HP F200 User's Manual
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1. FCA firmware and boot bios Fibre Channel switch firmware HP StorageWorks for Windows Secure Path Workgroup Edition Included in the ProLiant Cluster F200 for Entry Level SAN Cluster Kit Sufficient software rights to install the operating system and software applications on each node Ensure all hardware is installed and properly cabled as shown in figure 1 hardware cabling scheme on page 3 Gathering Information The following table provides a checklist for the required input parameters that will facilitate the operating system and cluster installation Write the information in the values column next to each item Place a checkmark v in the box after completing each step v Item Values Name for each node Node 1 Node 2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Node 3 Node 4 Enterprise Edition supports up to eight 8 nodes in a cluster Node 5 Node 6 Node 7 Node 8 Public network connection IP address Node 1 Node 2 and subnet mask for each node IP address IP address Subnet mask Subnet mask Node 3 Node 4 IP address IP address Subnet mask Subnet mask Node 5 Node 6 IP address IP address Subnet mask Subnet mask Node 7 Node 8 IP address IP address Subnet mask Subnet mask Private network connection cluster Node 1 Node 2 heartbeat IP address and subnet mask dre2. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports up to 8 nodes in a cluster Repeat the Joining Node 2 to the Cluster installation instructions for each additional node Validating the Cluster Configuration To validate the cluster installation perform the following steps from any cluster node Place a checkmark 7 in the box after completing each step v Validating the Cluster Configuration From the desktop of any node select Start gt Programs gt Administrative Tools gt Cluster Administrator and connect to the cluster Right click on one of the cluster groups and select Move Group Verify the group fails over and all resources come online Right click on the same cluster group and select Move Group Verity that the group fails over and all resources come online Repeat the validating the cluster configuration steps if desired for each group The installation is now complete 10 For more Information To learn more about HP High Availability and ProLiant Clusters visit the following Web site http www hp com servers proliant highavailability Feedback Help us improve our technical communication Let us know what you think about the technical information in this document Your feedback is valuable and helps us structure future communications Please send your comments to hawebserver hp com 2004 Hewlett Packard Deve
3. screen may appear Internet Explorer must be configured appropriately in order to use the HP Array Configuration Utility Also be sure to read the security alert pop up screen The Internet Explorer security level may need to be modified in order to use ACU Select the MSA1500 controller to configure the shared storage hard drives Refer to the user guide for the MSA1500 storage system for additional details If sharing an MSA1500 between multiple clusters Selective Storage Presentation SSP is required for configuration Refer to the ACU documentation for information on using SSP Configure the shared storage drives IMPORTANT Create a logical drive using ACU on one of the MSA1500 arrays with at least 510MB of space Microsoft recommends at least 500MB for the cluster Quorum drive The extra space for the logical drive size specified in ACU is to account for internal disk size calculations used by ACU Specifying 510MB will ensure that this size of this disk will be at least 500MB of formatted drive space for use as the Quorum drive Refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 280345 or the help documentation on the cluster node for more information on cluster disk sizes hitp support microsoft com default aspx scid kb EN US 280345 After the shared storage drives are configured select Start gt Programs gt Administrative Tools gt Computer Management Then select Disk Management to create vo
4. Installation Checklist HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 using Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition November 2004 Table of Contents HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 cceceeccesceeceeseeeeceeeeseeeeceaeeaeeceeesecaeeeseesecsaeeaeeessecnaeeeeereeaeenaeeaes 2 Hardware Cabling Scheme ccccccccccescecsescecseeeeseecneeecsaeceeseeceeeeecaeeecaeeeeeseecsaeeecsaeessseeeeeeecseeseneeeneees 3 Infroducti Ott asi g 5is dyes teases Di dacrta a Sees ona a A a aa E ANa a AAE SAR a Aa 3 Software and Hardware Requirements ccccccccsecsseeesecseeesecsseceseceseceseceeseeeseecseecseeesseeaeeeseeeseensesnaeenaaees 4 Gathering Information 2n 86susien och shee aidan ei ada ei nice Ra dein Raa ed 5 Installing Node 1 Operating System cccccccscceessecsseeceesseceeeeecneeecsaeeeeseeeeeeecsaeeecsaeeeeseecneeecseeseeeeneees 7 Installing Node 2 Operating System cccccccccccesseeseececsneceececeeeeecaeeeceeeeeseecseescsueeseaeeeneeeecseeessaeeesaes 8 Configuring the Shared Storage ccccccccsccsseessecssecseecssecsaecesecesecesecseeeeseeesescsescseeeseecseeeseeseesaesnaeeeaeens 9 Creating the Closter enet 2 coc sceeseadc n a a vtacad sadeeeus a eas EE N N E 9 Joining Node 2 to the ClUStet isi csasa eecesceasdcddupetecuseaccesadagstecabledsdoasagits a ikae iE R RESA R a 10 Validating the Cluster Configuration c ccccccsccessesscesscessceesceeseeceeecseecssecssecssecsaeesaecnsessseeeseceneeenseenseenss 10 Fo
