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HP Netserver AA Solution

Installation Guide

HP Part Number 5971-3015
Printed in April 2001

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide HP Part Number 5971-3015 Printed in April 2001...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface Chapter 1 — Preparing for the Installation Overview of the Endurance Server ......1-2 Endurance Manager .
  • Page 4 Appendix A — Adding a KVM or Video Switch to the Hardware Considerations ........A-2 Basic Requirements .
  • Page 5 Tables Endurance Components ....... 1-2 Endurance Server Hardware Requirements ..... 1-6 Endurance Server Software Requirements.
  • Page 7 Figures Sample Endurance Hardware Configuration ....1-3 Sample SCSI Configuration Chart ......1-10 SCSI Configuration Chart .

  • Page 9: Documentation Set

    â This guide describes how to install the HP Netserver AA Solution Endurance server, the Assured Availability solution from the Hewlett-Packard Company. ΤΜ Audience This guide is written for experienced network administrators and technical personnel responsible for installing, configuring, administering, and managing network server hardware â...
  • Page 10 All the documentation is available online using the HP Netserver AA Solution Endurance CD- ROM that was shipped with your HP Netserver AA Solution kit. Conventions The following conventions are used in the Endurance server documentation set: Convention Description Indicates a variable that you replace in a path name or command Italics, Courier font Indicates actions or commands that you must type.
  • Page 11 For Customer Support Refer to the Warranty & Support for Your HP NetServer booklet supplied with your NetServer for information relating to warranty or customer support. Preface...
  • Page 12 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 Preparing for the Installation This chapter describes hardware and software requirements needed to install the Endurance server. It also discusses what you need to do to prepare your site. This chapter also introduces you to some Endurance terminology and concepts (described in detail in the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator’s Guide).

  • Page 14: Overview Of The Endurance Server

    Overview of the Endurance Server The fault tolerant Endurance server provides continuous computing and fully-redundant I/O devices for your Microsoft Windows operating system and its applications. The main Endurance components include: Table 1-1 Endurance Components Components Description 2 Compute Elements (CEs) The systems that provide all compute processing.

  • Page 15: Sample Endurance Hardware Configuration

    Tuple 2 Tuple 1 MIC cable MIC cable IL cable To the network Figure 1-1 Sample Endurance Hardware Configuration Device Redirection Because all I/O devices in the server physically reside on the IOPs, Endurance software redirects all I/O requests from the CEs to the IOPs. As a result, these I/O devices are logically associated with the CE.

  • Page 16: Endurance Manager

    Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application In the Endurance server, CE video output is redirected to the IOPs. To accomplish video redirection, the server uses kernel mode drivers and the CE Desktop application, an application that runs on the IOPs and displays CE video output in a window on the IOPs. To display CE video, you must run the CE Desktop application.
  • Page 17 documentation of Endurance messages, which use the standard Windows operating system event format. Because the Endurance server uses standard message reporting, you can integrate standard applications to notify you when a fault occurs. Preparing for the Installation...

  • Page 18: Installation Requirements

    Installation Requirements To complete the Endurance installation, you need to meet the hardware, software, and other requirements described in the following sections: • Hardware Requirements • Software Requirements Hardware Requirements To install the Endurance server, you need the following hardware: Table 1-2 Endurance Server Hardware Requirements Item Notes...
  • Page 19 Table 1-2 Endurance Server Hardware Requirements (Continued) Item Notes The two CEs must be identical Pentium class PCI-bus PCs. Each CE must have: • The capability of restarting automatically after a power failure. On some systems, you may need to select options for automatic restart in the system Setup utility.

  • Page 20: Endurance Server Software Requirements

    Table 1-2 Endurance Server Hardware Requirements (Continued) Item Notes Ethernet Adapters At least four Ethernet adapters, minimally: • Two Ethernet PCI adapters for the IOP Link (IL) connection (one per IOP). These adapters must be identical – the same manufacturer and model number. Cross-over cables are provided with the Endurance server kit.

  • Page 21: Planning The Scsi Disk And Cd-Rom Configurations

    Table 1-3 Endurance Server Software Requirements (Continued) Item Notes All device driver diskettes relating For SCSI and Ethernet adapters, be sure to install the most current to your computers and adapters driver. For most adapters, the driver that is shipped with the adapter or that is packaged in the Windows operating system distribution kit is not the most current.

