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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 using and must be used with the installation guide. It provides instructions for installing and setting up your shared storage - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 2
and 36 GB hard drive with the HP Rack Storage/12 Model D5989B. See the Configuration Guide for details. Additional disk drives added to the Configuration Guide. See the Configuration Guide for details. Corrections made to the Configuration Guide. See the guide for details. Added and Installation - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 3
, etc. Gather: Hardware ➮ Software (Windows NT, NIC drivers, etc.) IP Addresses, subnet mask, etc. User names, Service Pack 3 only) Testing ➮ Run: Hardware Verification and Labeling Utility Cluster Installation Test (CIT) How to do it! (See the referenced part in the Installation Guide - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 4
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-Packard and Microsoft. This guide is prescriptive; it describes the configurations supported by HP. Any deviance to these configurations Number of nodes Shared Storage LANs: Client LAN Intra-cluster (Heartbeat) LAN Power source System software: Navigator version Operating System Service pack HP - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 6
12 Model D5989B) ASPN Release 10 (500/550 MHz) Any size 256 MB minimum. Must be HP. 3 See Local Storage below. P3 - P4 Shared storage controller P1 - NetRAID-3Si local SCSI bus Shared Controller Model No. of controllers Firmware BIOS Driver NetRAID Assistant SPU I/O slot SCSI ID Channels RAID level - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 7
all the same disk model (i.e., part number and suffix). Different size or speed disks HP 4.2 GB Ultra SCSI Disk Module D6104A HP 9.1 GB Ultra SCSI Disk Module D6106A HP 9.1 GB Ultra SCSI Disk Module D6107A HP 18.2 GB Ultra SCSI Disk Module D6108A HP 18.2 GB (10k rpm) Ultra SCSI Disk Module D7031A HP - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 8
. It may not be used for client communication. Client LAN Any LAN HP D5013A (10/100TX PCI) 3.27.00.0001 or later 1 P6 Any that is on both the HP Tested Products List and the Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List. Any driver NOTE If the NIC used is the same as the Intra-cluster - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 9
Shared Storage Cabling This part of the guide defines the allowable cabling configurations for clusters using the HP NetServer LXr 8000 and HP Rack Storage/12s and Rack Storage/8s. Only these cabling configurations and cables are supported. HP Microsoft Cluster using HP Rack Storage/12 5 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 10
HP Microsoft Cluster using HP Rack Storage/8 6 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 11
Power Cabling to Separate Power Circuits (Rack Storage/12 shown. Rack Storage/8 is the same except for the rear view) 7 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 12
clarity. 28 September 1999 Added 500 and 550 MHz CPUs. Note that the BIOS version, Navigator version, and Rack Storage/12 and its controller's model numbers vary with the CPU speed (400/450 versus 500/550 MHz). Added 36.4GB hard drive for use in the Rack Storage/12. Clarified wording - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. 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 SureStore E 12H Disk Array or HP A3661B Model 30/FC High Availability Disk Array 10 October 1999 (See Version History below) - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 14
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be read before performing the associated instruction(s). Do not proceed beyond a Servicing Any service, adjustment, maintenance, or repair must be performed only by authorized service . The following trademarks are used in this manual: • Microsoft and MS-DOS are U.S. HP NetServer Installation Guide 3 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. 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 LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 17
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 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. 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 LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 19
.com. 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 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 20
plus the following: • Torx™ T-25 driver supplied in the Rack Installation Toolkit. For rack installed clusters only. • Portable Field 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 LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. 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 LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. 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 LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. 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 LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 24
Install Windows NT following a procedure specific to your HP NetServer as listed below. Secondly, you will install the applicable Service Pack on the NetServer. Select your procedure from finished, the system reboots and displays the Custom Configuration window. HP NetServer Installation Guide 12 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 25
the intra-cluster and the client LAN. Be sure to load the correct intra-cluster LAN driver version as specified in the Configuration Guide for your cluster. If you are using two HP D5013A NICs, load the driver twice, once for the intra-cluster NIC and once for the client NIC. • Make sure TCP - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 26
the intra-cluster and the client LAN. Be sure to load the correct intra-cluster LAN driver version as specified in the Configuration Guide for your cluster. If you are using two HP D5013A NICs, load the driver twice, once for the intra-cluster NIC and once for the client NIC. • Make sure TCP - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 27
intra-cluster LAN driver version as specified in the Configuration Guide for your cluster. If you are using two HP D5013A NICs, load the driver twice, once addresses must be on different subnets. LH 3 These procedures provide instructions for servers using NetRAID, SureStore E 12H, and Model 30/FC - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 28
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 LAN driver version as specified in the Configuration Guide for your cluster. If you are using two HP D5013A NICs, load the driver twice, - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 29
addresses must be on different 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 start menu select: Settings, by clicking the Back button twice on the displayed window. HP NetServer Installation Guide 17 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. 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 LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 31