5. Know the user name and password Domain account name and password for cluster service this account has special privileges on each cluster node Know the user name and password Installing Node 1 Operating System The following table provides a checklist of the operating system installation steps for Node 1 Place a checkmark v in the box after completing each step v Installing Node 1 Operating System Power on the shared storage After powering on wait until the storage system startup complete message appears on the display It may take up to two minutes for the storage system to completely power up Power on and boot Node 1 with the SmartStart CD in the CD ROM drive Configure the cluster node using the SmartStart CD Select Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition as the operating system and follow the SmartStart on screen instructions After the OS installation is complete SmartStart will automatically install the latest HP support software Each cluster node requires at least two network adapters one to connect to a public network and one to connect to a private network For the public network connection If the network adapter can transmit at multiple speeds then manually specify a speed and duplex mode The speed for the network adapter should be hard set manually set to be the same on all nodes according to the card manufacturer s specifi
6. ROM drive gt SPInstall setup exe During the installation you will be prompted to configure your clients Refer to the Secure Path documentation for further details Remove the HP StorageWorks Secure Path for Windows Workgroup Edition CD from the CD ROM drive Reboot the node when prompted Install Secure Path Manager SPM on a monitor node To use Secure Path install SPM on a machine designated as a monitor node and connected to the same domain as the cluster Note If desired a Cluster node may also be the Monitor node Shutdown Node 1 when the installation is complete Installing Node 2 Operating System The following table provides a checklist of the operating system installation steps for Node 2 Place a checkmark v in the box after completing each step Note Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports a maximum of 8 cluster nodes Repeat the following operating system installation steps for each additional node va Installing Node 2 Operating System Power on and boot the next node with the SmartStart CD in the CD ROM drive Configure the cluster node using the SmartStart CD Select Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition as the operating system and follow the SmartStart on screen instructions After the OS installation is complete SmartStart will automatically install the latest HP support software Each cluster nod
7. cation Best Practice To provide a maximum level of redundancy use NIC Teaming capabilities for selected HP network products to provide a redundant public network connection Please note however that NIC Teaming is unsupported for the private network connection Configure the TCP IP settings for the public network connection For the private network connection To eliminate possible private network cluster communication issues refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base KB article EN US258750 to properly setup the private network http support microsoft com default aspx scid kb EN US 258750 Configure the TCP IP settings for the private network connection Join the Windows domain and reboot when prompted After the reboot log the node into the domain Insert the HP StorageWorks MSA1500 Support Software CD Click Install Array Configuration Utility ACU to install the version of ACU that supports the MSA1500 Select the appropriate option to install the FCA drivers for Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Reboot Node 1 when prompted and then log into the domain Install the HP StorageWorks Secure Path for Windows Workgroup Edition software Insert the HP StorageWorks Secure Path for Windows Workgroup Edition CD to automatically start the Secure Path installation process Alternatively double click the following file on the CD lt CD