  • Page 22: Sample Scsi Configuration Chart

    SCSI Configuration Charts Sample SCSI Configuration Chart PCI or other PC Bus Slot number: 1 SCSI Adapter Number (Port Number) SCSI Bus Number Logical SCSI Unit IOP1 Device Disk Size IOP2 Device Disk Size IOP1 Boot Disk IOP2 Boot Disk CE Boot Disk CE Boot Disk (Mirrored Disk...
  • Page 23 Notes for the Sample SCSI Configuration Chart This information is available in the active Windows Registry after you install all SCSI adapters and the Windows operating system drivers (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DEVICMAP\SCSI) . One SCSI ID (typically 7) is not available because the SCSI adapter uses it. To determine which SCSI ID is not available, check the adapter setup and identify the value of the Initiator Id .

  • Page 24: Scsi Configuration Chart

    SCSI Configuration Chart SCSI Configuration Chart PCI or other PC Bus Slot number: SCSI Adapter Number (Port Number) SCSI Bus Number SCSI Logical IOP1 Device Disk Size IOP2 Device Disk Size Unit No Figure 1-3 SCSI Configuration Chart 1-12 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide...
  • Page 25 Installing IDE CD-ROMS You can install IDE CD-ROMs rather than SCSI CD-ROMs. If you install an IDE CD-ROM drive in one IOP, then you must also install an IDE CD-ROM drive in the other IOP. No variation on this hardware configuration is allowed. Configure the IDE CD-ROM drive as necessary to be accessible by the Windows operating system.

  • Page 26: Unpacking Your Endurance Server Kit

    Unpacking Your Endurance Server Kit After Planning the SCSI Disk and CD-ROM Configurations, unpack your Endurance server kit and make sure that you receive: Table 1-4 Endurance Server Kit Contents Quantity Part MICs (Marathon Interface Cards) MIC cables –2 local and 2 remote Two fiber optic cables are 5 meters, and two are 10 meters in length.

  • Page 27: Completing Initial Power-On Self Test

    Completing Initial Power-On Self Test After Unpacking Your Endurance Server Kit, complete the following for each computer: Step Action Notes Make sure the power switches for the computer and monitor are off. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, assemble each computer. Plug in the power cords. To increase fault resiliency, install the computers of Tuple1 and Tuple2 on separate AC power circuits using Uninterruptable Power...
  • Page 29 Installing the Hardware This chapter describes how to install the Endurance server hardware. This chapter assumes that you are familiar with Endurance terminology (described in the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator’s Guide). This chapter includes the following sections: Installing the Adapters in the IOPs ....2-2 Installing the Adapters in the CEs .

  • Page 30: Installing The Adapters In The Iops

    Installing the Adapters in the IOPs After Completing Initial Power-On Self Test, install the Marathon Interface Card (MIC) adapters, Ethernet adapters, and SCSI adapters in each IOP. Warning: Make sure that both you and the computer are properly grounded, using, for instance, a wrist strap with an attached alligator clip that is connected to an appropriate ground.
  • Page 31 Step Action Notes Install the SCSI adapters. If the SCSI adapter was not delivered already installed in your computer, using the information that you recorded on the SCSI Configuration Chart, install and configure the SCSI devices following the manufacturer’s directions. Make sure that you follow any installation requirements imposed by the manufacturer.

  • Page 32: Installing The Adapters In The Ces

    Installing the Adapters in the CEs After Installing the Adapters in the IOPs, install a MIC adapter in each CE. Warning: Make sure that both you and the computer are properly grounded, using, for instance, a wrist strap with an attached alligator clip that is connected to an appropriate ground.
  • Page 33 Step Action Notes Specify the identity of the MIC. The MIC BIOS Utility starts automatically whenever the MIC does not have an identity setting. Refer to Chapter 7 in the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator’s Guide. Specify CE1 or CE2 to correspond with the intended role of the CE you are building.

  • Page 34: Cabling The Endurance Server

    Cabling the Endurance Server After Installing the Adapters in the CEs, connect the cables: Step Action Notes Remove the plugs from the cable sockets on the MIC and the protective covers from the cables. Connect the cables supplied in the Table 2-1 Endurance kit.

  • Page 35: Endurance Server Cables

    Table 2-1 Endurance Server Cables Cable Description Connects Installation Instructions 2 local fiber optic IOP1 to CE1 1. Attach a cable connector to the IOP1 port Cables cables labeled LOCAL. 2 remote fiber optic 2. Attach the other end of the cable to the LOCAL cables port on CE1.

  • Page 36: Endurance Server Cabling

    Figure 2-1 is a cabling example of the Endurance server. The figure includes monitors and keyboards attached to the CE, which is an optional configuration. Tuple 2 Tuple 1 MIC cable MIC cable IL cable To the network Figure 2-1 Endurance Server Cabling For information about cabling the Endurance server with a KVM switch, see Appendix Continue with...

