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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. 

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Page 1: ...Liant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide January 2003 Second Edition Part Number 252621 002 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 9 58 AM ...

Page 2: ...ent is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide January 2003 Second Edition Part Number 252...

Page 3: ...seller 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 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide iii HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002...

Page 4: ... 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...

Page 5: ...nfiguring 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 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 ...

Page 6: ... 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 vi HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 9 58 AM ...

Page 7: ...ty 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 wa...

Page 8: ...is 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 el...

Page 9: ...he 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 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 informatio...

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Page 11: ...t as well as the latest drivers and flash ROM images You can access the HP website at www hp com 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 suggestion...

Page 12: ...tion 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 For detailed information refer to the storage system documentation HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 1 1 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 10 00 A...

Page 13: ...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 1 2 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 10 00 AM ...

Page 14: ...otal 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 HP recommends that you use an optional keyboard video and mouse KVM switchbox HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup an...

Page 15: ...e 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 Cl...

Page 16: ...roLiant DL380 G3 servers 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 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 2 1 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 17: ...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 2 2 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Insta...

Page 18: ...le 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 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 2 3 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 19: ...nent in critical state 2 External health LED power supply Green Normal Amber Power redundancy failure Red Critical power supply failure 3 NIC 1 link activity LED Green Network link 4 NIC 2 link activity LED Flashing Network link and activity Off No link to network If power is off view the rear panel RJ 45 LEDs for status continued 2 4 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Insta...

Page 20: ...hed or power supply failure 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 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Pa...

Page 21: ...CSI connector port 1 N A 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 2 6 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide HP C...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ... 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 2 8 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 24: ...Off Module is not operating normally 2 System power Green System power is on Off System is in standby mode or power is removed from the system 3 Fault Amber Fault detected in a subsystem Off No faults detected HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 2 9 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 25: ...nterconnect blanks required for proper airflow 2 Power supply blower assembly 3 AC power connectors 4 Two port Shared Storage Module 2 10 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 26: ...rt Shared Storage Module LEDs Item LED Description 1 Power 2 SCSI host port A 3 SCSI host port B HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 2 11 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 27: ...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 2 12 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 28: ...s 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 b Install the internal server options c Replace the servers in the server fixture 2 Install the external server opti...

Page 29: ...rage 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 2 14 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL C...

Page 30: ... panel is not used when the RILOE II board is installed For more information refer to the HP Remote Insight Lights Out Edition II User Guide on the Documentation CD NOTE If you are using a KVM switchbox refer to the switchbox documentation for detailed instructions 4 Connect the power cords to the servers and storage system 5 Configure the packaged cluster Install the required operating system and...

Page 31: ...e servers 6 Replace the protective covers on the ends of the VHDCI SCSI cables 7 Secure the VHDCI SCSI cables and the Ethernet crossover cable for transfer 8 Repack the shipping components in their original configuration Refer to the exploded view diagram and pictures on the packaged cluster poster as a guideline for repacking Configuration is complete The packaged cluster is ready for transfer 2 ...

Page 32: ...00 series racks For more information on the content of each resource refer to the rack Documentation CD Installing the Storage System into the Rack The rack mounting hardware kit provides the required components for quick deployment in Compaq branded HP branded and most square and round hole third party racks The adjustable feature of the rack rails enables installation in racks with depths of 69 ...

Page 33: ...left 2 Rack rail right 3 Pins for round hole rack conversion 4 4U rack template IMPORTANT Install the storage system in the rack leaving enough space above to install the servers The following procedure details installation in a square hole rack For installation procedures concerning round hole racks refer to the HP Smart Array Cluster Storage System User Guide on the Documentation CD 2 18 HP ProL...

Page 34: ...n the rack IMPORTANT Unless you are converting the rails for use in round hole racks do not remove the pins from the ends of the rack rails These load bearing pins are designed to fit through the holes without being removed NOTE Identify the left L and right R rack rails by markings stamped into the sheet metal HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 2 19 HP CO...

