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HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide HP Part Number 5971-3015 Printed in April 2001 - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 2
are trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. SOFTWARE REVISION The revision of the Endurance software that this document supports is Revision 4.0.0-RL.EA. Hewlett-Packard Company Network Server Division Technical Communications MS 45SLE 10955 Tantau Avenue Cupertino, California - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 3
Contents Preface Chapter 1 - Preparing for the Installation Overview of the Endurance Server 1-2 Endurance Manager 1-4 Fault Detection and Event Reporting 1-4 Installation Requirements 1-6 Planning the SCSI Disk and CD-ROM Configurations 1-9 Unpacking Your Endurance Server Kit 1-14 Completing - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 4
Appendix A - Adding a KVM or Video Switch to the Hardware Considerations A-2 Basic Requirements A-3 Examples of an Endurance Installation with a Video or KVM Switch A-4 Index iv HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 5
Tables 1-1 Endurance Components 1-2 1-2 Endurance Server Hardware Requirements 1-6 1-3 Endurance Server Software Requirements 1-8 1-4 Endurance Server Kit Contents 1-14 2-1 Endurance Server Cables 2-7 3-1 Network Adapter Bindings 3-12 Tables v - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 6
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Figures 1-1 Sample Endurance Hardware Configuration 1-3 1-2 Sample SCSI Configuration Chart 1-10 1-3 SCSI Configuration Chart 1-12 2-1 Endurance Server Cabling 2-8 3-1 IL Adapter Bindings 3-14 3-2 Redirected Ethernet Adapter n Bindings 3-14 3-3 Virtual Network Provider Adapter IOP1 Bindings - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 8
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the HP Netserver AA Solution Enduranceâ server, the Assured AvailabilityΤΜ solution from the Hewlett-Packard Company. Audience This guide is written for experienced network administrators and technical personnel responsible for installing, configuring, administering, and managing network server - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 10
perform. Is used to: • Highlight the state of the Endurance server component. • Refer to manual, chapter, or section titles. (Available only in online documentation.) Indicates a hyperlink (cross-reference to are to chapters and pages within this book. x HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 11
For Customer Support Refer to the Warranty & Support for Your HP NetServer booklet supplied with your NetServer for information relating to warranty or customer support. Preface xi - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 12
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chapter also introduces you to some Endurance terminology and concepts (described in detail in the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator's Guide). This chapter includes the following sections: Overview of the Endurance Server 1-2 Installation Requirements 1-6 Planning the SCSI Disk and CD-ROM - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 14
remains continuously available, providing constant computing without any loss of context. Figure 1-1 depicts a sample hardware configuration of the Endurance server. 1-2 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 15
Tuple 1 CE IOP Tuple 2 CE MIC cable MIC cable IOP IL cable To the network Figure 1-1 Sample Endurance Hardware Configuration Device Redirection Because all I/O devices in the server physically reside on the IOPs, Endurance software redirects all I/O requests from the CEs to the IOPs. As a result - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 16
Windows event logs or displays them in windows as they occur. Refer to HP Netserver AA Solution Messages for complete 1-4 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 17
documentation of Endurance messages, which use the standard Windows operating system event format. Because the Endurance server uses standard message reporting, you can integrate standard applications to notify you when a fault occurs. Preparing for the Installation 1-5 - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 18
conform with the requirements specified in the Endurance Release Notes. No IDE devices other than CD-ROMs may be present. 1-6 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 19
Table 1-2 Endurance Server Hardware Requirements (Continued) Item Notes CEs Mirrored Disks Set(s) The two CEs must be identical Pentium class PCI-bus PCs. Each CE must have: • The capability of restarting automatically after a power failure. On some systems, you may need to select options for - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 20
one per IOP) that support soft-settable Ethernet addresses Refer to the HP Customer Support Web site for information about supported Windows operating system Service Service Packs, when available from Microsoft, may require additional qualification from HP. For a complete list of supported Service - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 21
are not sure you have the latest driver, contact the manufacturer or your service provider for assistance. Make sure that you know the path to the .INF winnt\. Create this diskette using the instructions in Chapter 7 of the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator's Guide. Warning: Make sure that the - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 22
unused Note: Refer to the next page for notes and additional information. Figure 1-2 Sample SCSI Configuration Chart Disk Size N/A N/A N/A N/A 1-10 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 23
: lowest adapter number (determined by the BIOS), lowest SCSI ID. In a typical single SCSI adapter configuration, this is SCSI ID 0. Some SCSI adapters support booting from IDs other than the lowest. 4 For the CE boot disk to map to the c: drive when the Endurance server is operational, the CE - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 24
