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Overview HP NetServer clusters provide increased availability solutions for critical applications. The basic cluster consists of two HP NetServer systems coupled to shared storage units. The operating system files, application files, and other files local to each node are stored on fixed or hot swap disks. Local disks are usually located internally in the system. Both HP NetServers share external drives located in the shared storage unit(s). Shared drives are accessed using an interface card (typically referred to as the Host Bus Adapter) located in each HP NetServer unit. Both HP NetServers run Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition, which includes Microsoft Cluster Server software. This guide has been designed to help you setup the 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 History Date 23 June 99 7 April 99 8 March 99 19 Jan. 99 18 Dec. 98 20 Nov. 98 5 Oct. 98 20 July 98 9 June 98 Change Added installation instructions f or a fibre channel cluster solution using the LH4 with the Rack Storage/12FC and up to two optional Rack Storage/12s. Corrected error (changed LHI to LH4 two places in the LH4 install procedures). Simplified the overall installation procedure by removing the need to match drive letters for the second node. Added instructions for the LPr, using NetRAID local and shared storage and Revised instructions to use Navigator L.15.05 on LH4, LPr, and LXr 8000. Added installation instructions for the LPr. Added installation procedures for the HP NetServer LH 4 and LXr 8000. Revised the LH3 installation procedures in part 5 to allow using LH3 clusters with Model 12H and FC-30 shared storage subsystems. Revised part 5 - Installation to provide separate server configuration and Windows NT installation procedures. Added the LH3 installation procedure including using a NetRAID adapter for local storage. Added installation instructions in part 5 for the LC3. Initial release Intended Audience The guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots the Microsoft Cluster Server. Hewlett-Packard assumes this person is qualified to service computer equipment and trained to recognize hazards in products with hazardous energy levels. NOTE Hewlett-Packard only supports and recommends installation of clustered HP NetServer systems using Microsoft Cluster Server software by a Microsoft or HP Cluster Certified Installer. HP NetServer Installation Guide 5

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HP NetServer Installation Guide
5
Overview
HP NetServer clusters provide increased availability solutions for critical applications. The basic cluster
consists of two HP NetServer systems coupled to shared storage units. The operating system files, application
files, and other files local to each node are stored on fixed or hot swap disks.
Local disks are usually located
internally in the system.
Both HP NetServers share external drives located in the shared storage unit(s). Shared drives are accessed
using an interface card (typically referred to as the Host Bus Adapter) located in each HP NetServer unit.
Both HP NetServers run Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition, which includes Microsoft
Cluster Server software.
This guide has been designed to help you setup the 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 History
Date
Change
23
June 99
Added installation instructions f or a fibre channel cluster solution using the LH4 with the
Rack Storage/12FC and up to two optional Rack Storage/12s.
7
April 99
Corrected error (changed LHI to LH4 two places in the LH4 install procedures). Simplified
the overall installation procedure by removing the need to match drive letters for the second
node.
8 March 99
Added instructions for the LPr, using NetRAID local and shared storage and Revised
instructions to use Navigator L.15.05 on LH4, LPr, and LXr 8000.
19 Jan. 99
Added installation instructions for the LPr.
18 Dec. 98
Added installation procedures for the HP NetServer LH 4 and LXr 8000.
20 Nov. 98
Revised the LH3 installation procedures in part 5 to allow using LH3 clusters with Model
12H and FC-30 shared storage subsystems.
5 Oct. 98
Revised part 5 – Installation to provide separate server configuration and Windows NT
installation procedures.
Added the LH3 installation procedure including using a NetRAID
adapter for local storage.
20 July 98
Added installation instructions in part 5 for the LC3.
9 June 98
Initial release
Intended Audience
The guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots the Microsoft Cluster Server.
Hewlett-Packard assumes this person is qualified to service computer equipment and trained to recognize
hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
NOTE
Hewlett-Packard only supports and recommends installation of clustered HP NetServer
systems using Microsoft Cluster Server software by a Microsoft or HP Cluster Certified
Installer.