Hp NetServer AA Installation Guide

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SOFTWARE REVISION

The revision of the Endurance software that this document supports is Revision 4.0.0-RL.EA.

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Preface

Chapter 1 — Preparing for the Installation

Overview of the Endurance Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Endurance Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Fault Detection and Event Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Planning the SCSI Disk and CD-ROM Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Unpacking Your Endurance Server Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Completing Initial Power-On Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Chapter 2 — Installing the Hardware

Installing the Adapters in the IOPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Installing the Adapters in the CEs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Cabling the Endurance Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Completing Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Chapter 3 — Installing Windows and the Endurance Software

Overview of Endurance Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Installing Windows and Endurance Software on the IOPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Installing Windows on the IOPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Installing Endurance Software on the IOPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Installing Windows and Endurance Software on the CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Installing the Endurance Manager on a Remote Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

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Appendix A — Adding a KVM or Video Switch to the Hardware

Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Basic Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Examples of an Endurance Installation with a Video or KVM Switch . . . . . . . . A-4

Index

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Tables

1-1 Endurance Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1-2 Endurance Server Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

1-3 Endurance Server Software Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

1-4 Endurance Server Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

2-1 Endurance Server Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

3-1 Network Adapter Bindings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Tables v

Figures

1-1 Sample Endurance Hardware Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

1-2 Sample SCSI Configuration Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10

1-3 SCSI Configuration Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

2-1 Endurance Server Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

3-1 IL Adapter Bindings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

3-2 Redirected Ethernet Adapter n Bindings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

3-3 Virtual Network Provider Adapter IOP1 Bindings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

3-4 IOP Ethernet Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

3-5 Endurance Configuration Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

3-6 Example of Properly Partitioned Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

A-1 Hardware Configuration with a Video Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

A-2 Hardware Configuration with a KVM Switch for Each Tuple . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

A-3 Hardware Configuration with a KVM Switch for Both Tuples in a Single Rack . . A-6

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Preface

This guide describes how to install the HP Netserver AA Solution Enduranceâ server, the Assured Availability

Audience

This guide is written for experienced network administrators and technical personnel responsible for installing, configuring, administering, and managing network server hardware and software, including Microsoft

This guide assumes that you are familiar with the Endurance terminology described in the HP

Netserver AA Solution Administrator’s Guide.

Documentation Set

The Endurance documentation set includes:

• HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide that describes how to install your Endurance server.

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solution from the Hewlett-Packard Company.

Windowsâ.

• HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator’s Guide that describes the Endurance server and its related Endurance applications. This guide also includes information about how to monitor and manage your Endurance server.

• HP Netserver AA Solution Messages that lists and describes all Endurance messages. HP

Netserver AA Solution Messages is not shipped in printed form. It is only available online

using the HP Netserver AA Solution Endurance CD-ROM.

• Endurance Release Notes that describes release-specific information, including installation requirements, operational information, and known product limitations that are not documented in the HP Netserver AA Solution documentation set. You should read the Release Notes before installing and using the Endurance server.

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All the documentation is available online using the HP Netserver AA Solution Endurance CDROM that was shipped with your HP Netserver AA Solution kit.

Conventions

The following conventions are used in the Endurance server documentation set:

Convention Description

Italics, Courier font

Bold, Courier font

Courier font Represents examples of screen text. For example, scsiid = 0, 1.

Bold Is used to:

Italics Is used to:

Blue text (Available only in online documentation.) Indicates a hyperlink (cross-reference

Caution Is used to indicate procedures you should not perform or situations you should

Warning Is used to indicate procedures or actions that could cause file or data corruption,

Indicates a variable that you replace in a path name or command

Indicates actions or commands that you must type. For example, type A:\ETX

• Emphasize important information.

• Indicate menu, pathname, or button selections.

• Indicate actions you perform.

• Highlight the state of the Endurance server component.

• Refer to manual, chapter, or section titles.

to another section of the Endurance documentation set). Clicking on the link takes you to the appropriate place in the documentation set.

avoid in order to avoid personal injury.

loss of data, or damage to server components.

Unless noted otherwise, all cross-references are to chapters and pages within this book.

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For Customer Support

Refer to the Warranty & Support for Your HP NetServer booklet supplied with your NetServer for information relating to warranty or customer support.

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Preparing for the

Installation 1

This chapter describes hardware and software requirements needed to install the Endurance server. It also discusses what you need to do to prepare your site.

This chapter also introduces you to some Endurance terminology and concepts (described in detail in the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator’s Guide).

This chapter includes the following sections:

Overview of the Endurance Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Planning the SCSI Disk and CD-ROM Configurations . . . . . . . 1-9

Unpacking Your Endurance Server Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

Completing Initial Power-On Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Preparing for the Installation 1-1

Overview of the Endurance Server

The fault tolerant Endurance server provides continuous computing and fully-redundant I/O devices for your Microsoft Windows operating system and its applications.

The main Endurance components include:

Table 1-1 Endurance Components

Components Description

2 Compute Elements (CEs) The systems that provide all compute processing. The CEs run the

2 I/O Processors (IOP)s The systems that provides I/O resources, including I/O processing,

4 Marathon Interface Cards (MICs)

operating system where you install and execute all applications.

data storage, and network connectivity.

The PCI-based adapters that enable bidirectional communication between system components.

The Endurance technology coordinates all I/O requests and responses between the CEs and IOPs in a redundant processing environment. Using redundant CEs and memory, the Endurance software performs CPU and memory functions in a tightly coupled manner. If there is a CPU or memory failure, the Endurance operating system remains continuously available, providing constant computing without any loss of context.

Figure 1-1 depicts a sample hardware configuration of the Endurance server.

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Tuple 1

Tuple 2

IOP

Figure 1-1 Sample Endurance Hardware Configuration

Device Redirection

MIC cable

IOP

IL cable

To the network

Because all I/O devices in the server physically reside on the IOPs, Endurance software redirects all I/O requests from the CEs to the IOPs. As a result, these I/O devices are logically associated with the CE. For example, the Endurance software can redirect a CD-ROM drive physically located in an IOP so that it is logically assigned to the CE (the CE has complete control of that CD-ROM drive).

For mirrored disk devices and redundant Ethernet connections, the Endurance software coordinates all I/O processing so that these redundant components appear as a single logical device. For example, in a mirrored disk set, the two physical disks (one on each IOP) appear to the CE operating system and applications as one logical disk. If a disk failure occurs, the disk operations can transparently continue operating without affecting any server applications or clients.

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Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application

In the Endurance server, CE video output is redirected to the IOPs. To accomplish video redirection, the server uses kernel mode drivers and the CE Desktop application, an application that runs on the IOPs and displays CE video output in a window on the IOPs. To display CE video, you must run the CE Desktop application.

Virtual Network

The Endurance server includes a virtual network that provides LAN-style connectivity between the CEs and each IOP. This connectivity is independent of any public (redirected) CE or private (IOP) network adapters. It uses the Windows operating system resource sharing to provide connectivity between the CEs and IOPs regardless of whether the IOPs have dedicated network cards installed.

Endurance Manager

The Endurance Manager is a management application for the Endurance server. This application provides both a Windows-based GUI and a command prompt interface through which you can monitor and manage your server. You can install the Endurance Manager on a remote client, enabling you to monitor the system from another location.

Endurance Configuration Utility

The Endurance Configuration Utility enables you to define the Endurance server’s hardware configuration and to store that configuration information in the appropriate locations of the Windows Registry. You use the Endurance Configuration Utility to configure the server initially, and also after making any changes to the Endurance server hardware configuration.

Fault Detection and Event Reporting

Endurance software continuously monitors the server. If it detects a fault, the Endurance server isolates the fault and deconfigures any affected components, ensuring that the server remains operational by automatically using the redundant components.

The fault detection and reporting process occurs seamlessly, and in a fully operational Endurance server, it maintains complete server availability. The Endurance software reports all events, including general status, state changes, and faults, to the Windows event logs or displays them in windows as they occur. Refer to HP Netserver AA Solution Messages for complete

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documentation of Endurance messages, which use the standard Windows operating system event format. Because the Endurance server uses standard message reporting, you can integrate standard applications to notify you when a fault occurs.

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Installation Requirements

To complete the Endurance installation, you need to meet the hardware, software, and other requirements described in the following sections:

• Hardware Requirements

• Software Requirements

Hardware Requirements

To install the Endurance server, you need the following hardware:

Table 1-2 Endurance Server Hardware Requirements

Item Notes

IOPs

The two IOPs must be Pentium® class PCI-bus PCs. Each IOP must have:

• A minimum of 256 MB of system memory

• The capability of restarting automatically after a power failure. On some systems, you may need to select options for automatic restart in the system Setup utility.

