ProLiant CL1850
Software User Guide
First Edition (October 1999)
Part Number 157839-001
Compaq Computer Corporation
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Compaq ProLiant CL1850 Software User Guide
First Edition (October 1999)
Part Number 157839-001
Contents
About This Guide
Text Conventions......................................................................................................viii
Symbols in Text..........................................................................................................ix
Symbols on Equipment...............................................................................................ix
Getting Help................................................................................................................x
Compaq Technical Support..................................................................................x
Compaq Website.................................................................................................xi
Compaq Authorized Reseller ..............................................................................xi
Chapter 1
System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise
Edition
Configuring the System............................................................................................1-2
Preconfiguration Checks...................................................................................1-2
Configuring Server Node 1 ...............................................................................1-2
Configuring Server Node 2 ...............................................................................1-4
Manual Installation Using SmartStart ......................................................................1-5
Configuring Server Node 1 ...............................................................................1-6
Configuring Server Node 2 ...............................................................................1-7
Verifying Creation of the Cluster.............................................................................1-8
Verifying Server Node Failover........................................................................1-9
Verifying Network Client Failover .................................................................1-10
Setting Up Cluster Groups and Cluster Resources.................................................1-11
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Chapter 2
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare
Configuring the System........................................................................................... 2-2
Preconfiguration Checks................................................................................... 2-2
Configuring the Shared Storage Array............................................................. 2-2
Configuring Server Node 1............................................................................... 2-2
Configuring Server Node 2............................................................................... 2-3
Configuring the Cluster for NetWare 4.2.................................................................2-5
Preparations for Installing NHAS..................................................................... 2-5
Installation of NHAS........................................................................................ 2-6
Verifying Functionality of the Cluster.............................................................. 2-7
Verifying Direct and NetWare Links................................................................ 2-7
Verifying Server Node Failover ....................................................................... 2-8
Configuring the Cluster for NetWare 5....................................................................2-8
Verifying NCS Cluster Creation....................................................................... 2-9
Chapter 3
CR3500 Configuration Utility
Online Help.............................................................................................................. 3-2
Before You Begin.................................................................................................... 3-2
CR3500 Configuration Utility Features ................................................................... 3-3
SCSI Connection.............................................................................................. 3-3
Serial Connection ............................................................................................. 3-4
Configuration Utility Features................................................................................. 3-6
Main Window................................................................................................... 3-6
Main Window Menu Bar.................................................................................. 3-7
Main Window Toolbar ..................................................................................... 3-7
Logical Drives window..................................................................................... 3-8
Physical Drives Window................................................................................ 3-11
Configuration Procedures...................................................................................... 3-13
Adding a Controller........................................................................................ 3-13
Configuring the CR3500 Controller ............................................................... 3-13
Adding Physical Drives.................................................................................. 3-18
Adding Logical Drives ................................................................................... 3-19
Replacing a Failed Controller......................................................................... 3-24
Replacing a Failed Drive................................................................................ 3-25
Setting a Physical Drive as a Spare ................................................................ 3-26
Deleting Logical Drives.................................................................................. 3-27
Using Configuration Files............................................................................... 3-27
Updating Firmware................................................................................................ 3-28
Upgrading from a Single Controller to Redundant Controllers............................. 3-28
Error and Warning Messages................................................................................. 3-29
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Chapter 4
Integrated Management Log
Multiple Ways of Viewing the Log..........................................................................4-2
Compaq Insight Manager..................................................................................4-2
Compaq Survey Utility......................................................................................4-3
List of Events............................................................................................................4-4
Chapter 5
System Management for Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition
Cluster Management Concepts Using Microsoft Windows NT ...............................5-2
Managing a Cluster without Interrupting Applications or Services..................5-2
Managing a Cluster in a Degraded Condition...................................................5-2
Managing Hardware Components of Individual Server Nodes.........................5-2
Managing Network Clients Connected to a Cluster..........................................5-3
Managing a Cluster’s Shared Storage...............................................................5-3
Remotely Managing a Cluster...........................................................................5-4
Cluster Events ...................................................................................................5-4
Compaq Insight Manager.........................................................................................5-4
Explorer Device List Screen..............................................................................5-5
Cluster Management Screen..............................................................................5-6
Cluster Shared Resources Screen......................................................................5-7
Cluster Group Hierarchy...................................................................................5-8
Filter Groups Dialog Box..................................................................................5-9
Cluster Address.................................................................................................5-9
Microsoft Cluster Administrator ............................................................................5-10
Modifying Physical Cluster Resources...................................................................5-10
Removing Shared Storage...............................................................................5-10
Adding Shared Storage....................................................................................5-11
Adding or Removing Shared Storage Drives..................................................5-12
Backing Up Your Cluster.......................................................................................5-14
Managing Cluster Performance..............................................................................5-15
Index
About This Guide
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instruction s for hardware and
software installation and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and
future upgrades.
