Hp COMPAQ PROLIANT 8500 Cluster HA/F100 for Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server Supplement Guide

Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 for Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Supplement Guide

First Edition (February 2000)
Part Number 175694-001
Compaq Computer Corporation

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Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 for Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server Supplement Guide
First Edition (February 2000)
Part Number 175694-001

Contents

About This Guide

Text Conventions ........................................................................................................ v

Symbols in Text .........................................................................................................vi

Symbols on Equipment .............................................................................................. vi

Rack Stability ............................................................................................................ vii

Getting Help .............................................................................................................. vii

Compaq Technical Support............................................................................... viii

Compaq Website ................................................................................................. ix

Compaq Authorized Reseller ..............................................................................ix

Chapter 1

Introduction

Hardware Components.............................................................................................1-2

Software Components ..............................................................................................1-2

Chapter 2

Installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server on an HA/F100 Cluster

Assisted Integration Using SmartStart (Recommended)...................................2-2

Manual Configuration Using SmartStart...........................................................2-5

Chapter 3

Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition, to Windows 2000
Advanced Server Migration

Premigration Concerns.............................................................................................3-1

Migrating the Cluster ...............................................................................................3-2

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Appendix A

Software and Firmware Versions

Index

This guide is designed to be used as supplement instructions for installation
and as a reference with the

Administrator Guide

Text Conventions

This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:

Keys

About This Guide

Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F100 and HA/F200

.

Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between
two keys indicates that they should be pressed
simultaneously.

USER INPUT

FILENAMES

Menu Options,
Command Names,
Dialog Box Names

COMMANDS,
DIRECTORY NAMES,
and DRIVE NAMES

Type When you are instructed to

Enter When you are instructed to

User input appears in a different typeface and in
uppercase.

File names appear in uppercase italics.

These elements appear in initial capital letters.

These elements appear in uppercase.

the information

the information and then press the

without

pressing the

information, type

type

Enter

information, type

enter

Enter

key.

key.

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Symbols in Text

These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following
meanings.

WARNING:

in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

CAUTION:

could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.

IMPORTANT:

instructions.

Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points

NOTE:

of information.

Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions

Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific

Symbols on Equipment

These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions
may exist.

Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols
indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area
contains no operator serviceable parts.

WARNING:

do not open this enclosure.

Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions

To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock hazards,

Any RJ-45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a Network
Interface Connection.

WARNING:

the equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications
connectors into this receptacle.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to

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Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols
indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this
surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.

Rack Stability

WARNING:

the surface to cool before touching.

WARNING:

be sure that:

The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.

■

The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.

■

The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single rack

■

installation.

The racks are coupled together in a multiple rack installation.

■

A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended for

■

any reason. Extend only one component at a time.

To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow

Power Supplies or Systems marked with these symbols
indicate the equipment is supplied by multiple sources of
power.

WARNING:

remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from
the system.

To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,

To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock,

Getting Help

If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you
can get further information and other help in the following locations.

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Compaq Technical Support

You are entitled to free hardware technical telephone support for your product
for as long as you own the product. A technical support specialist will help
you diagnose the problem or guide you to the next step in the warranty
process.

In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at
1-800-OK-COMPAQ

1

. 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 world wide Technical Support Centers are
listed on the Compaq website. Access the Compaq website by logging on to
the Internet at

http://www.compaq.com

.

Be sure to have the following 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

■

Third-party hardware or software

■

Operating system type and revision level

■

Detailed, specific questions

■

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For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.