• A SCSI system disk for the local copy of the version of the Windows operating system you are using

• SCSI Host Based Adapter (HBA)

• One SCSI-based or IDE CD-ROM

• One SCSI IOP boot device (a physical drive or a logical drive from a hardware RAID set)

• At least one SCSI hard disk that meets the requirements listed in the Mirrored Disks Set(s) section of this table

•Two Ethernet Adapters that meet the requirements listed in the Ethernet adapter section of this table

• Floppy disk drive

• Monitor, keyboard, mouse, and video adapter

Make sure your IOP systems conform with the requirements specified in the Endurance Release Notes.

No IDE devices other than CD-ROMs may be present.

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Table 1-2 Endurance Server Hardware Requirements (Continued)

Item Notes

CEs The two CEs must be identical Pentium class PCI-bus PCs. Each

CE must have:

• The capability of restarting automatically after a power failure. On some systems, you may need to select options for automatic restart in the system Setup utility.

• Both CEs must have the same amount of RAM (256 MB minimum).

• Floppy disk drive

• Video adapter -- required for the CE to boot and for maintenance purposes. A standard PCI or AGP VGA-compatible video adapter provides the video BIOS required to boot the CE and display the following items:

- POST messages

- BIOS setup, test, and diagnostics

- MS-DOS boot for flashing the MIC

- Windows operating system flex-boot

- Text phase of the Windows operating system boot

• Monitor – used for running setup and diagnostics, flashing the MICs on the CEs, and maintenance purposes.

• Keyboard – if your computer’s BIOS requires a keyboard to boot.

Make sure your CE systems conform with the requirements specified in the Endurance Release Notes.

You can use one monitor, keyboard, and mouse for the IOPs and CEs along with a keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) switch. For more information about using a switch as part of your hardware installation, see Appendix A.

Mirrored Disks Set(s)

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Each Endurance server configuration must have at least one mirrored disk set (two disks, one on each IOP).

Table 1-2 Endurance Server Hardware Requirements (Continued)

Item Notes

Ethernet Adapters At least four Ethernet adapters, minimally:

• Two Ethernet PCI adapters for the IOP Link (IL) connection (one per IOP). These adapters must be identical – the same manufacturer and model number. Cross-over cables are provided with the Endurance server kit. If your adapters require an alternative media type, be sure you acquire the appropriate cable.

• Two Ethernet adapters (one per IOP) that support soft-settable Ethernet addresses to provide connectivity to your network. These adapters must be identical – the same manufacturer and model number.

Refer to the HP Customer Support Web site for information about the cables and adapters you can use in your Endurance server.

2 or 3 blank diskettes Use two diskettes to make the Emergency Repair diskettes (one for

each IOP). If you choose to do so, you can also make an Endurance Configuration diskette.

Network cables to provide network connectivity

Optional: 2 Uninterruptable Power Supplies

The cables must be compatible with the Ethernet adapters that you install.

Use one UPS per tuple. The Endurance server has two tuples. Each tuple contains a CE, and IOP, and a network connection.

Software Requirements

Make sure that you have all of the following before starting to install the software:

Table 1-3 Endurance Server Software Requirements

Item Notes

The Windows operating system Refer to the Endurance Release Notes for the Windows operating

One of the currently supported Windows operating system Service Packs

1 MS-DOS bootable diskette

systems on which the Endurance software can be installed.

New Service Packs, when available from Microsoft, may require additional qualification from HP. For a complete list of supported

Service Packs, see the Endurance Release Notes

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Table 1-3 Endurance Server Software Requirements (Continued)

Item Notes

All device driver diskettes relating to your computers and adapters

1 MIC utilities diskette Create this diskette using the instructions in Chapter 7 of the HP

For SCSI and Ethernet adapters, be sure to install the most current driver. For most adapters, the driver that is shipped with the adapter or that is packaged in the Windows operating system distribution kit is not the most current.

One way to ensure you to obtain the most current driver is to download it from the manufacturer’s web site.

If you are not sure you have the latest driver, contact the manufacturer or your service provider for assistance.

Make sure that you know the path to the diskette. Depending on the manufacturer, the driver might be located in a subdirectory on the manufacturer’s diskette. For example,

Netserver AA Solution Administrator’s Guide.

Warning: Make sure that the version of MTCFLASH you use

a:\winnt\.

coincides with your hotfix level. If you have a hotfix that supersedes what is contained on the MIC utilities diskette you created, use the hotfix diskette to flash the MICs. In that case, do not use the MIC utilities diskette you created from the Endurance CD.

.INF file on each driver

After reviewing the software installation requirements, read the Endurance Release Notes for the Endurance software that you are about to install.

Continue with Planning the SCSI Disk and CD-ROM Configurations.

Planning the SCSI Disk and CD-ROM Configurations

After ensuring that you have all needed components, you must determine the SCSI device configuration. You use this information when you configure the Endurance server software. Complete a SCSI Configuration Chart (Figure 1-3) for your Endurance server. Copy this chart if you need to complete more than one, which is necessary if you are using either:

• Multiple buses on a SCSI adapter

• Multiple SCSI adapters

A sample of a completed chart is shown in Figure 1-2.

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SCSI Configuration Charts

Sample SCSI Configuration Chart

PCI or other PC Bus Slot number: 1

SCSI Adapter Number (Port Number)

SCSI Bus Number

: 0

SCSI

1,2

20Mirrored Disk

30Mirrored Disk

40CD-ROM N/A Must be unused N/A

50Must be unused N/A CD-ROM N/A

60Tape N/A Must be unused N/A

70Initiator ID N/A Initiator ID N/A

8 unused unused

9 unused unused

10 unused unused

11 unused unused

12 unused unused

13 unused unused

Logical Unit

0 IOP1 Boot Disk IOP2 Boot Disk

0 CE Boot Disk

IOP1 Device Disk Size IOP2 Device Disk Size

(Mirrored Disk Set 1)

Set 2

Set 3

CE Boot Disk (Mirrored Disk Set 1)

Mirrored Disk Set 2

Mirrored Disk Set 3

14 unused unused

15 unused unused

Note: Refer to the next page for notes and additional information.

Figure 1-2 Sample SCSI Configuration Chart

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Notes for the Sample SCSI Configuration Chart

This information is available in the active Windows Registry after you install all SCSI

adapters and the Windows operating system drivers

(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DEVICMAP\SCSI).

One SCSI ID (typically 7) is not available because the SCSI adapter uses it. To determine

which SCSI ID is not available, check the adapter setup and identify the value of the

Initiator Id. Note that you can reset or change the Initiator Id for an adapter,

but it is not recommended unless you are doing this so that it matches its peer adapter on the other IOP. Check the adapter vendor’s recommendations for this ID, or use SCSI ID 7 if possible. Note that SCSI ID and Target ID are equivalent in meaning.

The IOP boot disk must be the first hard disk detected in the system configuration: lowest

adapter number (determined by the BIOS), lowest SCSI ID. In a typical single SCSI adapter configuration, this is SCSI ID 0. Some SCSI adapters support booting from IDs other than the lowest.

For the CE boot disk to map to the c: drive when the Endurance server is operational, the

CE boot disk must be the first redirected hard disk detected in the configuration: lowest adapter number, lowest SCSI ID among redirected disk devices. In a typical (single SCSI adapter) configuration, this is SCSI ID 1.

Additional Notes:

• IOP boot disks are not redirected to CEs and should occupy the same SCSI address on both IOPs.

• CD-ROMS can be SCSI devices or IDE devices. All other storage devices (mirrored and non-mirrored) must be SCSI devices. No IDE devices other than CD-ROMs can be present in the IOPs. Note, however, that the Windows operating system treats IDE CDROMs like SCSI devices for configuration purposes.

• If you configure a non-mirrored device, the same corresponding SCSI address may not be in use on the other IOP (same adapter number).

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SCSI Configuration Chart

PCI or other PC Bus Slot number:

SCSI Adapter Number (Port Number)

SCSI Configuration Chart

SCSI Bus Number

SCSI

1,2

Logical

Unit No

IOP1 Device Disk Size IOP2 Device Disk Size

Figure 1-3 SCSI Configuration Chart

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Installing IDE CD-ROMS

You can install IDE CD-ROMs rather than SCSI CD-ROMs. If you install an IDE CD-ROM drive in one IOP, then you must also install an IDE CD-ROM drive in the other IOP. No variation on this hardware configuration is allowed.

Configure the IDE CD-ROM drive as necessary to be accessible by the Windows operating system. If your server requires it, make sure that the IOP can boot from the IDE CD-ROM. You can assign the IDE CD-ROM drive to the IOP operating system and not configure it as redirected. You can also use the Endurance Configuration Utility to configure the IDE CD-ROM drive for redirection, on either IOP1 or IOP2, but not on both.

If an IDE device malfunctions upon boot, the Windows operating system does not assign any SCSI resources to the IDE controller. Moreover, if no IDE devices are detected, the ATAPI driver is not loaded. This is different than SCSI devices, for which the Windows operating system loads the SCSI driver and assigns port numbers as long as a SCSI adapter is detected, even if no devices are attached to it.