This guide serves as a quick way for customers experienced in server
installation to install the software for the Compaq ProLiant CL1850.
Use this guide with the technical information on the configuration and
installation poster, the access panel labels, the Systems Reference Library CD,
the SmartStart and Support Software CD , and the Management CD for
complete reference source materials. Now you can also quickly access much
of the system’s co nfiguration and installa tion information by using the poste r
or access panel labels that shipped with your Compaq ProLiant CL1850.
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Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you
can get fur ther information and other help in the following locations.
Compaq Technical Support
In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at
1-800-OK-COMPAQ
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. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone
Center. Telephone numbers for worldwide Technical Support Centers are
listed on the Compaq website. Visit the Compaq website:
http://www.compaq.com
Be sure to have the foll owing information available before you call Compaq:
■ Technical support registration number (if applicable)
■ Product serial numbers
■ Product model names and numbers
■ Applicable error messages
■ Add-on boards or hardware
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Third-par ty ha rdw ar e or softw ar e
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■ Detailed, specific questions
Compaq Website
The Compaq website has information on this pro duct a s well as the latest
drivers and Flash ROM images. Visit the Compaq website:
http://www.compaq.com
Compaq Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest Compaq authorized reseller:
■ In the United States, call 1- 800-345-1518.
■ In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
■ Elsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone
numbers.
Chapter 1
System Setup and Configu ration
for Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0,
Enterprise Edition
Have the following items available as you configure your Compaq
ProLiant CL1850.
■ Hardware Configuration and Installati on Poster
■ Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD
■ Compaq SmartStart Installation Poster
■ Compaq Insight Manager Installation Poster
■ Operating system documentation
■ Microsoft Window s NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition
■ Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition Administrator’s
Guide
■ Microsoft Cluster Server Administr at or’s Gui de
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Configuring the System
The sectio ns below provide instructions for co nfiguring your ProLiant CL1850
system.
Preconfiguration Checks
■ Be sure yo u have sufficient software rights to install the operating
system and software applications on each server node.
■ All hardware must be installed before you install the software.
Configuring Server Node 1
1. Apply power to the shared storage array a nd boot ser ver node 1 with the
SmartStart and Support Software CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2. When the system boots, you will see the Select Language screen. Select
the language you would like to use and follow the installation process.
3. When prompted to select an installation path, select the Assisted
Integration path. Follow the guided installation proce ss. If you need
help, refer to the online help by clicking on the Help b ut ton.
After the operating system has been selected, SmartStart runs the
System Conf iguration Utility and configure s the server node hardware.
It is very important that the adapter card in each server node, connected
to the shared storage RAID controller, have a unique SCSI ID number.
4. To verify or change the SCSI ID number after the system configuration
is done, select Review or Modify Hardware Settings then press Enter.
This allows you to see all of the hardware settings.
5. Select Step 3: View or Edit Details.
6. Arrow down to Com paq 64-Bit Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SC SI
Controller (Port1). Underneath this heading is a subheading titled SCSI
ID. To change the SCSI ID setting, highlight the SCSI ID option then
press Enter. After makin g a new selection, press Enter to accept the
change.
IMPORTANT: Make a note of the SCSI ID setting. When server node 2 is configured, it
cannot have the same ID as server node 1. For example, if server node 1 is set for SCSI
ID 7 then server node 2 must be set to ID 6.
7. Press F10 to exit.
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8. Select Step 5: Save and Exit then press Enter.
9. The Pro duct Selection window appears. Continue to foll ow the guided
installation process, se l ecting options as nee ded. If you need help, ref er
to the online help by clicking on the Help button.
