microsoft Cluster Server software by a Microsoft or HP Cluster Certified Installer. Cluster vs. Standalone This supplement provides instructions specific - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 57
SETUP 10 INSTALL FIBRE CHANNEL HBA DRIVERS 10 SETUP NODE USER ACCOUNTS ...10 INSTALL FCARRAY ASSISTANT ...10 VERIFY FCARRAY CARD FIRMWARE VERSION 11 CONFIGURE THE STORAGE DEVICES USING FCARRAY ASSISTANT 12 Fibre Channel Supplement to the HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide 3 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 58
/ 2. Select High Availability, Microsoft Clusters, then Install & Configure. 3. Enter the Certified Installers Corner and download the "HP NetServer LXr 8000 FC Software Driver. Download the self-extracting archive (fc_clus.exe) to any desired directory (i.e., c:\temp): 4. Unzip this file to - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 59
Bus Adapter (D8602A) in the PCI slots specified by the HP NetServer Configuration Guide for your cluster configuration. 2. Make sure that previously installed cards are in the correct PCI slots. 3. Replace the HP NetServer cover(s) and secure thumbscrews. part "3 Shared Storage Hardware Setup" of - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 60
includes instructions for setup of the HP Rack Storage/12FC and HP Rack Storage/12 shared storage devices used in your cluster. Set Configuration Switches for the Rack Storage/12FC Set Configuration Switches for the Rack Storage/12 Fibre Channel Supplement to the HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 61
Rack Storage/12FC. Install a second SCSI controller (D6025A) in each Rack Storage/12. Follow the instructions supplied with the Controller for installation. to part "4 Cluster Setup and Cabling" of the Installation Guide Fibre Channel Supplement to the HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 62
• Use the Right Cables. Only cables specified in your Configuration Guide are to be used for connecting NetServers and shared storage. • Use Diagrams in the Configuration Guide. Cabling a cluster requires that connections be made in a specific manner. Use the diagrams in the applicable Configuration - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 63
5 NetServer Software Setup This part of the supplement is intentionally left blank. Fibre Channel Supplement to the HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide 9 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 64
complete, remove the diskette, shut down Windows NT®, and reboot the system to load the driver. Setup Node User Accounts To use FCArray Assistant you must setup a new user account What's Needed in this supplement. Fibre Channel Supplement to the HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide 10 - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 65
floppy disk and reboot the system. If correct, or after upgrading the firmware, return to part "5 NetServer Software Setup" of the Installation Guide and perform the "Install. Service Pack for All HP NetServers" procedure. Fibre Channel Supplement to the HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 66
driver per instructions in the FCArray Assistant Installation and User Guide to set or modify: • User preferences such as alarms, alerts, event messages, and communications • Controller options to suit application needs • Battery backup unit • Map LUNs Fibre Channel Supplement to the HP NetServer - HP D5970A | HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Storage/12FC Installation Guide - Page 67
After setting RAID levels as stated below return to "Create the Array File Systems" in part "6 Shared Storage Software Setup" of the Installation Guide. Fibre Channel Supplement to the HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide 13
Microsoft Cluster Installation Documentation
for
HP NetServer LXr 8000
with HP Rack Storage/12FC & HP Rack Storage/12
To assist you in installing your HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster, this file contains the documents
listed below in one pdf file.
•
Installation Overview
- This page provides an overview of the installation steps provided in
the Installation Guide.
•
Configuration Guide
- This guide provides configuration information specific to your cluster
configuration that you will need during installation of your cluster.
•
HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide
- This is the first of two documents used
to install the cluster.
It covers the installation of all cluster supported HP NetServers and the
cluster software, and references the Shared Storage Supplement for installation and setup of the
shared storage.
•
Shared Storage Supplement
- This supplement is specific to the shared storage device you are
using and must be used with the installation guide.
It provides instructions for installing and
setting up your shared storage devices.
1 September 1999
(See Version History on the next page.)