Unless promptly repaired, an IDE CD-ROM failure results in different SCSI port number assignments for all physical Host Based Adapters (HBAs) upon rebooting the IOP. This invalidates the Endurance configuration for the IOP with the failed CD-ROM device, thus preventing it from joining with the other IOP. In that case, the failed component must be repaired before the IOP with the failed CD-ROM can return to active status.

Continue with Unpacking Your Endurance Server Kit (page 1-14).

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Unpacking Your Endurance Server Kit

After Planning the SCSI Disk and CD-ROM Configurations, unpack your Endurance server kit and make sure that you receive:

Table 1-4 Endurance Server Kit Contents

Quantity Part

4 MICs (Marathon Interface Cards)

4 MIC cables –2 local and 2 remote

1 IL (IOP Link) cable – Category 5 UTP cross-over (Ethernet) cable for use in fast

1 IL (IOP Link) fiber – Multi-mode fiber for use in gigabit Ethernet, 8 meters in length

1 Endurance CD-ROM

1 Endurance documentation, including the Endurance Release Notes, HP Netserver AA

1 Endurance Accessory Kit that contains the labels for the Endurance server computers

Two fiber optic cables are 5 meters, and two are 10 meters in length.

Ethernet connections, approximately 8 meters in length

Note: You use either of the above Ethernet connections, depending on whether

you have fast Ethernet or gigabit Ethernet.

Solution Administrator’s Guide, and this manual

Using the labels from the Endurance server kit, apply the appropriate labels to the monitors, front panels, and back panel of each IOP and CE.

Continue with Completing Initial Power-On Self Test.

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Completing Initial Power-On Self Test

After Unpacking Your Endurance Server Kit, complete the following for each computer:

Step Action Notes

1 Make sure the power switches for the

2 Following the manufacturer’s

3 Plug in the power cords. To increase fault resiliency, install the

4 Power on each computer; make sure

computer and monitor are off.

instructions, assemble each computer.

that it runs POST (power-on self test) and boots properly.

computers of Tuple1 and Tuple2 on separate AC power circuits using Uninterruptable Power Supplies.

For the CEs, use a bootable floppy disk, and ensure that the CEs boot.

For the IOPs, ensure that both IOPs can boot from their respective hard drives. If an operating system is not installed on the IOP, use the MS-DOS boot diskette.

Continue with Chapter 2, Installing the Hardware.

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Installing the Hardware 2

This chapter describes how to install the Endurance server hardware. This chapter assumes that you are familiar with Endurance terminology (described in the HP Netserver AA Solution

Administrator’s Guide).

This chapter includes the following sections:

Installing the Adapters in the IOPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Installing the Adapters in the CEs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Cabling the Endurance Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Completing Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Installing the Hardware 2-1

Installing the Adapters in the IOPs

After Completing Initial Power-On Self Test, install the Marathon Interface Card (MIC) adapters, Ethernet adapters, and SCSI adapters in each IOP.

Warning: Make sure that both you and the computer are properly

grounded, using, for instance, a wrist strap with an attached alligator clip that is connected to an appropriate ground.

Step Action Notes

1 Power off the IOP.

2 Remove the cover of the IOP following

the manufacturer’s instructions.

3 Install a MIC adapter in each IOP:

a. Carefully remove the MIC from its

anti-static packaging.

b. Install the MIC into an available PCI

slot.

4 Install the Ethernet adapters if not

already installed.

The MIC has no onboard jumpers or switches.

We recommend that MICs installed on IOPs be installed in the same slot. For example, install the MICs in slot 1 on both IOP1 and IOP2.

We recommend that MICs do not share IRQs with other PCI devices, and whenever possible, you should install MICs in a primary PCI bus.

We recommend that MICs and network cards not be plugged in the same PCI bus as a SCSI RAID controller.

Each IOP must have at least two, and may have up to five, Ethernet adapters to support:

• An Ethernet PCI adapter for the IL connection.

• An Ethernet adapter to provide connectivity to your network.

These adapters must meet the requirements described in Ethernet Adapters on page 1-8.

Ethernet adapter teaming and fault tolerance (AFT) are not supported.

Make sure that you follow any installation requirements imposed by the manufacturer. For example, some adapter drivers must have a unique IRQ.

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Step Action Notes

5 Install the SCSI adapters. If the SCSI adapter was not delivered already

6 Replace the cover.

7 Power on the IOP.

8 If the following BIOS options are

available for your SCSI adapter, ensure that:

• Extended BIOS translation is enabled for the SCSI adapter.

• BIOS support for Int13 extensions is enabled for the SCSI adapter.

• Host Adapter BIOS is loaded.

• Scan BIOS on Boot is enabled only for the CE boot disk and the IOP boot disk.

9 Specify the identity of the MIC. The MIC BIOS Utility starts automatically

installed in your computer, using the information that you recorded on the SCSI Configuration

Chart, install and configure the SCSI devices

following the manufacturer’s directions.

Make sure that you follow any installation requirements imposed by the manufacturer. For example, some adapters must have a unique IRQ.

because the MIC does not have an identity setting. Refer to Chapter 7 in the HP Netserver

AA Solution Administrator’s Guide.

Specify IOP1 or IOP2 to correspond with the intended role of the IOP you are building.

10 Insert the MIC utilities diskette in the

floppy drive, and restart the IOP.

11 Run MTCFLASH to update the MIC

firmware: type MTCFLASH -f.

12 Remove the MIC utilities diskette.

For information about the MIC utilities diskette, see page 1-9.

Warning: Once you start MTCFLASH, it must

run to completion without interruption.

For more information about this utility, refer to

Chapter 7 of the HP Netserver AA Solution

Administrator’s Guide.

Continue with Installing the Adapters in the CEs.

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Installing the Adapters in the CEs

After Installing the Adapters in the IOPs, install a MIC adapter in each CE.

Warning: Make sure that both you and the computer are properly

grounded, using, for instance, a wrist strap with an attached alligator clip that is connected to an appropriate ground.

Step Action Notes

1 Power off the CE.

2 Remove the cover of the CE following

the manufacturer’s instructions.

3 Install a MIC adapter in each CE:

a. Carefully remove the MIC from its

anti-static packaging.

b. Install the MIC into an available PCI

slot.

4 Remove all devices except the

keyboard, video adapter, and floppy drive.

5 Replace the cover of the computer.

6 Power on the CE.

7 Disable any disks in the computer

except for the floppy drive.

The MIC has no onboard jumpers or switches.

MICs installed on CEs must be installed in the same slot location. For example, install

the MICs in slot 1 on both CE1 and CE2.

They must also have the same IRQ and use the same PCI resources.

You should install the MIC in a primary PCI bus slot whenever possible.

The initial installation of the CE software requires a mouse.

Usually this is a 3.5’’ floppy drive. Refer to the manufacturer’s setup documentation for information.

Make sure that only the following devices are enabled in the CMOS:

• Video adapter

• Keyboard

• Mouse for the initial CE installation

• 3.5’’ floppy drive

Permanently disable or remove all other devices.

8 Use the BIOS setup utility to disable all

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on-board SCSI, Ethernet, and IDE controllers, parallel ports, COM ports, and USB.

Step Action Notes

9 Specify the identity of the MIC. The MIC BIOS Utility starts automatically

10 Insert your MIC utilities diskette in the

floppy drive, and restart the CE.

11 Run MTCFLASH to update the MIC

firmware: type MTCFLASH -f.

12 Remove the MIC utilities diskette.

whenever the MIC does not have an identity setting. Refer to Chapter 7 in the HP Netserver

AA Solution Administrator’s Guide.

Specify CE1 or CE2 to correspond with the intended role of the CE you are building.

Warning: Once you start MTCFLASH, it must

run to completion without interruption.

For more information about this utility, refer to

Chapter 7 of the HP Netserver AA Solution

Administrator’s Guide.

Continue with Cabling the Endurance Server.

Installing the Hardware 2-5

Cabling the Endurance Server

After Installing the Adapters in the CEs, connect the cables:

Step Action Notes

1 Remove the plugs from the cable

sockets on the MIC and the protective covers from the cables.

2 Connect the cables supplied in the

Endurance kit.

3 Cable your network connection to each

IOP:

a. Attach an Ethernet cable (that you

provide) to the IOP’s network adapter.

b. Connect the cable to your network

connection.

See Table 2-1

When attaching MIC cables, firmly seat the connectors, and push the cable assembly in firmly until it locks with a slight click.

Make sure that the CEs and IOPs are powered on and the cable ends are plugged in. Then verify that the LED adjacent to each connector transitions to green.

Both IOPs must be directly connected to the same local area network.

Make sure the Ethernet cable is:

• Compatible with the network cards that are in use in IOP1 — 100 BASE-T (Twisted Pair) or

1.0 Gigabit (Fiber or Twisted Pair).

• The proper electrical specification (for example, category 5 if 100 BASE-T).

