HP StorageWorks 9000s NAS 4000s and 9000s Installation Guide - Page 37

Template date: 09/2003 DRAFT To configure the Cluster service on the HP StorageWorks NAS server, an account must have administrative permissions on each node. All nodes must be member servers within the same domain. It is not acceptable to have a mix of domain controllers and member servers in a cluster. Setting up networks Each cluster node requires at least two network adapters-one to connect to a public network, and one to connect to a private network consisting of cluster nodes only. The private network adapter establishes node-to-node communication, cluster status signals, and cluster management. Each node's public network adapter connects the cluster to the public network where clients reside. Verify that all network connections are correct, with private network adapters connected to other private network adapters only, and public network adapters connected to the public network. Configure the private network adapter The following procedures are Best Practices provided by Microsoft and should be configured on the private network adapter. ■ On the General tab of the private network adapter, ensure that only TCP/IP is selected ■ Ensure that the register this connections address in DNS is not selected in the DNS tab under advanced settings for the private network adapter ■ Ensure that the Link Speed and Duplex is set to 100Mps/Full Duplex under the advanced tab for the Ethernet card used for the private network adapter Configure the public network adapter The public network adapter's IP address can be automatically obtained if a DHCP server is available, this is not recommended for cluster nodes. NAS 4000s and 9000s Installation Guide 37 HP Restricted