Page 35: ...xtend through the holes marked during the rack template procedure IMPORTANT Be sure that the scissor type locking latches engage when the ends of the rail seat into the rack uprights 2 20 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 36: ...arked during the rack template procedure IMPORTANT Be sure that the scissor type locking latches engage when the ends of the rail seat into the rack uprights 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the right rack rail HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 2 21 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 37: ... SCSI cables and the Ethernet crossover cable to the storage fixture 7 Disconnect and remove the VHDCI SCSI cables from the storage system 2 22 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 38: ...screws that secure the storage system and slide the storage system from the storage system fixture HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 2 23 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 39: ...he rack WARNING Always use at least two people to lift an enclosure into the rack If the enclosure is being loaded into the rack above chest level a third person must assist with aligning the enclosure with the rails while the other two people support the weight of the enclosure CAUTION To prevent storage system damage and ease insertion support the weight of the storage system and keep it level w...

Page 40: ...ghtening of the shipping bracket is only necessary if the rack is to be shipped with the Smart Array Cluster Storage system installed HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 2 25 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 41: ... Loosen the thumbscrew on the shipping bracket b Slide the shipping bracket forward until it engages the storage system chassis 1 2 c Tighten the thumbscrew 2 26 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 42: ...ed rails do not fit the square hole rack you are using order the third party option kit for racks with round holes and use the installation instructions that ship with the option kit 1 Locate the following materials necessary for installing the servers Table 2 10 Rack Mounting Hardware and Template Item Description 1 Left and right standard rack rail assemblies 2 Server rails 3 Rack template 4 Cab...

Page 43: ...ck Install the heaviest item first and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top 3 Loosen the thumbscrews that secure the servers and slide the servers from the server fixture 2 28 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 44: ...e left and right standard rack rails to the appropriate side of the rack NOTE Figures show one server already installed in the rack HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 2 29 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 45: ...he rack is adequately stabilized before sliding the server rails into the rack rails CAUTION Be sure to keep the server parallel to the floor when sliding the server rails into the rack rails Tilting the server up or down could result in damage to the rails 2 30 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last...

Page 46: ...when pressing the server rail release latches and sliding the server into the rack The sliding rails could pinch your fingers 8 Secure the server to the rack 9 Repeat steps 1 through 8 for the second server HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 2 31 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 47: ...r guide on the Documentation CD 1 Install the server options 2 Install the storage system options Cabling the System in a Rack NOTE It is recommended for ease of cabling to install one cable management arm on a server and route the cables before installing the second cable management arm 1 Secure the cable management arm bracket to the server NOTE Cable management arm is removed for clarity 2 32 H...

Page 48: ...ackaged Cluster 2 Secure the cable management bracket to the rail HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 2 33 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 49: ...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 2 34 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11 8 02 1 59 PM ...

Page 50: ...the video connector on the rear of the RILOE II board The standard video connector on the server rear panel is not used when the RILOE II board is installed For more information refer to the HP Remote Insight Lights Out Edition II User Guide on the Documentation CD NOTE If you are using a KVM switchbox refer to the switchbox documentation for detailed instructions 6 Connect the power cords to the ...

Page 51: ...ound plug is an important safety feature Plug the power cord into a grounded earthed electric outlet that is easily accessible at all times Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it Pay particular attention to the plug electric outlet and the point where the cord exten...

Page 52: ...ackaged cluster HP SmartStart CD 6 1 or later Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server software and documentation Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server Service Pack 3 or later Before configuring the packaged cluster Be sure you have sufficient software rights to install the operating system and software applications on each server node Be sure all hardware is installed and properly cabled HP ProLia...

Page 53: ...nnection cluster heartbeat IP address and subnet mask Administrator password used during operating system installation Cluster name Cluster IP address and subnet mask Domain name Domain administrator user name and password used during operating system installation to have the server node join the domain Domain account name and password for cluster service this account has special privileges on eac...

Page 54: ...t until the storage system startup complete message is displayed It may take up to two minutes for the storage system to completely power up 2 Power on one server either 2 or 3 IMPORTANT Do not use the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays ORCA utility to configure the Smart Array Cluster Storage The Array Configuration Utility must be used HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and I...

Page 55: ...on CD 3 Insert the SmartStart CD into the CD ROM drive and reboot the server Follow the on screen instructions to install the operating system IMPORTANT Using the information gathered earlier configure the TCP IP settings for the public and private network adapters during the operating system installation For more information on installing the operating system refer to the SmartStart installation ...

Page 56: ... from Basic to Dynamic Cluster Services for Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server does not support dynamic disks 5 Close Disk Management and shut down the first server 6 Power on the second server 7 Select Start Programs Administrative Tools Computer Management Then select Disk Management Review the drive letters and change if necessary to be the same as the first server 8 Shut down the second se...