  • Page 37: Completing Hardware Installation

    Completing Hardware Installation To complete the hardware installation: Step Action Notes Power on the CEs and IOPs. Verify that the MIC hardware is Depending on the distance between the tuples, operating properly by running the MIC completing these tests may require two people, Client and Server Connectivity Tests one at each tuple.
  • Page 39 Installing Windows and the Endurance Software This chapter describes how to install the software for your Endurance server running the Windows operating system. This chapter assumes that you are familiar with the Windows operating system and Endurance terminology and describes only the Endurance-specific information related to installing and configuring Windows.

  • Page 40: Overview Of Endurance Installation

    Overview of Endurance Installation To complete an Endurance installation, you will follow this basic procedure: IOPs Install Windows on IOP1. Install Windows on IOP2. Run MtcPrep to prepare for (page 3-4) (page 3-22) the Unattended Installation. (page 3-23) Install Endurance software Install Endurance software Allow the Unattended on IOP2.

  • Page 41: Installing Windows And Endurance Software On The Iops

    Installing Windows and Endurance Software on the IOPs You install software on the IOPs by: • Installing Windows on the IOPs • Installing Endurance Software on the IOPs • Completing the IOP Installation Installing Windows and the Endurance Software...

  • Page 42: Installing Windows On The Iops

    Installing Windows on the IOPs Before you begin, verify that the CE boot disks on the two IOPs are the same size. If the CE boot disk on one IOP is smaller than that on the other IOP, consider the IOP with the smaller CE boot disk IOP1 and begin installing your software there.
  • Page 43 Step Action Notes Start the Windows Setup, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Complete the Windows installation to These guidelines describe the tasks that you must meet the requirements of your site, using perform during the Windows installation for the following guidelines. Endurance IOP installation.
  • Page 44 Step Action Notes Reboot the computer. A Windows Configure Your Server screen appears. • Select the Configure This Server Later option. • Click Next. • Uncheck the option Show This Screen At Startup. • Dismiss the screen. Dismiss the Hardware Installation The Hardware Installation Wizard reports it Wizard.
  • Page 45 Set video and monitor resolutions to values that are supported by your video card and monitor: • Number of colors – Color must be set to High Color or 16 bit (must be greater than 256 colors). • Screen Area: 1024 X 768, or your personal preference. •...

  • Page 46: Installing Endurance Software On The Iops

    Installing Endurance Software on the IOPs After installing Windows on IOP1, install the Endurance software on IOP1. After you complete the installation of Endurance software on IOP1, install the Windows and Endurance software on IOP2. Step Action Notes Insert the Endurance CD in the CD-ROM drive of IOP1.
  • Page 47 Enabling NetBEUI For maintenance purposes, you can enable a networking protocol for communication between the IOPs (IL adapter), or an IOP and a CE (Virtual Network adapter). NetBEUI is adequate for this purpose. If you do not want to use NetBEUI, use TCP/IP for this purpose. By default, the Windows installation only installs the TCP/IP protocol.
  • Page 48 Installing Network Software on the IOPs Before you begin to install network software on the IOPs, rename all network adapters to correspond to their function in the Endurance server. Later, when configuring Ethernet adapters, this will make it easier for you to select the desired adapters from a list. To rename your adapters, on the Network and Dial-up Connection screen, right click on each adapter, and rename it.
  • Page 49 To install network software: Step Action Notes Install the Endurance Virtual Network Provider as a network adapter using the Add New Hardware Wizard. a. Using the Control Panel, start the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard. b. Click Add/Troubleshoot a device. c. Select Add a new device. d.

  • Page 50: Network Adapter Bindings

    Table 3-1 Network Adapter Bindings Adapter Description Binding Configuration IOP Link Adapter The Ethernet adapter that Enable (IL) services the IOP Link and - Endurance IOP Link Driver provides private network - Endurance Datagram Service connectivity between the - NetBEUI or TCP/IP IOPs.
  • Page 51 Table 3-1 Network Adapter Bindings (Continued) Adapter Description Binding Configuration Endurance Virtual Virtual LAN between the Enable Network Provider IOP and the CEs which - NetBEUI or TCP/IP (MtcVnP) provides a private point-to- For the TCP/IP protocol, you must specify the point network.

  • Page 52: Il Adapter Bindings

    Endurance IOP Link Driver Endurance Ethernet Provider Endurance Datagram Service NetBEUI or TCP/IP Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Figure 3-1 IL Adapter Bindings Endurance IOP Link Driver Endurance Ethernet Provider Endurance Datagram Service NetBEUI and TCP/IP Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Figure 3-2 Redirected Ethernet Adapter n Bindings...