8. e requires at least two network adapters one to connect to a public network and one to connect to a private network For the public network connection If the network adapter can transmit at multiple speeds then manually specify a speed and duplex mode The speed for the network adapter should be hard set manually set to be the same on all nodes according to the card manufacturer s specification Best Practice To provide a maximum level of redundancy use NIC Teaming capabilities for selected HP network products to provide a redundant public network connection Please note however that NIC Teaming is unsupported for the private network connection Configure the TCP IP settings for the public network connection For the private network connection To eliminate possible private network cluster communication issues refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base KB article EN US258750 to properly setup the private network http support microsoft com default aspx scid kb EN US 258750 Configure the TCP IP settings for the private network connection Join the Windows domain and reboot when prompted After the reboot log the node into the domain Insert the HP StorageWorks MSA1500 Support Software CD Click Install Array Configuration Utility ACU to install the version of ACU that supports the MSA1500 Select the appropriate option to install the FCA drivers for Windows Ser
9. he list of active agents and click OK Restart the agents when prompted Joining Node 2 to the Cluster The following table provides a checklist for the process of joining Node 2 to the cluster Place a checkmark 7 in the box after completing each step Note Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports a maximum of 8 cluster nodes Repeat the following steps for each additional node v Joining Node 2 to the Cluster Power on Node 2 and log into the domain From Node 2 select Start gt Programs gt Administrative Tools gt Cluster Administrator Select Add nodes to cluster from the Action drop down box Enter the name of the cluster to join and click OK Click Next on the welcome screen Enter the name of the server that you want to join the cluster click Add and then click Next When the cluster wizard finishes analyzing the configuration click Next Enter the password for the cluster Click Next Verify the proposed cluster configuration Click Next When the wizard has finished adding the node to the cluster click Next and then click Finish Select Start gt Control Panel gt HP Management Agents In the list of Inactive Agents select Clustering Information and click Add to move this agent to the list of active agents and then click OK Restart the agents when prompted
10. iant F200 for MSA1500 cluster solution it is very important to refer to the HP Cluster Configuration Support website for details on components that make up a valid cluster configuration There is a support matrix for each HP Cluster that details components that represent quality tested and supported HP Cluster configurations Using the link below select the appropriate operating system and storage platform and then refer to the row of deliverables that are relevant to the configuration you require The HP Cluster Configuration Support website can be found at http h18022 www 1 hp com solutions enterprise highavailability answercenter contiguration all html SmartStart CD Two supported ProLiant servers supported Fibre Channel Adapters FCA two or more supported network adapters two supported Fibre Channel switches or hubs and one or more MSA1500 s Review and understand any Read This First RTF and Getting Started cards that were shipped with the product Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition software and documentation If applicable Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition service pack HP StorageWorks MSA1500 Support Software CD Array Configuration Utility ACU which is located on the HP StorageWorks MSA1500 Support Software CD HP Insight Manager optional MSA1500 controller firmware EMU firmware
11. lopment Company L P The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 365196 002 11 2004 O invent
12. lumes out of the logical drives Important DO NOT upgrade the logical drives from Basic to Dynamic Microsoft Cluster Services does not support dynamic disks Be sure to assign drive letters and format the volumes as NTFS Close Disk Management for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Creating the Cluster The following table provides a checklist for creating the cluster from Node 1 Place a checkmark 7 in the box after completing each step v Creating the Cluster From Node1 select Start gt Programs gt Administrative Tools gt Cluster Administrator Select Create New Cluster from the Action drop down box Click OK Click Next on the welcome screen Select the domain to create the cluster in and enter a name for the cluster Click Next Enter the name of the first server to be in the cluster Click Next When the cluster wizard finishes analyzing the configuration click Next Enter the IP address for the cluster Click Next Enter the username and password for the cluster Click Next Verify the proposed cluster configuration Click Next When the wizard has finished creating the cluster click Next and then click Finish Select Start gt Control Panel gt HP Management Agents In the list of Inactive Agents select Clustering Information and click Add to move this agent to t
