HP (Hewlett-Packard) NetRAID-4M User Manual

HP NetServer Installation Guide

For the

HP NetRAID-4M

and

Microsoft Cluster Services

1 November 2001

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HP NetRAID-4M Cluster Installation Guide Contents

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Contents

Introduction........................................................................................................................................iv

Intended Audience..............................................................................................................................iv

Recommended Reading ......................................................................................................................iv

Version History ...................................................................................................................................v

1 OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................................1

1.1 Software and Networking Requirements........................................................................................1

1.2 Hardware Requirements................................................................................................................1

1.3 Installation Sequence – Important Note .......................................................................................1

1.4 Alternative Installation Sequence...................................................................................................2

2 NETRAID-4M – CLUSTER HARDWARE COMPONENT INSTALLATION ................................4

2.1 Create Installation Floppy Diskettes ..............................................................................................5

2.2 Install the NetRAID-4M and Heartbeat NIC..................................................................................6

2.3 Set NetRAID-4M BIOS Options .................................................................................................10

2.4 Install Windows 2000 Drivers.....................................................................................................11

3 NETRAID-4M - INSTALLING WINDOWS 2000 CLUSTER SERVICES ....................................16

3.1 Server A: Create Cluster Service User Account ...........................................................................17

3.2 Server A: Install Cluster Services ................................................................................................18

3.3 Server B: Install Cluster Services.................................................................................................24

3.4 Configure the Cluster Shared Quorum.........................................................................................26

3.5 Create Shared Quorum Cluster Resource .....................................................................................30

3.6 Test the Shared Quorum Failover ................................................................................................33

4 EXPAND SHARED STORAGE FOR CLUSTER SERVICES........................................................35

4.1 Create Shared Disksets, Containers and NTFS Partitions .............................................................36

4.2 Create NetRAID-4M Diskset Resources for Data Drives..............................................................38

HP NetRAID-4M Cluster Installation Guide Introduction

Introduction

The following pages contain a cursory set of procedures for setting up the clustering components of HP NetServers with the HP NetRAID-4M disk controller running Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server operating system. Steps include installing the HP NetRAID4M controller and cabling it to the HP RS/12 Shared Storage enclosure, installing the HP D5013A network interface card for the intra-cluster network connection, installing Microsoft and HP cluster software, and configuring shared disk storage.

For NetServer platform-specific descriptions of supported cluster configurations of Microsoft Cluster Server and the HP NetRAID-4M, refer to the configuration guides on the hp netserver Microsoft clusters web site. For more comprehensive information about installing, using and configuring disk arrays with the HP NetRAID-4M controller and the FAST (Flexible Array Storage Tool) utility, refer to the NetRAID series of accessory manuals available on the hp netserver information library web site.

For more information about Microsoft Clustering technology, refer to the installation guides, support articles and technical papers on the Microsoft web site at www.microsoft.com, as well as Windows on-line help.

Intended Audience

This guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots the Microsoft Cluster Server who needs cluster installation details specific to the HP NetRAID-4M controller. Hewlett-Packard assumes this person is qualified to service computer equipment and trained to recognize hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.

NOTE Hewlett-Packard only supports and recommends installation of clustered HP

NetServer systems using Microsoft Cluster Server software by a Microsoft or HP Cluster Certified Installer.

Recommended Reading

All downloadable from the hp information library web site, at:

http://netserver.hp.com/netserver/support/manuals.asp?pid=HPNetRaid

• HP NetRAID 4M Installation Guide

• HP NetRAID 4M Installation Guide Supplement

• HP NetRAID 4M Command Line Users Guide - Performing tasks using the Flexible

Array Storage Tool

• HP NetRAID 4M FAST Users Guide - Using the Flexible Array Storage Tool to

configure and manage your RAID storage

Key Chapters: Chapter 13, Managing Storage in a Cluster, introduces cluster

concepts and highlights differences when running FAST in a cluster.

HP NetRAID-4M Cluster Installation Guide Introduction

Chapter 14, Working with Disksets, explains how to manage a new object type called the diskset, which is required to create containers on shared storage.

Chapter 15, Working with Diskset Resources, explains how to put containers hosted by disksets under the control of the MSCS cluster software.

