Compaq ProLiant 1600, ProLiant 2500, ProLiant 3000, ProLiant 4500, ProLiant 5000 Administrator's Manual

Compaq ProLiant Clusters
HA/F100 and HA/F200

Administrator Guide

Second Edition (September 1999)
Part Number 380362-002
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Contents

About This Guide

Audience......................................................................................................................ix

Scope.............................................................................................................................x

Text Conventions.........................................................................................................xi

Symbols in Text..........................................................................................................xii

Getting Help................................................................................................................xii

Compaq Technical Support.................................................................................xii

Compaq Website................................................................................................ xiii

Compaq Authorized Reseller ............................................................................ xiii

Chapter 1

Architecture of the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200

Overview of Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200 Components...... 1-1

Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100......................................................................... 1-3

Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F200......................................................................... 1-5

Compaq ProLiant Servers......................................................................................... 1-7

Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Storage System..................................... 1-7

Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 ....................................................... 1-8

Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hubs....................................... 1-9

Compaq StorageWorks RA4000 Controller...................................................... 1-9

Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter ..................................... 1-10

Gigabit Interface Converter-Shortwave .......................................................... 1-10

Cables .............................................................................................................. 1-10

Cluster Interconnect................................................................................................ 1-12

Client Network ................................................................................................ 1-12

Private or Public Interconnect......................................................................... 1-12

Interconnect Adapters...................................................................................... 1-13

Redundant Interconnects ................................................................................. 1-13

Microsoft Software................................................................................................. 1-14

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Compaq Software ....................................................................................................1-14

Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD................................................1-15

Compaq Redundancy Manager (Fibre Channel)..............................................1-16

Compaq Cluster Verification Utility................................................................1-16

Compaq Insight Manager.................................................................................1-17

Compaq Insight Manager XE...........................................................................1-18

Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator.......................................................1-18

Resources for Application Installation.............................................................1-19

Chapter 2

Designing the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200

Planning Considerations............................................................................................2-2

Cluster Configurations .......................................................................................2-2

Cluster Groups....................................................................................................2-8

Reducing Single Points of Failure in the HA/F100 Configuration..................2-13

Enhanced High Availability Features of the HA/F200....................................2-22

Capacity Planning....................................................................................................2-26

Server Capacity ................................................................................................2-27

Shared Storage Capacity ..................................................................................2-29

Load Balancing.................................................................................................2-32

Networking Capacity........................................................................................2-33

Network Considerations..........................................................................................2-34

Network Configuration.....................................................................................2-34

Migrating Network Clients...............................................................................2-35

Failover/Failback Planning......................................................................................2-37

Performance After Failover..............................................................................2-37

MSCS Thresholds and Periods.........................................................................2-38

Failover of Directly Connected Devices..........................................................2-39

Manual vs. Automatic Failback .......................................................................2-40

Failover and Failback Policies .........................................................................2-40

Chapter 3

Setting Up the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200

Preinstallation Overview ...........................................................................................3-1

Preinstallation Guidelines..........................................................................................3-3

Installing the Hardware .............................................................................................3-6

Setting Up the Nodes..........................................................................................3-6

Setting Up the Compaq StorageWorks Raid Array 4000 Storage System........3-8

Setting Up a Private Interconnect.....................................................................3-10

Setting Up a Public Interconnect......................................................................3-12

Redundant Interconnect....................................................................................3-12

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Installing the Software............................................................................................ 3-13

Assisted Integration Using SmartStart (Recommended)................................. 3-13

Manual Installation Using SmartStart............................................................. 3-19

Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator ............................................................. 3-22

Installing Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator...................................... 3-22

Additional Cluster Verification Steps..................................................................... 3-23

Verifying the Creation of the Cluster.............................................................. 3-23

Verifying Node Failover.................................................................................. 3-24

Verifying Network Client Failover ................................................................. 3-25

Chapter 4

Upgrading the HA/F100 to an HA/F200

Preinstallation Overview .......................................................................................... 4-1

Materials Required.................................................................................................... 4-2

Upgrade Procedures.................................................................................................. 4-3

Chapter 5

Managing the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200

Managing a Cluster Without Interrupting Cluster Services ..................................... 5-2

Managing a Cluster in a Degraded Condition .......................................................... 5-2

Managing Hardware Components of Individual Cluster Nodes .............................. 5-3