10. At the end of the Windows NT installation, you have the option of
viewing the Error Log. You may view the log by clicking on Yes. When
you select No, t he system reboots.
11. Log on to Wind ows NT.
12. If you elected to i nst all Compa q Insight Agents, a configuration screen
appears. Configure the agents as needed.
13. A prompt to load Service Pack 3 appears. Insert the Microsoft
Windows NT Server 4.0, Ent erprise Edition CD #1 and click OK. When
the Confirm File Replace window appears, select No To All.
14. After Service Pack 3 is loaded, remove the CD and click OK. The
system reboots.
15. Log on to Windows NT. Exit the installation of Enterprise Edition
Installer.
16. Start the CR3500 Co nfiguration Utility found in the Compaq System
Tools Folder. This utility allows you to configure the shared storage
RAID controllers and set up the logical drives. See Chapter 3, “CR3500
Configuration Utility,” for detailed information on this utility.
NOTE: When using the CR3500 Configuration Utility, it is only necessary to configure the
shared drives during server node 1 setup. When configuring server node 2, the utility
shows the results of the shared drives configured during the server node 1 setup.
NOTE: Compaq recommends that you create a 100-MB quorum drive to store cluster
information.
17. After the shared storage drives have been configured, run the
Windows NT Disk Administrator to create volumes out of the logical
drives. Be sure to assign drive letters and format the volumes for NTFS.
18. Close Disk Administrator and restart Windows NT.
19. At the Enterprise Edition Installer, ins tall Micr osoft Cluster Server
(MCCS) Administrator. Refer to MSCS documentation for installation
steps.
20. After installing MSCS, instal l the latest Service Pack, if applicable.
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21. To ensure that the latest Com paq drivers have not been overwritten by
the service pack, rerun the Server Support Software.
Configuring Server Node 2
1. Press Print Screen to access the KVM (Keyboard/Video/Mouse) switch
and choose server node 2 from the lis t.
NOTE: For detailed instructions on using the KVM switch, refer to the Compaq
ProLiant CL1850 User Guide.
2. Boot server node 2 with the SmartStart CD in the CD-ROM drive.
3. When the system boots, you will see the Select Language screen. Select
which language you would like to use and foll ow the installation
process.
4. When prompted to select an installation path, select the Assisted
Integration path. Follow the guided installation proce ss. If you need
help, refer to the online help by clicking on the Help b ut ton.
After the operating system has been selected, SmartStart runs the
System Conf iguration Utility and configure s the server node’s hardware.
It is very important that the adapter card in each server node connec ted
to the shared storage RAID controller have a unique SCSI ID number.
IMPORTANT: Server node 2 cannot have the same SCSI ID as server node 1. For
example, if server node 1 is set for SCSI ID 7 then server node 2 must be set to ID 6.
5. To verify or change the SCSI ID number after the system configuration
is done, select Review or Modify Hardware Settings then press Enter.
This allows you to see all of the hardware settings.
6. Select Step 3: View or Edit Details.
7. Arrow down to Com paq 64-Bit Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SC SI
Controller (Port1). Underneath this heading is a subheading titled SCSI
ID. To change the SCSI ID setting, highlight the SCSI ID option then
press Enter. After makin g a new selection, press Enter to accept the
change.
8. Press F10 to exit.
9. Select Step 5: Save and Exit then press Enter.
10. The Pro duct Selection window appears. Continue to foll ow the guided
installation process, se l ecting options as nee ded. If you need help, ref er
to the online help by clicking on the Help button.
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11. At the end of the Windows NT installation, you have the option to view
the Error L og. You may vi ew the log by clicking on Yes. When you
select No, the system reboots.
12. Log on to Wind ows NT.
13. If you elected to i nstall Compaq Insight A gents, a configuration screen
will appear. Configure the Agents as needed.
14. A prompt to load Service Pack 3 appears. Insert t he Windows N T 4.0,
Enterprise Edition CD #1 and click OK. When the Confirm File Re place
window appears, select No To All.
15. After Service Pack 3 is loaded, remove the CD and click OK. The
system reboots.
NOTE: It is only necessary to configure the shared drives during server node 1 setup.
When configuring server node 2, the CR3500 Configuration Utility shows the results of the
shared drives configured during server node 1 setup.