If a smart HUB or Ethernet Switch is being used as the Endurance server Ethernet rail connection point:

• At the switch configuration level, enable "Spanning Tree Protocol," or the equivalent

802.1d bridging protocol feature on each port that will be connected to the Endurance server.

• Set the correct port speed and duplex mode (example 100Mbs/Full duplex) for each port that will be connected to the Endurance server. Do not select any Auto-detection settings.

• If a "Fast Start" or equivalent parameter is available, enable this feature for each port that will be connected to the Endurance server. This minimizes potential delays in Ethernet fail-over performance.

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Table 2-1 Endurance Server Cables

Cable Description Connects Installation Instructions

MIC Cables

IL Cable Category 5 UTP

2 local fiber optic cables

2 remote fiber optic cables

Note:

The 5 meter cables are intended for local use, while the 10 meter cables are intended for remote use. However, the cables are interchangeable if distance is not an issue.

cross-over (Ethernet) cable

Fiber (gigabit Ethernet) cable

IOP1 to CE1

IOP2 to CE2

IOP1 to CE2 1. Attach a cable connector to the IOP1 port

IOP2 to CE1

IL Ethernet adapters on IOP1 and IOP2

1. Attach a cable connector to the IOP1 port labeled LOCAL.

2. Attach the other end of the cable to the LOCAL

port on CE1.

1. Attach a cable connector to the IOP2 port

labeled LOCAL.

2. Attach the other end of the cable to the

LOCAL port on CE2.

labeled REMOTE.

2. Attach the other end of the cable to the

REMOTE port on CE2.

1. Attach a cable connector to the IOP2 port

labeled REMOTE.

2. Attach the other end of the cable to the

REMOTE port on CE1.

1. Attach one end of the cable to the IL Ethernet

adapter port on IOP1.

2. Attach the other end of the cable to the IL

Ethernet adapter port on IOP2.

Use the appropriate cable, depending on the type of IL Ethernet adapter you have.

Be sure to connect the adapters that support the IL and not the adapters that connect your server to the network.

Installing the Hardware 2-7

Figure 2-1 is a cabling example of the Endurance server. The figure includes monitors and

keyboards attached to the CE, which is an optional configuration.

IOP

Tuple 1

Tuple 2

MIC cable

IOP

IL cable

To the network

Figure 2-1 Endurance Server Cabling

For information about cabling the Endurance server with a KVM switch, see Appendix A.

Continue with Completing Hardware Installation.

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Completing Hardware Installation

To complete the hardware installation:

Step Action Notes

1 Power on the CEs and IOPs.

2 Verify that the MIC hardware is

operating properly by running the MIC Client and Server Connectivity Tests from the MIC BIOS Utility on each IOP and CE.

Depending on the distance between the tuples, completing these tests may require two people, one at each tuple.

You need a keyboard and monitor on the IOP and the CE to run tests in the MIC BIOS Utility.

For MIC BIOS Utility information, refer to

Chapter 7 of the HP Netserver AA Solution

Administrator’s Guide.

Continue with Chapter 3, Installing Windows and the Endurance Software.

Installing the Hardware 2-9

Installing Windows and the

Endurance Software 3

This chapter describes how to install the software for your Endurance server running the Windows operating system. This chapter assumes that you are familiar with the Windows operating system and Endurance terminology and describes only the Endurance-specific information related to installing and configuring Windows. For detailed Windows operating system information, refer to the Windows documentation.

To complete the software installation for the Endurance server, you must install both Windows and Endurance software as described in the following sections:

Overview of Endurance Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Installing Windows and Endurance Software on the IOPs . . . . . 3-3

Installing Windows and Endurance Software on the CE . . . . . .3-23

Installing the Endurance Manager on a Remote Client . . . . . .3-34

Microsoft provides the capability to pre-apply Service Packs to the original Windows distribution. This process is called Slip Streaming of Service Packs, and is explained by a document on the Windows distribution media located at:

support\tools\spdeploy.doc.

In addition to working with standard Windows distribution kits, the Endurance installation will work using kits prepared in this manner.

Installing Windows and the Endurance Software 3-1

Overview of Endurance Installation

To complete an Endurance installation, you will follow this basic procedure:

Install Windows on IOP1.

(page 3-4)

Install Endurance software on IOP1. (page 3-8)

Configure the network software. (page 3-10)

Use the Endurance Configuration Utility to configure redirected devices on IOP1.

(page 3-16)

Complete the post installation tasks.

(page 3-19)

Partition and format the CE disks. (page 3-19)

IOPs

Install Windows on IOP2.

(page 3-22)

Install Endurance software on IOP2. (page 3-8)

Configure the network software. (page 3-10)

Configure the devices on IOP2 using the .cfg file created on IOP1.

(page 3-16)

Complete the post installation tasks.

(page 3-19)

Partition the CE disks.

(page 3-19)

Join IOP1 and IOP2.

(page 3-22)

Run MtcPrep to prepare for the Unattended Installation.

(page 3-23)

Allow the Unattended Installation of Windows and the Endurance software to complete. (page 3-25)

Complete the Endurance installation on the active CE. (page 3-28)

Install the appropriate Service Pack.

(page 3-28)

Configure the network software. (page 3-29)

Adjust the Event Log settings. (page 3-31)

Verify the Endurance installation. (page 3-31)

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Installing Windows and Endurance Software on the IOPs

You install software on the IOPs by:

• Installing Windows on the IOPs

• Installing Endurance Software on the IOPs

• Completing the IOP Installation

Installing Windows and the Endurance Software 3-3

Installing Windows on the IOPs

Before you begin, verify that the CE boot disks on the two IOPs are the same size. If the CE boot disk on one IOP is smaller than that on the other IOP, consider the IOP with the smaller CE boot disk IOP1 and begin installing your software there. Consider the other IOP, IOP2. When the installation is complete, and the initial mirror copy is in progress, it copies from the smaller disk, which should be IOP1, to the larger disk, IOP2.

Complete all procedures in this chapter in the order that they are documented.

Windows on the IOPs using one of the operating systems listed in the Endurance Release

Install

Notes.

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Step Action Notes

1 Start the Windows Setup, following the

manufacturer’s instructions.

2 Complete the Windows installation to

meet the requirements of your site, using the following guidelines.

Windows Installation Guidelines for the Endurance IOPs

Have available the latest drivers for the Ethernet adapters.

Check with your service provider for the latest supported SCSI device driver for your SCSI adapter.

When prompted for the disk partition where you want to install Windows:

• Create the IOP’s boot partition of 1.5 gigabytes or larger.

• When you partition the IOP boot device, reserve 1.5 gigabytes of unpartitioned space at the end of the disk for future use.

• Install the IOP Windows root in the first partition.

Select NTFS as the file system format for the IOP boot disk.

During network setup, include the IOP number in the computer name.

These guidelines describe the tasks that you must perform during the Windows installation for Endurance IOP installation.

If you need detailed Windows installation information, refer to the Windows documentation.

Windows should autodetect all SCSI drivers. If you need additional SCSI drivers, you should download them from the manufacturer’s web site.

Refer to Figure 3-6 for an example of a properly partitioned disk.

• Be sure that you select the IOP boot disk.

• Also be aware that you cannot change the boot drive letter once assigned.

NTFS is mandatory on all disks in the Endurance server.

For example, NAME_IOP1

When configuring network adapters, be sure to configure the Ethernet adapters that service the IL to 100 Mbps or gigabit and Full Duplex.

Do not install Microsoft Internet Information Server on the IOP.

Specify the correct time for your computer.

Installing Windows and the Endurance Software 3-5

This application is not supported on an IOP.

All Endurance server computers must use the same time zone and daylight saving time option. Later, when installing software on the CEs, the time for the CEs is set to the time zone you specified for the IOPs.

Step Action Notes

3 Reboot the computer. A Windows Configure Your Server screen

appears.

• Select the Configure This Server Later option.

• Click Next.

• Uncheck the option Show This Screen At Startu p.

• Dismiss the screen.

4 Dismiss the Hardware Installation

Wizard.

5 Install one of the currently supported

Windows Service Packs and any applicable Microsoft hotfixes.

6 Using the Backup utility, create an

Emergency Repair Diskette.

The Hardware Installation Wizard reports it detected the IOP MIC as a mass storage controller.

You will install the MIC driver later, during the Endurance software installation on the IOP.

For a complete list of supported Service Packs, refer to the Endurance Release Notes.

If you used slip streaming, ignore this step.

• Click Start Programs Accessories

System Tools Backup.

• In the Backup Utility, click the button for the ERD, and enable Backup Registry to Repair Directory.

Setting the Video Display Properties

For convenience and best performance, set the video properties on the IOP. Among the ways to access video properties, you can either:

•Click Start Settings

Control Panel Display Settings tab on the Display

Properties Window

• Right click with the cursor located in the middle of the screen and click Properties.

