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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 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 2
18 November 1998 15 September 1998 10 June 1998 Version History Revised the Configuration Guide to add, "6 maximum per NetRAID adapter" to Logical Disks in Shared Storage. Revised the Configuration Guide to add, "Logical Disks - 1 per RAID array" to Shared Storage. Package released - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 3
HP NetServer LH Pro with NetRAID (HP Storage System/6) Cluster Configuration Guide 17 November 1998 Introduction This document defines the supported HP NetServer LH Pro configurations for Microsoft Cluster Server. These configurations minimize single points of failure, provide maximum availability, - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 4
bays, or HP external drive cabinet (e.g., HP Storage System/6), or any combination. Must be HP Must be HP and < 3 m total length for external drive cabinet. SPU embedded controller or any controller (any number, manufacturer or driver) in any available I/O slot. Use P9 for NetRAID local storage - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 5
of cabinets SCSI IDs SPU hot swap cages Disk drives: Cables RAID arrays LANs LAN connection NIC: Model Driver SPU I\O slot HP Storage System/6 D3604B 1, 2 A cluster with a single storage cabinet has only one SCSI bus connected to HP NetRAID channel 0. A cluster with 2 storage cabinets must have one - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 6
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shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for or reliability of its software on equipment that is Server Division 5301 Stevens Creek Boulevard P.O. Box 58059 Santa Clara, CA 95052-8059, USA © Copyright 1997, Hewlett-Packard Company HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 9
the Disk Arrays 16 Part 6: Installing and Testing Microsoft Cluster Server Software 25 APPENDIX A Obtaining HP NetRAID Utilities 33 APPENDIX B Updating HP NetRAID Firmware 34 APPENDIX C RAID Array Configuration 35 HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 iii - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 10
The basic cluster consists of two HP NetServer LH Pro systems coupled to one (or two) HP Storage System/6 using HP NetRAID adapters. Both HP NetServers run Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition, which includes Microsoft Cluster Server software. The operating system files, application files - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 11
HP NetRAID Adapter 1 1 HP D5957A NetRAID Cluster Adapter 1 1 HP D4921A Power Supply (redundant) 1 Shared Storage 1-2 HP Storage System/6 2-12 Hot Swap Disk Drive (shared storage) Dual Processor Requirement Uni-processor HP NetServers LH Pros are not supported by the Microsoft Server - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 12
Cluster Server. They are available by choosing "Install" or "Reference Books" on the HP Information Assistant's Main menu: • HP NetRAID User Guide • HP Storage System/6 User Guide • Processor Upgrade Instructions • HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Installation Guide HP NetServer LH Pro - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 13
Cluster Server based on HP NetServers is assembled in six major parts: • Part 1. Install Additional Hardware components • Part 2. Setup the Storage System/6 • Part 3. Configure the NetRAID adapters • Part 4. Install Windows NT 4.0 and configure LAN adapters • Part 5. Install NetRAID software and - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 14
, except the HP Storage System/6 unit(s). Separate the components into two systems designated System A and System B. 2. Remove the cover from the HP NetServer LH Pro as shown here. Removing the Cover from the HP NetServer LH Pro HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 15
memory according to the instructions that come with the memory. (See Note above.) 2. Install the system disk. HP recommends use of a hot swap drive. Install it in the upper center slot of the HP NetServer LH Pro card cage (SCSI address 0). 3. Install two LAN cards (HP part number HP J3171A) in each - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 16
CD-ROM drive to HP NetRAID Adapter at Systems A and B: 1. Plug the connector on the wire leading from the lower left corner of the battery backup module into the connector as shown below. Battery Backup Module with Disconnected Battery Pack HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 17
Microsoft Cluster Server, use only an HP NetRAID Adapter (model number D4943A). 2. Using a TorxTM driver, remove the PCI card holdown plate. 3. With the battery backup module connected, install the HP NetRAID Adapter in PCI slot 9. 4. Replace the hold-down plate. 5. Replace the HP NetServer LH Pro - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 18
chassis, as shown in the following illustration. HP Storage System/6 Cabinet with Bezel and Side Cover Removed 3. Loosen the door-mounting screws using a flat-blade screwdriver. (The screws remain attached to the door.) HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 9 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 19
SCSI Device Shelf SCSI Device Shelf UPPER CAGE LOWER CAGE SCSI A SCSI C SCSI B SCSI D Hot Swap Subsystem Schematic View of Storage System/6 Cabinet Internal Cabling HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 10 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 20
the shared storage units to System A and B at this time. You must configure the HP NetRAID Adapter (Part 3), and install Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition (Part 4) before attaching the HP Storage System/6. HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 11 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 21
HP NetServers to support cluster operations, and configured both the HP NetServers and the shared storage units for use in the cluster. In Part 3, you will be configuring the HP NetRAID System B, set the Initiator ID to 6. HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 12 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 22
, press Yes. The utility re-boots to enable the changes you have made. When the HP NetRAID Adapters on both systems are configured, proceed to "Part 4: Installing Microsoft Windows NT, and configuring the LAN Adapters." HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 13 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 23
configured the HP NetRAID Adapter, you are ready to install Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition. Prior to Windows NT installation, use the HP EISA Configuration Utility to configure the hardware for use with the network operating system. NOTE Ensure that your HP NetServer Navigator CD - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 24
click OK. When prompted, supply the TCP/IP properties for this network connection. After installing Windows NT on both systems, proceed to Part 5: Installing the HP NetRAID Software and Configuring Disk Arrays. HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 15 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 25
and Netware Servers Choose option one. Do not choose the option that includes Netware servers. After you have installed the NetRAID software on both systems, you are ready to proceed to "Connecting the Cluster's Shared Storage." HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 26