Version History

1 November 2001 Added note not recommending RAID-1 for shared quorum drive. 22 March 2001 Fixed step numbering in cabling section 16 March 2001 Added spare set note and force in optimization note. 15 March 2001 Initial release

HP NetRAID-4M Cluster Services Installation Guide Overview

1 Overview

1.1 Software and Networking Requirements

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with the latest service pack installed on each

server

• Administrator user login name and password for each node, and a domain account for the

cluster service

• DNS, and computer, domain and cluster NetBIOS names

• TCP/IP, and static IP addresses for each network adapter, cluster service and IP resource

• HP NetServer Navigator CD, version L.20.00 or later, along with 8 floppy disks if driver

diskettes are the method used as outlined in this guide, rather than browsing the CD, for driver and utility installation

1.2 Hardware Requirements

• Two HP NetServers identically configured with processors, BIOS, memory, LAN

adapter(s), disk drives, power supplies and cables in compliance with the corresponding HP Cluster Configuration Guide

• Two HP NetRAID-4M controllers (P9161A or D9351A) with termination and battery

enable jumpers installed

• Two D5013B LAN adapter cards and a crossover cable or equivalent dedicated LAN

connection to create the intra-cluster private network (embedded network interfaces can be used and are supported in platforms where they exist)

• RS/12 SCSI Storage enclosures (D5989C) containing two SCSI controller cards

(D6025C), SCSI and power cables and HP disk drives

1.3 Installation Sequence – Important Note

The steps that follow serve as an example of one way to build a Microsoft two-node cluster with the HP NetServer, Rack Storage/12 and NetRAID-4M. Some of the steps may be done in a different sequence if preferred by the experienced installer.

NOTE In systems using shared disk controllers other than the HP NetRAID-4M, when

multiple nodes simultaneously access the same disk drives before Microsoft cluster services are installed, unpredictable drive configuration corruption can result. Presence of the cluster service software is necessary to protect the shared storage, enabling safely managed access by more than one server at a time.

When the HP NetRAID-4M is used to connect shared storage, as long as the Clustering BIOS setting is enabled on each channel connected to drives in the shared storage enclosure, simultaneous access to the storage by the operating system on multiple nodes is safely managed.

HP NetRAID-4M Cluster Services Installation Guide Overview

1.4 Alternative Installation Sequence

NOTE For the purpose of illustration, the two server nodes depicted in this guide are

referred to as Server A, or node A, the first node to establish the cluster, and Server B, or node B, the second node to join the same cluster. The ultimate assignments of cluster resources are not prescribed in this document. Those design considerations are at the discretion of the cluster planner.

This guide was written in a sequence which directs each task in each subchapter be done first on Server A, then on Server B, before proceeding to the next topic, to ensure that the same actions are performed on both nodes in an identical fashion. Alternatively, if the installer wishes to complete as many steps as possible first on Server A before Server B, then the following sequence may be used; however, the installer must jump around in this document in order to do so.

On Server A (B powered off)

1. Install Windows 2000 Advanced Server, latest service pack, DNS, TCP/IP and public network.

2. Chapter 3.1, steps 1-13 Create a domain user account for Cluster Service (Can be done at any time before installing cluster services.)

3. Chapter 2.2, steps 1-12 Add 4M and D5013B card to PCI slots in node A. Connect one end of crossover cable to new A NIC.

4. Chapter 2.2, steps 16-25 If required, flash 4M firmware on A.

5. Chapter 2.2, steps 27-29 Power off A and set switches on RS/12(s).

6. Chapter 2.2, steps 30-35 With A powered off. Cable shared storage to 4M card. Power on RS/12(s) to verify green LEDs.

7. Chapter 2.3, steps 1-18 Boot and do Ctrl-A to set 4M BIOS options and verify drives in RS/12 are seen.

8. Chapter 2.4, steps 1-11 Install 4M driver from diskette.

9. Chapter 2.4, steps 12-26 Configure new private LAN connection.

On Server B (A powered off)

12. Install Windows 2000 Advanced Server, latest service pack, DNS, TCP/IP and public network.

13. Chapter 2.2, steps 13-15 Add 4M and D5013B card to a PCI slot in node B. Connect end of crossover cable to new B NIC.