Device Disk Size IOP2 Device 03 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Figure 1-3 SCSI Configuration Chart Disk Size 1-12 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 25
Installing IDE CD-ROMS You can install IDE CD-ROMs rather than SCSI CD-ROMs. If you install an IDE CD-ROM drive in one IOP, then you must also install an IDE CD-ROM drive in the other IOP. No variation on this hardware configuration is allowed. Configure the IDE CD-ROM drive as necessary to be - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 26
or gigabit Ethernet. 1 Endurance CD-ROM 1 Endurance documentation, including the Endurance Release Notes, HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator's Guide, and this manual 1 Endurance Accessory Kit that contains the labels for the Endurance server computers Using the labels from the Endurance - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 27
complete the following for each computer: Step 1 2 3 4 Action Make sure the power switches for the computer and monitor are off. Following the manufacturer's instructions, assemble each computer. Plug in the power cords. Power on each computer; make sure that it runs POST (power-on self test) and - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 28
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server hardware. This chapter assumes that you are familiar with Endurance terminology (described in the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator's Guide). This chapter includes the following sections: Installing the Adapters in the IOPs 2-2 Installing the Adapters in the CEs 2-4 Cabling the - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 30
. Remove the cover of the IOP following the manufacturer's instructions. Install a MIC adapter in each IOP: a. Carefully , and may have up to five, Ethernet adapters to support: • An Ethernet PCI adapter for the IL connection. fault tolerance (AFT) are not supported. Make sure that you follow any - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 31
ensure that: • Extended BIOS translation is enabled for the SCSI adapter. • BIOS support for Int13 extensions is enabled for the SCSI adapter. • Host Adapter BIOS is Refer to Chapter 7 in the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator's Guide. Specify IOP1 or IOP2 to correspond with the intended role of - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 32
5 6 7 8 Action Notes Power off the CE. Remove the cover of the CE following the manufacturer's instructions. Install a MIC adapter in each CE: a. Carefully remove the MIC from its anti-static packaging. b. disable or remove all other devices. 2-4 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 33
The MIC BIOS Utility starts automatically whenever the MIC does not have an identity setting. Refer to Chapter 7 in the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator's Guide. Specify CE1 or CE2 to correspond with the intended role of the CE you are building. Warning: Once you start MTCFLASH, it must run to - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 34
for each port that will be connected to the Endurance server. This minimizes potential delays in Ethernet fail-over performance. 2-6 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 35
Table 2-1 Endurance Server Cables Cable Description Connects Installation Instructions MIC Cables 2 local fiber optic cables 2 remote fiber optic have. Be sure to connect the adapters that support the IL and not the adapters that connect your server to the network. Installing the Hardware 2-7 - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 36
2-1 Endurance Server Cabling For information about cabling the Endurance server with a KVM switch, see Appendix A. Continue with Completing Hardware Installation. 2-8 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 37
the CE to run tests in the MIC BIOS Utility. For MIC BIOS Utility information, refer to Chapter 7 of the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator's Guide. Continue with Chapter 3, Installing Windows and the Endurance Software. Installing the Hardware 2-9 - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 38
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Packs to the original Windows distribution. This process is called Slip Streaming of Service Packs, and is explained by a document on the Windows distribution media located at: support\tools\spdeploy.doc. In addition to working with standard Windows distribution kits, the Endurance installation - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 40
and the Endurance software to complete. (page 3-25) Complete the Endurance installation on the active CE. (page 3-28) Install the appropriate Service Pack. (page 3-28) Configure the network software. (page 3-29) Adjust the Event Log settings. (page 3-31) Verify the Endurance installation. (page - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 41
Installing Windows and Endurance Software on the IOPs You install software on the IOPs by: • Installing Windows on the IOPs • Installing Endurance Software on the IOPs • Completing the IOP Installation Installing Windows and the Endurance Software 3-3 - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 42
they are documented. Install Windows on the IOPs using one of the operating systems listed in the Endurance Release Notes. 3-4 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 43
1 Start the Windows Setup, following the manufacturer's instructions. 2 Complete the Windows installation to These guidelines describe latest drivers for the Ethernet adapters. Check with your service provider for the latest supported SCSI device driver for your SCSI adapter. Windows should - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 44