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Set video and monitor resolutions to values that are supported by your video card and monitor:

• Number of colors – Color must be set to High Color or 16 bit (must be greater than 256 colors).

• Screen Area: 1024 X 768, or your personal preference.

• Refresh rate: 72 Hz or better, or your personal preference. (Click on Advanced, and then select the Monitor tab to access the Refresh rate field.)

Continue with Installing Endurance Software on the IOPs.

Installing Windows and the Endurance Software 3-7

Installing Endurance Software on the IOPs

After installing Windows on IOP1, install the Endurance software on IOP1. After you complete the installation of Endurance software on IOP1, install the Windows and Endurance software on IOP2.

Step Action Notes

1 Insert the Endurance CD in the

2 Follow the instructions displayed on the

3 When asked to choose the type of

CD-ROM drive of IOP1. At the top level of the CD, navigate to and double-click

Setup.exe to start the installation

on procedure.

screen.

setup, select Endurance Setup and Online Documentation.

During the Endurance system setup portion of the installation:

• Type the kit license number, which is located on the back of the Endurance CD jewel case.

•Select IOP1 (or IOP2 as appropriate) as the location in which to install Endurance software.

The Endurance Setup includes the installation of the Endurance Manager.

During the online documentation portion of the installation, install Adobe Acrobat Reader if it is not already installed on your system.

The Endurance installation detects whether the Adobe Acrobat Reader is installed. If it is already installed, this option is displayed without a check mark.

We recommend installing and reading the online documentation on the IOPs

4 When prompted to restart the computer,

reboot the IOP in Offline Endurance I/O Processor Mode.

Continue with Enabling NetBEUI.

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Enabling NetBEUI

For maintenance purposes, you can enable a networking protocol for communication between the IOPs (IL adapter), or an IOP and a CE (Virtual Network adapter). NetBEUI is adequate for this purpose. If you do not want to use NetBEUI, use TCP/IP for this purpose.

By default, the Windows installation only installs the TCP/IP protocol. In order to use NetBEUI over the IOP Link or Virtual Network, you must install it. If you do not want to use NetBEUI, do not install it.

To install NetBEUI, follow these steps:

Step Action

1 Right click on My Network Places on the desktop, and select Properties.

2 Right click on any configured adapter, and select Properties.

3 Click Install, Protocol, Add, then select NetBEUI.

Continue with Installing Network Software on the IOPs.

Installing Windows and the Endurance Software 3-9

Installing Network Software on the IOPs

Before you begin to install network software on the IOPs, rename all network adapters to correspond to their function in the Endurance server. Later, when configuring Ethernet adapters, this will make it easier for you to select the desired adapters from a list.

To rename your adapters, on the Network and Dial-up Connection screen, right click on each adapter, and rename it. We recommend the following names:

Connection Name Description Notes

• IL adapter for the adapter that services the IOP

• Redirected Ethernet adapter 1

• Virtual Network adapter IOP1 for the Virtual LAN between the IOP and

• IOP Ethernet adapter for any network adapter not configured

Link

for all Ethernet adapters that provide public LAN connectivity for the CEs

CEs

for the IL or as a redirected adapter

There can be up to four redirected Ethernet adapters. Name them as shown, consecutively: 1,2,3, and 4.

Name the Virtual Network adapter in IOP1 as shown. Replace IOP1 with IOP2 in the name for the Virtual Network adapter in IOP2.

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To install network software:

Step Action Notes

1 Install the Endurance Virtual Network Provider as a network adapter

using the Add New Hardware Wizard.

a. Using the Control Panel, start the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard.

b. Click Add/Troubleshoot a device.

c. Select Add a new device.

d. Select No, I want to select the hardware from a list.

e. Select Network adapters, then Have Disk.

f. Browse to

drive\folder\system32\drivers\MtcPnP

to add the service:

Service File

Endurance Virtual Network Provider

(MtcVnP)

The wizard completes the installation of the Virtual Network Provider.

netmtcvnp.inf

drive\folder is

the drive and folder where you installed the IOP root. (You can find this in the

%SystemRoot%

environment variable. For example,

C:\WINNT

Note: Ignore the warning

and continue the installation.

2 Install the Endurance network services.

a. Right click on My Network Places on the desktop, then select

Properties.

b. Right click on any configured adapter, and select Properties.

c. Click Install, Service, Add, then Have Disk.

d. Browse to

Digital Signature Not Found,

drive\folder\system32\drivers\MtcPnP to add the

services:

Service File

Endurance Datagram Service (MtcDgs

Endurance Ethernet Provider (MtcEthP netmtcethp.inf

Endurance IOP Link Driver (MtcEtx netmtcetx.inf

3 Adjust the network bindings:

a. From the Properties page, select each adapter, then Properties.

b. Using the check boxes, make the necessary adjustments for the

network bindings.

See Table 3-1.

After installing the first service, repeat steps C and D two more times to install the other two services.

netmtcdgs.inf

Installing Windows and the Endurance Software 3-11

Table 3-1 Network Adapter Bindings

Adapter Description Binding Configuration

IOP Link Adapter (IL)

Redirected Ethernet adapter

The Ethernet adapter that services the IOP Link and provides private network connectivity between the IOPs.

Any Ethernet adapters that provide LAN connectivity for the CEs.

Enable

- Endurance IOP Link Driver

- Endurance Datagram Service

- NetBEUI or TCP/IP For the TCP/IP protocol, you must specify the IP addresses because there is no DHCP server.

- Client for Microsoft Networks

- File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

Disable

- Endurance Ethernet Provider

See Figure 3-1.

Be sure the Ethernet adapters that service the IL are configured to 100 Mbps or gigabit and Full Duplex.

Enable

- Endurance Ethernet Provider

- Endurance Datagram Service

Disable

- IOP Link Driver

- All other services and protocols

See Figure 3-2.

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Table 3-1 Network Adapter Bindings (Continued)

Adapter Description Binding Configuration

Endurance Virtual Network Provider (MtcVnP)

IOP Ethernet adapter

Virtual LAN between the IOP and the CEs which provides a private point-topoint network.

Any network adapter that is not configured for the IOP Link (IL) or as a redirected adapter.

Enable

- NetBEUI or TCP/IP For the TCP/IP protocol, you must specify the IP addresses because there is no DHCP server.

- Client for Microsoft Networks

- File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

Disable

- Endurance IOP Link Driver

- Endurance Ethernet Provider

- Endurance Datagram Service

See Figure 3-3.

Enable

- Endurance Datagram Service

- NetBEUI or TCP/IP

- Client for Microsoft Networks

- File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

Disable

- Endurance Ethernet Provider

- IOP Link Driver

See Figure 3-4.

Note: You can bind MtcDgs to a maximum of five Ethernet adapters.

Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2, Figure 3-3, and Figure 3-4 provide examples of the adapter binding

configurations.

Installing Windows and the Endurance Software 3-13



Endurance IOP Link Driver

Endurance Ethernet Provider



Endurance Datagram Service



NetBEUI or TCP/IP



Client for Microsoft Networks



File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

Figure 3-1 IL Adapter Bindings

Endurance IOP Link Driver



Endurance Ethernet Provider



Endurance Datagram Service

NetBEUI and TCP/IP

Client for Microsoft Networks

File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

Figure 3-2 Redirected Ethernet Adapter n Bindings

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Endurance IOP Link Driver

Endurance Ethernet Provider

Endurance Datagram Service



NetBEUI or TCP/IP



Client for Microsoft Networks



File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

Figure 3-3 Virtual Network Provider Adapter IOP1 Bindings

Endurance IOP Link Driver

Endurance Ethernet Provider



Endurance Datagram Service



NetBEUI or TCP/IP



Client for Microsoft Networks



File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

Figure 3-4 IOP Ethernet Adapters

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Continue with Using the Endurance Configuration Utility to Configure Redirected Devices.

Using the Endurance Configuration Utility to Configure Redirected Devices

To configure the redirected devices, follow these steps:

Step Action Notes

When configuring IOP1:

2 Use the Endurance Configuration Utility to define all

Click Start Programs Marathon

Endurance Endurance Configuration Utility.

Figure 3-5 Endurance Configuration Utility

devices that will be redirected from the IOPs to the CE.

For detailed information about using the Endurance Configuration Utility, see

Chapter 6 in the HP Netserver AA

Solution Administrator’s Guide.

The Endurance configuration data for both IOPs must be identical except for Ethernet addresses.

To properly define your configuration, you must define all devices that are available to the CE operating system. This includes mirrored disk sets (two disks containing identical data and residing on separate IOPs), nonmirrored devices (tape drives, CD-ROM drives, or non-mirrored disks) from both IOP1 and IOP2, and network adapters.