Managing Network Clients Connected to a Cluster................................................. 5-3

Managing a Cluster’s Shared Storage....................................................................... 5-4

Remotely Managing a Cluster.................................................................................. 5-4

Viewing Cluster Events............................................................................................ 5-4

Modifying Physical Cluster Resources..................................................................... 5-5

Removing Shared Storage System .................................................................... 5-5

Adding Shared Storage System......................................................................... 5-5

Adding or Removing Shared Storage Drives.................................................... 5-7

Physically Replacing a Cluster Node................................................................ 5-9

Backing Up Your Cluster ....................................................................................... 5-10

Managing Cluster Performance.............................................................................. 5-11

Compaq Redundancy Manager............................................................................... 5-12

Changing Paths................................................................................................ 5-13

Other Functions ............................................................................................... 5-14

Compaq Insight Manager ....................................................................................... 5-15

Cluster-Specific Features of Compaq Insight Manager.................................. 5-16

Compaq Insight Manager XE................................................................................. 5-17

Cluster Monitor................................................................................................ 5-18

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Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator..............................................................5-20

Monitoring and Managing an Active Cluster...................................................5-20

Managing Cluster History................................................................................5-21

Importing and Exporting Cluster Configurations.............................................5-21

Microsoft Cluster Administrator .............................................................................5-22

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200

Installation .................................................................................................................6-2

Troubleshooting Node-to-Node Problems ................................................................6-5

Shared Storage...........................................................................................................6-7

Client-to-Cluster Connectivity ................................................................................6-12

Cluster Groups and Cluster Resource......................................................................6-16

Troubleshooting Compaq Redundancy Manager....................................................6-17

Event Logging..................................................................................................6-17

Informational Messages ...................................................................................6-17

Warning Message.............................................................................................6-20

Error Messages.................................................................................................6-20

Other Potential Problems..................................................................................6-22

Appendix A

Cluster Configuration Worksheets

Overview...................................................................................................................A-1

Cluster Group Definition Worksheet........................................................................A-2

Shared Storage Capacity Worksheet ........................................................................A-3

Group Failover/Failback Policy Worksheet.............................................................A-4

Preinstallation Worksheet.........................................................................................A-5

Appendix B

Using Compaq Redundancy Manager in a Single-Server Environment

Overview...................................................................................................................B-1

Installing Redundancy Manager...............................................................................B-4

Automatically Installing Redundancy Manager................................................B-4

Manually Installing Redundancy Manager.......................................................B-5

Managing Redundancy Manager..............................................................................B-6

Changing Paths..................................................................................................B-7

Expanding Capacity ..........................................................................................B-8

Other Functions.................................................................................................B-9

Troubleshooting Redundancy Manager ...................................................................B-9

Overview.................................................................................................................B-10

Informational Messages..........................................................................................B-10

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Using Compaq Redundancy Manager in a Single-Server Environment

continued

Warning Message ...................................................................................................B-12

Error Messages .......................................................................................................B-13

Troubleshooting Redundancy Manager..................................................................B-16

Troubleshooting Potential Problems ...............................................................B-16

Appendix C

Software and Firmware Versions

Glossary
Index

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Audience

About This Guide

This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation
and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades of the
cluster server.

This guide provides information about the installation, configuration, and
implementation of the Compaq ProLiant Cluster Models HA/F100 and
HA/F200.

The primary audience of this guide consists of MIS professionals whose jobs
include designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining Compaq ProLiant
clusters.

This guide contains information that may be used by network administrators,
installation technicians, systems integrators, and other technical personnel in
the enterprise environment for the purpose of cluster installation,
implementation, and maintenance.

IMPORTANT:

information that can be valuable for a variety of users. If you are installing the Compaq
ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 or HA/F200 but will not be administering the cluster on a daily
basis, please make this guide available for the person who will be responsible for the
clustered servers when you have completed the installation.

This guide contains installation, configuration, and maintenance

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Scope

Some clustering topics are mentioned, but not detailed, in this guide. Be sure
to obtain other Compaq documents that offer additional guidance. This guide
does not describe how to install and configure specific applications on a
cluster. However, several Compaq TechNotes provide this information for
industry-leading application.