16. At the Enterprise Edition Installer, ins tall Micr osoft Cluster Server
Administrator. Refer to MSCS doc umentation for installation steps.
17. After installing MSCS, install the latest Service Pack if applicable.
18. To ensure that the latest Com paq drivers have not been overwritten by
the service pack, rerun the Server Support Software.
Manual Installation Using SmartStart
Performing a manual installation with SmartStart minimizes SmartStart’s
involvement. The manual install ation rout i ne runs Compaq’s System
Configuration Utility. When you are prom pted for the Microsoft Windows NT
Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition CD, SmartStart transfers the i nstallation
procedure to Windows NT . Follow the instructions on the Windows NT
installation screens.
To perform a manual installation of cluster software using SmartStart, you
need the following:
■ Compaq SmartStart 4.40 or later
■ Microsoft Window s NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition
■ SmartStart installation poster
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Configuring Server Node 1
1. Apply power to the shared storage area and boot server node 1 from the
SmartStart CD.
2. When the system boots, you will see the Select Language screen. Select
which language you would like to use and foll ow the installation
process.
3. When prompted to select an installation path, select the Manual
Configurat ion path. Follow the g ui ded installation process. If you ne ed
help, refer to the online help by clicking on the Help b ut ton.
After the operating system has been selected, SmartStart runs the
System Conf iguration Utility and configure s the server node’s hardware.
It is very important that the adapter card in each server node connec ted
to the shared storage RAID controller have a unique SCSI ID number.
4. To verify or change the SCSI ID number after the system configuration
is done, select Review or Modify Hardware Settings then press Enter.
This allows you to see all of the hardware settings.
5. Select Step 3: View or Edit Details.
6. Arrow down to Com paq 64-Bit Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SC SI
Controller (Port1). Underneath this heading is a subheading titled SCSI
ID. To change the SCSI ID setting, highlight the SCSI ID option and
press Enter. After makin g a new selection, press Enter to accept the
change.
IMPORTANT: Make a note of SCSI ID setting. When server node 2 is configured, it cannot
have the same ID as server node 1. For example, if server node 1 is set for SCSI ID 7 then
server node 2 must be set to ID 6.
7. Press F10 to exit.
8. Select Step 5: Save and Exit, then press Enter.
9. Select Save the Configuration and Restart the Computer, then press
Enter.
10. SmartStart is no longer invol ved in t he installation process. Follow the
instructions offered b y Windows NT.
11. After installing Windows NT and Service Pack 3, it will be necessary to
configure the shared storage area. Install the CR3500 Configuration
Utility located on the SmartStart CD.
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12. Start the CR3500 Co nfiguration Utility found in the Compaq System
Tools Folder. This utility allows you to configure the shared storage
RAID controllers and set up the logical drives. See Chapter 3, “CR3500
Configuration Utility,” for de tailed information on this utility.
NOTE: When using the CR3500 Configuration Utility, it is only necessary to configure the
shared drives during server node 1 setup. When configuring server node 2, the utility
shows the results of the shared drives configured during server node 1 setup.
13. After the shared storage drives have been configured, run the
Windows NT Disk Administrator to create volumes out of the logical
drives. Be sure to assign drive letters and format the volumes for NTFS.
14. Close Disk Administrator and restart Windows NT.
15. At the Enterprise Edition Installer, ins tall Micr osoft Cluster Server
Administrator (MSCS.) Refer to MSCS documentation for installation
steps.
16. After installing MSCS install the latest Service Pack if applicable.
17. To ensure latest Compaq drivers have not been overwritten by the
service pack, rerun the Server Support Software.
Configuring Server Node 2
1. Press Print Screen to access the KVM (Keyboard/Video/Mouse)
switch and choose server node 2 from the list.
NOTE: For detailed instructions on using the KVM switch, refer to the Compaq
ProLiant CL1850 User Guide.
2. Boot server node 2 with the SmartStart CD in the CD-ROM drive.
3. When the system boots, you will see the Select Language screen. Select
which language you would like to use and foll ow the installation
process.
4. When prompted to select an installation path select the M anual
Configurat ion path. Follow the g ui ded installation process. If you ne ed
help, refer to the online help by clicking on the Help b ut ton.
After the operating system has been selected, SmartStart runs the
System Conf iguration Utility and configure s the server node’s hardware.