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Step Action Notes

Endurance Configuration Guidelines

3 For disks:

1. Select a component.

2. Click Add.

3. Select the appropriate option for the device you are adding:

• Non-mirrored on IOP1

• Non-mirrored on IOP2

• Mirrored (the default)

4. From the list, select the SCSI device you want to configure. Then follow the displayed instructions.

For other devices, such as redirected Ethernet adapters:

1. Select a component.

2. Click Add.

3. Repeat this procedure for each device you want to add, including CD-ROMs, network adapters, and tape drives.

Optionally, you can identify a CD-ROM drive for use by the CE.

Make sure you add all devices that you want to be available from the CE (including the non-mirrored devices on both IOP1 and IOP2).

A minimal configuration includes one mirrored disk set (that contains the CE boot partition).

When configuring the CE’s boot disk, which must be a mirrored disk, be sure to check the Boot option on the Confirm Add SCSI Screen. (This box is grayed out for any device that is not a valid boot device.)

A minimal configuration includes one redirected Ethernet adapter.

You can redirect a CD-ROM drive for direct use from the CE, or alternatively, you can access it over the Virtual Network.

Warning: A maximum of one IDE CD-

ROM drive from one of the IOPs can be redirected.

After configuring all devices, select Commit. This saves the configuration changes. If

After committing the configuration, select Save As, and save the configuration to a file which you can use to configure the Endurance software on IOP2.

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you exit the Configuration Utility without clicking Commit, your configuration is not saved.

You can transfer the file over the IL after both IOPs are running.

Step Action Notes

Only when configuring IOP2:

2 Use the Configuration Utility to specify IOP2

Click Start Programs Marathon Endurance Endurance Configuration Utility.

Ethernet addresses instead of IOP1, and configure the network adapters. Optionally, you can open the Configuration file you saved from IOP1 to configure devices on IOP2:

1. Select Network Adapters.

2. From the list, select the Ethernet adapter you want to configure.

3. Click Remove to delete the Ethernet adapter address on IOP1.

4. Click Add, and select the appropriate adapter on IOP2.

5. Repeat this procedure for each entry you see under Network Adapters in the Endurance Configuration Utility.

6. Select Commit.

Continue with Completing the IOP Installation.

The steps in this section apply only to configuring IOP2. They are not performed when configuring IOP1.

Except for the Ethernet addresses, on each IOP the configuration files must be identical; otherwise, the IOPs fail to join, and the CEs cannot be booted.

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Completing the IOP Installation

The following tasks complete the software installation on the IOPs:

• Creating an Emergency Repair Diskette

• Partitioning and Formatting the CE Boot Disk

• Verifying the Proper Configuration of the IOP Link Adapters

• Installing Software on IOP2

Creating an Emergency Repair Diskette

Use the Backup utility to create an Emergency Repair Diskette:

• Click Start Programs Accessories System Tools Backup.

• In the Backup Utility, click the button for the ERD and enable Backup Registry to Repair Directory.

Continue with Partitioning and Formatting the CE Boot Disk.

Partitioning and Formatting the CE Boot Disk

You must partition and format the CE boot device on both IOP1 and IOP2. It is not necessary to partition and format the CE non-boot devices on the IOPs; you can partition and format them later from the CE after the CE is installed and booted.

Note: You must be in Offline Endurance I/O Processor Mode to access the CE disks

from an IOP.

To partition and format the CE boot disk, follow these steps:

Step Action Notes

1 Run the Disk Management application. To do so, right click on My Computer

on the desktop; select Manage; click Disk Management in the console tree under Storage.

The Computer Management view appears in the right-hand pane. See

Figure 3-6.

2 If the Write Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard

appears, dismiss it by clicking Cancel.

Installing Windows and the Endurance Software 3-19

New disks or disks that have had a low level SCSI format performed cause a prompt to write a signature.

Step Action Notes

3 If a red circle with a minus sign appears

superimposed on a disk icon, complete these steps:

a. Right click on the red circle, and select Write

Signature.

b. Click the check box for all disks that require a

signature.

c. Click OK.

d. Verify that the red circle has cleared and that the

word Basic appears under the disk icon(s).

4 Create and format the partition(s):

a. Right click on an unallocated space.

b. Select Create Partition.

The Create Partition Wizard runs.

c. Follow the instructions on the screen, making

sure that the CE boot partition does not exceed 4000 MB and that you select the NTFS file system (the default). Also be sure you select Primary Partition for the CE boot partition.

5 Right click on the CE boot partition, and select

Mark Partition Active.

6 See Figure 3-6 for an example of properly

partitioned disks.

Only Basic Disks are supported for CE boot devices.

• NTFS is the only supported file system.

• Due to limitations in some SCSI controllers, the maximum supported size for the CE boot partition is 4000 MB.

• When formatting, assign a descriptive label to the partition. For example, for the CE boot partition, assign a label such as CE_Boot.

You must complete this step for the CE boot partition to be a bootable partition.

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Figure 3-6 Example of Properly Partitioned Disks

Continue with Verifying the Proper Configuration of the IOP Link Adapters.

Verifying the Proper Configuration of the IOP Link Adapters

Verify that when you configured the network adapters, the Ethernet adapters that service the IL are configured to 100 Mbps or gigabit and Full Duplex.

Continue with Installing Software on IOP2.

Installing Windows and the Endurance Software 3-21

Installing Software on IOP2

To install the Windows and Endurance software on IOP2:

Step Action Notes

2 Complete all the included tasks through Verifying the

Return to Step 1 in the section

on the IOPs

Proper Configuration of the IOP Link Adapters on page

page 3-21.

on page 3-4.

Installing Windows

Substitute references to IOP1 with IOP2 when completing these tasks.

Continue with Ensuring that IOP1 and IOP2 Join.

Ensuring that IOP1 and IOP2 Join

After completing all installation tasks for IOP1 and IOP2, ensure that the IOPs join.

Step Action Notes

1 Boot both IOPs in Operational Endurance I/O

Processor Mode.

Click Start Programs Marathon Endurance Endurance Manager, Endurance Manager on IOP1 to make sure both

IOPs and all IOP devices come online.

and use the

• Network rails are dark green.

• Disk sources of mirror copies are light green.

• Disk targets of mirror copies are yellow.

Continue with Installing Windows and Endurance Software on the CE.

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Installing Windows and Endurance Software on the CE

After completing the IOP software installation, install Windows and Endurance software on the CE by:

• Installing the Software on the CE

• Completing the Unattended Installation

• Completing Software Installation on the CEs

Installing the Software on the CE

Before you begin to install software on the CE:

• Attach a local keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the CE. You may need to use these if problems are detected during the Unattended Installation.

• Installation of Windows and Endurance software on the CE is accomplished by the Windows Unattended Installation. For this automatic installation, you must supply several settings, such as:

- The Windows license type:

- Per server. If per server, indicate the number of auto users.

- Per seat

- The computer name

- The user name

- The organization name

- The Windows product ID

Note: If you are slip streaming the CE’s Service Pack, before installing Windows on the

CE, refer to the Microsoft documentation about slip streaming the Service Pack for information about preparing the Windows installation. Once the Service Pack is applied, it takes the place of the Windows distribution media.

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To prepare for the Unattended Installation, follow these steps:

Step Action Notes

1 Using Endurance Manager, disable IOP2 and CE2. You can use the Tuple Disable

2 If you have the Windows bootable CD in the

3 Boot IOP1 in Offline Endurance I/O Processor

5 Specify the destination location for the CE’s copy of

CD-ROM, remove it.

Mode.

On IOP1, launch

the operating system.

MtcPrep.exe. MtcPrep.exe creates files that

Operation command for tuple 2.

If you have the Windows CD in the drive, when you boot the computer in Step 3, the Windows setup starts.

The default is Operational Endurance

I/O Processor Mode. Be sure to select Offline Endurance I/O Processor Mode.

prepare the system for the Unattended Installation of the Windows and Endurance software on the CE.

The program is located in \Program Files\Marathon Endurance\CE\Setup.

At this time, the information you provide is accepted, and the preparation for the installation proceeds.

However, if you entered an incorrect Windows product key, later you will be prompted for the correct one.

• Drive: Browse to the drive you marked as the boot disk in the Endurance Configuration Utility.

• Folder: Indicate the Windows folder. Typically this is

WINNT.

6 Insert the Windows distribution media in the IOP

7 Answer all questions, providing information

8 After you answer all questions, check Begin CE

CD-ROM drive. On the Windows Distribution Media screen, browse to the

applicable to your site, user, and operating system licenses.

Windows installation now to run the CE Windows installation immediately.

\i386 folder.

The Windows installation directory contains the setup utility

WINNT32.exe, which copies the

Windows installation files to the CE boot disk.

If the directory specified in Step 6 is not correct, MtcPrep.exe cannot launch the Unattended Installation setup correctly, and an error appears on the screen.

In that case, verify the location of

WINNT32.exe and run MtcPrep.exe again.

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Step Action Notes

9 Ensure that the automatic reboot of the IOP is in

Operational Endurance I/O Processor Mode (the default).

10 Power on CE1. If you are using a KVM switch instead of

11 Allow the Unattended Installation on the CE to

complete.

