HP PROLIANT DL380 G3 User Manual
HP ProLiant DL380
Generation 3 Packaged Cluster
Setup and Installation Guide
January 2003 (Second Edition)
Part Number 252621-002
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HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide
January 2003 (Second Edition)
Part Number 252621-002
Contents
About This Guide
Audience Assumptions..................................................................................................... vii
Important Safety Information ........................................................................................... vii
Symbols on Equipment .................................................................................................... vii
Rack Stability .................................................................................................................... ix
Symbols in Text.................................................................................................................ix
Related Documents..............................................................................................................x
Getting Help ........................................................................................................................x
Technical Support .........................................................................................................x
HP Website ................................................................................................................. xi
Authorized Reseller .................................................................................................... xi
Reader’s Comments .......................................................................................................... xi
Chapter 1
Packaged Cluster Components
HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Server ....................................................................... 1-1
Smart Array Cluster Storage System............................................................................... 1-1
Configuration Fixture ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Configuration Fixture Disposal................................................................................. 1-3
Packaged Cluster Cabling................................................................................................ 1-3
Software Components ..................................................................................................... 1-4
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Chapter 2
Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster
Setup Preparations ...........................................................................................................2-1
Required Materials ....................................................................................................2-1
Selecting an Appropriate Site....................................................................................2-2
Component and LED Identification.................................................................................2-3
ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Server........................................................................2-3
Smart Array Cluster Storage .....................................................................................2-8
Setup in the Configuration Fixture ................................................................................2-12
Installing Hardware Options ...................................................................................2-13
Cabling the System in the Configuration Fixture.................................................... 2-14
Powering Down and Preparing for Transfer ...........................................................2-16
Setup and Installation in a Rack.....................................................................................2-17
Rack Planning Resources ........................................................................................2-17
Installing the Storage System into the Rack............................................................ 2-17
Installing the Servers into the Rack......................................................................... 2-27
Installing Hardware Options ...................................................................................2-32
Cabling the System in a Rack..................................................................................2-32
Chapter 3
System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft Windows 2000
Advanced Server
Preconfiguration Checks..................................................................................................3-1
Preparing for Operating System Installation....................................................................3-2
Configuring the Nodes.....................................................................................................3-3
Configuring the Shared Storage....................................................................................... 3-4
Configuring Cluster Services...........................................................................................3-5
Validating the Cluster Configuration...............................................................................3-6
Chapter 4
System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft NT Server 4.0,
Enterprise Edition
Preconfiguration Checks..................................................................................................4-1
Preparing for Operating System Installation....................................................................4-2
Configuring the Nodes.....................................................................................................4-3
Configuring the Shared Storage....................................................................................... 4-4
Configuring Cluster Server .............................................................................................. 4-5
Validating the Cluster Configuration...............................................................................4-6
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Chapter 5
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 5.1
Preconfiguration Checks ................................................................................................. 5-1
Preparing for Operating System Installation ................................................................... 5-2
Configuring the Nodes .................................................................................................... 5-3
Configuring the Shared Storage ...................................................................................... 5-4
Configuring NetWare Cluster Services ........................................................................... 5-4
NetWare Cluster Services Installation ...................................................................... 5-5
Creating Novell Storage Service Volumes ............................................................... 5-6
Creating Cluster Volumes......................................................................................... 5-7
Validating the Cluster Configuration .............................................................................. 5-7
Chapter 6
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 6
Preconfiguration Checks ................................................................................................. 6-1
Preparing for Operating System Installation ................................................................... 6-2
Configuring the Nodes .................................................................................................... 6-3
Configuring the Shared Storage ...................................................................................... 6-4
Configuring Novell Cluster Services............................................................................... 6-4
Novell Cluster Services Installation.......................................................................... 6-5
Creating Novell Storage Services Volumes and Pools ............................................. 6-6
Validating the Cluster Configuration .............................................................................. 6-7
Contents
Chapter 7
System Setup and Configuration for Red Hat Linux 7.3 Professional
Preconfiguration Checks ................................................................................................. 7-1
Preparing for Operating System Installation ................................................................... 7-3
Configuring the Nodes .................................................................................................... 7-4
Installing Management Agents for Servers for Linux ..................................................... 7-6
Configuring the Shared Storage ...................................................................................... 7-6
LifeKeeper Installation.................................................................................................... 7-7
Validating the LifeKeeper Cluster Configuration ........................................................... 7-7
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Chapter 8
System Setup and Configuration for
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7.1
Preconfiguration Checks..................................................................................................8-1
Preparing for Operating System Installation....................................................................8-3
Configuring the Nodes.....................................................................................................8-4
Installing Management Agents for Servers for Linux .....................................................8-5
Configuring the Shared Storage....................................................................................... 8-6
LifeKeeper Install ............................................................................................................8-6
Validating the LifeKeeper Cluster Configuration............................................................ 8-7
Index
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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for the setup and installation of the
packaged cluster. It complements the server and storage system documentation.
Audience Assumptions
This guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. HP
assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in
recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
About This Guide
Important Safety Information
Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document
included with the server.
