Setting Up the Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200
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Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
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Configuring Shared Storage
The Compaq Array Configuration Utility sets up the hardware aspects of any
drives attached to an array controller, including the drives in the shared
RA4000/4100s. The Array Configuration Utility can initially configure the
array controller, reconfigure the array controller, add additional disk drives to
an existing configuration, and expand capacity. The Array Configuration
Utility stores the drive configuration information on the drives themselves;
therefore, after you have configured the drives from one of the cluster nodes, it
is not necessary to configure the drives from the other cluster node.
For detailed information about configuring the drives, refer to the section on
the Compaq Array Configuration Utility in the Compaq shared external
storage documentation.
NOTE:
The Array Configuration Utility runs automatically during an automated SmartStart
installation.
Setting Up a Dedicated Interconnect
There are four ways to set up a dedicated interconnect.
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Ethernet direct connect
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Ethernet direct connect using a private hub
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ServerNet direct connect
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ServerNet direct connect using a switch
Ethernet Direct Connect
An Ethernet crossover cable is included with your Compaq ProLiant Cluster
kit. This cable directly connects two NIC that have been dedicated as the
dedicated interconnect. Connect one end of the cable to the NIC in Node 1 and
the other end of the cable to the NIC in Node 2.
IMPORTANT:
Connect the cable to the dedicated interconnect NICs and not to the
Ethernet connections used for the network clients (the public LAN).
NOTE:
The crossover cable will not work in conjunction with a network hub or switch.
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