Page 57: ...ter configuration perform the following steps from either cluster node 1 Select Start Programs Administrative Tools Cluster Administrator and connect to the cluster 2 Right click one group Select Move Group 3 Verify the group fails over to the other node and all resources come online 4 Right click the same group Select Move Group 5 Verify that the group fails back to the original node and all reso...

Page 58: ...uster HP SmartStart CD 6 1 or later Microsoft Windows NT Server 4 0 Enterprise Edition software and documentation Microsoft Windows NT Server 4 0 Enterprise Edition Service Pack 6a or later Before configuring the packaged cluster Be sure you have sufficient software rights to install the operating system and software applications on each server node Be sure all hardware is installed and properly c...

Page 59: ...connection cluster heartbeat IP address and subnet mask Administrator password used during operating system installation Cluster name Cluster IP address and subnet mask Domain name Domain administrator user name and password used during operating system installation to have the server node join the domain Domain account name and password for cluster service this account has special privileges on e...

Page 60: ... Utility must be used While the server boots the ROM Based Setup Utility RBSU and the ORCA utility are automatically configured to prepare the server for the operating system installation To configure these utilities manually Press the F8 key when prompted during the array controller initialization to configure the array controller using ORCA Press the F9 key when prompted during the boot process ...

Page 61: ...cond server Configuring the Shared Storage To configure the shared storage 1 Power on the first server 2 Select Start Programs System Tools Array Configuration Utility from the desktop of the server 3 Select the Smart Array Cluster Controller to configure the shared storage hard drives Refer to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD for detailed information NOTE Micr...

Page 62: ...r to the Microsoft Windows NT Server 4 0 Enterprise Edition documentation for details on installing and configuring MSCS 3 Install Service Pack 6a or later and reboot the server when prompted 4 Rerun the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 EE to ensure that the latest HP drivers were not overwritten by the service pack Reboot if prompted 5 Power on the second server and repeat steps...

Page 63: ...ive Tools Cluster Administrator and connect to the cluster 2 Right click one group Select Move Group 3 Verify the group fails over to the other node and all resources come online 4 Right click the same group Select Move Group 5 Verify that the group fails back to the original node and all resources come online 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each group Configuration is now complete IMPORTANT If the...

Page 64: ... software and documentation NetWare 5 1 Support Pack 5 or later NetWare Cluster Services NWCS for NetWare 5 1 software and documentation NetWare Cluster Services 1 01 Support Pack 4 or later Before configuring the packaged cluster Be sure you have sufficient software rights and licenses to install the operating system and software applications on each server Be sure all hardware is installed and p...

Page 65: ... and password Server B Name Public network connection IP address and subnet mask Admin name context and password Cluster name Cluster IP address and subnet mask New or existing NDS tree name Default gateway address if applicable WINS server address if applicable DNS settings if applicable 5 2 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopw...

Page 66: ...st be used While the server boots the ROM Based Setup Utility RBSU and the ORCA utility are automatically configured to prepare the server for the operating system installation To configure these utilities manually Press the F8 key when prompted during the array controller initialization to configure the array controller using ORCA Press the F9 key when prompted during the boot process to change t...

Page 67: ...stallation 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the second server Configuring the Shared Storage To configure the shared storage 1 Power off the second server 2 From the first server run cpqonlin nlm the NetWare Online Array Configuration Utility and select the Smart Array Cluster Controller to configure the shared storage hard drives Refer to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide on the Documen...

Page 68: ...IP address you will be prompted to select the IP address that NWCS should use IMPORTANT If you receive the error The server you have chosen doesn t have an IP address refer to the Novell website for the Technical Information Document 10051301 This document will explain how to fix the error 6 Specify that the cluster has a shared storage system and then select the drive where the small cluster part...

Page 69: ...e 8 Click Yes NOTE You should receive a message that reads Successfully created the new NSS Volume and added it to NDS 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 for each LUN To configure the second server to see the NSS volumes 1 Type NWCONFIG from the second server system console 2 Select NSS Disk Options Storage Update Provider Information 3 Update both the GSEG Group Segment Manager and the MMPRV NSS Media Manage...

Page 70: ...Configuration is now complete Validating the Cluster Configuration 1 Log in to ConsoleOne from one of the nodes and authenticate to the appropriate tree 2 Scroll down and highlight the cluster created earlier 3 Select View Cluster State View from the title bar 4 Be sure that all cluster nodes and resources are online and running 5 Double click the first cluster volume resource 6 Highlight the node...