14. Chapter 2.2, step 26 If required, flash 4M firmware.

15. Chapter 2.3, steps 19-20 Boot and do Ctrl-A to set 4M BIOS options and verify drives in RS/12 are seen.

16. Chapter 2.4, steps 34-35 Install 4M driver from diskette.

17. Chapter 2.4, steps 34-35 Configure new private LAN connection.

18. Chapter 2.4, steps 34-35 Install 4M FAST utility from diskette or Navigator CD.

If all steps to the left have already been completed on Server A, Resume the sequence of this install guide at

Chapter 3.2 to install cluster services and create shared

quorum, data drives, etc.

10. Chapter 2.4, steps 27-33

Install 4M FAST utility from diskette or Navigator CD.

11. Go to number 12 in the next column to configure

node B.

HP NetRAID-4M Cluster Services Installation Guide Hardware, Drivers and Utilities

2 NetRAID-4M – Cluster Hardware Component Installation

• Create the installation diskettes required for the HP NetRAID-4M and HP NetServer

10/100BaseT LAN Adapter (D5013B)

• Install the HP NetRAID-4M and HP D5013B LAN Adapter into each HP NetServer

cluster node and connect the appropriate cables

• Update the HP NetRAID-4M firmware and configure the controller BIOS settings

• Install and configure the Windows 2000 drivers for both the HP NetRAID-4M and HP

LAN Adapter

HP NetRAID-4M Cluster Services Installation Guide Hardware, Drivers and Utilities

2.1 Create Installation Floppy Diskettes

NOTE Refer to an HP NetServer Cluster Configuration Guide for the supported versions

of the Navigator CD, server BIOS and NetRAID-4M firmware and driver.

1. Power on Server A and immediately insert the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM into the Server A CD-ROM drive.

2. Allow Server A to boot from the HP Navigator CD-ROM.

3. If the HP Navigator prompts you to update the NetServer BIOS, do so and then return here to continue.

4. Click the language box to select preferred language, then Continue.

5. Verify or set today’s date and time and click Continue.

6. From the menu, select the MS Windows 2000 Advanced Server - Cluster option and click Continue.

7. Read the advisory note about Q252332. Because this configuration has the latest Service Pack installed which includes the referenced hot fix, this is no longer an issue. Click OK.

8. Select the Diskette Library option to create the following installation diskettes:

NOTE HP does not currently support loading drivers directly from the HP NetServer

Navigator CD-ROM, but directory paths to the FAST and Cluster Kit installation utilities on the CD-ROM are provided later in this document.

• NOS Drivers (for the server model that you are using) – only one diskette is

required, assuming that the HP 10/100BaseT LAN Adapter (D5013B) driver is already installed. (The second diskette in this option is for the LAN adapter drivers.)

• NetRAID Firmware: NetRAID-4M (D9161A, D9151A, D9352A) – Diskette 1 is

bootable and runs a firmware flash utility. Two diskettes required or use the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM.

• NetRAID Software-NT/Win2000 (for NetRAID-4M) – contains the HP NetRAID-4M

FAST (Flexible Array Storage Tool) Utility – three diskettes required or use the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM.

• NetRAID Software-NT/Win2000 Cluster (for NetRAID-4M) – HP NetRAID-4M

Cluster Setup Software (Cluster Kit) – two diskettes required or use the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM.

HP NetRAID-4M Cluster Services Installation Guide Hardware, Drivers and Utilities

2.2 Install the NetRAID-4M and Heartbeat NIC

1. Power off both Server A and Server B.

2. Disconnect all cables from the back of Server A.

3. If working on a racked server, extend the rack enclosure foot.

4. Extend Server A and open the cover to gain access to the PCI slots.

5. Insert an HP D5013B NIC into any 32-bit slot available in the server:

6. Verify that the HP NetRAID-4M termination jumpers are installed as shown in the following graphic.

Jumpers

7. Verify the Battery Enable Jumper is properly installed on both pins as shown below.

NOTE Note: The card ships from HP with this jumper installed on only one of the two

pins.