  • Page 53: Virtual Network Provider Adapter Iop1 Bindings

    Endurance IOP Link Driver Endurance Ethernet Provider Endurance Datagram Service NetBEUI or TCP/IP Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Figure 3-3 Virtual Network Provider Adapter IOP1 Bindings Endurance IOP Link Driver Endurance Ethernet Provider Endurance Datagram Service NetBEUI or TCP/IP Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks...

  • Page 54: Endurance Configuration Utility

    Continue with Using the Endurance Configuration Utility to Configure Redirected Devices. Using the Endurance Configuration Utility to Configure Redirected Devices To configure the redirected devices, follow these steps: Step Action Notes When configuring IOP1: For detailed information about using the Click Start Programs Marathon...
  • Page 55 Step Action Notes Endurance Configuration Guidelines For disks: Make sure you add all devices that you want to be available from the CE Select a component. (including the non-mirrored devices on Click Add. both IOP1 and IOP2). Select the appropriate option for the device you are adding: A minimal configuration includes one mirrored disk set (that contains the CE...
  • Page 56 Step Action Notes Only when configuring IOP2: The steps in this section apply only to Click Start Programs Marathon configuring IOP2. They are not Endurance Endurance Configuration Utility. performed when configuring IOP1. Use the Configuration Utility to specify IOP2 Except for the Ethernet addresses, on Ethernet addresses instead of IOP1, and configure each IOP the configuration files must be the network adapters.

  • Page 57: Creating An Emergency Repair Diskette

    Completing the IOP Installation The following tasks complete the software installation on the IOPs: • Creating an Emergency Repair Diskette • Partitioning and Formatting the CE Boot Disk • Verifying the Proper Configuration of the IOP Link Adapters • Installing Software on IOP2 Creating an Emergency Repair Diskette Use the Backup utility to create an Emergency Repair Diskette: •...
  • Page 58 Step Action Notes If a red circle with a minus sign appears Only Basic Disks are supported for CE superimposed on a disk icon, complete these steps: boot devices. a. Right click on the red circle, and select Write Signature. b.

  • Page 59: Example Of Properly Partitioned Disks

    Figure 3-6 Example of Properly Partitioned Disks Continue with Verifying the Proper Configuration of the IOP Link Adapters. Verifying the Proper Configuration of the IOP Link Adapters Verify that when you configured the network adapters, the Ethernet adapters that service the IL are configured to 100 Mbps or gigabit and Full Duplex.
  • Page 60 Installing Software on IOP2 To install the Windows and Endurance software on IOP2: Step Action Notes Installing Windows Return to Step 1 in the section on the IOPs page 3-4 Complete all the included tasks through Verifying the Substitute references to IOP1 Proper Configuration of the IOP Link Adapters on page with IOP2 when completing these...