This guide is designed to assist you in attaining the following objectives:

Planning and designing the Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 or

■

HA/F200 configuration to meet your business needs
Installing and configuring the Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 or

■

HA/F200 hardware and software
Using Compaq Insight Manager and Compaq Insight Manager XE,

■

Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator, and Compaq Redundancy
Manager to manage your Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 or
HA/F200

The contents of this guide are outlined below:

Chapter 1, “Architecture of the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and

■

HA/F200,” describes the hardware and software components of the
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 and HA/F200.

Chapter 2, “Designing the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and

■

HA/F200,” outlines a step-by-step approach to planning and designing a
cluster configuration that meets your business needs. Included are
several cluster planning worksheets that help in documenting
information necesssary to configure your clustering solution.

Chapter 3 “Setting Up the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and

■

HA/F200,” outlines the steps you will take to install and configure the
Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200.

Chapter 4, “Upgrading the HA/F100 to an HA/F200,” illustrates

■

procedures for upgrading the Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 to a
HA/F200.

Chapter 5, “Managing the Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 and

■

HA/F200,” includes techniques for managing and maintaining the
Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200.

Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100

■

and HA/F200,” contains high-level troubleshooting information for the
Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200.

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Appendix A, “Cluster Configuration Worksheets,” contains blank

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worksheets to copy and use as directed in the cluster design and the
installation steps outlined in chapters 2, 3, and 4.

Appendix B, “Using Compaq Redundancy Manager in a Single-Server

■

Environment,” explains how to implement Redundancy Manager in a
nonclustered server environment.

Appendix C, “Software and Firmware Versions,” provides software and

■

firmware version levels that are required for your Compaq ProLiant
Cluster.

“Glossary,” provides definitions for terms used throughout the guide.

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and software components of the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and
HA/F200, including, but not limited to, the following:

Documentation related to the ProLiant servers you are clustering

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(for example, manuals, posters, and performance and tuning guides)
Compaq RA4000 Array documentation

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Microsoft NT Server 4.0/Enterprise Edition Administrator’s Guide

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Compaq Website

The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest
drivers and Flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website by
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Chapter

1

Architecture of the

Compaq ProLiant Clusters

HA/F100 and HA/F200

Overview of Compaq ProLiant Clusters
HA/F100 and HA/F200 Components

A cluster is a loosely coupled collection of servers and storage that acts as a
single system, presents a single-system image to clients, provides protection
against system failures, and pr ovides configuration options for l oad balancing.

Clustering is a n established tec hnology that may provide one or mor e of the
following benefit s:

■ Availability

■ Scalability

■ Manageability

■ Inve stme nt prote c tion

■ Operational efficiency

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Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200 platforms are composed of
the following.

Hardware:

■ Compaq Pr oLia nt ser ver s

■ Compa q StorageWorks R AID Array 4000 St orage System (formerly

Compaq Fibre Channel Storage System)

q

Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000

q

Compaq Stora geWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub (7- or 12-port)

q

Compaq Stora geWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter

q

Compaq Storage Wor ks RA 400 0 Controller

q

Gigabit Interface Converter-Shortwave (GBIC-SW) modules

■ Cables

■ Cluster interconnect adapters

Software:

■ Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise Edition

■ Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD

■ Compaq Support Software Diskette for Windows NT (NT SSD)

■ Compaq Redundancy Manager (Fibre Channel)

■ Compaq Cluster Verification Utility

■ Compa q Insight Manager

■ Compa q Insight Manager XE

■ Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator

This chapter discusses the role each of these products plays in bringing a
complete clustering solution to your computing environment.

Architecture of the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200 1-3

Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100

The Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 includes these hardware solution
components:

■ 2 Compaq ProLiant servers

■ 1 or more Compaq St orageWorks RA ID Array 4000s

■ 1 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel St orage Hub (7- or 12- port)

■ 1 Compaq StorageWorks RA4000 Co ntroller per RA4000

■ 1 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter per server

■ Network interface cards (NICs)

■ Gigabit Interface Converter-Shortwave (GBIC-SW) modules

■ Cables

q

Multi-mode Fibre Channel cable

q

Ethernet crossover cable

q

Network (LAN) cable

The Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 includes these software solution
components:

■ Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise Edition

■ Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD

■ Compaq Support Software Diskette for Windows NT (NT SSD)

■ Compaq Cluster Verification Utility

■ Compa q Insight Manager (optional)

■ Compa q Insight Manager XE (optional)

■ Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator (optional)

NOTE: See Appendix C, “Software and Firmware Versions,” for the necessary software
version levels for your cluster.