8. Insert the HP NetRAID-4M into any 64-bit PCI slot available in the server.

9. Close Server A and if working on a racked server, slide the server back into the rack enclosure.

10. Reconnect the video, keyboard, mouse, power, and network cables.

HP NetRAID-4M Cluster Services Installation Guide Hardware, Drivers and Utilities

11. Connect one end of a 10BaseT Crossover cable to the HP D5013B NIC that was just installed into Server A.

12. DO NOT connect the HP NetRAID-4M controller SCSI cables at this time.

13. Repeat the above steps, 1 through 8 to add the HP NetRAID-4M and HP D5013B NIC to Server B.

14. Close Server B, and if working on a racked server, slide the server back into the rack enclosure, and then reconnect all cables.

15. Connect the other end of the 10BaseT Crossover cable to the second HP D5013B NIC in Server B.

CAUTION DO NOT connect the HP NetRAID-4M controller SCSI cables at this time.

Update the NetRAID-4M Firmware

16. Flashing from diskette -- At Server A, insert the HP NetRAID-4M firmware update diskette in the floppy drive and power the server on. Do not power on Server B at this time. Go to step 17.

Or Flashing from CD-ROM --NetRAID-4M firmware can be flashed without diskettes by

booting from the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM. The sequence of menu selections is:

Configure the Server, Custom Setup, BIOS and Firmware Update, HP NetRAID-4M Adapter(D9161/D9351A).

If the firmware listed under Version on server IS the latest supported version, remove the CD, power off the server, and skip to step 26, otherwise, if the Version on CD is desired, check the box next to HP NetRAID-4M Adapter (D9161/ D9351A), Continue, Choose Language, Continue. Skip to step 26.

17. When the NetRAID-4M banners on the screen, note the firmware or build version, for example:

NetRAID-4M BIOS v.2.4-0 [Build 4584]

18. If the firmware IS the latest supported version, remove the floppy, power off the server, and skip to step 26, otherwise, proceed to the next step to update the firmware.

19. If prompted with a message that the SCSI IDs are not responding, press Enter.

20. When the server has booted to the HP NetRAID-4M firmware update diskette 1, select Update NetRAID Flash Image.

21. Tab to select OK and press Enter to accept A:\ as the directory for the flash image file.

22. When prompted, insert the HP NetRAID-4M firmware update diskette 2 into the floppy drive of the server and press Enter.

CAUTION DO NOT power off or reboot the server during the firmware update. If this

should occur, the NetRAID-4M card will be made inoperable.

23. Select OK to NOT reboot the server.

HP NetRAID-4M Cluster Services Installation Guide Hardware, Drivers and Utilities

24. When the update is complete, select the option to exit then press E to exit to DOS.

25. Remove the floppy from the server floppy drive and power the server off.

26. Repeat the previous steps 16 – 25 to update the firmware of the HP NetRAID-4M in Server B.

Connect the NetRAID-4M SCSI Cables

27. Verify that the HP RackStorage/12 units each have two SCSI Controller cards installed, as shown below:

SCSI Controller Cards

28. Change the HP RackStorage/12 unit option switch 1 (top) to the Cluster Mode position (right), as shown below:

29. Insert disk drives into HP RackStorage/12 units, beginning with the left-most slot.

HP NetRAID-4M Cluster Services Installation Guide Hardware, Drivers and Utilities

CAUTION Connecting to adjacent channels, i.e.: 0 and 1, or 2 and 3, on the HP

NetRAID-4M requires SCSI offset cables. Do NOT try and force connecting any other SCSI cables to channels next to each other or the controller may become damaged.

30. As shown in the graphic above, using the appropriate SCSI cables, connect the Server A HP NetRAID-4M Channel-0 to an HP RackStorage/12 unit rear left SCSI card port.

31. Connect the Server A HP NetRAID-4M Channel-1 to a different HP RackStorage/12 unit, also to a rear left SCSI card port.

32. Connect the Server B HP NetRAID-4M Channel-0 to the same HP RackStorage/12 unit as in step 30, this time, to the rear right SCSI card port.

33. Connect the Server B HP NetRAID-4M Channel-1 to the same HP RackStorage/12 unit as in step 31, to the rear right SCSI card port.

NOTE If more than two RS/12 SCSI cabinets are to be added to this cluster, attach other

channels of the HP NetRAID-4M in a pattern consistent with the above diagram.

34. Power on all HP RackStorage/12 units.

35. Verify that the green indicator lights appear both on the front of the disk drives and on the SCSI connector card backplane of each HP RackStorage/12 before continuing.

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