MIC driver later, during the Endurance software installation on the IOP. For a complete list of supported Service Packs, refer to the Endurance Release Notes. If you used slip streaming, ignore this step. middle of the screen and click Properties. 3-6 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 45
Set video and monitor resolutions to values that are supported by your video card and monitor: • Number of colors - Color must be set to High Color or 16 bit (must be greater than 256 colors). • - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 46
the CD, navigate to and double-click on Setup.exe to start the installation procedure. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. When asked to choose the type of setup, select Endurance Setup and Online IOPs. Continue with Enabling NetBEUI. 3-8 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 47
Enabling NetBEUI For maintenance purposes, you can enable a networking protocol for communication between the IOPs (IL adapter), or an IOP and a CE (Virtual Network adapter). NetBEUI is adequate for this purpose. If you do not want to use NetBEUI, use TCP/IP for this purpose. By default, the Windows - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 48
names: Connection Name • IL adapter • Redirected Ethernet adapter 1 Description for the adapter that services the IOP Link for all Ethernet adapters that provide public LAN connectivity for the CEs • Virtual Virtual Network adapter in IOP2. 3-10 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 49
. a. Using the Control Panel, start the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard. b. Click Add/Troubleshoot a device. c. Select Add a new device. d. Select No, I want to to drive\folder\system32\drivers\MtcPnP to add the service: Service File Endurance Virtual Network Provider (MtcVnP) netmtcvnp.inf The - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 50
Configuration The Ethernet adapter that services the IOP Link and provides private CEs. Enable - Endurance IOP Link Driver - Endurance Datagram Service - NetBEUI or TCP/IP For the TCP/IP protocol, See Figure 3-1. Be sure the Ethernet adapters that service the IL are configured to 100 Mbps or - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 51
and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Disable - Endurance IOP Link Driver - Endurance Ethernet Provider - Endurance Datagram Service See Figure 3-3. Enable - Endurance Datagram Service - NetBEUI or TCP/IP - Client for Microsoft Networks - File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Disable - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 52
Endurance IOP Link Driver Endurance Ethernet Provider Endurance Datagram Service NetBEUI or TCP/IP Client for Microsoft Networks Bindings Endurance IOP Link Driver Endurance Ethernet Provider Endurance Datagram Service NetBEUI and TCP/IP Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 53
for Microsoft Networks Figure 3-3 Virtual Network Provider Adapter IOP1 Bindings Endurance IOP Link Driver Endurance Ethernet Provider Endurance Datagram Service NetBEUI or TCP/IP Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Figure 3-4 IOP Ethernet Adapters - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 54
Utility. For detailed information about using the Endurance Configuration Utility, see Chapter 6 in the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator's Guide. Figure 3-5 Endurance Configuration Utility 2 Use the Endurance Configuration Utility to define all The Endurance configuration data for devices - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 55
partition). • Non-mirrored on IOP2 • Mirrored (the default) 4. From the list, select the SCSI device you want to configure. Then follow the displayed instructions. When configuring the CE's boot disk, which must be a mirrored disk, be sure to check the Boot option on the Confirm Add SCSI Screen - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 56
identical; otherwise, the IOPs fail to join, and the CEs cannot be booted. Continue with Completing the IOP Installation. 3-18 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 57
Completing the IOP Installation The following tasks complete the software installation on the IOPs: • Creating an Emergency Repair Diskette • Partitioning and Formatting the CE Boot Disk • Verifying the Proper Configuration of the IOP Link Adapters • Installing Software on IOP2 Creating an - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 58
limitations in some SCSI controllers, the maximum The Create Partition Wizard runs. supported size for the CE boot c. Follow the instructions on the screen, making sure that the CE boot partition does not exceed of properly partitioned disks. 3-20 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 59
IOP Link Adapters. Verifying the Proper Configuration of the IOP Link Adapters Verify that when you configured the network adapters, the Ethernet adapters that service the IL are configured to 100 Mbps or gigabit and Full Duplex. Continue with Installing Software on IOP2. Installing Windows and the - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 60
come online. • Disk targets of mirror copies are yellow. Continue with Installing Windows and Endurance Software on the CE. 3-22 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 61
, and monitor to the CE. You may need to use these if problems are detected during the Unattended Installation. • Installation of Windows and Endurance software about slip streaming the Service Pack for information about preparing the Windows installation. Once the Service Pack is applied, it - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 62
error appears on the screen. In that case, verify the location of WINNT32.exe and run MtcPrep.exe again. 3-24 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 63