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The followin g illustration depic t s the HA/F100 configuration:

RA4000

Dedicated

Interconnect

LAN

Node 2

Node 1

storage hubstorage hub

Figure 1-1. Hardware components of the Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100

The Compaq ProL iant Cluster HA/F10 0 c onfiguration is a clu ste r with a
Compaq Stora geWorks RAID Array 4000, a single Compaq StorageWorks
Fibre Channe l Storage Hub (7- or 12-port), two Compaq ProLiant servers
(nodes), a single Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter per
server, a single Compaq Storage Works RA4000 Controller per RA400 0, and a
dedicated interconnect.

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Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F200

The Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F200 adds Redundancy Manager software
and a second, r edundant, Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) to the
HA/F100 configuration. The Redundancy Manager software, in conjunction
with redundant fibre channel loops, enhances the high availability features of
the HA/F200.

The Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F200 includes these hardware solution
components:

■ 2 Compaq ProLiant servers

■ 1 or more Compaq St orageWorks RA ID Array 4000s

■ 2 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel St orage Hubs (7- or 12-port)

■ 2 Compaq StorageWorks RA4000 Co ntrollers per RA4000

■ 2 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapters per server

■ Network interface cards (NICs)

■ Gigabit Interface Converter-Shortwave (GBIC-SW) modules

■ Cables

q

Multi-mode Fibre Channel cable

q

Ethernet crossover cable

q

Network (LAN) cable

The Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F200 includes these software solution
components:

■ Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise Edition

■ Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD

■ Compaq Support Software Diskette for Windows NT (NT SSD)

■ Compaq Redundancy Manager (Fibre Channel)

■ Compaq Cluster Verification Utility

■ Compa q Insight Manager (optional)

■ Compa q Insight Manager XE (optional)

■ Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator (optional)

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NOTE: See Appendix C, “Software and Firmware Versions,” for the necessary software

version levels for your cluster.

The followin g illustration depic t s the basic HA/F200 configuration.

Node 1

RA4000

Dedicated

Interconnect

LAN

Node 2

storage hubstorage hub

storage hubstorage hub

Figure 1-2. Hardware components of the Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F200

The Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F200 configuration is a cluster wit h one or
more Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000s, two Compa q StorageWorks
Fibre Channe l Storage Hubs (7- or 12-port), two Compaq ProLiant serve rs,
two Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Ada pte rs per server, two
Compaq Stora geWorks RA4000 Controllers per RA4000, and a dedica t ed
interconnect.

Architecture of the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200 1-7

Compaq ProLiant Servers

Compaq industry standard servers are a primary component of all mode ls of
Compaq ProLiant Clusters. At the high end of the ProLiant server line , several
high availability and manageability features are incorporated as a standard part
of the server feature set. These include online backup processors, a PCI bus
with hot-plug capa bilities, redundant hot-pluggable fans, redunda nt processor
power modules, redundant Network Interface Controller (NIC) support,
dual-ported hot-pluggable 10/100 NICs and redundant hot-pluggable power
supplies (on most high-end models). Many of these features are available at
the low end and mid range of the Compaq ProLiant server line, as well.

Compaq has logged thousands of hours testing m ultiple models of Compaq
servers in clustered configurations and has successfully passed the Microsoft
Cluster Certification Test Suite on numerous occasions. In fact, Compaq was
the first vendor to be certified using a shared stor age subsystem connected to
ProLiant servers through Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop technology.

NOTE: Visit the Compaq High Availability website
(http://www.compaq.com/highavailability) to obtain a comprehensive list of
cluster-certified servers.

Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000
Storage System

Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) is based on a cluster architecture known as
shared storage clustering, in which clustered servers share access to a
common set of hard drives. MSCS requires all cluste red (shared) data to be
stored in an external storage system.

The Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 storage system is the shared
storage system for the Compaq Pr oLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200. The
storage system consists of the following components and options:

■ Compaq StorageWor ks RAID Array 4000

■ Compa q StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub (7- or 12- port)

■ Compa q Stora ge Works RA4000 Controllers

■ Compa q StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapters

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■ Gigabit Interface Converter-Shortwave (GBIC-SW) modules

■ Cables

q

Multi-mode Fibre Channel cable

q

Ethernet crossover cable

q

Network (LAN) cable

Each of these components is discussed in the following sections. For detailed
information, refer to the following guides:

■ Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide

■ Compaq StorageWor ks RAID Array 4000 Configuration Poster

■ Compaq StorageWor ks RAID Array 4000 Redundant Ar ray Controller

Configuration Poster

■ Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter Installation Guide

■ Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 Installation Guide

■ Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 Installation

Guide

■ Compaq Fibre Chan nel Troubleshooting Guide

For more information about shared storage clustering, refer to the
Microsoft Cluster Server Administrator’s Guide.

Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000

The Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 (RA4000, previously Compaq
Fibre Channel Storage System) is the storage cabinet that contains the disk
drives, power supply, and arra y controller. The RA 4000 can hold twelve
1-inch or eight 1.6-inch Wide-Ultra SCSI drives. The RA4000 supports the
same hot-pluggable drives as Compaq Servers an d Compaq ProLiant Storage
Systems, online capacity expansion, online spares, and RAID fault tolerance
of SMART-2 Ar ray Controller technology. The RA4000 also supports
hot-plugga ble, redundant pow er supplies and fans, hot-pluggable hard drives,
and MSCS.

The HA/F100 and HA/F200 ProLiant Clusters mus t have at least one RA4000
set up as external shared storage. Consult the Order and Confi g ur ati on Gui de
for Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 and HA/F200 at the Compaq
High Availability website

(http://www.compaq.com/highavailability) to determine the

maximum supported cluster co nfiguration.

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Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hubs

The servers in a Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 and HA/F200 are
connected to one or more Compaq StorageWorks Raid Array 4000 shared
external storage systems using industry-standard Fibre Channel Arbitrate d
Loop (FC-AL) technology. The components used to implement the Fibre
Channel Arbitrated Loop include sh ortwave (multi-mode) fiber optic cables,
Gigabit Interface Converters-Shortwave (GBIC-SW) and Fibre Channel
storage hubs. T he Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub is a
critical component of the FC-AL configuration and allows up to five RA4000s

to be connected to the cluster servers in a “star” topology. For the HA/F100, a
single hub is used. For the HA/F200, two redundant hubs are used. Either the
7-port or 12-port hub may be used in both types of clusters. For the HA/F200
cluster, 7-p ort and 12-port hubs may be combined, if desired. If the maximum
number of s upported RA4000s (currently five) are connected to either type of
cluster using a 12-port hub, there will be unused ports. Compaq does not
currently support using these ports to connect additional RA4000s. Other
FC-AL capable devices suc h as tape backup systems should not be connected
to these unused ports under any circumstances.

Compaq StorageWorks RA4000 Controller

The Compaq StorageWorks RA4000 Controller is f ully RAID capable and
manages all of the drives in the RA4000 storage arr ay. Each RA4000 is
shipped with one controller installed. In an HA/F100 cluster, each array
controller is connected to both servers through a single Fibre Channel storage
hub. In an HA/ F200 cluster, the addition of a second Compaq StorageWorks
RA4000 Redundant Controller is required to provide redundancy. These
redundant controllers are connected to each server through two separate, and
redundant, Fibre Channel storage hubs. This dual-connection configuration
implements a vital aspect of the enhanced high availability features of the
HA/F200 cluster.

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Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter

Compaq Stora geWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapters (host bus adapters) are
the interface between the server and the RA4000 storage system. At least two
host bus adapters (PCI or EISA), one for each cluster node, are required in the
Compaq ProLia nt Cluster HA/F100. At le ast four host bus adapters
(PCI only), two for each cluster node, are required in the HA/F200
configuration.

For more information about this product, refer to the Compaq StorageWorks
Fibre Channel Host Adapter Installation Guide.

Gigabit Interface Converter-Shortwave

Two Gigabit Interface Converter-Shortwave (GBIC-SW) modules are required
for each Fibre Channel cable installed. Two GBIC-SW modules are provided
with each RA4 000 and host bus adapter.

GBIC-SW modules hot-plug into Fibre Channel storage hubs, arra y
controllers, and host bus adapters. These converters provide ease of expansion
and 100 MB/s perform ance . GBI C-S W mo du les su ppor t dista nce s up to
500 meters using multi-mode fibre optic cable.

