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Installation Checklist – HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1000 using Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition May 2004 Table of Contents HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for M SA1000 ..................................................................
HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1000 The HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for Modular Smart Array 1000 utilizes HP industry-leadin g 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. With Microsoft Windows Ser ver 2003, Enterprise Edition, HP supports up to eight (8) nodes in a ProLiant Cluster F200 for MS A1000.
This checklist provides step-by-step ProLiant Clus ter F200 for MS A1000 operating system install ation and cluster configuration directions using Micr osoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition.
Gathering Information The following table provides a checklist for the re quired input parameter s that will facilitate the operating system and cluster 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 bus: FCA 2 WWID: FCA 2 slot and bus: FCA 1 WWID: FCA 1 slot and bus: FCA 2 WWID: FCA 2 slot and bus: .
Installing Node 1 Operating System The following table provides a checklist of the operat ing syst em installation steps for Node 1. Place a checkmark ( 3 ) in the box after completing each step. 3 Installing Node 1 Operating System Power on the shared storage.
Installing Node 2+ Operating System The following table provides a checklist of the oper ating syst em installation steps for Node 2+. Plac e a checkmark ( 3 ) in the box after completing each step. Note : Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edit ion supports a maximum of 8 cluster nodes.
Configuring the Shared Storage The following table provides a checklist of the steps ne cessary to configure the MSA100 0 storage. 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 joinin g Node 2+ to the cluster. Place a checkmark ( 3 ) in the box after completing each step. Note: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edit ion supports a maximum of 8 cluster nodes.
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