HP COMPAQ PROLIANT CL1850 SERVER User Manual

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

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 instruct ions 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 configuration and installa tion information by using the poster

or access panel labels that shipped with your Compaq ProLiant CL1850.

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Text Conventions

This document uses the following conv entions to distinguish elements of text:

Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between

USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in

FILENAMES File names appear in uppercase italics.

two keys indicates that they should be pressed simultaneously.

uppercase.

Menu Options, Command Names, Dialog Box Names

COMMANDS, DIRECTORY NAMES, and DRIVE NAMES

Type When you are instructed to type information, type

Enter When you are instructed to enter inform atio n, type

These elements appear in initial capital letters.

These elements appear in uppercase.

the information without pressing the Enter key.

the informat ion and then pr ess the Enter key.

Symbols in Text

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

meanings.

WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.

IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific instructions.

NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information.

Symbols on Equipment

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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: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock hazards, do not open this enclosure.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this receptacle.

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Getting Help

If you have a problem and have exhausted the inform ation in this guide, you can get further informat ion and other help in the f ollowing locations.

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching.

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

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the system.

Compaq Technical Support

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

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 following informat ion available before you call Compaq:

■ Technical support registration number (if applicable)

■ Product seria l numbe rs

■ Product model names and numbers

■ Applicable error messages

■ Add-on boards or har dware

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

. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

■

Third-part y har dwa re or softwa re

■ Operati ng system type and revision le vel

■ Detailed, specific questions

Compaq Website

The Compaq website has information on this product as 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, ca ll 1-800-345-1518.

■ In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.

■ Elsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone

numbers.

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Chapter 1

System Setup and Configuration

for Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0,

Enterprise Edition

Have the following items available as you configure your Compaq

ProLiant CL1850.

■ Hardware Configurati on and Installation Poster

■ Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD

■ Compaq SmartStart Installation Poster

■ Compaq Insight Manager Installation Poster

■ Operating system documentation

■ Microsof t Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterpr i se Edition

■ Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition A dm inistrator’s

Guide

■ Microsoft Cluster Serv e r Admini str at or’s Gui de

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Configuring the System

The sections below provide instruction s for configuring your ProLi ant CL1850 system.

Preconfiguration Checks

■ Be sure you have sufficient software rights to install the operating

system and software applications on each server node.

■ All hardware must be installed bef ore you install the software.

Configuring Server Node 1

1. Apply pow er to the shared storage ar ray 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

the langua ge you would like to use and fol low the installation process.

3. When prompted to select an 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 Configuration Utility and configures 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 Sett ings 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 Compaq 64-Bit D ual Channel Wide Ultra2 SCSI

Controller (Port1). Underneath this heading is a s ubheading titled SCSI ID. To change the SCSI ID setti ng, highlight the SCSI ID opti on then press Enter. After making 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 Product Selection wi ndow appears. Continue to follow the guided

installation process, selecting options as needed. I f you need help, refer to the online help by clicking on the Help button.

10. At the end of the Windows NT installat ion, you have the option of

viewing the E rror Log. You may view the log by clicking on Yes. When you select No, the system reboots.

11. Log on to Windows NT .

12. If you elected to install Compaq Insig ht Agents, a configuration sc reen

appears. Configure the agents as needed.

13. A prompt to load Service Pack 3 appears. Insert the Microsoft

Windows NT Server 4.0, Enter prise 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 Configuration Ut ility 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 config ured, 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, install Micros oft Cluster Server

(MCCS) Administrator. Refer to MSCS documentation for installation steps.

20. After installing MSCS, install the latest Service Pack, if applicable.

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21. To ensure that the latest Compaq drivers have not been over w r itten 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 lang uage you would like to use and follow the installation process.