Cables

Three general categories of ca ble s are used for Compaq ProLiant HA/F100
and HA/F200 clusters:

Server to Storage

Shortwave (multi-mode) fiber optic cables are used to connect the servers,
hubs and RA4000s in a Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop configuration.

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Cluster Interconnect

Two types of cluster interconnect cables may be used depending on the type of
devices used to implement the interconnect, and whether the interconnect is
dedicated or shared:

1.

Ethernet
If Ethernet NICs are used to implement the interconnect, there are three
options:

Dedicated Inter connect Using an Ethernet Cros sover Cable:
An Ethernet crossover cable (supplied in both the HA/F100 and
HA/F200 kits) can be used to connect the NICs directly together to
create a dedicated interconnect.

Dedicated Inter connect Using Standard Ethernet Cables and a
private Ethernet Hub: Standard E thernet cables c an be used to
connect the NICs together through a private Ethernet hub to create
another type of dedicated interconnect. Note that an Ethernet
crossover cable should not be used when using an Ethernet hub
because the hub performs the crossover function.

Shared Interconnect Using Standard Ethernet Cables and a
Public Hub: Sta ndard Ethernet cables may also be used to connect
the NICs to a public network to create a nondedicated interconnect.

2.

ServerNet
If Compaq ServerNet adapters are used to implement the interconnect,
special ServerNet cables must be used.

Network Interconnect

Standard Ethernet cables are used to provide this type of co nnection.

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Cluster Interc onnect

The cluster interconnect is a data path over which nodes of a cluster
communicate. This type of communication is termed intracluster
communication. At a minimum, the interconnect consists of two ne twork
adapters (one in each server) and a cable connecting the adapters.

The cluster nodes use the interconnect data path to:

■ Communicate individual resource and overall c luster status

■ Send and receive heartbeat signals

■ Update modified registry information

IMPORTANT: MSCS requires TCP/IP as the cluster communication protocol. When
configuring the interconnects, be sure to enable TCP/IP.

Client Network

Every client/server application requires a local area network, or LAN, over
which client machines and servers communicate. The components of the LAN
are no different than with a stand-alone server configuration.

Because clients desiring the full advantage of the cluster will now connect to
the cluster rather than to a specific server, configuring client connections will
differ from those for a stand-alone server. Clients will connect to virtual
servers, which a re cluster groups that contain the i r own IP addresses.

Within this guide, communication between the network clients and the cluster
is termed cluster-to-LAN communication.

Private or Public Interconnect

There are two ty pes of interconnect paths:

■ A private interconnect ( also known as a dedicated interco nnect) is used

solely for intra cluster (node-to-node) communication. Communic ation
to and from netw ork clients does not occur over this type of
interconnect.

■ A public interconnect not only takes care of communication between the

cluster nodes, it also shares the data path with communication bet w een
the cluster and its networ k clients.

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For more information about Compaq-recommended interconnect strategies,

refer to the White Paper, “Increasing Availability of Cluster Communications
in a Windows NT Cluster,” available from the Compaq High Availability
website (

http://www.compaq.com/highavailability).

Interconnect Adapters

Ethernet adapters, or Compaq ServerNet adapters, can be used for the
interconnect between the servers in a Compaq ProLiant Cluster. Either
10Mb/sec, or 100Mb/sec, Et hernet may be used. ServerNet adapters have
built-in redundancy and provide a high-speed interconnect with 100MB/sec
aggregate throughput.

Ethernet adapters can be connected together using an Ethernet crossover cable
or a private Ethernet hub. Both of these options provide a dedicated
interconnect.

Implementing a direct Ethernet or ServerNet connection minimizes the
potential single points of failure.

Redundant Interconnects

To reduce potential disruptions of intracluster communication, use a redundant
path over whic h communication can continue if the primary path is di srupted.

Compaq recom mends configur ing the client LAN as a backup path for
intracluster communication. This provides a secondary path for the cluster
heartbeat in case the dedicated primary path for intracluster communications
fails. This is configured when installing the cluster software, or it can be added
later using the MSCS Cluster Administrator.

It is also important to provide a redun dant path to the client LAN. This can be
done by using a second NIC as a hot standby for the primary client LAN NI C.

