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NAS e7000 v2 Quick Start Guide
Introduction To Establishing a NAS Cluster
The Cluster Install Guide is available in the Cluster tab of the Web UI and is a
web-based guide designed to help the user install an HP StorageWorks NAS
e7000 v2 cluster. The online guide provides the necessary information required to
configure storage, configure the NAS e7000 v2 in preparation for clustering,
setting up cluster services, establishing the cluster and lastly installing updates to
make programs cluster aware.
The steps provided are necessary to cluster HP StorageWorks NAS servers.
Confirm that the following specifications have been met before proceeding:
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When connecting to an MSA, the HP StorageWorks NAS only supports MSA
firmware version 2.38 and earlier. If using an MSA with firmware version
1.xx then obtain the free upgrade from the link provided at
www.hp.com
. This
upgrade will need to occur before connecting the MSA to an HP
StorageWorks NAS device.
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The SAN connection tool must be completed and all the necessary software
components for connecting to the desired storage must be installed before the
configuration of cluster services.
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It is required that at least one LUN has been presented for the configuration of
the Quorum disk. Additional LUNS may also be presented for use as shared
disk resources.
More detailed information about setting up clusters is available at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/planning/server/clustersteps.asp
Each node of the cluster will be shut down during the Cluster Setup. Please be
sure to view this guide on a computer other than the two nodes to be clustered.
You may want to print this guide.
HP StorageWorks NAS Software Updates
Please be sure to read the section at the end of this document which discusses the
process to update HP StorageWorks NAS software to clustered versions. This
should only be done after the Cluster is install is complete and must be run on
both cluster nodes.