driver version as specified in the Configuration Guide for your cluster. If you are using two HP D5013A NICs, load the driver is complete, the D5013A NIC drivers must be manually set to the correct LAN speed setting. LH 4 These procedures provide instructions for servers using NetRAID, SureStore E - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 32
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 LAN driver version as specified in the Configuration Guide for your cluster. If you are using two HP D5013A NICs, load the driver twice, - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 33
Once the NT installation is complete, the D5013A NIC drivers must be manually set to the correct LAN speed. Log on and Do not use the Auto setting. LPr These procedures provide instructions for servers using NetRAID and SureStore E 12H shared storage solutions HP NetServer Installation Guide 21 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 34
the instructions to create the NetRAID Assistant installation floppy disks. Label the floppy disks HP NetRAID Assistant 1 and HP correct intra-cluster LAN driver version as specified in the Configuration Guide for your cluster. If you are using two HP D5013A NICs, load the driver twice, once for - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 35
must be on different 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 start menu select: Settings, partition, Navigator returns to the Custom Configuration screen. HP NetServer Installation Guide 23 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 36
the instructions to create the NetRAID Assistant installation floppy disks. Label the floppy disks HP NetRAID Assistant 1 and HP correct intra-cluster LAN driver version as specified in the Configuration Guide for your cluster. If you are using two HP D5013A NICs, load the driver twice, once for - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 37
must be on different subnets. 5. Once the NT installation is complete, the D5013A NIC drivers must be manually set to the correct LAN speed. Log on and from the start menu select: Settings, unpartitioned space and install Windows NT. • Choose NTFS file system HP NetServer Installation Guide 25 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 38
intra-cluster LAN driver version as specified in the Configuration Guide for your cluster. If you are using two HP D5013A NICs, load the driver twice, once for must be on different subnets. LXr 8000 These procedures provide instructions for servers using NetRAID, SureStore E 12H, and Model 30 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 39
intra-cluster LAN driver version as specified in the Configuration Guide for your cluster. If you are using two HP D5013A NICs, load the driver twice, once for 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 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. 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 LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 41
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 Driver. Install Service Pack for All HP NetServers Refer to the Configuration Guide for your cluster configuration and install the applicable Microsoft Service - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. 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 LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. 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 LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 44
For example, the displayed and usable array capacity for a RAID 5 array would be C(N-1), where N is the number of drives and C is the capacity of one drive. Likewise, for RAID 1 the capacity would be one assigned a temporary drive letter to the disk array. HP NetServer Installation Guide 32 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 45
and OK when prompted. NOTE In the following example, Disk 2 has been partitioned and Disk Administrator assigned the next sequential letter to the disk array. HP NetServer Installation Guide 33 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. 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 LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. 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 LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. 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 LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 49
about the installation process outlined here, see the Microsoft Cluster Server Administrators Guide. Install MSCS on System A MSCS installation includes slightly different software setups for Click Next. Microsoft Cluster Administrator, Assigning a Cluster Name HP NetServer Installation Guide 37 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 50
NT installation. Type a Network Name for the LAN Adapter, and check Enable for cluster use. HP recommends that you identify the LAN adapter according to use (for example, intra-cluster LAN). When you LAN adapter, and System A and B reside on the same IP subnet. HP NetServer Installation Guide 38 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 51
communications between nodes. Move the Intra-cluster LAN to the top of the list so it has the highest priority. See the example dialog below. HP NetServer Installation Guide 39 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 52
, Setting the LAN Priority 12. Follow the on-screen instructions to order the adapters so that the intra-cluster LAN Cluster Server software. Setup activates your configuration specifications and starts the cluster service. 15. Microsoft Cluster Server is now fully installed on System A. Reboot - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 53
a number of Service 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 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. 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 LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 55
NetRAID Supplement to HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide 8 March 1999 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 56
and troubleshoots the Microsoft Cluster Server. Hewlett-Packard Company 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 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 57
the HP NetServers Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide. VERSION HISTORY...2 1 WHAT'S NEEDED ...4 SOFTWARE...4 NEED MORE HELP?...4 OBTAIN HP NETRAID UTILITIES ...4 2 NETSERVER HARDWARE SETUP ...6 3 SHARED STORAGE HARDWARE SETUP 7 HP RACK STORAGE/12 SETUP...7 HP RACK STORAGE/8 SETUP...8 HP STORAGE - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 58