There are two ways to achieve this, and the method you choose is dependent
on your hardware. One way is through use of the Redundant NIC Utility
available on all Compaq 10/100 Fast Ethernet products. The other option is
through the use of the Network Fault Tolerance feature designed to operate
with the Compaq 10/100 Intel silicon-based NICs. These features allow two
NICs to be configured so tha t one is a hot backup for the other.

For detailed information about interconnect redundancy, refer to the Compaq
White Paper, “Increasing Availability of Cluster Communications in a
Windows NT Cluster,” available from the Compaq Hig h Availability website
(

http://www.compaq.com/highavailability).

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Microsoft Software

Microsoft Win dows NT Server 4.0/Enterprise Edition (Windows NTS/E) is
the operating system for the Com paq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and
HA/F200. Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) is part of Windows NTS/E. As
the core component of Windows NT clustering, MSCS provides the
underlying te chnology to:

■ Send and receive heartbeat signals between the cluster nodes.

■ Monitor the state of each cluster node.

■ Initiate failover a nd failback events.

NOTE: MSCS will only run with Windows NTS/E. Previous versions of Windows NT are not
supported.

Microsoft Cl uster Administrator, another component of Windows NTS/E,
allows you to do the following:

■ Defi ne and modify cluster groups

■ Manually control the cluster

■ View the current state of the cluster

NOTE: Microsoft Windows NTS/E must be purchased separately from your Compaq
ProLiant Cluster, through your Microsoft reseller.

Compaq Software

Compaq offers an extensive set of features and optional tools to support the
configuration and management of your Compa q ProLiant Cluster:

■ Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD

■ Compaq Redundancy Manager (Fibre Channel)

■ Compa q Insight Manager

■ Compa q Insight Manager XE

■ Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator

■ Compaq Cluster Verification Utility

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Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD

Compaq SmartStart is located on the SmartStart and Support Software CD
shipped with ProLiant servers. Sma rtStart is the recomme nded way to
configure the Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 or HA/F200. Smar tStart
uses a step-by-step process to configure the cluster and load the system
software. For information concerning SmartStart, refer to the Compaq Server
Setup and Management pack.

For information about usi ng SmartStart to install the Compaq ProLiant
Cluster HA/F1 00 and HA/F200, see chapters 3 and 4 of this guide.

Compaq Array Configuration Utility

The Compaq Array Configuration Utility, found on the Compaq SmartStart
and Support Software CD, is used to configure the array controller, add disk
drives to an existing configuration, and expand c apacity.

Compaq System Configuration Utility

The SmartStart and Support Software CD also contains the Compaq System
Configuration Utility. This utility is the primary means to confi gure hardware
devices in your server, such as I/ O addresses, boot order of disk controllers,
and so on.

For information concerning the Compaq System Configuration Utility, refer to
the Compaq Server Setup and Management pack.

Compaq Support Software Diskette (NT SSD)

The Compaq Support Software Diskette for Windows NT (NT SSD) contains
device drivers and utilities that enable you to take advantage of specific
capabilities offered on Compaq products. These drivers are provided for use
with Compaq hardware only.

The NT SSD is included in the Compaq Server Setup and M anagement pac k.

Options ROMPaq Utility

The SmartStart and Support Software CD also contains the Options ROMPaq
utility. Options ROMPaq updates the firmware on the Compaq StorageWorks
RA4000 Contr oller s and t he har d dr ive s.

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Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility (FFIU)

The SmartStart and Support Software CD also contains the Fibre Channel
Fault Isolation Utility (FFIU). The FFIU verifie s the integrity of a new or
existing FC-AL installation. This utility provide s fault detection and help in
locating a failing device on the FC-AL.

Compaq Redundancy Manager (Fibre Channel)

Compaq Redundancy Manager, a Compaq-written software component that
works in conjunction with the Windows NT file system (NTFS), increases the
availability of both single-server and clustered systems that use the Compaq
StorageWork s RAID Array 4000 Storage System and Compaq ProLiant
servers. Redundancy Manager can detect failures in the host bus adapter, array
controller or other Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop c omponents. When such a
failure occurs, I/O processing is rerouted through a redundant path, allowing
applications to continue processing. This rerouting is transparent to the
Windows NT file system. Therefor e, in an HA/F200 configuration, it is not
necessary for MSCS to fail resources over to the other node. Redundancy
Manager, i n combination with redundant hardware comp onents, is the ba sis
for the enhanc ed high availability features of the H A/F200.