Page 71: ...6 1 or later NetWare 6 software and documentation NetWare 6 Support Pack 2 or later Novell Cluster Services NCS for NetWare 6 software and documentation Before configuring the packaged cluster Be sure you have sufficient software rights and licenses to install the operating system and software applications on each server Be sure that all hardware is installed and properly cabled HP ProLiant DL380 ...

Page 72: ...and password Server B Name Public network connection IP address and subnet mask Admin name context and password Cluster name Cluster IP address and subnet mask New or existing NDS tree name Default gateway address if applicable WINS server address if applicable DNS settings if applicable 6 2 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwi...

Page 73: ...used While the server boots the ROM Based Setup Utility RBSU and the ORCA utility are automatically configured to prepare the server for the operating system installation To configure these utilities manually Press the F8 key when prompted during the array controller initialization to configure the array controller using ORCA Press the F9 key when prompted during the boot process to change the ser...

Page 74: ...ation 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the second server Configuring the Shared Storage To configure the shared storage 1 Power off the second server 2 From the first server use cpqonlin nlm the NetWare Online Array Configuration Utility and select the Smart Array Cluster Controller to configure the shared storage hard drives Refer to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide on the documentatio...

Page 75: ...and select Install or Upgrade a Novell Cluster b Continue to follow the installation screens then select Create a New Cluster 3 Enter the name of the server to add to the cluster or browse and select one from the list and then select Add to Cluster Repeat this step for the other server then click Next NOTE When you add a server to a cluster NCS automatically detects the server IP address If the se...

Page 76: ...w and enter a new logical volume name Click Next 7 Highlight the first external shared drive on the Smart Array Cluster Storage system 8 Select Allow volume quota to grow Click Next 9 Enter a Pool Name and click OK 10 Assign a virtual IP address for the NSS volume Click OK 11 Select Finish NOTE When prompted to continue creating the partition click Yes 12 Repeat steps 6 through 11 for all shared d...

Page 77: ...r 3 From the title bar select View Cluster State View 4 Be sure that all cluster nodes and resources are online and running 5 Double click the first cluster volume resource 6 Highlight the node name in the list of available nodes and click Migrate 7 Be sure that the cluster volume resource migrates to the selected node 8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 for all cluster volume resources IMPORTANT If the pa...

Page 78: ...ww hp com servers proliant highavailability Preconfiguration Checks Be sure that the following items are available for configuring the packaged cluster HP SmartStart CD 6 1 or later Red Hat Linux 7 3 Professional LifeKeeper for Linux three CD set HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 7 1 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved On 11...

Page 79: ...he following websites HP high availability www hp com servers proliant highavailability HP Linux solutions www hp com linux Linux for ProLiant www hp com products servers linux LifeKeeper for Linux documentation http licensing steeleye com support docm php Obtaining LifeKeeper for Linux license key http licensing steeleye com download index php Linux www linux org Red Hat Linux www redhat com RPM ...

Page 80: ...used during operating system installation Server B Name Public network connection IP address and subnet mask Private network connection cluster heartbeat IP address and subnet mask Administrator password for each server used during operating system installation Cluster IP address and subnet mask Default gateway address if applicable WINS server address if applicable DNS settings if applicable HP P...

Page 81: ...ion Utility must be used While the server boots the ROM Based Setup Utility RBSU and the ORCA utility are automatically configured to prepare the server for the operating system installation To configure these utilities manually Press the F8 key when prompted during the array controller initialization to configure the array controller using ORCA Press the F9 key when prompted during the boot proce...

Page 82: ...to obtain proper video resolution Test any graphics configuration before continuing to prevent X Window System problems when rebooting NOTE Refer to your operating system documentation for additional installation information For more information on installing Red Hat Linux on ProLiant servers refer to www hp com products servers linux 5 When installation is complete the Congratulations screen is d...

Page 83: ...SmartStart CD click the Maintenance tab then select and run the Array Configuration Utility 3 From the Array Configuration Utility Configuration screen select the Smart Array Cluster Controller to configure the shared storage hard drives Refer to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide on the documentation CD for detailed information 4 Reboot the server and log in 5 Format and mount the shar...