4. When prompted to select an 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 Configuration Utility and configures the server node’s hardware. It is very important that the adapter card in each server node connected to the shared storage RAID cont roller 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 Sett ings 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 Compaq 64-Bit D ual Channel Wide Ultra2 SCSI

8. Press F10 to exit.

9. Select Step 5: Save and Exit then press Enter.

10. The Product Selection wi ndow appears. Continue to follow the guided

installation process, selecting options as needed. I f you need help, refer to the online help by clicking on the Help button.

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11. At the end of the Windows NT installat ion, you have the option to view

the Error Log. You may view the log by clicking on Yes. When you select No, the system reboots.

12. Log on to Windows NT .

13. If you elected to install Compaq Insight Agents, a configuration screen

will appear. Configure the Agents as needed.

14. A prompt to load Service Pack 3 appears. Insert the Window s NT 4.0,

Enterprise Edition CD #1 and click OK. When the Confirm File Replace 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, install Micros oft Cluster Server

Administrator. Refer to MSCS documentation for installation steps.

17. After installing MSCS, install the latest Service Pack if applicable.

18. To ensure that the latest Compaq drivers have not been overwritten by

the service pack, rerun the Server Support Software.

Manual Installation Using SmartStart

Performing a manual installation with SmartStart mi nimizes SmartStart’s

involvement. The manual installati on routine runs Compaq’s Syst em

Configuration Utility. When you are prompte d for the Microsoft Windows NT

Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition CD, SmartStart transfers the insta llation

procedure t o Windows NT. Follow the instr uctions 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

■ Microsof t Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterpr i se 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 lang uage you would like to use and follow the installation process.

3. When prompted to select an installation path, select the Manual

Configuration 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

4. To verify or change the SCSI ID number after the system configuration

is done, select Review or Modify Hardware Sett ings 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 Compaq 64-Bit D ual Channel Wide Ultra2 SCSI

Controller (Port1). Underneath this heading is a s ubheading titled SCSI ID. To change the SCSI ID setti ng, highlight the SCSI ID opti on and press Enter. After making 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 involved in the installation process. Follow the

instructions offered by 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 Configuration Ut ility found in the Compaq System

13. After the shared storage drives have been config ured, 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, install Micros oft 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 ch oose 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 lang uage you would like to use and follow the installation process.

4. When prompted to select an installati on path select the Manual

Configuration 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

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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 Sett ings 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 Compaq 64-Bit D ual Channel Wide Ultra2 SCSI

Controller (Port1). Underneath this heading is a s ubheading 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 SmartStart is no longer involved in the installation

process. Follow the instructions offered by Windows 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 the s e steps to use Microsoft Clust er Administrator to verify cr eation of the cluster:

1. From the desktop on either server node, select Start, Programs,

Administrative Tools (Common), Cluster Administrator.

2. When prompted for the cluster or serve r name, enter the name or IP

address of one of the serve r nod es.

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3. If the cluster has been created correctly, the names of both server nodes

appear on the l eft side of the Cluster Administrator window (see Figur e 1-1). Note the 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,

Administrative Tools (Common), Cluster Administrator.

2. When prompted for the cluster or serve r name, enter the name or IP

address of one of the serve r nod es.

3. Make sure all predefined resources and groups are online. Verify that

some of the resources and groups are owned by the serve r 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 bring online all of the predefined resources and groups that were previously owned by the powered-down server node. If, after a minute, nothing appears to have happened, refresh the sc reen by selecting Refr esh (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 step is to verify that network cl ients can interact with the cluster.

The followi ng steps will le ad you through this validation procedure.

1. Ensure bot h server nodes are running, and verify, using Cluster

Administrator, that all groups and res ources 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 Administrat or, add an existing IP addre ss as another resource to one of these grou ps. (DO NOT use t he Cluster Group.) Save the changes and return to the main Cluster Administrator screen.