Compaq Redundancy Manager (Fibre Channel) CD is included in the Compaq
ProLiant Cluster HA/F200 kit.

Compaq Cluster Verification Utility

The Compaq Cluster Verification Utility (CCVU) is a software utility that can
be used to validate several key a spects of the Compaq ProLiant
Cluster HA/F100 and HA/F200 and their components.

The stand-alone utility can be run from either of the cluster nodes or remotely
from a network client attached to the cluster. When CCVU is run remotely, it
can validate any number of Windows NT clusters to which the client is
attached.

The CCVU tests your cluster configuration in the following categories:

■ A node te st verifies that the clustered serve rs are supported in HA/F100

and HA/F200 cluster configura tions.

■ Networking tests verify that your setup mee t s the minimum cluster

requirements for network cards, connectivity, and TCP/IP configuration.

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■ Storage tests verify the presence and minimum configuration

requirements of supported host bus adapters, arr ay controllers, and
external storage subsystem.

■ System software tests verify that Microsoft Windows NT

Server 4.0/ Enterprise Edition has been installed.

The Compaq Cluster Verification Utility CD is included in the HA/F100 and
HA/F200 cluster kits. For detailed informatio n about the CCVU, refer to the
online documentation (CCVU.HLP) included on the CD.

Compaq Insight Manager

Compaq Insight Manager, loaded from the Compaq Management CD, is an
easy-to-use, console-based software utility for collecting server and cluster
information. Compaq Insight Manager perform s the following functions:

■ Monitors fault conditions and system status

■ Monitors shared storage and interconnect adapters

■ Forwards server alert fault conditions

■ Remotely controls servers

The Integrated Management Log collects and feeds data to Compaq Insight
Manager. This log is used with the Insight Manage ment Desktop (IM D ),
Remote Insight (optional controller), and SmartStart.

In Compaq servers, each hardware subsystem, such as disk storage, system
memory, and system process or, has a robust set of management capabilities.
Compaq Full Spectrum Fault Management notifies of impending fault
conditions and keeps the server up and running in the unlikely event of a
hardware failure.

For information concerning Compaq Insight Manager, refer to the Compaq
Server Setup and Management pack.

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Compaq Insight Manager XE

Compaq Insight Manager XE is a Web-based mana gement system. It c an be
used in conjunct ion with Compaq Insight Manager agents as well as it s own
Web-enabled agents. This br owser-based utility provides increased flexibility
and efficiency for the administrator. It extends the functionality of Compaq
Insight Mana ger and works in conjunction with t he Cluster Monitor
subsystem, providing a common data repository and control point for
enterprise servers and clusters, desktops, and other devices usi ng either
SNMP- or DMI-based messaging.

Compaq Insight Manager XE is an optional CD available upon request from
the Compaq System Management website (

http://www.compaq.com/sysmanage).

Cluster Monitor

Cluster Monitor is a Web-based monitoring subsyste m of Compaq Insight
Manager XE. With Cluster Monitor, yo u can view all clusters from a single
browser and c onfigure monitor points and specific operational per formance
thresholds that will alert you when these thresholds have been met or exceeded
on your application systems. Cluster Monitor relies heavily on the Compaq
Insight Manager agents for basic information about system health. It also has
custom agents that are designed specifically for monitoring cluster health.
Cluster Monitor provides access to the Compaq Insight Manager alarm,
device, an d configuration information.

Cluster Monitor allows the administrator to view some or all of the clusters,
depending on administrative c ontrols that are s pe cified when cluste rs are
discovered by Compaq Insight Manager XE.

Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator

Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator extends Compaq Insight Manager
and Cluster Monitor by enabling Administrator to configure and manage
ProLiant clusters from a Web browser. With Compaq Intelligent Cluster
Administrator , you can copy, m odify, and dynamically install a cluster
configuration on the same physical cluster or on any physical cluste r anywhere
in the system, through the Web.

Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator checks for any cluster destabilizing
conditions, such as disk thresholds or application slowdowns, and reallocates
cluster resources to meet pr ocessing demands. This software also performs
dynamic alloc ation of cluster resources that may be failing without causing the
cluster to fail over.