It is very important that the adapter card in each server node connected
to the shared storage RAID controller have a unique SCSI ID number.
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IMPORTANT: Server node 2 cannot have the same SCSI ID as server node 1. For
example, if server node 1 is set for SCSI ID 7 then server node 2 must be set to ID 6.
5. To verify or change the SCSI ID number after the system configuration
is done, select Review or Modify Hardware Settings then press Enter.
This allows you to see all of the hardware settings.
6. Select Step 3: View or Edit Details.
7. Arrow down to Com paq 64-Bit Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SC SI
Controller (Port1). Underneath this heading is a subheading titled SCSI
ID. To change the setting, highlight the SCSI ID option then press
Enter. After making a new selection, press Enter to accept the change.
8. Press F10 to exit.
9. Select Step 5: Save and Exit then press Enter.
10. Select Save the Configuration and Restart the Computer, then press
Enter.
11. From now on SmartStar t is n o longer involved in the installation
process. Fol low the instructions offered by Win dows NT.
12. After Windows NT, Service Pack 3, and MSCS are installed, install the
latest Service Pack if applicable.
13. To ensure latest Compaq drivers have not been overwritten by the
service pack, rerun the Server Support Software.
Verifying Creation of the Cluster
Now that the software is installed, use the following steps to verify the
creation of the cluster.
1. Shut down and power down both server nodes.
2. Power down and then power up the shared storage area.
3. Power up both server nodes.
When Windows NT finishes booting up on both server nodes, follow these
steps to use Microsoft Cl uster Administrator to verify creation of the cluster:
1. From the desktop on either server node, select Start, Programs,
Administrat ive Tools (Common), Cluster Administrator.
2. When prompted for the cluster or server name, enter the name or IP
address of one of the ser ver node s.
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3. If the cluster has been created correctly, the names of both server nodes
appear on the left side of the Cluster Administr ator window ( s ee Figure
1-1). Note t he cluster name.
Figure 1-1. Microsoft Cluster Administrator
Verifying Server Node Failover
NOTE: When running the failover test, start with the least complex test. Do not run any
client activity while testing failover events.
Follow these steps to verify failover of a server node:
1. From the desktop on both server nodes, select Start, Programs,
Administrat ive Tools (Common), Cluster Administrator.
2. When prompted for the cluster or server name, enter the name or IP
address of one of the ser ver node s.
3. Make sure all pre defined resou rces and gr oups are online. Verify that
some of the resources and groups are owned by the server node you are
powering down so that a failure event will result in failover of resources
and groups.
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4. Power down one of the server nodes.
5. Within several seconds, Cluster Administrator running on the surviving
server node should bri ng online all of the predefined resources and
groups tha t were previously owned by the powered-down server node.
If, after a minute, not hing appear s to have happened, ref resh the screen
by selecting Ref re sh (F5).
Verifying Network Client Failover
Now that you have verified that each server node is running correctly as a part
of the cluster, the next st ep is to verify that net work client s can interact with
the cluster.
The following steps will lead you t hrough this validatio n procedure.
1. Ensure both server nodes are running, and verify, using Cluster
Administra tor, that all groups and resources are online.
2. For each hard drive in the shared storage, Cluster Server automatically
creates a cluster group that consists of a single resource, the hard drive.
Using Cluster Administ rator, add an existing IP address as another
resource to one of these gr oups. (DO NOT use the Cluster Group.) Sa ve
the changes and return to the mai n Cluster Administrator screen.
3. Open a DOS window on a networ k client machine.
4. Ensure the network client can access the IP address, added in Step 2.
From the network client, execute a PING command, using the cluster IP
address as the argument.
NOTE: Regardless of whether you are using WINS or DHCP, you can execute the DOS
command “PING” to check the connection.
The client has successfully accessed the cluster resource if you get a
response similar to:
Reply from <IP Address>: bytes=xx time=xxxms TTL=xx.
The client has not successfully accessed the cluster resource if you get a
response of:
Reply from <IP Address>: Destination host unreachable
5. Following the completi on of the PING command, use Cluster
Administrator to perform a manual failover of the cluster group that
contains the IP address.