Installation Guide Obtain HP NetRAID Utilities You must use the cluster certified versions of the NetRAID driver and firmware for cluster installations. To obtain the correct versions of this software: 1. Go to the Certified Consultant's Corner of the HP cluster web at: http://www.hp.com/netserver - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 59
NT Explorer, extract the downloaded file by double-clicking the filename. The file is self-extracting, and when executed, creates the following subdirectories: Subdirectory Fw_dvr Nrast_1 Nrast_2 Contents NetRAID firmware update and NetRAID Driver for Windows NT HP NetRAID Assistant program Setup - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 60
use two NetRAID adapters. If an additional adapter is provided install it in the next allowable PCI slot listed in the Configuration Guide. 3. Replace the HP NetServer cover(s) and secure thumbscrews. part "3 Shared Storage Hardware Setup" of this supplement NetRAID Supplement to the - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 61
storage devices. Follow the instructions for the type(s) of devices that you are using in your cluster. See the Configuration Guide for allowed shared storage devices that can be used in your cluster. • HP Rack Storage/12 • HP Rack Storage/8 • HP Storage System/6 HP Rack Storage/12 Setup Set - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 62
option switches as shown below. Option Switches Set to Up Down %ULGJH &DEOH HP Rack Storage/8 Single Bus Configuration Connect the Bridge Cable Use the bridge cable included Cluster Cabling and Setup" in the Installation Guide NetRAID Supplement to the HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 63
HP Storage System/6 for cluster operations by: • Configuring the internal cabling on the HP Storage System/6. • Assigning SCSI IDs for the disks in the HP in the HP Storage System/6, set up the internal cables to support the HP Storage System/6 Cabinet with Bezel and Side Cover Removed NetRAID Supplement - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 64
Verify and Reconnect Internal Cabling Using the schematic view of the HP Storage System/6's internal cabling shown below, check and if necessary, reroute SCSI (68 pin) cable with external connector Part Number 5182-6747 5182-9326 Storage System/6 Cabinet Internal Cabling NetRAID Supplement to the - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 65
of the HP Storage System/6 HP Storage System/6 side cover. Replace the HP Storage System/6 to be included in the cluster. NOTE The HP 2 3 LOWER 4 CAGE 5 6 WARNING HP Storage System/6 DIP Switch and Cluster Assignments Do time. You must configure the HP NetRAID Adapter and install Microsoft - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 66
NetServers through the storage cabinet to channel 0, 1, and 2 respectively on the second HP NetServer. Follow the cabling diagram(s) in the configuration guide carefully. It is a good idea to number or color-code the cable ends for the channels used. In this way, when a cluster device is removed for - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 67
5 NetServer Software Setup This part of the supplement is intentionally left blank. NetRAID Supplement to the HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide 13 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 68
, go to the next step. 2. Insert the NetRAID-3Si Cluster Firmware and Driver floppy disk you created earlier and reboot the system. 3. The system will boot to DOS and run the HP NetRAID firmware flash utility. Follow the instructions to update the firmware on all NetRAID-3Si adapters. When complete - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 69
may press for HP NetRAID Express Tools now. NOTE that the BIOS is Disabled. If not, disable it. HP NetRAID Express Tools displays the message, BIOS Is Currently step 2, except replace Adapter-0 with Adapter-1. 8. Exit HP NetRAID Express Tools when all adapters have been configured. - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 70
Management Menu check that the BIOS is Enabled. If not, enable it. HP NetRAID Express Tools displays the message, BIOS Is Currently Enabled. 2. If you starting with step 5 except replace Adapter-1 with Adapter-2. 10. Exit HP NetRAID Express Tools when all adapters have been configured. 11. Power down - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 71
system log during reboot. The entry is: Event ID: Source: Type: Description: 4 mraidnt Error Driver detect an internal error in its data structure for. This is a spurious event and may be ignored. No error occurred. NetRAID Supplement to the HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide 17 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 72
stated below return to "Create the Array File Systems" in part "6 Shared Storage Software Setup" of the Installation Guide. Set RAID Levels on a Cluster Use these instructions to set up HP NetServer cluster RAID level 1, 5, 10, or 50, or any combination of these levels. Refer to the Configuration - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 73
of a physical or logical device listed, double-click the device. The number in parentheses to the right of each physical drive icon is its service because a fault occurred. Rebuilding an array on a new drive. Refer to the HP NetRAID User Guide in Information Assistant for more information about HP - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 74
from the good drive to the new drive. The following table shows how data is distributed: Raid Level 1 Data Distribution Stripe Drive 1 Drive 2 1 Block 1 2 Block 2 3 Block 3 Block 4 to define identical arrays. NetRAID Supplement to the HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide 20 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 75
data I/O and achieve better overall performance. Raid Level 5 Parity Distribution Stripe Disk 1 Disk 2 Disk 3 1 Block 1.1 Block 1.2 Parity 1 2 Block 2.1 Parity 2 Block 2.2 3 Parity 3 Block 3.1 Block 3.2 NetRAID Supplement to the HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide 21 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 76
in the dialog and click Next. The Configuration Wizard displays its Array Definition window. HP NetRAID Array Definition 3. In the Array Definition window define an array by selecting the storage capacity for the NetRAID Supplement to the HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide 22 - HP LH4r | HP Netserver LXr 8000 NetRAID-3Si Install. Guide - Page 77
The useable array capacity will be C(N-1), where N is the number of drives and C is the capacity of one drive. HP NetRAID Initialization may be time consuming. 2. When initialization is complete, exit HP NetRAID Assistant. NetRAID Supplement to the HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide
Microsoft Cluster Installation Documentation
for
HP NetServer LXr 8000
with HP Rack Storage/12 & HP Rack Storage/8
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.
16 November 1999
(See Version History on the next page.)