After the Unattended Installation setup copies the installation files to the CE’s disk, the IOP reboots automatically.

a local keyboard, mouse, and monitor, use the KVM switch to change the focus to the CE.

This process can take up to an hour.

The CE reboots after text mode setup and GUI mode setup complete.

Note: While software is being installed

on the CE, the computer time of the IOPs is incorrect. When Windows installation completes, the time on the CEs and IOPs synchronizes and is correct.

Also, the time zone for the CEs matches that of the IOPs, which you specified when installing software on the IOPs.

Continue with Completing the Unattended Installation.

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Completing the Unattended Installation

The procedure you follow to complete the Unattended Installation of the CE software is dependent upon your specific hardware configuration.

For a KVM Switch

If your configuration contains a keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) switch with a port for each CE and IOP, follow these steps to complete the Unattended Installation of the CE software:

Step Action Notes

1 Use the KVM switch in order to view the CE1 video. Select the port connected to CE1’s

keyboard, video, and mouse.

2 The Windows screen Configure Your Server should

3 Use the KVM switch to change focus to the IOP in

5 Using the Endurance Manager, invoke the

6 On the IOP, start the CE Desktop application. For information about the CE Desktop

be displayed.

order to view the IOP’s video.

From the application task bar, select Start

Programs Marathon Endurance Endurance Manager to start the Endurance

Manager.

command CE_O/S Shutdown Operation from IOPx, where x is the ID number of the IOP from which you issue the command.

This occurs at the conclusion of step 11 of the previous section, up to one hour after the start of the CE installation.

Viewing this screen indicates that Setup has completed on the CE.

Select the port connected to IOP1’s keyboard, video, and mouse.

The CE Endurance System Management service initiates the system shutdown.

application, refer to Chapter 3 of the HP

Netserver AA Solution Administrator’s Guide.

Once the CE has rebooted, the video, keyboard, and mouse are redirected to the IOP.

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For a Monitor Attached Directly to the CE

If your configuration contains a monitor attached directly to the CE, follow these steps to complete the Unattended Installation of the CE software:

Step Action Notes

1 View the CE video on the CE monitor.

2 The Windows screen Configure Your Server should

be displayed.

3 While viewing the IOP’s video, from the application

task bar, select Start Programs Marathon Endurance Endurance Manager to start the

Endurance Manager.

4 Using the Endurance Manager, invoke the

command CE_O/S Shutdown Operation from IOPx, where x is the ID number of the IOP from which you issue the command.

5 On the IOP, start the CE Desktop application. For information about the CE Desktop

This occurs at the conclusion of step 11 of the previous section, up to one hour after the start of the CE installation.

Viewing this screen indicates that Setup has completed on the CE.

The CE Endurance System Management service initiates the system shutdown.

application, refer to Chapter 3 of the HP

Netserver AA Solution Administrator’s Guide.

Once the CE has rebooted, the video, keyboard, and mouse are redirected to the IOP.

Continue with Completing Software Installation on the CEs.

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Completing Software Installation on the CEs

Note: You do not install CE software on the second CE. The IOPs update the disks via

a mirror copy.

After the Windows Unattended Installation completes, the CE reboots, and video is redirected to the CE Desktop application on the IOP. To view CE video output, you must ensure that

the CE Desktop application is running on the IOPs.

At this time, you will complete steps that could not be performed during the Unattended Installation:

• Installing the Appropriate Service Pack on the CE

• Installing Networking Software on the CE

Installing the Appropriate Service Pack on the CE

Install one of the currently supported Windows Service Packs and any applicable Microsoft hotfixes on the CE.

Note: Perform this step if you did not slip stream the Windows installation.

For a complete list of supported Service Packs, refer to the Endurance Release Notes.

Continue with Installing Networking Software on the CE.

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Installing Networking Software on the CE

To install the networking software, follow these steps:

Step Action Notes

1 On the CE, install the Endurance Ethernet

2 Repeat step 1 for the number of redirected

Redirector using the Add New Hardware Wizard.

a. Using the Control Panel, start the Add/

Remove Hardware Wizard.

b. Click Add/Troubleshoot a device.

c. Click Add a new device.

d. Select No, I want to select hardware from

a list.

e. Select Network Adapters, then Have Disk.

f. On the CE boot drive, browse to

drive\folder\system32\drivers\ MtcPnP\netmtcethr.inf

g. Select Endurance Ethernet Redirector

(MtcEthR).

h. Ignore the warning Digital Signature Not

Found, and continue with the installation.

The installation for the Ethernet Redirector completes.

Ethernet adapters that you have.

Perform these steps from within the CE Desktop window on the IOP. You may want to consider running the CE Desktop in full-screen mode.

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Step Action Notes

3 On the CE, install the Endurance Virtual

Network Redirector using the Add New Hardware Wizard.

a. Using the Control Panel, start the Add/

Remove Hardware Wizard.

b. Click Add/Troubleshoot a device.

c. Click Add a new device.

d. Select No, I want to select hardware from

a list.

e. Select Network Adapters, then Have Disk.

f. On the CE boot drive, browse to

drive\folder\system32\drivers \MtcPnP\netmtcvnr.inf.

g. Select Endurance Virtual Network

Redirector (MtcVnR).

h. Ignore the warning Digital Signature Not

Found, and continue with the installation.

The installation of the Virtual Network Redirector completes.

4 Repeat step 3 to install a second Endurance

Virtual Network Redirector for IOP2.

You must install the Endurance Virtual Network Redirector twice to create two virtual network adapters: the first to connect IOP1, and the second to connect IOP2.

drive\folder is the drive and directory where you installed the CE copy of Windows. (You can find this in the

%SystemRoot% environment variable.

For example,

If using the TCP/IP protocol, you must specify the IP addresses because there is no DHCP server on the Virtual Network.

Continue with Adjusting the CE and IOP Event Log Settings.

C:\WINNT.)

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Adjusting the CE and IOP Event Log Settings

To adjust the Event log settings, on the CE and on each IOP, right click on My Computer Manage Event Viewer. On the Computer Management screen, click Properties to set the options for each of the system, application, and security logs. For each log, set the Maximum Log Size to at least 1024 KB, and enable Overwrite Events as needed.

Continue with Verifying the Endurance Server Installation.

Verifying the Endurance Server Installation

To verify the Endurance server installation:

Step Action Notes

1 On the online IOP, start the Endurance

Manager, and then use it to enable the CE and IOP in the other tuple.

2 Use Endurance Manager to verify that a

mirror copy is in progress from IOP1 to IOP2.

3 Using the Endurance Manager, issue a

Server Shutdown command.

4 After the CEs and IOPs completely shut

down, power cycle the CEs and the IOPs.

The copy proceeds from the IOP on which you performed the CE installation to the other IOP.

As described on page 3-4, you should have begun the installation by installing the software on the smaller of the disks, typically IOP1, and the mirror copy would be from IOP1 to IOP2.

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Step Action Notes

5 Make sure that all computers reboot

and that the CEs synchronize.

6 If necessary, start the CE Desktop

application on either IOP.

7 Click in the CE Desktop window and

8 Start Endurance Manager and make

sure that all Endurance server components transition to active, online, or standby.

• Both IOPs must be present for the Endurance server to complete the boot process.

Because all I/O devices (including the CE boot disk with the CE operating system) physically reside on the IOPs, the CEs do not begin booting until both IOPs complete their boot process and are available.

If the CEs are powered on at the same time as the IOPs, the CEs complete their POST, and then wait for the IOPs to complete their boot process.

• After the IOPs complete their boot process, the CEs boot: one CE loads the Windows operating system; then the other CE is synchronized so that both CEs perform all CPU and memory functions in a tightly coupled manner.

The CE Desktop application should start automatically.

9 Using Endurance Manager, disable the

active Ethernet connection to make sure that Ethernet access fails over properly, and then re-enable the disabled connection.

Alternatively, you can unplug the cable from the active Ethernet connection, replug it in, and ensure that Ethernet access fails over correctly.

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Verify that client connections are not lost.

SplitSite Installation

To install in a SplitSite configuration, starting at the site of Tuple1:

Step Action

1 Install all software (Windows and Endurance) on IOP1.

2 Use the Endurance Manager to disable CE1 and IOP1 (tuple 1).

3 Copy the Endurance configuration to a floppy disk.

4 Boot IOP1 in Operational Endurance I/O Processor Mode.

5 Use the Endurance Manager to partition the CE boot disk on IOP1.

6 Power on CE1.

7 Go to the site of Tuple 2.

8 Install all software (Windows and Endurance) on IOP2.

9 Load the Endurance configuration file from the floppy you created on IOP1.

10 Correct the Ethernet addresses for the IOP2 redirected network card.

11 Use the Endurance Manager to enable IOP1.

12 Verify that IOP1 joins successfully, and correct any problems.

13 Use the Endurance Manager to disable IOP1.

14 Boot IOP2 in Offline Endurance I/O Processor Mode.

15 Install the CE software as described in this manual, replacing references to CE1 with CE2,

16 Complete the CE software installation.

17 Use the Endurance Manager to enable IOP1.

18 Verify that IOP1 joins successfully.

19 Use the Endurance Manager to enable CE1.

20 Verify that CE1 synchronizes successfully.

and IOP1 with IOP2.