NetRAID Software and Configuring the Disk Arrays Connecting the Cluster's Shared Storage Refer to one of the following schematics as you connect the HP Storage System/6 cabinet(s) to the cluster's NetServers. Use only D5957A NetRAID Cluster Adapters to connect the HP Storage System/6 to the servers - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 27
the shared disk drives. CAUTION At this point and until Microsoft Cluster Server is fully installed, only one HP NetServer system should be running NT 4.0 at a time. The other system must be either powered off or held at the NT loader prompt. HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 28
1 RAID array is composed of two hard (hot swap) drives located in the external shared storage cabinets. • Each level 5 RAID array is composed of three hard (hot swap) drives located in the external shared storage cabinets HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 19 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 29
Administrator. Disk Administrator loads, scans the disks and displays a list of the logical disks you created when you initialized the arrays using HP NetRAID Assistant. Disk Administrator, Partitioning Logical Drives HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 20 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 30
HP NetRAID Software to partition a disk into separate drives, Microsoft Cluster Server will only manage one partition per Drive-Letter. Disk Administrator displays the Assign Drive Letter dialog box. Disk Administrator, Assigning Drive Letters HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 31
Installing HP NetRAID Software and Configuring the Disk Arrays 3. In the Assign Drive Letter dialog box, select a drive letter. To avoid confusion later on choose sequential drive letters the Arrays on System B." HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 22 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 32
Labels and drive letters you assigned the logical disks at System A. Even if the drive letters all match, perform the steps below to make the assignments permanent, so NT does not change the assignments at the next reboot. HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 33
HP NetRAID Software and Configuring the Disk Arrays Disk Administrator, Mismatched Drive Letters HP NetServer systems and the shared disks are ready for you to proceed to "Part 6: Installing and Testing Microsoft Cluster Server Software." HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 34
Windows NT™ Cluster Server Administrator's Guide. Setup at System B Microsoft Cluster Server installation includes slightly different software setups for System A Next. Setup prompts you to identify the cluster by name. HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 25 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 35
need to provide the identical name during Microsoft Cluster Server software setup at System A. Click Next. 5. Setup Setup now scans the System's network resources (i.e. LAN adapters) so they can be configured for cluster HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 26 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 36
to the cluster's internal LAN. Follow the on screen instructions to order the adapters so that the Cluster LAN adapter is identified first (at the top of the list). After you have ordered the adapters, click Next. HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 27 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 37
necessary software and hardware components to create a Microsoft Cluster Server. At this point, your cluster is operational. You are now ready to proceed to "Testing the Cluster Installation" to ensure that your cluster is fully operational. HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 38
on the cluster. • The Microsoft Windows NT, Enterprise Edition component CD. • to enable the local drives of each cluster node for sharing. • to set up two file shares on the cluster Enable the Local Drives for Sharing HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 29 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 39
Server Software On each cluster node enable the local disk for sharing. In Windows NT Explorer, right click the local drive Group 2 for this test. Perform the instructions below for both disk groups. Setting Up an IP HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 30 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 40
Part 6: Installing and Testing Microsoft Cluster Server Software 6. On the TCP/IP Address Parameters dialog enter the following, then click Next for this group. • Add the Physical Disk in this group (e.g., Drive U). HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 31 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 41
Cluster Server Software 4. Installation Test on the Client System: 1. Download the self-extracting archive to the cluster client drives on each cluster node. • Delete the three resources you added to each of the two disk groups on the cluster. HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 42
above table. 3. Copy the contents of each of the subdirectories to an appropriately labeled floppy disk. You will also need a DOS bootable diskette, since the NetRAID firmware update utility runs under DOS. HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 33 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 43
& Driver, in the system's floppy drive. 3. At the A: prompt, run the firmware update program mflash.exe by typing: a:\mflash [Return] The mflash utility begins updating the firmware and provides feedback in the form of three animated bars that gauge the utility's progress. HP NetServer LH Pro - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 44
Up RAID 1 Arrays on an HP NetServer Cluster The HP NetRAID adapter and proprietary HP NetRAID software can be used to organize the cluster's disk storage into RAID level 1 disk arrays. Each level 1 RAID array is composed of two hard (hot swap) drives located in external shared storage cabinets - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 45
spare HOTSP configured as a hot spare, powered up and ready for use (not Cluster supported). FAILED out of service because a fault occurred. REBUILDING rebuilding and salvaging data recovered from a degraded array. HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 36 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 46
displays its Array Definition window. HP NetRAID Array Definition 3. In the Array Definition window define an array by selecting the two physical drives in the Physical Devices pane defined, its parameters must be set. HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - 1 October 1997 37 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 47
hard drive in the array is used for redundancy. Note that each array supporting RAID 5 logical disks requires at least three physical drives. Raid Level 5 Parity Distribution Stripe Disk 1 Disk 2 Disk 3 1 Block 1.1 Block 1.2 Parity 1 HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 48
all disk drives to equalize data NetRAID Assistant's menu bar click Configuration, then Wizard. 2. Select Custom in the dialog box and click Next. The Configuration Wizard displays its Array Definition window. HP NetRAID Array Definition HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LH Pro NetRAID Installation Guide - Page 49
array is two thirds of the sum of the capacity of the drives composing the array. The other third is used to store redundant HP NetRAID Assistant, return to Part 5 and finish array configuration using the Windows NT Disk Administrator utility. HP NetServer LH Pro Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide
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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)