Symbols on Equipment
The following symbols may be placed on equipment to indicate the presence of
potentially hazardous conditions:
WARNING: This symbol, in conjunction with any of the following symbols,
indicates the presence of a potential hazard. The potential for injury exists if
warnings are not observed. Consult your documentation for specific details.
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Weight in kg
Weight in lb
This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric
shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to
qualified personnel.
This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. The area
contains no user or field serviceable parts. Do not open for any reason.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure.
This symbol on an RJ-45 receptacle indicates a network interface connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this
receptacle.
This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this
surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the
surface to cool before touching.
These symbols, on power supplies or systems, indicate that the
equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the
system.
This symbol indicates that the component exceeds the recommended
weight for one individual to handle safely.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements
and guidelines for manual material handling.
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Rack Stability
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
be sure that:
• The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
• The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
• The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
• The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.
• Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if
more than one component is extended for any reason.
Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following
meanings.
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
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CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could
result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents essential information to explain a concept
or complete a task.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
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Related Documents
In addition to this guide, the following information sources are available:
• Documentation CD included with this product
• Installation white papers at
• Technical support resources at
Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get
further information and other help in the following locations.
Technical Support
In North America, call the HP Technical Support Phone Center at 1-800-652-6672.
This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality
improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. Outside North America, call the
nearest HP Technical Support Phone Center. Telephone numbers for worldwide
Technical Support Centers are listed on the HP website:
Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP:
• Technical support registration number (if applicable)
• Product serial numbers
• Product model name and number
www.hp.com/servers/proliant/highavailability
www.hp.com/support
www.hp.com.
• Applicable error messages
• Add-on boards or hardware
• Third-party hardware or software
• Operating system type and revision level
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HP Website
The HP website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and flash
ROM images. You can access the HP website at
Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest authorized reseller:
• In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
• In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
• Elsewhere, see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers.
Reader’s Comments
HP welcomes your comments on this guide. Please send your comments and
suggestions by email to
ServerDocumentation@hp.com.
www.hp.com
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Packaged Cluster Components
The HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 (G3) Packaged Cluster consists of two
ProLiant DL380 G3 servers and a Smart Array Cluster Storage system in a sturdy,
recyclable configuration fixture.
HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Server
For detailed information on the server components, refer to the server user guide.
Smart Array Cluster Storage System
1
For detailed information, refer to the storage system documentation.
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Packaged Cluster Components
Configuration Fixture
The packaged cluster ships in a two-piece configuration fixture (1) that can be used
to configure the packaged cluster. The configuration fixture allows for ease of
transfer to another location after it has been configured. The server fixture (2) holds
the two ProLiant DL380 G3 servers. The storage system fixture (3) holds the Smart
Array Cluster Storage system.
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Configuration Fixture Disposal
The server fixture and the storage fixture are environmentally safe and recyclable.
The configuration fixture should be recycled in accordance with your local recycling
center guidelines. The metal inserts in the fixture compose 0.0406 percent of the total
volume of the fixture. Removal of the inserts may be required before recycling.
Packaged Cluster Cabling
The packaged cluster includes two external VHDCI SCSI cables, an Ethernet
crossover cable, and power cables. The cable ends are labeled for ease of installation.
Packaged Cluster Components
HP recommends that you use an optional keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM)
switchbox.
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Software Components
The ProLiant DL380 G3 Packaged Cluster supports Microsoft Windows, Novell
Netware, and Linux-based operating systems. Refer to the ProLiant servers operating
system support matrix at
www.compaq.com/products/servers/software/
The packaged cluster also supports the following software:
•
HP SmartStart utilities
HP Array Configuration Utility 6.0 (ACU 6.0)
•
Insight Manager 7
•
Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) for Windows NT
•
Microsoft Cluster Services for Windows 2000 Advanced Server
•
NetWare Cluster Services for Novell NetWare
•
Novell Cluster Services for Novell NetWare
•
LifeKeeper for Linux
•
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Setup Preparations
Required Materials
Before setting up your packaged cluster, locate the following materials included in
the shipping box:
•
ProLiant DL380 G3 servers
2
•
Smart Array Cluster Storage system
•
Power cords and cables
•
Rack mounting hardware and rack templates (not used with the configuration
fixture)
•
HP SmartStart CD
•
Hardware documentation and software packs
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Locate the following materials not included in the packaged cluster shipping box:
•
Hard drives
•
Server hardware options and documentation (optional)
•
Storage system hardware options and documentation (optional)
•
Keyboard, monitor, and mouse (need two of each if not using a switchbox)
•
Keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) switchbox (optional)
•
Operating system CDs
Selecting an Appropriate Site
Select an installation site that meets the following requirements:
•
Space
•
Temperature
•
Power
•
Rack
•
Grounding
•
Airflow
Detailed installation site requirements are described in the server user guide on the
Documentation CD.