13. r more Information ssena a a A RR EEES 11 Ee eE PEE T AE E A EAE 11 Ol invent HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 LETTEEET Te The HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for Modular Smart Array 1500 utilizes HP industry leading ProLiant server products StorageWorks Modular Smart Array storage systems and a Microsoft cluster capable operating system The ProLiant Cluster F200 for Modular Smart Array 1500 MSA1500 is an entry level cluster for business critical environments Key features of the ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 include e Support for the scalable Modular Smart Array 1500 MSA1500 designed to reduce the complexity of SAN deployment e Scalable SANs designed to maximize cluster performance uptime and storage capacity e Multi path software allows maximum availability with no single point of failure e Unified suite of HP cluster management tools offer management capabilities to simplify the installation of complex clustered SAN configurations e Supported in a shared fabric environment Hardware Cabling Scheme Figure 1 Hardware cabling scheme Public LAN Dedicated Interconnect ECA Datapath Legend Primary Controller B Controller A MSA1000 Note This diagram depicts a two node cluster With Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition HP supports up to eight 8 nodes in a ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 Introduction Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition is an ex
14. ss ddress Pench node IP address IP address Subnet mask Subnet mask Node 3 Node 4 IP address IP address Subnet mask Subnet mask Node 5 Node 6 IP address IP address Subnet mask Subnet mask Node 7 Node 8 IP address IP address Subnet mask Subnet mask WWID slot number and bus of each FCA for each node Node 1 Node 2 FCA 1 WWID FCA 1 WWID FCA 1 slot and bus FCA 1 slot and bus FCA 2 WWID FCA 2 WWID FCA 2 slot and bus FCA 2 slot and bus Node 3 Node 4 FCA 1 WWID FCA 1 WWID FCA 1 slot and bus FCA 1 slot and bus FCA 2 WWID FCA 2 WWID FCA 2 slot and bus FCA 2 slot and bus Node 5 Node 6 FCA 1 WWID FCA 1 WWID FCA 1 slot and bus FCA 1 slot and bus FCA 2 WWID FCA 2 WWID FCA 2 slot and bus FCA 2 slot and bus Node 7 Node 8 FCA 1 WWID FCA 1 WWID FCA 1 slot and bus FCA 1 slot and bus FCA 2 WWID FCA 2 WWID FCA 2 slot and bus FCA 2 slot and bus Cluster name Cluster IP address and subnet mask IP address Subnet mask Default gateway address IP address WINS server address IP address DNS address IP address Local machine Administrator password used during OS installation Know the Administrator password Domain name Domain administrator user name and password used during OS installation to have the machine join the domain
15. tension of the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system environment developed to enhance the customer experience and to improve the overall usability and deployment General cluster improvements for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition include e Larger cluster sizes Enterprise Edition now supports up to 8 nodes e Enhanced cluster installation wizard built in validation and verification function to help ensure base components are ready to be clustered e Installation cluster binaries are automatically copied during the operating system installation e Multi node addition multiple nodes can be added in a single operation instead of one by one e Active Directory integration tighter integration including a virtual computer object Kerberos authentication and a default location for services to publish service control points Users can access the virtual server just like any other Windows server This checklist provides step by step ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 operating system installation and cluster configuration directions using Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Software and Hardware Requirements The following table provides a checklist of the required software versions and if applicable any items to execute before beginning the installation Place a checkmark in the box after completing each step v Software and Hardware Requirements Before installing your HP ProL
16. ver 2003 Enterprise Edition Reboot Node 2 when prompted and then log into the domain Install the HP StorageWorks Secure Path for Windows Workgroup Edition software Insert the HP StorageWorks Secure Path for Windows Workgroup Edition CD to automatically start the Secure Path installation process Alternatively double click the following file on the CD lt CD ROM drive gt SPinstall setup exe During the installation you will be prompted to configure your clients Refer to the Secure Path documentation for further details Remove the HP StorageWorks Secure Path for Windows Workgroup Edition CD from the CD ROM drive Reboot the node when prompted Shutdown the node when the installation is complete Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports up to 8 nodes in a cluster Repeat the Installing Node 2 Operating System instructions on any additional nodes that will join the cluster Configuring the Shared Storage The following table provides a checklist of the steps necessary to configure the MSA1500 storage Place a checkmark in the box after completing each step v Configuring the Shared Storage Power on Node 1 and log into the domain From the desktop of Node 1 select Start gt Programs gt Compaq HP System Tools gt hp Array Configuration Utility gt hp Array Configuration Utility Note The Internet Connection Wizard pop up
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