Step Action 9 Ensure that the automatic reboot of the IOP is in Operational Endurance I/O Processor Mode (the default). 10 Power on CE1. 11 Allow the Unattended Installation on the CE to complete. Notes After the Unattended Installation setup copies the installation files to the CE's disk, - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 64
invoke the The CE Endurance System command CE_O/S Shutdown Operation from Management service initiates the IOPx, where x is the ID number of the IOP application, refer to Chapter 3 of the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator's Guide. Once the CE has rebooted, the video, keyboard, and mouse are - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 65
invoke the The CE Endurance System command CE_O/S Shutdown Operation from Management service initiates the IOPx, where x is the ID number of the IOP from , refer to Chapter 3 of the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator's Guide. Once the CE has rebooted, the video, keyboard, and mouse are - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 66
on the CE Installing the Appropriate Service Pack on the CE Install one of the currently supported Windows Service Packs and any applicable Microsoft slip stream the Windows installation. For a complete list of supported Service Packs, refer to the Endurance Release Notes. Continue with Installing - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 67
Endurance Ethernet Redirector using the Add New Hardware Wizard. a. Using the Control Panel, start the Add/ Remove Hardware Wizard. b. Click Add/Troubleshoot a device. c. Click Add a new device. d. Select No, I want to select hardware from a list. e. Select Network Adapters, then Have Disk. f. On - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 68
the Add New Hardware Wizard. a. Using the Control Panel, start the Add/ Remove Hardware Wizard. b. Click Add/Troubleshoot a device. c. Click Add a new device. d. Select No, I want to select hardware from a list. the CE and IOP Event Log Settings. 3-30 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 69
Adjusting the CE and IOP Event Log Settings To adjust the Event log settings, on the CE and on each IOP, right click on My Computer Manage Event Viewer. On the Computer Management screen, click Properties to set the options for each of the system, application, and security logs. For each log, set - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 70
functions in a tightly coupled manner. The CE Desktop application should start automatically. Verify that client connections are not lost. 3-32 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 71
to enable IOP1. 12 Verify that IOP1 joins successfully, and correct any problems. 13 Use the Endurance Manager to disable IOP1. 14 Boot IOP2 in I/O Processor Mode. 15 Install the CE software as described in this manual, replacing references to CE1 with CE2, and IOP1 with IOP2. 16 Complete - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 72
Endurance CD in the CD-ROM drive. Run the Setup executable. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen, making sure that you select Endurance Manager as the to Chapter 4 of the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator's Guide for information. What to Do Next For information about Endurance - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 73
Adding a KVM or Video Switch to the Hardware A This appendix discusses adding a keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) switch to the hardware installation, includes information about basic considerations and requirements, and provides examples of installations that use KVM or video switches in an Endurance - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 74
to alternate the monitor, keyboard, and mouse between the IOPs and CEs if you install both tuples in one rack. A-2 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 75
consider the following requirements. The switch: • Appears to the computer as a physical keyboard and mouse. • Simulates the keyboard, monitor, and mouse even when powered off. • Supports VGA and SVGA high-resolution video. Adding a KVM or Video Switch to the Hardware A-3 - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 76
1 Video Switch IOP1 Tuple 2 CE 2 Video Switch IOP 2 Video extender cable Video extender cable Figure A-1 Hardware Configuration with a Video Switch A-4 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 77
This example shows a configuration of the hardware with a KVM switch so that the IOP and CE in each tuple can share a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Tuple 1 Tuple 2 CE 1 KVM Switch CE 2 KVM Switch Keyboard, video, mouse cables IOP 1 IOP 2 Keyboard, video, mouse cables Figure A-2 Hardware - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 78
2 Video, keyboard, mouse cables Figure A-3 Hardware Configuration with a KVM Switch for Both Tuples in a Single Rack Cabling To cable the switch, follow the switch manufacturer's instructions. A-6 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 79
1-9 D Drivers MtcEthP 3-11 MtcEtx 3-11 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide Index E Endurance Manager installing on a remote client 3-34 on CE 3-27 requirements 1-15 kit contents 1-14 MTCFLASH 2-3, 2-5 overview 1-2 services 3-11 software 3-8, 3-10 tools 2-3, 2-5 Ethernet attaching cable - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 80
SCSI devices 1-7, 1-9 BIOS 2-3 partitioning 3-5 partitioning disks 3-21 Selecting file system format 3-5 Service Pack for Windows 3-6 Software requirements 1-8, 1-9 Tuple 1 3-3 Switch See KVM switch A-2 example A-4 Virtual Network Provider 3-11, 3-29, 3-30 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 81
W Windows for CE 3-23 installing on IOP1 3-4 installing service pack 3-6 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide Index-3 - HP NetServer AA 6200 | HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide v4.0 SP1 - Page 82
HP Netserver AA Solution
Installation Guide
HP Part Number 5971-3015
Printed in April 2001