6. After the manual failover completes, execute the PING command again.
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7. As soo n as the other server node brings the cluster gro up online, a
response simi l ar to the one noted in Step 4 should be returned. If the
client successfully accessed the failed over IP address, your cluster is
working. If the client wa s unsuccessful, either t he cluster gr oup was not
configure d correctly, the failover did not occ ur, or the PING command
was performed before the failover activity completed.
NOTE: To verify a more extreme case, rather than fail over the IP address, power down
the primary cluster server node and verify that the resource fails over to the other server
node.
Setting Up Cluster Groups and Cluster
Resources
You have now set up and c onfigure d all your clustering hardware. Microsoft
Windows NT Server 4.0, Ent erprise Edi t ion and Cluster Server are installed on
both server s. You have done some minimal validation of your cluster a nd
everything is working as planned. Now it is time to set up your applicat ions to
utilize the capabilities of clustering.
If you have defined your cluster needs correc tly and deter mined how t o fit
your applications and environment into a cluster, conf iguring y our applications
will be a straightforward task.
Although details of these procedures are beyond the scope of this guide,
several documents are available f rom both Mic rosoft and Compaq to a s sist
you with thes e final steps.
The best source of information concerning the steps to configure cluster
groups and c luster res ources is Micr osoft’s Cluster Server Administrato r’s
Guide. Refer to that guide for detailed setup information.
Compaq has worked directly with several application vend ors through out the
development of Compaq ProLiant Clust ers. As a re sult of these efforts,
Compaq pro vides a number of Integr ation TechNotes to assist you with
installing these applications in a Compaq ProLiant cluster environment.
The following TechNotes are included with your Compaq ProLiant cluster
documentation:
■ Microsoft File and Print Service Failover Using Microsoft Cluster
Server (MSCS)
■ Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) 3.0 Service Failover Using
MSCS
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■
Microsoft IIS 3.0 Resource Failover Using MSCS
The following Integration TechNotes are available on the Compaq website:
http://www.compaq.com
Visit the Compaq website to download the most current ver sions of these and
other technical documents:
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Chapter 2
System Setup and Configu ration
for Novell NetWare
Have the following items available as you configure your Compaq
ProLiant CL1850.
■ Hardware Configuration and Installati on Poster
■ Compaq SmartStart and Server Management CD
■ Compaq SmartStart Installation Poster
■ Compaq Insight Manager Installation Poster
■ Operating system documentation
■ Novell NetWare 4.2 or Net W are 5
■ Novell High Avail ability Server for NetWare 4.2 or N ovell Cluste r
Services for NetWare 5
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Configuring the System
The sectio ns below provide instruct ions for configuring your ProLiant CL1850
system.
Preconfiguration Checks
1. Be sure you have sufficient software rights to install the operating
system and software applications on each server.
2. All hardware must be installed before you install the software.
Configuring the Shared Storage Array
1. Place the appropriate number of disk drives in the shared storage array
for your RAID configuration and drive size re quirements .
2. Power up the shared storage array.
3. Configure the sha red storage array usin g the CR3500 Configuration
Utility. For instructions on using this ut ility, refer to Chapter 3,
“CR3500 Configuration Utility.”
Configuring Server Node 1
1. Apply power to the shared storage area and boot server node 1 with the
SmartStart and Support Software CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2. When the system boots, you will see the Select Language screen. Select
which language you would like to use and foll ow the installation
process.
3. When prompted to select the installation path, select the Assisted
Integration Path. Follow the guided installation process. If you need
help, refer to the online help by clicking on the help button.
After the operating system has been selected, SmartStart runs the
System Conf iguration Utility and configure s the server node’s hardware.
It is very important that the adapter card in each server node connec ted
to the shared storage RAID controller have a unique SCSI ID number.
4. To verify or change the SCSI ID number after the system configuration
is done, select Review or Modify Hardware Settings then press Enter.
This allows you to see all of the hardware settings.
5. Select Step 3: View or Edit Details.
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 2-3
6. Arrow down to Com paq 64-Bit Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SC SI
Controller (Port1). Underneath this heading is a subheading titled SCSI
ID. To change the SCSI ID set t ing, highli ght the SCSI I D option then
press Enter. After makin g a new selection, press Enter to accept the
change.
IMPORTANT: Make a note of the SCSI ID setting. When server node 2 is configured, it
cannot have the same ID as server node 1. For example, if server node 1 is set for SCSI
ID 6 then server node 2 must be set to ID 7.