3. Open a DOS window on a ne twork client machine.

4. Ensure the network client can access the IP address, added in Step 2.

From the network client, e xe cute 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 t o:

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 completion of the PING comma nd, 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 soon as the other server node brings the cluster group online, a

response similar to the one n ot ed in Step 4 should be returned. If the client successfully accessed the failed over IP address, your cluster is working. If t he client was unsuccessful, eit her the cluster group was not configured correctly, t he failover did not occur, or the PING comma nd 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 configured all y our clustering hardware. Microsoft

Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition and Cluster Server are installed on

both servers. You have done some minima l validation of your cluster and

everything is working as planned. Now i t is time to set up your applications to

utilize the capabilities of clustering.

If you have defined your cluster needs correctly and determined how to fit

your applications and environment into a cluster, configuring your applications

will be a straightforward task.

Although details of these procedures are beyond the scope of this guide,

several doc uments are avai lable from both Microsoft and Compaq to assist

you with these final steps.

The best source of information concerning the steps to configure cluster

groups and cluster resourc es is Micros oft’s Cluster Serv er Administr at or’s

Guide. Refer to that guide for detailed setup information.

Compaq has worked directly with several application vendors throughout the

developmen t of Compaq ProLi ant Clusters. As a result of thes e efforts,

Compaq provides a number of Integrati on TechNotes t o 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 Usi ng MSCS

The following Integration TechNotes are available on the Compaq website:

http://www.compaq.com

Visit the Com paq website to download the most current versions of these and other techni cal documents:

■ Microsoft SQL Server Service Failover Using MSCS

■ Oracle Service Failover Using MSCS

■ Resource Failover Using Oracle FailSafe 2.0x and MSCS

■ Lotus Domino Server 4.51 Service Failover Using MSCS

Chapter 2

System Setup and Configuration

for Novell NetWare

Have the following items available as you configure your Compaq

ProLiant CL1850.

■ Hardware Configurati on and Installation Poster

■ Compaq SmartStart and Server Management CD

■ Compaq SmartStart Installation Poster

■ Compaq Insight Manager Installation Poster

■ Operating system documentation

■ Novell NetWare 4.2 or NetWare 5

■ Novell High Availability Server for NetWare 4.2 or Novell Cluster

Services for NetWare 5

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Configuring the System

The sections below provide instruction s 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 y ou install the software.

Configuring the Shared Storage Array

1. Place the appropriate number of disk drives in the shared storage array

for your RAID configurati on and drive si ze requirements.

2. Power up the shared storage array.

3. Configure the shared storage array using the CR3 500 Configuration

Utility. For instructions on using this utility, 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 lang uage you would like to use and follow the installation process.

3. When prompted to select the installation pat h, 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

4. To verify or change the SCSI ID number after the system configuration

is done, select Review or Modify Hardware Sett ings 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 Compaq 64-Bit D ual Channel Wide Ultra2 SCSI

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 Window appears. Follow the guided installation

process. If you need help refer to the online help by clicking on the Help 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 list.

For detailed instructions on using the KVM switch, refer to the Compaq

ProLiant CL 1850 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 lang uage you would like to use and follow the installation process.

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4. When prompted to select the installation pat h, 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

5. To verify or change the SCSI ID number after the system configuration

is done, select Review or Modify Hardware Sett ings 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 Compaq 64-Bit D ual Channel Wide Ultra2 SCSI

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 Window appears. Follow the guided installation

process. If you need help, r efer to the onl ine 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 been successfully insta lled 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

clustering a spect of the ProL iant CL1850 when runnin g N etWare 4.2. This

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

Preparations for Installing NHAS

Novell High Availability Server User’s Guide from Novell.

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 bounded to the IPX protocol for t he Direct Link. Label this network port as such for simplicity in recognition during the NHAS installat ion. A second network connection shoul d exist for public NetWare Link.

■ Be sure to allocate and mount at least one shared volume for each server

by using the Volume Options in the Install utility. Multiple volumes will imply the same rule. Try to gauge which applications will be installed so the volumes’ File Compre ssion and Block Suballocation settings 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 and potentially da maging.

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