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Installation Checklist – HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 using Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition November 2004 Table of Contents HP ProLiant Clus ter F200 for MSA1500 .............................................................
HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500 The HP ProLiant Cluster F20 0 for Modular Smart Array 1500 utilizes HP industry-leading ProLiant server products, StorageWorks Modular Smart Array storage systems, and a Microsoft cluster capable operating system.
Hardware Cabling Scheme Figure 1. Hardware cabling scheme Note: This diagram depicts a two-node cluster. Wi th Microsoft Window s Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, HP supports up to eight (8) nodes in a ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1500.
This checklist provides step- by-step ProLiant Clus ter F200 for MSA 1500 operating system install ation and cluster configuration direct ions using Micr osoft Windows Serv er 2003, Enterprise Edition.
Gathering Information The following table provides a checklist f or the re quired input parameters that will facilitate the operating system and cluste r installation. Write the in formation in the values column next to each item. Place a checkmark ( 3 ) in the box after completing each step.
Node 1 Node 2 WWID, slot number, and bus of each FCA for each node: FCA 1 WWID: FCA 1 slot and bu s: FCA 2 WWID: FCA 2 slot and bu s: FCA 1 WWID: FCA 1 slot and bu s: FCA 2 WWID: FCA 2 slot and bu.
Installing Node 1 Operating System The following table provides a checklist o f the operat ing system installation step s for Node 1. Place a checkmark ( 3 ) in the box after completin g each step. 3 Installing Node 1 Operating System Power on the shared storage.
Installing Node 2+ Operating System The following table provides a checklist o f the operating system installation step s for Node 2+. Place a checkmark ( 3 ) in the box after completing each step. Note : Microsoft Windows Server 200 3, Enterprise Ed ition supports a maximum of 8 cluster nodes.
Configuring the Shared Storage The following table provides a checklist o f the st eps necessary to config ure the MSA1500 stor age. Place a checkmark ( 3 ) in the box after completing each step. 3 Configuring the Shared Storage Power on Node 1 and log into the domain.
Joining Node 2+ to the Cluster The following table provides a checklist for the pr ocess of joining Node 2+ to the cluster. Place a checkmark ( 3 ) in the box after completin g each step. Note: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Ed ition supports a maximum of 8 cluster nodes.
For more Information To learn more about HP High Av ailability and ProLiant Clusters visit the following Web site: http://www.hp.com/servers/proliant/h ighavailability . Feedback Help us improve our te chnical communica tion. Le t us know what you think ab out the technical information in this document.
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