7. Press F10 to exit.
8. Select Step 5: Save and Exit, then press Enter.
9. The Product Selection Win dow appears. Follow the guided installation
process. If you need hel p refer to the online help by clicking on the Hel p
button.
10. Once NetWare has been loaded, type Load Install (for NetWare 4.2) or
Nwconfig (for NetWare 5) at the NetWare Console prompt. This allows
you to set up the NetWare disk partitions and to create or modify the
volumes that the system will use.
NOTE: The Compaq 53c876 is the local controller for the internal hard disk drives on the
server nodes. The Compaq 53c896 is the controller device for the shared array controller.
Always install the SYS volume on the local non-shared drives.
Configuring Server Node 2
1. Press Print Screen to access the KVM (Keyboard/Video/Mouse) switch
and choose server node 2 from the lis t.
For detailed instructions on using the KVM switch, refer to the Compaq
ProLiant CL1850 User Guide.
2. Boot server node 2 with the SmartStart CD in the CD-ROM drive.
3. When the system boots, you will see the Select Language screen. Select
which language you would like to use and foll ow the installation
process.
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4. When prompted to select the installation path, select the Assisted
Integration Path. Follow the guided installation process. If you need
help, refer to the online help by clicking on the Help b ut ton.
After the operating system has been selected, SmartStart runs the
System Conf iguration Utility and configure s the server node’s hardware.
It is very important that the adapter card in each server node connec ted
to the shared storage RAID controller have a unique SCSI ID number.
5. To verify or change the SCSI ID number after the system configuration
is done, select Review or Modify Hardware Settings then press Enter.
This allows you to see all of the hardware settings.
6. Select Step 3: View or Edit Details.
7. Arrow down to Com paq 64-Bit Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SC SI
Controller (Port1). Underneath this heading is a subheading titled SCSI
ID. To change the SCSI ID setting, highlight the SCSI ID option then
press Enter. After makin g a new selection, press Enter to accept the
change.
IMPORTANT: Make a note of this setting. When server node 2 is configured, it cannot
have the same ID as server node 1. For example, if server node 1 is set for SCSI ID 6 then
server node 2 must be set to ID 7.
8. Press F10 to exit.
9. Select Step 5: Save and Exit, then press Enter.
10. The Product Selection Win dow appears. Follow the guided installation
process. If you need help, refer to the online help by clicking on the
Help button.
11. Once NetWare has been loaded, type Load Install (for NetWare 4.2) or
Nwconfig (for NetWare 5) at the NetWare Console prompt. This allows
you to set up the NetWare disk partitions and to create or modify the
volumes that the system will use.
12. After the operating system has be en successfully installed on both server
nodes, install the appropriate Novell clustering software.
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 2-5
Configuring the Cluster for NetWare 4.2
Novell High Availability Server (NHAS) is the software needed to run the
clusterin g aspect of the ProLiant CL1850 when running NetWare 4.2. T his
software must be installed after each server node has NetWare 4.2 loaded and
at least one volume from the shared storage array has been mounted to each
server node. NHAS will allow you to accomplish the following:
■ Configure the cluster
■ Pause the cluster
■ Manual failover
■ Manual failback
■ Automatic failover
■ Automatic failback
For instructions on NHAS installation and detailed use of these functions,
please refer to the
Novell High Availability Server User’s Guide from Novell.
Preparations for Installing NHAS
The following is a list of preparations needed prior to installation of NHAS.
■ Check network connections to and from each server using Display
Servers command at NetWare console.
■ Use the Config command to check all IP addresses and to make sure
there is a network connection bo unded to the IPX protocol for the D i rect
Link. Label this network port as such for simpl icity in re cognition
during the NHAS installation. A second network connection should
exist for public NetWare Link.
■ Be sure to allocate and mount at leas t one shared volume for each server
by using the Volume Options in the Install utilit y. Multiple volumes will
imply the same rule. Try to gauge which applications will be installed so
the volumes’ File Compression and Block Subal location se ttings are
appropriate. Otherwise, you will need to reinstall NHAS later.
■ Each server in the cluster must have an internal hard drive that is not
part of the shared subsystem. A SYS: volume on the shared subsystem
would be confusing a nd potential ly damaging.
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