Page 84: ...e the CCISS driver with the CCISS package that is installed during the LifeKeeper installation process The CCISS driver and package are both needed for LifeKeeper for Linux to work properly Validating the LifeKeeper Cluster Configuration After the systems are configured and the resource hierarchy tree is functional from within LifeKeeper system failover should be tested To test failover 1 Run the ...

Page 85: ...server node A active 4 After server node A is active power off server node A This initiates a failure and server node B becomes active There will be a slight pause before server node B takes over This is normal because it takes a few seconds for server node B to see that the heartbeat signal for server node A is gone Configuration is now complete IMPORTANT If the packaged cluster is being transfer...

Page 86: ... hp com servers proliant highavailability Preconfiguration Checks Be sure that the following items are available for configuring the packaged cluster HP SmartStart CD 6 1 or later SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 SLES 7 LifeKeeper for Linux three CD set HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 8 1 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename Sopwith Part Number 252621 002 Last Saved ...

Page 87: ...refer to the following websites HP high availability www hp com servers proliant highavailability HP Linux solutions www hp com linux Linux for ProLiant www hp com products servers linux LifeKeeper for Linux documentation http licensing steeleye com support docm php Obtaining LifeKeeper for Linux license key http licensing steeleye com download index php Linux www linux org SuSE www suse com RPM P...

Page 88: ... used during operating system installation Server B Name Public network connection IP address and subnet mask Private network connection cluster heartbeat IP address and subnet mask Administrator password for each server used during operating system installation Cluster IP address and subnet mask Default gateway address if applicable WINS server address if applicable DNS settings if applicable HP ...

Page 89: ...tion Utility will be used While the server boots the ROM Based Setup Utility RBSU and the ORCA utility are automatically configured to prepare the server for the operating system installation To configure these utilities manually Press the F8 key when prompted during the array controller initialization to configure the array controller using ORCA Press the F9 key when prompted during the boot proc...

Page 90: ...ditional hardware at this time Click Finish Installation and reboot the server 6 Install the Linux Driver for the Smart Array 5i 5300 Series for SuSE SLES7 which is available at www compaq com support files server us index html This Linux driver is also known as the CCISS driver 7 Optional Install the Array Configuration Utility which is available at www compaq com support files server us index ht...

Page 91: ...Keeper Install Proceed with the LifeKeeper install as instructed in the planning and installation guide for the specific LifeKeeper Product being installed Refer to the LifeKeeper for Linux Release Notes for additional information IMPORTANT The steeleye lkCCISS LifeKeeper Version package is required for Linux clustering Be sure to select this option when selecting packages to install IMPORTANT If ...

Page 92: ... A window displays as the scripts are run to switch server node B into service as the active system 3 After server node B is active right click server node A and select In Service Again a window displays as the scripts run to make server node A active 4 After server node A is active turn off the power to server node A This initiates a failure and server node B should become active There will be a ...

Page 93: ... packaged cluster 1 3 NSS volumes 5 6 VHDCI SCSI cables 2 14 2 16 2 34 CDs D HP SmartStart 6 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 disconnecting VHDCI SCSI cables 2 16 2 22 LifeKeeper for Linux 7 1 8 1 Microsoft Windows 2000 3 1 documentation operating system 5 1 6 1 Microsoft Windows NT 4 1 Novell NetWare 5 1 5 1 E Novell NetWare 6 6 1 Ethernet crossover cable 2 14 2 16 Red Hat Linux 7 3 Professional 7 1 SuS...

Page 94: ...indows NT power on configuration 4 1 servers 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 4 8 4 creating volumes 4 4 storage system 3 4 4 4 5 3 6 3 7 4 8 4 MMPRV 5 6 preconfiguration checks 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 2 8 2 N ProLiant Support Pack rerunning 3 6 4 5 NetWare Cluster Services installing 5 5 R prerequisites 5 4 NetWare Deployment Manager 6 5 Red Hat Linux 7 3 Professional Novell Cluster Services installing 6 5 configuration ...

Page 95: ...s x xi shared storage configuring 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 6 8 6 V software VHDCI SCSI cables cabling 2 14 2 16 2 34 clustering 1 4 rights 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 2 8 2 storage system W controller configuration 5 4 6 4 option installation 2 13 2 32 websites HP xi power on 3 4 4 4 5 3 6 3 7 4 8 4 Windows 2000 creating volumes 3 5 supported operating systems 1 4 Windows NT creating volumes 4 4 HP ProLiant DL380 ...

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