  • Page 61: Installing Windows And Endurance Software On The Ce

    Installing Windows and Endurance Software on the CE After completing the IOP software installation, install Windows and Endurance software on the CE by: • Installing the Software on the CE • Completing the Unattended Installation • Completing Software Installation on the CEs Installing the Software on the CE Before you begin to install software on the CE: •...
  • Page 62 To prepare for the Unattended Installation, follow these steps: Step Action Notes Using Endurance Manager, disable IOP2 and CE2. You can use the Tuple Disable Operation command for tuple 2. If you have the Windows bootable CD in the If you have the Windows CD in the CD-ROM, remove it.
  • Page 63 Step Action Notes Ensure that the automatic reboot of the IOP is in After the Unattended Installation setup Operational Endurance I/O Processor Mode (the copies the installation files to the CE’s default). disk, the IOP reboots automatically. Power on CE1. If you are using a KVM switch instead of a local keyboard, mouse, and monitor, use the KVM switch to change the focus...
  • Page 64 Completing the Unattended Installation The procedure you follow to complete the Unattended Installation of the CE software is dependent upon your specific hardware configuration. For a KVM Switch If your configuration contains a keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) switch with a port for each CE and IOP, follow these steps to complete the Unattended Installation of the CE software: Step Action...
  • Page 65 For a Monitor Attached Directly to the CE If your configuration contains a monitor attached directly to the CE, follow these steps to complete the Unattended Installation of the CE software: Step Action Notes View the CE video on the CE monitor. The Windows screen Configure Your Server should This occurs at the conclusion of step 11 be displayed.
  • Page 66 Completing Software Installation on the CEs Note: You do not install CE software on the second CE. The IOPs update the disks via a mirror copy. After the Windows Unattended Installation completes, the CE reboots, and video is redirected to the CE Desktop application on the IOP. To view CE video output, you must ensure that the CE Desktop application is running on the IOPs.
  • Page 67 Installing Networking Software on the CE To install the networking software, follow these steps: Step Action Notes On the CE, install the Endurance Ethernet Perform these steps from within the CE Redirector using the Add New Hardware Desktop window on the IOP. You may Wizard.
  • Page 68 Step Action Notes On the CE, install the Endurance Virtual You must install the Endurance Virtual Network Redirector using the Add New Network Redirector twice to create two Hardware Wizard. virtual network adapters: the first to connect IOP1, and the second to a.
  • Page 69 Adjusting the CE and IOP Event Log Settings To adjust the Event log settings, on the CE and on each IOP, right click on My Computer Manage Event Viewer. On the Computer Management screen, click Properties to set the options for each of the system, application, and security logs. For each log, set the Maximum Log Size to at least 1024 KB, and enable Overwrite Events as needed.
  • Page 70 Step Action Notes Make sure that all computers reboot • Both IOPs must be present for the and that the CEs synchronize. Endurance server to complete the boot process. Because all I/O devices (including the CE boot disk with the CE operating system) physically reside on the IOPs, the CEs do not begin booting until both IOPs complete their boot process and are available.
  • Page 71 SplitSite Installation To install in a SplitSite configuration, starting at the site of Tuple1: Step Action Install all software (Windows and Endurance) on IOP1. Use the Endurance Manager to disable CE1 and IOP1 (tuple 1). Copy the Endurance configuration to a floppy disk. Boot IOP1 in Operational Endurance I/O Processor Mode.

  • Page 72: Installing The Endurance Manager On A Remote Client

    Installing the Endurance Manager on a Remote Client This section describes how to install the Endurance Manager on a remote client. For Endurance Manager information, including information about using Endurance Manager on a remote client, refer to Chapter 4 in the HP Netserver AA Solution Administrator’s Guide.
  • Page 73 Adding a KVM or Video Switch to the Hardware This appendix discusses adding a keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) switch to the hardware installation, includes information about basic considerations and requirements, and provides examples of installations that use KVM or video switches in an Endurance hardware configuration.

  • Page 74: Considerations

    Considerations Each CE requires a standard VGA-compatible video adapter. The adapter provides the video BIOS to boot the CE and is used to display the following items: • POST messages • BIOS setup, test, and diagnostics • MS-DOS boot for flashing the MIC •...

  • Page 75: Basic Requirements

    Basic Requirements When you purchase a KVM switch, you should consider the following requirements. The switch: • Appears to the computer as a physical keyboard and mouse. • Simulates the keyboard, monitor, and mouse even when powered off. • Supports VGA and SVGA high-resolution video. Adding a KVM or Video Switch to the Hardware...

  • Page 76: Hardware Configuration With A Video Switch

    Examples of an Endurance Installation with a Video or KVM Switch This section contains illustrations of cabling the video or KVM switch. See Figure 2-1 for an illustration of cabling the Endurance server. This example shows a configuration of the hardware with a video switch so that the CE and IOP in each tuple can share a monitor.

  • Page 77: Hardware Configuration With A Kvm Switch For Each Tuple

    This example shows a configuration of the hardware with a KVM switch so that the IOP and CE in each tuple can share a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Tuple 2 Tuple 1 CE 1 CE 2 Keyboard, video, mouse Switch cables Switch Keyboard,...

  • Page 78: Hardware Configuration With A Kvm Switch For Both Tuples In A Single Rack

    This example shows a hardware configuration of both tuples in a single rack with a KVM switch so that the IOPs and CEs can share a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Tuples 1 and 2 CE 1 Video, keyboard, mouse cables IOP 1 KVM Switch Video, keyboard,...
  • Page 79 Index Adapters Endurance Manager Ethernet installing on a remote client 3-34 installing in IOP on CE 3-27 Endurance server video accessory kit contents 1-14 1-14 components Configuration Utility Boot documentation 1-14 partitioning IOP boot disk fault resiliency requirements 1-15 kit contents 1-14 MTCFLASH overview...
  • Page 80 IL cable 1-14 Partition of SCSI disk 3-21 attaching MIC cable of SCSI disk on IOP boot installing Endurance server software POST 1-15 installing Windows on IOP1 Power partitioning boot disk supplying to Endurance server partitioning IOP boot disk Power-on self test requirements See POST Kit contents...
  • Page 81 Windows for CE 3-23 installing on IOP1 installing service pack HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide Index-3...

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