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Component and LED Identification
ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Server
Table 2-1: Front Panel Components
Item Description
1 Hard drive bays
2 Bay for tape drive or hard drive and tape drive blank
3 Diskette drive
4 CD-ROM drive
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Table 2-2: Front Panel LEDs and Buttons
Item Description Status
1 Internal health LED Green = Normal
Amber = System degraded. Refer to system board LEDs to
identify component in degraded state
Red = System critical. Refer to system board LEDs to identify
component in critical state
2 External health LED
(power supply)
3 NIC 1 link/activity LED Green = Network link
4 NIC 2 link/activity LED Flashing = Network link and activity
Green = Normal
Amber = Power redundancy failure
Red = Critical power supply failure
Off = No link to network. If power is off, view the rear panel
RJ-45 LEDs for status
continued
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Table 2-2: Front Panel LEDs and Buttons
Item Description Status
5 UID LED button Blue = Activated
Flashing = System remotely managed
Off = Deactivated
6 Power On/Standby
button/system power
LED
Green = System on
Amber = System shut down, but power still applied
Off = Power cord not attached or power supply failure
continued
Table 2-3: Rear Panel Components
Item Description Connector Color
1 Hot-plug PCI-X expansion slot 3 (bus 6) 64-bit/100-MHz 3.3V N/A
2 Hot-plug PCI-X expansion slot 2 (bus 6) 64-bit/100-MHz 3.3V N/A
3 Non-hot-plug PCI-X expansion slot 1 (bus 3) 64-bit/133-MHz 3.3V N/A
4 Serial connector Teal
5 iLO connector N/A
6 Mouse connector Green
continued
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Table 2-3: Rear Panel Components
Item Description Connector Color
7 Power cord connector N/A
8 Keyboard connector Purple
9 NIC 1 connector N/A
10 NIC 2 connector N/A
11 USB connectors Black
12 Video connector Blue
13 VHDCI SCSI connector (port 1) N/A
continued
Table 2-4: Rear Panel LEDs and Buttons
Item Description LED Color Status
1 PCI Hot Plug fault LED (slot 3) Amber On = Expansion board failed
Off = Normal
2 PCI Hot Plug power LED (slot 3) Green On = Power is applied to the slot
Flashing = Power is cycling
Off = Power is not applied to the slot
continued
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Table 2-4: Rear Panel LEDs and Buttons
continued
Item Description LED Color Status
3 PCI Hot Plug fault LED (slot 2) Amber On = Expansion board failed
Off = Normal
4 PCI Hot Plug power LED (slot 2) Green On = Power is applied to the slot
Flashing = Power is cycling
Off = Power is not applied to the slot
5 RJ-45 link LED Green On = Linked to network
Off = Not linked to network
6 RJ-45 activity LED Green On or flashing = Network activity
Off = No network activity
7 UID LED button Blue On = Activated
Flashing = System remotely managed
Off = Deactivated
8 Power supply LED Green On = Power turned on and power supply
functioning properly
Off = One or more of the following
conditions exists:
•
AC power unavailable
•
Power supply failed
•
Power supply in standby mode
•
Power supply exceeded current
limit
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Smart Array Cluster Storage
Table 2-5: Front Panel Components
Item Description
1 Bezel blank (bay for optional redundant controller)
2 Service port (for HP service technicians only)
3 Hot-plug Smart Array Cluster Storage Controller
4 Controller display
5 Power On/Standby button
6 Enclosure LEDs
7 Hot-plug SCSI hard drives
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Table 2-6: Enclosure LEDs
Item LED Description Status
1 Shared Storage
Module
2 System power Green = System power is on
3 Fault Amber = Fault detected in a subsystem
Green flashing = Module is operating normally
Green/Off = Module is not operating normally
Off = System is in standby mode or power is removed from the
system
Off = No faults detected
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Table 2-7: Rear Panel Components
Item Description
1 Interconnect blanks (required for proper airflow)
2 Power supply/blower assembly
3 AC power connectors
4 Two-port Shared Storage Module
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Table 2-8: Two-port Shared Storage Module LEDs
Item LED Description
1 Power
2 SCSI host port A
3 SCSI host port B
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Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster
Setup in the Configuration Fixture
Perform the following procedures to set up the packaged cluster in the configuration
fixture. This setup procedure assumes the cluster will be configured in the fixture and
then transferred to another location.
WARNING: Do not stack clusters while in their configuration fixtures. The
stack can become unstable and may tip over.
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Installing Hardware Options
NOTE: Detailed option installation instructions are available with the options and are also in
the server setup and installation guide, the server supplemental setup guide, and the storage
system user guide on the Documentation CD.
1. If internal server options (memory, processors, fans, and expansion boards) need
to be installed:
a. Remove the servers from the server fixture.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
the server must be completely removed from the server fixture to install the
internal server options. At least two people are required to lift the servers
during installation or removal.
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b. Install the internal server options.
c. Replace the servers in the server fixture.
2. Install the external server options.
3. Install the external storage system options.
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Cabling the System in the Configuration Fixture
NOTE: The server fixture should be placed on top of the storage fixture for ease in cabling the
packaged cluster.
1. Connect the VHDCI SCSI cables labeled A and B from the storage system to the
servers.
NOTE: Save the protective covers on the cable connectors for use when the packaged
cluster is repacked.
2. If you are configuring a Microsoft or Linux operating system, connect the
Ethernet crossover cable between the servers. Use the same RJ-45 connector (1),
NIC 1, on each server.
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