HP (Hewlett-Packard) F500 User Manual
Installation Checklist – HP ProLiant Cluster F500 for
Enterprise Virtual Array using Microsoft Windows Server
2003, Enterprise Edition
May 2004
Table of Contents
ProLiant Cluster F500 for Enterprise Virtual Array .................................................................................... 2
Hardware Cabling and Zoning Scheme ................................................................................................. 3
Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 3
Software and Hardware Pre-Checks....................................................................................................... 4
Gathering Information .......................................................................................................................... 5
Configuring the HP OpenView Storage Management Appliance............................................................... 6
Installing Node 1 Operating System ...................................................................................................... 7
Installing Node 2+ Operating System .................................................................................................... 8
Configuring the Shared Storage .......................................................................................................... 10
Creating the Cluster ........................................................................................................................... 11
Joining Node 2+ to the Cluster............................................................................................................ 11
Validating the Cluster Configuration..................................................................................................... 12
For more Information.......................................................................................................................... 13
Feedback.......................................................................................................................................... 13
ProLiant Cluster F500 for Enterprise Virtual Array
The HP ProLiant Cluster F500 for Enterprise Virtual Array is a
cluster solution made up of a ProLiant Cluster F500 for the
Enterprise SAN Cluster Kit, high-end or high-density ProLiant
servers, StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array storage systems,
and a Microsoft Windows cluster capable operating system. The
HP ProLiant Cluster F500 for Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) is a
scalable enterprise cluster for mission critical applications.
Key features of the ProLiant Cluster F500 for EVA include:
• Support for the EVA5000 and EVA3000 storage arrays
• Multi-path software allows maximum availability with no
single point of failure
• Scalable SANs designed to maximize cluster performance,
uptime and storage capacity
• Disaster tolerant solutions to protect mission critical
applications across geographies
• Unified suite of HP cluster management tools offer
management capabilities to simplify the installation of
complex clustered SAN configurations
• Supported in a shared fabric environment
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Hardware Cabling and Zoning Scheme
Figure 1. Hardware cabling and zoning scheme
Note: This diagram depicts a two-node cluster. Using Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise
Edition, HP supports up to eight (8) nodes in a ProLiant Cluster F500 for EVA.
Introduction
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition is an extension of the Microsoft Windows 2000
operating system environment developed to enhance the customer experience and to improve the
overall usability and deployment.
General cluster improvements for Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition include:
• Larger cluster sizes – Enterprise Edition now supports up to 8 nodes.
• Enhanced cluster installation wizard – built-in validation and verification function to
help ensure base components are ready to be clustered.
• Installation – cluster binaries are automatically copied during the operating system
installation.
• Multi-node addition – multiple nodes can be added in a single operation instead of one
by one.
• Active Directory integration – tighter integration including a “virtual” computer object,
Kerberos authentication, and a default location for services to publish service control points.
Users can access the virtual server just like any other Windows server.
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This checklist provides step-by-step ProLiant Cluster F500 for EVA operating system installation and
cluster configuration directions using Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition.
Software and Hardware Pre-Checks
The following table provides a checklist of the required software versions and, if applicable, any items
to execute before beginning the installation. Place a checkmark (3) in the box after completing each
step.
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Before installing your HP ProLiant F500 for EVA cluster solution, it is very important to refer to the HP Cluster
Configuration Support website for details on components that make up a valid cluster configuration. There is a support
matrix for each HP Cluster that details components that represent quality tested and supported HP Cluster
configurations.
Using the link below, select the appropriate operating system and storage platform and then refer to the row of
deliverables that are relevant to the configuration you require.
The HP Cluster Configuration Support website can be found at
http:/h18022.www1.hp.com/solutions/enterprise/highavailability/answercenter/configuration-all.html
SmartStart CD.
Two to eight supported ProLiant Servers, two supported Fibre Channel Adapters (FCA) per server, two or more
supported network adapters per server, two supported fibre channel switches or hubs, and one or more EVAs per
cluster.
Review and understand any Read This First (RTF) and Getting Started cards that were shipped with the product.
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition software and documentation.
If applicable, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition Service Pack.
HP Insight Manager (optional).
One HP OpenView Storage Management Appliance.
HP StorageWorks Command View EVA software.
Software and Hardware Pre-Checks
HP StorageWorks Windows Kit for Enterprise Virtual Array for FCA driver.
EVA firmware for EVA5000 or EVA firmware for EVA3000.
FCA firmware and boot bios.
Fibre Channel switch firmware.
HP StorageWorks Secure Path for Windows (Included in the ProLiant Cluster F500 for the Enterprise SAN Cluster Kit).
Sufficient software rights to install the operating system and software applications on each node.
Ensure all hardware is installed and properly cabled as shown in figure 1 - hardware cabling diagram on page 3.
Install the NICs for the private network (cluster heartbeat interconnect) and the public network in each cluster node.
Install the FCAs in each cluster node.
Best Practice: If the server is equipped with multiple buses, it is recommended to install each FCA on a different bus.
Cable the private NIC in each cluster node. You may use the Ethernet Crossover cable included in your cluster kit if
desired for a two-node cluster.
Cable the FCAs to the switches (or hubs) in each cluster node.
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