If it is necessary to complete a single tuple installation before you begin the installation on the second tuple, simply skip the step of installing IOP2 before installing the CE software.

Note: The CE software is installed on only one CE. You can install the software on

either CE.

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Installing the Endurance Manager on a Remote Client

This section describes how to install the Endurance Manager on a remote client. For Endurance Manager information, including information about using Endurance Manager on a remote client, refer to Chapter 4 in the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator’s Guide.

You can use Endurance Manager on a remote client to monitor and manage an Endurance server.

To install the Endurance Manager and the Endurance online documentation on a remote client:

Step Action

1 On the remote client, insert the Endurance CD in the CD-ROM drive. Run the Setup

2 Follow the instructions displayed on the screen, making sure that you select Endurance

executable.

Manager as the setup type. Optionally, you can also select the setup type Online documentation to install the online documentation.

When the installation completes, you can use Remote Endurance Manager to monitor and manage your Endurance server. Refer to Chapter 4 of the HP Netserver AA Solution

Administrator’s Guide for information.

What to Do Next

For information about Endurance server operational concepts and a system overview, refer to

Chapter 2 of the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator’s Guide.

For information about how to use the Endurance Manager to monitor and manage your Endurance server, refer to Chapter 4 of the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator’s Guide.

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Adding a KVM or Video

Switch to the Hardware A

This appendix discusses adding a keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) switch to the hardware installation, includes information about basic considerations and requirements, and provides examples of installations that use KVM or video switches in an Endurance hardware configuration.

This appendix contains the following sections:

Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Basic Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Examples of an Endurance Installation with a Video or KVM Switch A-4

Adding a KVM or Video Switch to the Hardware A-1

Considerations

Each CE requires a standard VGA-compatible video adapter. The adapter provides the video BIOS to boot the CE and is used to display the following items:

• POST messages

• BIOS setup, test, and diagnostics

• MS-DOS boot for flashing the MIC

• Operating system flex-boot

• Text phase of the operating system boot

• Initial CE installation

You can monitor and manage the IOPs and CEs from one location by adding a KVM or video switch to your hardware configuration. Depending on your site’s physical layout and the configuration of the hardware within the workspace, you can use a KVM or video switch in a variety of ways. For example, you can purchase and install:

• A video switch if you want the IOP and CE in each tuple to share a monitor.

• A 2-channel KVM switch to alternate the monitor and keyboard between the IOP and CE, if you install each tuple in its own rack.

• A single 4-channel KVM switch to alternate the monitor, keyboard, and mouse between the IOPs and CEs if you install both tuples in one rack.

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Basic Requirements

When you purchase a KVM switch, you should consider the following requirements. The switch:

• Appears to the computer as a physical keyboard and mouse.

• Simulates the keyboard, monitor, and mouse even when powered off.

• Supports VGA and SVGA high-resolution video.

Adding a KVM or Video Switch to the Hardware A-3

Examples of an Endurance Installation with a Video or KVM Switch

This section contains illustrations of cabling the video or KVM switch. See Figure 2-1 for an illustration of cabling the Endurance server.

This example shows a configuration of the hardware with a video switch so that the CE and IOP in each tuple can share a monitor.

CE 1

Video Switch

IOP1

Tuple 1

CE 2

Video Switch

IOP 2

Tuple 2

Video extender cable

Figure A-1 Hardware Configuration with a Video Switch

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This example shows a configuration of the hardware with a KVM switch so that the IOP and CE in each tuple can share a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

CE 1

IOP 1

Tuple 1

KVM

Switch

CE 2

IOP 2

Tuple 2

KVM

Switch

Keyboard, video, mouse cables

Figure A-2 Hardware Configuration with a KVM Switch for Each Tuple

Adding a KVM or Video Switch to the Hardware A-5

This example shows a hardware configuration of both tuples in a single rack with a KVM switch so that the IOPs and CEs can share a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

Tuples 1 and 2

CE 1

Video, keyboard, mouse cables

KVM Switch

CE 2

IOP 1

IOP 2

Figure A-3 Hardware Configuration with a KVM Switch for Both Tuples in a Single Rack

Cabling

To cable the switch, follow the switch manufacturer’s instructions.

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Index

Adapters

Ethernet installing in IOP MIC video

1-8

2-4

1-7, A-2

Boot

partitioning IOP boot disk

Cables A-6

connecting Ethernet IL

1-14, 2-7

MIC MIC fiber

partitioning boot disk 3-21 requirements Unattended Installation Windows

Configuring

network SCSI BIOS SCSI devices

2-6

2-7

1-14

1-7

3-23

3-10, 3-11

2-3

1-9

Drivers

MtcEthP MtcEtx

3-11

2-2

3-5

3-23

Endurance Manager

installing on a remote client on CE

3-27

Endurance server

accessory kit contents CD

1-14

components Configuration Utility documentation fault resiliency requirements kit contents MTCFLASH overview services software tools

Ethernet

attaching cable to IOP 2-6

Event notification

1-2

1-14

2-3, 2-5

1-2

3-11

3-8, 3-10

2-3, 2-5

1-5

1-14

3-8

1-14

Fault resiliency requirements 1-15 Firmware

updating 2-3, 2-5

Hardware

2-6

cabling Ethernet cable IL cable attaching to IOPs MIC cable requirements SCSI device

2-6

2-7

1-6, 1-7, 1-8

1-7

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IL cable 1-14 IOP

attaching MIC cable 2-7 installing Endurance server software installing Windows on IOP1 partitioning boot disk partitioning IOP boot disk requirements

1-6

3-5

3-4

3-8

Partition

of SCSI disk of SCSI disk on IOP boot

1-15

POST Power

supplying to Endurance server 2-9

Power-on self test

See POST

3-21

3-5

Kit contents 1-14 KVM switch

A-6

2-channel 4-channel adding cabling configuration example requirements

A-2 A-2

A-2

A-6

A-3

A-5, A-6

Marathon Interface Cards

See MIC

MIC

attaching cable to CE attaching cable to IOP client and server connectivity tests fiber cables installing

updating firmware MTC diskette MtcEthP MtcEtx

3-11

MTCFLASH

1-14

2-4

1-9

3-11

2-3, 2-5

2-7

2-3, 2-5

Network

3-10, 3-11

NTFS

configuring

3-5

OEMSETUP.INF file 1-9 Overview of Endurance server

1-2

2-9

Requirements

1-7

CE Ethernet adapters hardware

1-6

IOP KVM switch mirrored disk software

1-8, 1-9

1-8

1-6

A-3

1-7

SCSI devices 1-7, 1-9

2-3

BIOS partitioning

partitioning disks Selecting file system format Service Pack

for Windows 3-6 Software

requirements 1-8, 1-9

Tuple 1 Switch

See KVM switch A-2

video

3-5

3-21

3-5

3-3

A-2

Unattended Installation 3-23

1-15

UPS

Verifying software installation 3-31 Video

standard VGA type

A-2

switch

switch configuration example Virtual Network Provider

1-7, A-2

3-11, 3-29, 3-30

A-4

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Windows

for CE

3-23

installing on IOP1 installing service pack

3-4

3-6

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Hp NetServer AA Installation Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Tables

Figures

Preface

Preparing for the Installation 1-1

Overview of the Endurance Server

Device Redirection

Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application

Virtual Network

Endurance Manager

Endurance Configuration Utility

Fault Detection and Event Reporting

Installation Requirements

Hardware Requirements

Software Requirements

Planning the SCSI Disk and CD-ROM Configurations

SCSI Configuration Charts

Installing IDE CD-ROMS

Unpacking Your Endurance Server Kit

Completing Initial Power-On Self Test

Installing the Hardware 2-1

Installing the Adapters in the IOPs

Installing the Adapters in the CEs

Cabling the Endurance Server

Completing Hardware Installation

Installing Windows and the Endurance Software 3-1

Overview of Endurance Installation

Installing Windows and Endurance Software on the IOPs

Installing Windows on the IOPs

Installing Endurance Software on the IOPs

Completing the IOP Installation

Installing Windows and Endurance Software on the CE

Installing the Software on the CE

Completing the Unattended Installation

Completing Software Installation on the CEs

Adjusting the CE and IOP Event Log Settings

Verifying the Endurance Server Installation

SplitSite Installation

Installing the Endurance Manager on a Remote Client

Adding a KVM or Video Switch to the Hardware A-1

Considerations

Basic Requirements

Examples of an Endurance Installation with a Video or KVM Switch

Cabling

Index